Sbarro: A Traveler’s Staple at Risk

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  06.15.09 | 2:58 PM ET

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The Huffington Post reports that the omni-present Italian chain is on a shortlist of fast food outlets that could be edging towards bankruptcy. Commenters on the story have been quick to applaud the (possible) demise of a few godless corporations, but I’ll admit to a little pang of sadness: For me, Sbarro is inseparable from the experience of being in transit.

Whether on a layover at Philadelphia International or stumbling off an overnight bus on the New York State Thruway, I’ve made a comforting bowl of baked ziti a part of my travel routine. If it goes, what’s next? Panda Express? Say it ain’t so.

Tags: Airports, Airworld, Food, Road Trips, News and Briefs

Eva Holland is the senior editor of World Hum. Her writing has also appeared in the National Post, the Montreal Gazette, the Ottawa Citizen and WestJet's Up! Magazine, among other publications. She's based in Ottawa, Canada.


2 Comments for Sbarro: A Traveler’s Staple at Risk

Downtown Hotels 06.15.09 | 5:13 PM ET

Oh No! I like Sbarro,i tried some on vacation in Florida and it was good.I have tried a pizza place called Villa Pizza,they are located in some mall locations in different cities they are good too.Both pizza places have large slices of pizza.One slice will fill you up.

Brandon 06.15.09 | 5:19 PM ET

Panda Express Orange Chicken = LOVE

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