Cathay Pacific
First Class
New York to Vancouver
July 09
Supper
Starters
Marinated scallops with ratatouille and pesto
Pumpkin soup
Mesclun salad with marinated goat cheese, herb olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Main Courses
Seared beef tenderloin with cipollini onion sauce, crispy potatoes, sautéed spinach and young carrots
Asparagus risotto with red pepper confit
Chinese Favourites
Double boiled ginseng with black chicken soup
Cold plate – shredded marinated bean curd with carrots
Stir-fried chicken with sea cucumber
Or
Stir-fried shrimp, scallop and conch meat with ginger and spring onion
Served with steamed jasmine rice, kalian with black mushroom and carrots
Braised beef brisket in noodle soup with choy sum
Snack
Warm ciabatta with ham, mozzarella and arugula
Cheese and Dessert
Brie, Stilton, Taleggio, Man Chego
Chocolate banana cake with raspberry sauce
Tea and Coffee
Pralines and Cookies
Drinks
Juices
orange, apple, tomato
Soft Drinks
Coke Zero, Coke, Coke Light, Sprite, Perrier water, tonic water, soda water and ginger ale
Coffees
freshly brewed coffee, espresso, cappuccino and caffe latte
regular or decaffeinated
Teas
Fuding jasmine silver fur, Anqi supreme Ti Guam Yin, Ceylon
Japanese, Hong Kong style milk tea
organic selection: camomile, earl grey and peppermint
Hot Chocolate
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Wine List
Champagne
Champagne Amour De Deutz, Blanc de blanc 1999 Were servig Krug though!
This elegant Champagne is crystal clear with pale gold tinges. It is delicate, with subtle notes of white flowers, citrus fruits, fresh almonds and vanilla pods. The 1999 Amour De Deutz has a delicious lengthy finish, which reflects the excellent quality of the Chardonnay grapes in this fine vintage. It is a perfect aperitif as well as an excellent accompaniment to caviar and lobster, prawn or fish dishes.
White Wines:
Cuvasion Estate Selection Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros 2004
The 2004 Cuvasion Estate Selection Chardonnay has a fabulous nose with layers of tropical fruits. The palate is succulent, rich and plush with notes of close, white peach and key lime. This is a beautiful wine with a delightful combination of rich fruits and a bright beam of acidity and a long persistent aftertaste. It makes an excellent accompaniment to white meat dishes.
Bouchard Pere & Fils Meursault Les Clous 2005
Meursault is a large village located in the southern part of the Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France, which produces some of the best Chardonnay wine in the world. The 2005 Bouchard Pere & Fils Meursault Les Clous possess a stony, mineral nose allied to pithy citrus fruit, whilst the palate has a bright fresh acidity to complement the supple, honeyed fruits with a light touch of oak. It is pure with a silky structure. Fish and poultry dishes with a cream sauce will pair wonderfully with this wine.
Red Wines:
Possums Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004
The vines for this delicious wine are planted in Blewitt Springs, an elevated sub-region of McLaren Vale, South Australia. The 2004 Possums Vineyard Shiraz has dark purple and vibrant violet hues. It displays intense aromas of blackberry and raspberry, which marry beautifully with the spiciness of the oak. It is full bodied and well structured with supple tannins. This wine matches well with stews and also many Chinese dishes.
Felipe Rutini Reserve Malbec 2006
Felipe Rutini Reserve Malbec is made from the best grapes from vines which are up to 65 years old, grown in San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina, at 1000 metres above sea level. The 2006 vintage has a concentrated nose with notes of wild berries, tobacco and vanilla. The palate is full, with rich black fruit flavours and a long, lingering finish and a touch of black pepper. This
rich complex wine could be enjoyed with red meat dishes.
Chateau Lynch Bages 2001
The 2001 Chateau Lynch Bages is a ruby garnet in colour. It is pure and lush with aromas of black olives, cedar, blackcurrant and liquorice. This seductive wine is full-bodied with soft tannins, an excellent accompaniment to roast beef, braised lamb and numerous Chinese dishes.
Port:
Ramos Pinto Quinta de Ervamoira 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Prodcued form grapes grown in the vineyard Quinta da Ervamoira, this tawny offers all the maturity of an aged wine while still displaying the vigour of youth. It is smooth and full bodied, with aromas and flavours of apricot and plum balanced with vanilla scents from the aged casks.
Aperitifs and Cocktails:
Campari, Martini Rosso, Martini Extra Dry, Tio Pepe Sherry, Harveys Bristol Cream Sweet Sherry, Gordons Dry Gin, Stolichnaya Russian Vodka, Bloody Mary, Screwdriver
Whiskies:
Chivas Regal 12 Years Old, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Canadian Club, Gentleman Jack Bourbon, Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve Single Malt Whisky
Cognac:
Tesseron Lot 76 XO Tradition
Liqueurs:
Cointreau, Drambuie, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream
Beer:
International Selection
CX Signature Drinks:
Oriental Breeze
A sour-plum tea and cranberry juice based non-alcoholic drink
with honey and fresh lemon juice and a hint of rose water.
Cloud Nine
A refreshing combination of Vodka, Cointreau and Sprite with a refreshing touch of lemon flavour.