2017 Let's Eat - Polaris First & Polaris Business
Feb 21, 2017, 8:32 pm
#166
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Beef Bourguignon was served as the mid-flight snack CDG-ORD. It was awful. There was a ton of white rice and it had a very sour/acidic flavor.
Feb 22, 2017, 4:46 pm
#167
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Recent PEK-SFO Polaris Business
Feb 22, 2017, 5:07 pm
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The salmon carpaccio looks great, hopefully not too much dill.
Feb 22, 2017, 6:15 pm
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Feb 22, 2017, 6:16 pm
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Feb 23, 2017, 5:12 am
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Recent IAD-PEK Polaris Business
Stopped by GF Lounge prior to boarding
Feb 23, 2017, 6:54 am
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Feb 23, 2017, 7:30 am
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The beef on HKG-ORD, Global F.
Feb 23, 2017, 7:32 am
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The starter on Global F
Feb 23, 2017, 9:05 am
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Feb 23, 2017, 9:07 am
#176
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I had the Asian fusion chicken soup on my EWR-LHR flight and it was fantastic. I don't understand why it doesn't come with a spoon though. I asked for one and was given a small one but I didn't let that stop me from drinking every last drop of it! I also have to add the crew on the flight was fantastic. All smiles. Very professional and nothing was too much trouble for them. I was very impressed.
Feb 23, 2017, 10:00 am
#177
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First experience of the Polaris soft product for me...was on a 764 (think they have downgauged this flight offseason), which I did not mind compared to the 3-class 772 that was previously scheduled.
Nuts and the white wine pairing - the FA was apologetic that they were not served the third white wine...a bit shoddy of catering to be short the wines that are on the spiffy-looking new menus. The riesling was okay, if a tad sweet; the Chablis was a bit drier than I generally prefer for my whites.
Salad and wasabi-topped chilled smoked salmon to start. The salad was quite solid, and I did enjoy the salmon. Garlic bread was okay, but not the best I have had on UA.
There were 5 entrees to choose from - short rib, salmon, duck breast, ravioli, and shrimp salad. My wife went with the shrimp salad and absolutely loved it. I would probably pick the short rib, all things equal, but because I have had that dish so many times on UA, I went with salmon in beurre blanc sauce instead. It was pretty good - salmon wasn't too overcooked, and I liked the lightness of the sauce. As noted in the Polaris experience thread, those salt and pepper shakers are plastic - a downgrade from what was showcased at the private Polaris events last year.
For dessert, I went with plain ice cream and one of the tiny raspberry cheesecakes. The latter was very good, and I do appreciate that there are smaller dessert options now, instead of just the sundaes.
Midflight snack was beef stew with spaetzle - best dish of the flight. I wish I could have ordered this as a main, with only slightly more to it. The meal portions on flights are way too big (IMO), and this was sized more appropriately.
Grilled chicken or an antipasto (cheese + cured meats) were the options for pre-arrival, so I went with the former. It's a bit big for a last meal, and I regret eating the whole thing, but it was okay...in particular, I liked the crisped skin that added a bit of flavor to the initial bites. Salad was plainer compared to the full meal service.
Nuts and the white wine pairing - the FA was apologetic that they were not served the third white wine...a bit shoddy of catering to be short the wines that are on the spiffy-looking new menus. The riesling was okay, if a tad sweet; the Chablis was a bit drier than I generally prefer for my whites.
Salad and wasabi-topped chilled smoked salmon to start. The salad was quite solid, and I did enjoy the salmon. Garlic bread was okay, but not the best I have had on UA.
There were 5 entrees to choose from - short rib, salmon, duck breast, ravioli, and shrimp salad. My wife went with the shrimp salad and absolutely loved it. I would probably pick the short rib, all things equal, but because I have had that dish so many times on UA, I went with salmon in beurre blanc sauce instead. It was pretty good - salmon wasn't too overcooked, and I liked the lightness of the sauce. As noted in the Polaris experience thread, those salt and pepper shakers are plastic - a downgrade from what was showcased at the private Polaris events last year.
For dessert, I went with plain ice cream and one of the tiny raspberry cheesecakes. The latter was very good, and I do appreciate that there are smaller dessert options now, instead of just the sundaes.
Midflight snack was beef stew with spaetzle - best dish of the flight. I wish I could have ordered this as a main, with only slightly more to it. The meal portions on flights are way too big (IMO), and this was sized more appropriately.
Grilled chicken or an antipasto (cheese + cured meats) were the options for pre-arrival, so I went with the former. It's a bit big for a last meal, and I regret eating the whole thing, but it was okay...in particular, I liked the crisped skin that added a bit of flavor to the initial bites. Salad was plainer compared to the full meal service.
Feb 23, 2017, 10:27 am
#178
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Recent IAD-LHR Polaris Business (Include LHR Arrival Lounge)
Feb 23, 2017, 1:52 pm
#179
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Big Thank You!
Very impressive pictures. United will probably use some of these pictures. 
It is better to sign with something like "(c) UA_Flyer, all rights reserved."
Thank you very much for these pictures.
It is better to sign with something like "(c) UA_Flyer, all rights reserved."
Thank you very much for these pictures.
Feb 23, 2017, 3:18 pm
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Thanks. Appreciate your comment!
Thanks! I enjoyed looking at your United food photos. They are very good.
Thanks for your comment. I tried your suggested signature before, but it got too long. These are food photos and happy for anyone to use them, if there is actually a use for them.