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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 4:27 pm
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The following menu is from an April 1980 flight between Denver and Tampa, Florida. Try and find service anywhere near this nice on a Denver to East Coast flight these days. . .

C O N T I N E N T A L . A I R L I N E S
The Proud Bird With The Golden Tail

GOLDEN JET SERVICE

Denver to Tampa

DINNER

To Begin

Ripe avocado with curried crab stuffing. Lemon garnish

OUR SALAD TODAY

Proud Bird Salad – Served From The Cart

A delightful combination of fresh salad greens and watercress, mixed with mushrooms, heart of palm and cherry tomatoes, enhanced by Continental’s own Javanese dressing

Assorted Crackers


ENTRÉE SELECTIONS

Roast Sirloin of Beef

Selected from choice beef; cooked and carved to your liking, served with Bordelaise Sauce

Roast Duck Grand Marnier
Chosen specially from this season’s finest. Roasted ‘til golden brown and served with a rich Grand Marnier sauce

Accompanied by Garden Fresh Vegetables in Season


Potpourri of Seafood
Served in a crock, you will enjoy tender deep sea scallops, chunks of Pacific lobster and chopped clams all swirled in a rich cream sauce

Assorted Breads


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DESSERT TREATS
Served From The Cart

Hot Apple Pie

Cheese Board and Biscuits

Fresh Fruit Basket

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