2012 AA Domestic Meals - menus / menu, photos, etc. (consolidated)
Nov 14, 2012, 8:14 pm
#946
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AA85 JFK-SFO F Nov 2012
AA85 JFK-SFO F Nov 2012
Dinner
To Start
Warm mixed nuts
Appetizer
Prosciutto garnished with Parmesan cheese, served with cantaloupe puree
Salad
A combination salad featuring fresh seasonal greens offered with sour cream and herb dressing or premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, accompanied by a mozzarella, cherry tomato and fresh basil salad
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads
Main Course
Beef Fillet with Foyot Sauce
Grilled beef fillet served with a bearnaise-style glace de viande and celery chive potato puree
Cheese Tortellini with Romano Sauce
Homeade tortellini stuffed wit three cheeses, topped with tomato, mushroom, and mozzarella sauce, Parmesan cheese and parsley
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae
Ben & Jerry's vanilla ice cream with a choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream and pecans
Fruit and Cheese
A selection of seasonal fruit and fine cheeses
Light refreshment
Fruit Dessert
Fresh seasonal fruit
Cookies
Freshly baked on board
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled sparkling or still water with a fresh citrus garnish
Wine List
Sparkling Wine
Zeta Cava Brut
White Wines
Black Birch Mountain Sauvignon Blanc
Terlato Pinot Grigio
Red Wines
Prima Voce
Pacific Heights Cabernet Sauvignon
11/12
2cls, First, Dinner - Snack
Apologies for the dark photos (my seat's overhead light wasn't working)...
Dinner
To Start
Warm mixed nuts
Appetizer
Prosciutto garnished with Parmesan cheese, served with cantaloupe puree
Salad
A combination salad featuring fresh seasonal greens offered with sour cream and herb dressing or premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, accompanied by a mozzarella, cherry tomato and fresh basil salad
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads
Main Course
Beef Fillet with Foyot Sauce
Grilled beef fillet served with a bearnaise-style glace de viande and celery chive potato puree
Cheese Tortellini with Romano Sauce
Homeade tortellini stuffed wit three cheeses, topped with tomato, mushroom, and mozzarella sauce, Parmesan cheese and parsley
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae
Ben & Jerry's vanilla ice cream with a choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream and pecans
Fruit and Cheese
A selection of seasonal fruit and fine cheeses
Light refreshment
Fruit Dessert
Fresh seasonal fruit
Cookies
Freshly baked on board
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled sparkling or still water with a fresh citrus garnish
Wine List
Sparkling Wine
Zeta Cava Brut
White Wines
Black Birch Mountain Sauvignon Blanc
Terlato Pinot Grigio
Red Wines
Prima Voce
Pacific Heights Cabernet Sauvignon
11/12
2cls, First, Dinner - Snack
Apologies for the dark photos (my seat's overhead light wasn't working)...
Nov 15, 2012, 7:12 am
#947
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Does the 3:45pm JFK-LAX get a full dinner service or is it a water downed snack service?
Nov 15, 2012, 7:18 am
#948
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Nov 15, 2012, 8:32 am
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Also, transcon will always have a meal before 8PM, never a snack.
Nov 15, 2012, 1:50 pm
#950
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Just flew from LAX->ORD in First, on my way to Madrid. First time ever in Domestic Business/First, and boy was I disappointed.
There were lot of things that sucked (the confort of the seat, the entertainment, etc. But the meal was the worst. I was in the last row, and got last choice, so I ended up with Teriyaki Steak Salad...
A handful of lettuce, 3 paper-thin, miniscule slices of some sort of beef (less than 1 ounce in total), 3 julienne red peppers, and some bright-white flavorless noodles. It was probably the worst thing I ever ate!
There were lot of things that sucked (the confort of the seat, the entertainment, etc. But the meal was the worst. I was in the last row, and got last choice, so I ended up with Teriyaki Steak Salad...
A handful of lettuce, 3 paper-thin, miniscule slices of some sort of beef (less than 1 ounce in total), 3 julienne red peppers, and some bright-white flavorless noodles. It was probably the worst thing I ever ate!
Nov 15, 2012, 2:35 pm
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Nov 15, 2012, 5:08 pm
#952
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Fully agree!
Indeed AA have had a major menu restructure for domestic First class since the beginning of November and I am rather impressed, both with what I posted about earlier and now.
Now, while the meals are generally smaller, the meals themselves are markedly different.
Until now they have been characterized by large salads, dips and salty "chips" or "Pita Crisps".
I can't post photos currently, but will when I can. However, this evening the choice from ORD to LAX were as described by Robt760 , however the salad was described to me as "Indian Chicken".
I had the latter which I would describe as a mild "Butter Chicken" with basmati rice accompanied by a cucumber and tomato raita salad.
I enjoyed the change immensely.
Indeed AA have had a major menu restructure for domestic First class since the beginning of November and I am rather impressed, both with what I posted about earlier and now.
Now, while the meals are generally smaller, the meals themselves are markedly different.
Until now they have been characterized by large salads, dips and salty "chips" or "Pita Crisps".
I can't post photos currently, but will when I can. However, this evening the choice from ORD to LAX were as described by Robt760 , however the salad was described to me as "Indian Chicken".
I had the latter which I would describe as a mild "Butter Chicken" with basmati rice accompanied by a cucumber and tomato raita salad.
I enjoyed the change immensely.
Needless to say I enjoyed it.
Nov 15, 2012, 5:16 pm
#953
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Our flight attendant last week called it "some kind of dip with pita bread". Imagine my surprise when the meal showed up and it was....not dip with pita bread. I liked it though!
Nov 15, 2012, 5:27 pm
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Nov 15, 2012, 6:33 pm
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Nov 15, 2012, 7:34 pm
#956
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Good surprise.
That "dip with pita" is one of the snack options...
http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/AA-S...IMG_0135-M.jpg
That "dip with pita" is one of the snack options...
http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/AA-S...IMG_0135-M.jpg
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Nov 15, 2012, 10:52 pm
#957
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BA was sold out, the company won't pay for LX and LH was an option, but I wanted AA miles.
Nov 16, 2012, 12:19 am
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True Italian meatball are made with Beef and or Pork/Veal, however, it can be make with chicken or turkey, no set rules on this.
Nov 16, 2012, 10:23 am
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Nov 17, 2012, 8:56 pm
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