LAX plans $80 million dining and retail renovation

A view of LAX from the streets of Los Angeles.

Good news, foodies!

Almost two dozen new restaurants are making their way to LAX. An $80 million renovation set to begin in spring 2013 will greatly expand the dining options at Los Angeles’ Tom Bradley International Terminal.

The new restaurants include:

• ink.sac, featuring sandwiches from Michael Voltaggio
• Border Grill, from Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
• Umami Burger
• LAMILL, a coffee shop
• Larder at Tavern, from Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne
• 800 Degrees, a pizza shop
• III Forks, a steakhouse
• Chaya, the famed “La Nouvelle Cuisine Franco-Japanese”
• Lucky Fish by Sushi Roku
• Petrossian, a caviar store
• Vino Volo, a wine shop
• Short Cake, a bakery from Amy Pressman
• Vanilla Bake Shop
• James’ Beach, out of Venice, Calif.
• Starbucks Evenings, which features savory small plates, desserts, beer and wine
• Starbucks Coffee
• Cantina Laredo, serving modern Mexican cuisine
• Marmalade Café
• Pinkberry
• Drink.LA
• The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
• Scoreboard LA
• Panda Express

Expect construction to begin early next year. A second phase is planned for 2014.