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As promised, below are the United First Transcon Menus for 2001, 2002, and 2003.

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April 2001 Transcon Dinner (IAD-SEA)

TO BEGIN

Chilled salmon with fennel and mustard seed salad

Garden fresh salad
Parmesean pepper or Asian sesame ginger dressing

MAIN COURSE

Lamb chops Provençal with a red pepper sauce
Breadcrumb and mustard crust, dill gnocchi and vegetable nori of sweet potatoes, parsnips, and leeks

Sautéed turkey piccata in a lemon caper sauce
Herbs and Pamesan cheese, sautéed spinach with nutmeg and yellow rice with orange rind

Seared fillet of salmon with a basil tomato sauce
Steamed bok choy and parisienne potatoes with parsley

Butternut squash and spinach ricotta ravioli
Oven-roasted tomato sauce, Parmesean cheese and a rosemary breadstick

DESSERT

Ice cream sundae
Ben&Jerry's Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream
Hot fudge sauce, wafer and whipped cream

FEATURED WINES

White Wine

Chardonnay
Casa Silva Colchagua

Burgundy
Mâcon Bouchard Père et Fils

Red Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon
Louis Martini North Coast

Merlot
Geyser Peak California

BEVERAGES

Apéritifs and cocktails
Spirits and liquers
Beer
Crystal Geyser Natural Alpine Spring Water
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March 2002 Transcon Dinner (IAD-SEA)

TO BEGIN

Shrimp and smoked salmon with Champagne vegetable slaw
Dill mayonnaise and fresh lemon

Windy City salad with Kalamata olives and Parmesan cheese
Country French or ranch dressing

MAIN COURSE

Tenderloin of beef with green peppercorn sauce
Garlic mashed potatoes and haricots verts with bell peppers

Spinach and ricotta stuffed chicken with tarragon cream sauce
Potatoes au gratin and stir-fried vegatables

Lamb en croûte with a roasted garlic demi-glace
Cheese grits and steamed baby spinach

DESSERT

Ice cream sundae
Ben&Jerry's ice cream with sundae toppings

FEATURED WINES

White Wine

Geyser Peak Sonoma County Chardonnay 1999
Burgudy Mâcon 2000, Lugny St.-Pierre Bouchard Père et Fils

Red Wine

Château Los Boldos Requinoa Cabernet Sauvignon 1998
Carmen Valle Central Cabernet Sauvignon 1998</font>
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October 2002 Transcon Dinner (IAD-SEA)

TO BEGIN

Shrimp and smoked salmon with Champagne vegetable slaw
Dill mayonnaise and fresh lemon

Windy City salad with Kalamata olives and Parmesan cheese
Country French or ranch dressing

MAIN COURSE

Seared filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce
Garlic mashed red bliss potatoes and haricots verts with bell peppers

Spinach and ricotta stuffed chicken with tarragon cream sauce
Potatoes au gratin and stir-fried vegatables

Lamb en croûte with a roasted garlic demi-glace
Cheese grits and steamed baby spinach

DESSERT

Ice cream with sundae toppings

FEATURED WINES

Sparkling Wine

Veuve Amiot Brut
Bouvet non-vintage, Loire

White Wine

Guenoc Valley California Chardonnay 2000
Pionero Valle Central Chardonnay 1999

Red Wine

Carmen Valle Central Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Louis M. Martini California Cabernet Sauvignon 1999</font>
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November 2002 Transcon Breakfast (BWI-SFO)

TO BEGIN

Fresh from the bakery
A selection of muffins, croissants and bagels with butter, cream cheese and fruit preserves

MAIN COURSE

Mediterranean omelette with smoked mozzarella cheese
Chedder cheese grits, Canadian bacon, chicken sausage and fresh fruit

Cherry and pecan nut soufflé with custard cream sauce
Wild berry compote, pork sausage and fresh fruit

Fresh seasonal fruit with cold cereal
Raspberries, blackberries, oranges, honeydew and pineapple

FEATURED WINES

Sparkling Wine

Veuve Amiot Brut
Bouvet non-vintage, Loire

White Wine

Guenoc Valley California Chardonnay 2000
Pionero Valle Central Chardonnay 1999

Red Wine

Carmen Valle Central Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Louis M. Martini California Cabernet Sauvignon 1999</font>
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June 2003 Transcon Lunch (IAD-SEA)

TO BEGIN

Heartland field greens with carrots and yellow bell peppers
Balsamic Dijon vinaigrette or Parmesan pepper dressing

MAIN COURSE

Chicago-style beef tenderloin sandwich with carmelized onions
Horseradish mayonnaise and roasted red pepper in garlic and oil

Corn cumbled chicken breast stuffed with Pepper Jack cheese
Tomatillo sauce, zucchini and brown rice with beans and peppers

Portobello stuffed gnocchi with basil cream sauce
Toasted pine nuts and shredded Parmesan cheese

DESSERT

Ice cream with sundae toppings

FEATURED WINES

White Wine

Mâcon-Villages St.-Leger 2000, Paul Beaudet Chardonnay
Geyser Peak Sonoma County Chardonnay 2001

Red Wine

Aresti Montemarr 2001 Merlot
Louis M. Martini California Cabernet Sauvignon 1999</font>
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