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Originally Posted by chrisl137
(Post 34930570)
Any recent experiences with post dinner hour service up and down the coast? I’m flying SEA-LAX tomorrow on the 9:20 pm flight and and curious about how much of a “snack” they’ve returned to.
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Originally Posted by lonelygod
(Post 34930606)
snack basket
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Jan 14 2022 CUN to SEA
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bb0eb8a3cd.jpg CUN to SEA garlic chicken was moist and flavourful. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...83e7f73fd2.jpg No PBD but first round was Crater Lake hazelnut vodka and Irish Cream and it was delicious |
SFO-JFK 2 hour delay but the FA went to the back and found some Woodford for me!
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Originally Posted by Holdenbu
(Post 34928018)
AS 355 TPA - PDX 1/15/23
According to the FA there were no hot meals due to staffing issues. Everyone received the same thing. No milk was loaded for the granola either. Best thing was the almond butter. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ee06c6b739.jpg |
PDX-PSP Feb 4th
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Transcon Breakfast/Dinner
A quick mileage run LAX-EWR-LAX on the A321. Nice trip overall.
AS284 LAX-EWR 6:35 a.m. Jan. 18, 2022 Breakfast Upgraded at about T18 so no pre-order, but I was in row 2 so I got my choice. Pulled pork bowl was delicious. Bloody Mary is a salty, forbidden treat, but hit the spot! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...843eb67703.jpg Solid breakfast. The yogurt was some kind of berry flavor and was also very good. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...914928efc6.jpg AS287 EWR-LAX 8:25 p.m. Jan. 18, 2022 Dinner We took a mechanical delay, then strong turbulence (some of the worst I've experienced, for probably 65% of the flight) kept the crew in their seats for more than two hours after takeoff. I pre-ordered the apricot chicken, which I enjoyed. A little ditty, about Jack & Diet . . . plus nuts. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...908ec31d84.jpg Also a solid meal. The salad was especially good. I was, however, starving by this point, so anything would have been devoured. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6328e60d0a.jpg The most boring flavor, but still good. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bf92ae2a75.jpg I watched all eight episodes of season 2 of "Hacks" and napped a bit. On top of everything we made a rare easterly landing at LAX, then a long taxi. We arrived at about 12:35 a.m. Still a fun day of flying. |
Originally Posted by AS36
(Post 34918790)
When do new menus come out?
Pre-order for BOS-SEA-BOS at the end of the month is still apricot chicken/butternut risotto - by my math we should have gotten a new menu in early January have to say this was my worst AS F meal in recent memory — the “risotto” was more like a combo of pearl barley & quinoa, w a whole bunch of walnut pieces scattered over the top … it tasted ok, but as pcoll reported was rather on the dry side; there was also way too much inedible debris (big bits of rosemary sprigs, plus a few papery walnut “skins”) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f00c51daa.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d4252d934.jpeg no PDB service, and despite explicitly asking for two minis of Buffalo Trace and a glass of ice, the FA brought me a double on the rocks after saying “I’ll serve your beverage, I don’t want you to have to do anything but enjoy it!” < sigh > on my way back from the lav after the FA cleared the entree service, she asked if I wanted another drink with dessert … I inquired as to what flavor ice cream to expect, so she opened the wrapper to find Salt & Straw vanilla with salted caramel ribbons I again asked for two minis and a glass of ice, and explained that part of one was going to help the ice cream soften … the second FA (who was seated in the jump seat) was *quite* impressed |
Originally Posted by jrl767
(Post 34944517)
well, yesterday was Jan 20, and BWI-SEA had the same two choices
have to say this was my worst AS F meal in recent memory — the “risotto” was more like a combo of pearl barley & quinoa, w a whole bunch of walnut pieces scattered over the top … it tasted ok, but as pcoll reported was rather on the dry side; there was also way too much inedible debris (big bits of rosemary sprigs, plus a few papery walnut “skins”) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f00c51daa.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d4252d934.jpeg no PDB service, and despite explicitly asking for two minis of Buffalo Trace and a glass of ice, the FA brought me a double on the rocks after saying “I’ll serve your beverage, I don’t want you to have to do anything but enjoy it!” < sigh > on my way back from the lav after the FA cleared the entree service, she asked if I wanted another drink with dessert … I inquired as to what flavor ice cream to expect, so she opened the wrapper to find Salt & Straw vanilla with salted caramel ribbons I again asked for two minis and a glass of ice, and explained that part of one was going to help the ice cream soften … the second FA (who was seated in the jump seat) was *quite* impressed |
Looking at these reviews, I'm glad I didn't pick the risotto :eek:
So far I've been super lucky, batting 4 out of 4 - Jan 17, 18, 20, 21 - SFO-JFK the "Pork Shoulder and Scrambled Egg Bowl" each time, the scrambled eggs tastes amazing. It's so good that I wish AS could install airplane ovens in the SFO AS Lounge, because the lounge scrambled eggs are downright AWFUL compared to the airplane one Knock on wood, but so far I'm 3 out of 3 - Jan 17, 18, 20 JFK-SFO that the fruit and cheese plate all had Brie. It's a smaller triangle than I'm expecting, but I'm grateful it's on the plate! |
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e9f4e7f3e.jpeg On AS 402 SEA-CHS this morning; first time I’ve had the crepes. Not much to look at, but they were tasty. Came with a pack of Cholula, which made me happy. 😁 |
AS 1102 SAN-BOI Tuesday Jan. 17, 2023
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a3ed8c42f.jpeg Was a piece of pita sparsely covered with 1 (at the most 2) ounces of chicken. Very attentive FA who came through repeatedly with drinks and also a snack basket. Could have been a more substantial "meal" given that the flight took off at 5:30 pm and arrived at ~8:45 pm |
AS 1103 BOI-SAN (departed 7 am, arrived around 8:15 am), Sat. Jan 14, 2023
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7acc505cc.jpeg Fruit and Cheese Plate; Not a fan |
I want to check what they are serving in F for an upcoming flight on 1/29. I had previously pre-ordered but the. Used a GGU to upgrade to F. Now in the app it just says “Something happened on our end. Please try again later.” when I open the menu.
Figured it out: Had to use the website to “cancel order” and then the app worked. AS 417 PIT-SEA on 1/29/23 Apricot & Prosciutto Chicken Butternut Squash Risotto |
Originally Posted by whackedspinach
(Post 34949994)
I want to check what they are serving in F for an upcoming flight on 1/29. I had previously pre-ordered but the. Used a GGU to upgrade to F. Now in the app it just says “Something happened on our end. Please try again later.” when I open the menu.
Figured it out: Had to use the website to “cancel order” and then the app worked. AS 417 PIT-SEA on 1/29/23Apricot & Prosciutto Chicken Butternut Squash Risotto ETA: Written before OP changed their post |
Originally Posted by PDXPremier
(Post 34928974)
AS 306
BOS-SEA 1/15/23 I decided to expand my horizons and order the risotto for the first time....big mistake....this has to be hands down the worst meal (in terms of both taste and quantity) I've ever had in First Class on Alaska. I ate about half of mine and was thankful for the delicious guacamole and chips as well as clam chowder in the Admiral's Club before the flight. They really need to add an appetizer or salad for a flight this long. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8d630429b5.jpg I can't say I love this dinner rotation. I avoid that risotto, but the apricot prosciutto chicken is tired, too, and those squash rings aren't particularly tasty. And my experience has been that PDB offerings are extremely rare on the transcon flights, which is sad since that ought to be the most premium flight. For whatever reason they seem more common on shorter flights. |
Originally Posted by seacarl
(Post 34950039)
The service was seriously wrong. Roll should have been on a plate and the tray should have included a salad.
I can't say I love this dinner rotation. I avoid that risotto, but the apricot prosciutto chicken is tired, too, and those squash rings aren't particularly tasty. Wide variation in how FAs serve the ice cream. Sometimes it gets served on a rectangular plate with a napkin and spoon, which is the most gracious. I've also been given the ice cream container with nothing else and told to use the tiny plastic shovel under the lid. And my experience has been that PDB offerings are extremely rare on the transcon flights, which is sad since that ought to be the most premium flight. For whatever reason they seem more common on shorter flights. I have been waiting to get the vanilla ice cream to order the Irish Creme liquor to go on top. My last few flights have been chocolate or snickerdoodle. Both delicious! Have always been served ice cream on a plate with spoon. |
Originally Posted by Seattle123
(Post 34950089)
I have been waiting to get the vanilla ice cream to order the Irish Creme liquor to go on top. My last few flights have been chocolate or snickerdoodle. Both delicious! Have always been served ice cream on a plate with spoon.
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On this flight the ice cream was served on the tray with the salad/roll/main dish. As I said, service was very late and it was about 2 1/2 hours after takeoff when food arrived. I moved the ice cream aside for my photo, then "plated" it myself for that shot. Normally I would expect a large napkin and a spoon to arrive with the container.
Originally Posted by seacarl
(Post 34950039)
Wide variation in how FAs serve the ice cream. Sometimes it gets served on a rectangular plate with a napkin and spoon, which is the most gracious. I've also been given the ice cream container with nothing else and told to use the tiny plastic shovel under the lid.
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Nothing I have seen in this thread would dispel the notion that it would be a good idea to make the opportunity to eat before your AS "First Class" meal experience.
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AS16 SEA JFK Jan 24th 215pm departure.
Pre-ordered kalbi beef. It was great. Salted caramel ice cream for dessert, also great. Basket passed around about 2hrs out. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dbdd702cc9.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...98f3fc6f59.jpg |
Originally Posted by pcoll
(Post 34916389)
LAX/SEA
3pm departure Offerings include the usual F & C , with caveat that Brie will not be included due to shortage. Smoked Brisket TortaShredded smoked beef brisket, provolone cheese, and a pinto bean spread served on a pepita and sesame crusted ciabatta roll. Served with a salad of crispy baby greens, fresh cucumbers, and grape tomatoes.Complimentary Quinoa and Roasted Rosemary Carrot SaladFresh cherry tomatoes, cello radishes, and roasted rosemary-balsamic carrots served on a bed of crisp baby greens. Topped with toasted quinoa and sunflower seeds, served with an almond parsley dressing.Complimentary Update Pre- Ordered the Brisket Torta. This was very good, seeded bun big improvement over the ciabatta sandwich rolls. 4 fruit and cheese loaded and gone by row 3, as most did not pre order. 16 in F. We were in 2A ,2C. Passenger in 3C, saw my food delivered and told FA he would like that for his meal. (I think some did not know what a torte is) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4f80b2b36.jpeg Warm Smoked brisket torte. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c14f72eee.jpeg Brisket was sliced, not shredded, which worked well with melted cheese. |
Bonus points for "Hacks" !
Originally Posted by atcanobbio
(Post 34955063)
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Transcon piggy hash. Severely undercooked potatoes. Bland bland bland. Good thing I had lounge pepper to the rescue. Excellent FA.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fc48d4b115.jpg Hoping the snack basket not only appears but has more flavo(u)r than this "saved by the pepper - barely" delight. |
Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
(Post 34962397)
Transcon piggy hash. Severely undercooked potatoes. Bland bland bland. Good thing I had lounge pepper to the rescue. Excellent FA.
Hoping the snack basket not only appears but has more flavo(u)r than this "saved by the pepper - barely" delight. I feel your pain on the piggy hash. After eating it like 5 mornings in a row, I either just skip the meal or eat the fruit and cheese plate |
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My first. Buffalo Trace that is. 😊 https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0bb5e71a1.jpeg Apricot & Prosciutto Chicken. Still good. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c0ddec16e.jpeg My favorite! |
1/27/23 - CMH-SEA, AS450, 6:10 depart
Third time around on the squash risotto. I really enjoyed it each time. Never tried the apricot chicken. Won't bore you with another pic of the risotto. Will thrill you with a *new dinner menu omg* for February. Back to SEA in two weeks. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c3efda9b1d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f984fd039e.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5d3db8837f.jpg Switched to the ravioli after reading the descriptions. |
Originally Posted by nineworldseries
(Post 34963473)
1/27/23 - CMH-SEA, AS450, 6:10 depart
Third time around on the squash risotto. I really enjoyed it each time. Never tried the apricot chicken. Won't bore you with another pic of the risotto. Will thrill you with a *new dinner menu omg* for February. Back to SEA in two weeks. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c3efda9b1d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f984fd039e.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5d3db8837f.jpg Switched to the ravioli after reading the descriptions. |
Originally Posted by dayone
(Post 34898994)
Pro tip: "Will you be offering the snack basket today?"
0/3 for recent transcons in Jan. EWR-SFO/EWR-SFO/EWR-LAX. They must save those precious snacks for parties. |
Originally Posted by WheelsFirst
(Post 34963533)
I have these same options for a Feb 7 trip am hoping to get some pictures before then I’m not sure what a vegan bolognese is, is it a mushroom thing or a chemically created meat?
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And here's the new long-haul breakfast menu. Not sure why I can see this on my Feb. 12 return flight, but here it is. I'm kind of psyched about the apple cobbler thing.
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I for one do not like my omelets in cages. I find them hard to eat that way and really appreciate the extra effort on the part of Alaska Airlines to get the omelet out of the cage before serving it to me.
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Originally Posted by lonelygod;[url=tel:34963738
34963738[/url]]I asked, they said NO.
0/3 for recent transcons in Jan. EWR-SFO/EWR-SFO/EWR-LAX. They must save those precious snacks for parties. |
1/27 EWR-PDX
Apricot & Prosciutto Chicken Chicken was not excellent - had some weird fatty skin sections that were gross. Sauce was gloppy. Other versions I've had for this were much tougher, so at least it wasn't chicken leather. Squash was an A+ though. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...234b755f3.jpeg |
Originally Posted by atcanobbio
(Post 34955063)
AS16 SEA JFK Jan 24th 215pm departure.
Pre-ordered kalbi beef. It was great. Salted caramel ice cream for dessert, also great. Basket passed around about 2hrs out. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dbdd702cc9.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...98f3fc6f59.jpg |
Originally Posted by leroix
(Post 34965761)
1/27 EWR-PDX
Apricot & Prosciutto Chicken Chicken was not excellent - had some weird fatty skin sections that were gross. Sauce was gloppy. Other versions I've had for this were much tougher, so at least it wasn't chicken leather. Squash was an A+ though. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...234b755f3.jpeg |
New options in February SJC-HNL
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ae4d73b137.png
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a67a8c1990.png Fruit and cheese is also an option. Options for our return haven’t been displayed yet, but here’s to hoping the shoyu chicken and teriyaki chickpea bowl both move on. |
Originally Posted by TheBeerHunter
(Post 34968892)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ae4d73b137.png
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a67a8c1990.png Fruit and cheese is also an option. Options for our return haven’t been displayed yet, but here’s to hoping the shoyu chicken and teriyaki chickpea bowl both move on. |
Originally Posted by thebeerhunter
(Post 34968892)
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Is there a specific length a flight has to be for the warm cookie desert? I had ice cream on the my recent transcon flights but shorter meal flights like SAN-PDX had no desert...
hoping they didn't get rid of the cookies. |
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