This summer, Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport welcomed a range of new dining and shopping experiences as part of a multimillion-dollar refresh led by JetBlue, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Fraport USA. Upon completion, the terminal will feature more than 40 new shops, restaurants, communal spaces and art installations — all inspired by New York City’s five boroughs.

To date, Fraport New York has welcomed nearly a dozen new arrivals. In June, Eataly, Nom Wah and The Halal Guys celebrated grand openings. Eataly unveiled a 3,800-square-foot restaurant, wine bar, and grab-and-go marketplace. Nom Wah’s 3,500-square-foot restaurant and bar offers a vintage dim sum parlor environment, reminiscent of the 1920s. Nom Wah is recognized as NYC’s oldest continuously operating dim sum restaurant, known for handmade dumplings and classic dishes. The Halal Guys started as a street cart before gaining fame for its halal chicken and gyro platters with the signature white sauce. In T5, other open outlets include Leon’s Bagels, Jacob’s Pickles, Melt Shop, Dunkin’ and Shake Shack.

“At Terminal 5, we are creating more than an airport experience. We are creating a place that reflects the spirit of New York,” said Jose Cuevas, vice president, Fraport New York. “The refresh is transforming the terminal, offering exceptional dining and retail experiences, art, entertainment, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces that come together to foster discovery, comfort, and connection.”

In the coming months, look for more unique experiences from a range of NYC brands. The transformation of the central concourse also nears completion as a vibrant space inspired by the city’s parks. This area, called Central Node Park and expected to be completed in September, will include dedicated spaces for pop-up experiences, interactive events and live performances.