And So It Begins - In Newark

What could be more grand than eating at Newark Airport? Nothing, says I. And, my journey Westward began with a grand meal indeed - at the Gallagher's outpost in Terminal C3.

I thought the overly salted Onion Soup topped with mounds of gloppy Muenster Cheese was going to be the highlight, when suddenly I was presented with "silverware" for my Steak Salad. (Photo above.)

C'mon folks. Don't you think me gifted enough to wreak havoc with the fork alone? I promise you - I am.

So, this is what U.S. high-level security has come to - plastic cutlery.