I had a nice 4 course dinner and then decided to relax at the F lounge.
Indian vegetable curry, fish with lemon and thyme, wild rice with cranberries and sauteed mushrooms.
The F lounge located on the left side of the entrance.
CX 889 JFK-YVR
777 - Seat 1A
Dept. 2200 F/C
For 32,500 miles to fly F on a world class carrier, this has to be the best deal for a North American award. CX proved to be a superlative experience. By far the most comfortable F seat in my limited experience in this cabin (previous F intl experiences were on LX, LH and UA).
First one to board and there were already 3-4 FA's by the door to greet pax. Purser saw my bp and gave it to a FA who escorted me to my seat. She introduced herself and offered to hang my coat, then asks if I want champagne or any other beverage. Made some small talk and then excused herself.
Betsy returns with a set of pajamas from Shanghai Tang, printed menus and new amenity kit by Ermenegildo Zegna. She asks whether I am M or L and then hands me the pajamas. I've read on previous posts that some people had to ask for these but in my experience they were given to me automatically.
My comfy seat
Door closed and after take off FA's started cabin service. Very little announcements from the cockpit. There were 3 FA's working the F cabin with only 2 pax including myself. A thick hot towel is provided on a tray.
Had Oriental Breeze (a sour plum tea and cranberry juice based drink with honey, fresh lemon juice and a hint of rose water.) served with warm nuts. It was replenished a second time diligently.
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Starters
Pan seared foie gras with smoked duck and cranberry relish
Saffron cream soup
Pan seared scallops with mesclun salad and lemon vinaigrette
Main Courses
Grilled double bone lamb chop with rosemary jus, polenta roulade and grilled zucchini
Pappardelle pasta with white asparagus sauce, toasted pinenuts and grilled asparagus
Chinese Favourites
Double boil quail with Chinese yam soup
Cold plate - marinated gluten with dried mushroom
Stir fried seafood in X.O. sauce, steamed jasmine rice, stir fried pak choy, black mushroom and carrot flower
Cheese and Dessert
Cambozola, Taleggio, Manchego, Chaumes
Double nougat mousse cake with raspberry coulis
Tea and Coffee
Pralines
Snacks
Braised beef brisket in noodle soup
Ice cream