"Not all so-called fast-food chains are created equal. Some are markedly better than others. And whenever I have a morning flight from Charlotte, North Carolina I never fail to see Chick-fil-A’s long line snaking through the airport’s atrium. What a shame, as the true taste of the South is only a five-minute walk away at the Bojangles, located in CLT’s food court–style plaza (there’s also a spot in Concourse B, if you’re flying American). At this Charlotte-born food chain, biscuits reign supreme: Cajun filet biscuit, sausage and egg biscuit, steak biscuit, and even a Bo-Berry biscuit, if you’re feeling like having dessert for breakfast. Wash it all down with some sweet tea, and you have yourself a proper North Carolina start. Is it the healthiest meal you’ll ever eat? Not by a long shot. But the flavors—and the memories—hold me over until my return. —Chloe Arrojado, associate editor, destinations" - Michelle Baran
