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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 12:55 pm
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MarvelUK
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Programs: BA Executive Club
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LHF to SFO

LHF to SFO 23/12/25 - see post 673 for menu.
Enjoyed the outstanding service on board, along with the very high-quality champagne and wine. Overall, the food was fine, but the overcooked beef was a major disappointment.


The La Grande Annee was outstanding, while the VZ19 was lighter and more acidic.
The La Grande Annee was outstanding, while the VZ19 was lighter and more acidic.
The tasty Amise Bouche accompanied with satisfyingly full bodied Bordeaux.
The tasty Amise Bouche accompanied by a satisfyingly full-bodied Bordeaux.
A nice crab and avocado starter
A nice crab and avocado starter
Took a second starter which less tasty. Smocked duck carpaccio.
Took a second starter which less tasty. Smocked duck carpaccio.
The beef was as touch as old boots. Thankfully the other components of the dish were very good.
The beef was as tough as old boots. Thankfully the other components of the dish were very good.

Apple tarte tartin - nothing special
Apple tarte tartin - nothing special
The caramel and chocolate was the better of the two desserts
The caramel and chocolate was the better of the two desserts
Great Italian dessert wine
Great Italian dessert wine
Smallest mince pie I’ve ever seen!
Smallest mince pie I’ve ever seen!
Took the Turkey dinner as the second meal.
Took the Turkey dinner as the second meal.
A rather dull Basque cheesecake
A rather dull Basque cheesecake
A Christmas gift given on board
A Christmas gift given on board


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