Episode 7: The Pizza Detour and the Terminal Tango
By Michael Bain Carrero | Black Car Bain – Luxe Car Service LLC
This morning’s ride was supposed to be simple: Logan Airport to Back Bay. But the client? A Philly transplant on a mission. The moment he hopped into the back seat, he said:
“You got ten minutes to show me the best slice in Boston—Phantom Gourmet said Santarpio’s is worth missing a flight for.”
Bold words. Risky, too.
But as a professional, I calculated the time. Terminal A pickup at 9:10 AM. His meeting was 11:00 AM. Boston traffic was forgiving. The pizza gods smiled.
So we pulled a black car Bain detour—East Boston’s Santarpio’s. No frills. Cash only. Smoky crust. Real locals. The kind of place that looks closed but is never empty.
He took one bite and said, “Yeah. Worth it.”
✈️ FYI: Logan Airport Tips from Your Chauffeur
If you’re flying into or out of Boston, listen up:
Terminal Breakdown:
A = Delta
B = American, United, Southwest
C = JetBlue, Alaska
E = International flights
Pro Tip: Southwest is in Terminal B—but B has two sides. Don’t let the Uber drop you at the wrong end. Luxe drivers know better.
Avoid Terminal Chaos:
Peak inbound mess: 4–7 PM
Best outbound ride times: 5–7 AM or after 9 PM
🍕 Real Boston Pizza List
Want the real thing? Here’s your hit list:
Galleria Umberto (Hanover St) – Only open for lunch. Bring cash.
💡 Local Do’s & Don’ts (So You Don’t Look Lost)
Do:
Take the T (subway) if you're going short-distance and want to avoid parking headaches.
Tip your service people. This ain’t Europe.
Walk the North End, then get a cannoli from Mike’s Pastry or Modern Pastry—yes, the debate is real.
Don’t:
Rent a car unless you enjoy pain. Boston drivers have a special love language called “honking.”
Expect grid street patterns. Boston’s roads were built on cow paths and bad intentions.
As I dropped my client off at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, slice box in hand, he turned and said:
“Forget Uber. I’m calling you next trip.”
Smart man.
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