SF EATS Named the World’s Top Airport Food Hall while Chef Raquel Figueroa and Equator Coffees Also Receive Recognition
ATLANTA (July 16, 2026) – Paradies Lagardère received global and national recognition at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards, with its dining program at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) earning three honors across multiple categories.
SF EATS at San Francisco International Airport was named Airport Food Hall of the Year, earning the global distinction as the world’s top airport food hall. SF EATS features a collection of Bay Area food and beverage concepts that showcase the region’s culinary diversity while giving travelers an authentic taste of San Francisco.
Paradies Lagardère Chef Raquel Figueroa of SF EATS was also recognized as the Star Individual, Back of House for the Americas, recognizing her culinary leadership and contributions to the Napa Farms Market program.
Equator Coffees, one of the featured concepts within SF EATS, received a Gold Award as a finalist for Airport Coffee or Tea Shop of the Year in the Americas, recognizing the concept among the region’s leading airport coffee destinations.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to see our teams and concepts recognized on both the global and North American stages,” said Leigh Allan, senior vice president of dining for Paradies Lagardère. “SF EATS was built around bringing the best of the Bay Area to travelers, and these honors reflect the talent of our operators, chefs and partners who make that experience possible every day.”
Hosted annually by The Moodie Davitt Report, the FAB Awards recognize excellence in airport food, beverage and hospitality around the world. The 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Conference and Awards marked its 15th anniversary and was held July 7-8 in Bengaluru, India.
The awards add to a growing list of industry recognition for Paradies Lagardère and underscore the company’s focus on partnering with exceptional brands, chefs and local operators to bring memorable dining experiences to airports across North America.
About Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur that generates over $1.7 billion in annual sales from more than 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America. Specializing in three airport concessions areas – Travel Essentials, Specialty Retail and Dining with expertise in international, national, and local brands – Paradies Lagardère’s commitment to exceptional customer service, superior design and award-winning retail and restaurant operations has earned the company numerous accolades, including Best Overall Retailer for the 29th consecutive year, Best Overall Restaurateur and Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service by Airport Experience® News.
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