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I'm with tdiggitydog - I read a whole blog about them, so I got the memo.

Filet... But maybe I've never had the perfect porterhouse?

Infused oil, roasted garlic soup, 40 clove garlic chicken

My girlfriend and I just went to Handke's for our one year, but that's on the pricier side. How about Betty's (http://bettyscolumbus.com/)? Low prices but a little nicer than your every day?

I've been ordering them over-medium recently... I think deviled with mayo and pickle relish might be my favorite though.

Still have to say a Thomas Keller bacon egg lettuce and tomato.

I would say you should have pinto beans with carnitas instead of black beans. And make sure to get a good spicy salsa.

Vermont Smoke and Cure bacon on a Thomas Keller Bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato.

Any kind of greens + maple roasted walnuts, blue cheese, and roasted red and yellow beets

and here's one from Cookstr
http://www.cookstr.com/recipes/cioppino

Actually while we are on the topic... general ideas for easy to make and easy to travel airplane food?

You could roast the vegetables first instead of sauteeing them... And add the spices at the end to maintain the flavor.

But I just made those two suggestions up, so good luck and let me know!