Use the http://pda.continental.com/info site to get information about the exact service on your flight (in terms of the type of meal it will be, not the exact menu; regulars on this route may be able to give you an idea on that), from a few days out.

Yes you will get free drinks (can't bring myself to say "beverages", as CO say on their site) Selection is as follows:

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx