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Jul 19, 2017, 3:36 pm

#331

flyingmusicianlax

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Quote:

Originally Posted by USFlyerUS

I have the same menu JFK-LHR in mid-August. Any recommendations? What exactly is "beef tenderloin moussaka"? I know what beef tenderloin is and I know what moussaka is, but I've never seen the two combined into one dish, unless it's beef tenderloin with a side of moussaka.

I haven't had any of these, so this is just conjecture... but, I am inferring from the description that it's simply moussaka made with a higher quality beef than the usual ground chuck.

Jul 19, 2017, 6:57 pm

#332

Hollinger Clarke

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cheaptom

Just the other day, my work buddies and I were going out to lunch and we were all craving artichokes, mornay sauce, andouille, caper relish, and of course chimichurri sauce.
Thank you, American Airlines chefs, for giving us such hearty, normal food.
Where's the quinoa?

May I humbly suggest a visit to an Italian restaurant for lunch where you might encounter the artichoke and the caper relish, or a French restaurant where the mythical Mornay might be served, or if red meat is your taste try an Argentine steakhouse for a dash of the chimichurri, or you could also visit Commanders Palace or August or Bayona or Revolution in Nola to get a taste of andouille!

Finally McDonalds in Hong Kong is reportedly selling a quinoa burger, however a trip to the neighborhood starbucks right here in good ole 'merica might nett you a quinoa salad!

Happy eatings

Jul 20, 2017, 8:01 am

#333

willmoac

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Non Lactose Meal option?

I am travelling LHR > MIA on AA57 and returning on AA38 both in J in the next few weeks. I have the meal choices now available, but as I am allergic to cheese I am planning to select the Non Lactose Meal (NLML) option. Even if I select a main meal without cheese, the 2nd meal/snack that you can't select will no doubt consist of a cheese item.

Does anyone know what I am likely to get to eat for the NLML option?

I always use NLML when flying BA, haven't flown long haul J with AA.

Thanks

Jul 20, 2017, 9:21 am

#334

imkatienotkate

Join Date: Jul 2017

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Quote:

Originally Posted by USFlyerUS

I also have this meal selection and all sound a bit odd, if someone encounters these options before August 17, please let me know what is the lesser of the evils...

Jul 20, 2017, 10:43 pm

#335

bdhaliwa

Join Date: Sep 2005

Location: San Francisco area

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Any recommendations for next week's HKG-LAX F?

BTW, not quite a MR level fare, but AA's F fare on this route has been $3.5k, which is almost C level. This would be my 3'rd flight and nice way to get almost 2/3'rd of the way towards EP requal.

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Jul 21, 2017, 6:11 am

#336

Acid

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Location: NYC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bdhaliwa

Any recommendations for next week's HKG-LAX F?
BTW, not quite a MR level fare, but AA's F fare on this route has been $3.5k, which is almost C level. This would be my 3'rd flight and nice way to get almost 2/3'rd of the way towards EP requal.

I would try the Hainanese Chicken Rice. Sounds the the Singapore Chicken RIce description - though it can go wrong if the chili sauce is not authentic

Jul 23, 2017, 12:04 am

#337

quemalo

Join Date: May 2017

Location: SEA

Posts: 355

Had a shockingly good meal in J on AA73 LAX-SYD yesterday. The menu called it 'Pesto-grilled Shrimp with saffron pecorino pastina, grilled asparagus', which sounded like it could go poorly, but the FA said it was her favourite item, and how could I say no to that?

The shrimp came out perfect, although there was almost no actual pesto sauce on them. The pastina were delicious, and are what really made the meal stand out. They were still slightly al dente, and had a very generous amount of saffron pecorino mixed in.

I'm usually not excited about AA's meal choices, but this one made me very happy. ^

Jul 23, 2017, 12:12 am

#338

jcatman

Join Date: Apr 2009

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bdhaliwa

Can you share with us how you are obtaining that fare in F?

Minimum stay? Particular days of the week?

Jul 23, 2017, 8:57 am

#339

DevilDawg1960

Join Date: Sep 2009

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bdhaliwa

Any recommendations for next week's HKG-LAX F?

I had the Surf and Turf on a recent flight and found it severely lacking. Big piece of "fillet" but it was tough and way overlooked - just left it and at the three or four shrimp (which were not very big) which were also overlooked but better than the steak. Best bet is to eat at The Pier 1st Class lounge (and get a foot massage) before flight.

Jul 24, 2017, 5:50 am

#340

golfingboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jugi

Thoughts on these choices?

Beef Tenderloin Moussaka
Mornay sauce, roasted eggplant

Norwegian Salmon
herb lemon butter, fingerling potatoes, artichokes

Creole Duck Breast
lemon turmeric rice, sautéed andouille

Scallion Pancakes
bourbon sweet potatoes, tomato caper relish, chimichurri sauce

I'm wary of overcooked beef but the Moussaka sounds safe, assuming it's ground - anyone know? Also wary of overcooked seafood.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingmusicianlax

MIA-LHR August

Beef Tenderloin Moussaka
Mornay sauce, roasted eggplant

Norwegian Salmon

herb lemon butter, fingerling potatoes, artichokes

Creole Duck Breast
lemon turmeric rice, sautéed andouille

Scallion Pancakes
bourbon sweet potatoes, tomato caper relish, chimichurri sauce

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheaptom

Same options for DFW-MAD in August... For some reason seems like there are less menus in rotation with so many reporting similar options recently.

Hope someone can revert back with their thoughts on those meals... I went with the duck but not too confident in my choice. Don't like fish and the pancakes have a rather strange combo.

Jul 24, 2017, 1:08 pm

#341

DevilDawg1960

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DFW-HKG First Class Pre-order for Dinner meals

Pork Belly with maple glaze

Miso-glazed Sea Bass with crab fried rice, vegetable slaw

Thai Green Curry with chicken, steamed jasmine rice, vegetables

Asian Vegetarian - Spicy vegetarian with limited use of dairy products

None of these are very inspiring. Searched for reviews of these meals and did not find any for the Pork Belly and only one mediocre review for the sea bass. Not interested in the Curry or Asian Vegetarian. Does anyone have any experience with the Miso-glazed sea bass or the pork belly?

Jul 24, 2017, 3:00 pm

#342

ijgordon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilDawg1960

Actually, they all sound delicious to me. Execution, of course, is another story, and AA (and its caterer) isn't even very consistent on that front.

Jul 24, 2017, 3:28 pm

#343

jcatman

Join Date: Apr 2009

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilDawg1960

Have you ever tried Thai curry? I don't like Indian curry, but the Thai stuff.....YUM. ^

Jul 25, 2017, 6:46 am

#344

stususs

Join Date: Aug 2014

Posts: 32

PHL to LHR: Economy class main meal

Chicken, Mashed potatoes, green beans
OR
Pasta with pesto
It appeared to be the same choices in either direction.

Kosher surprise:
PHL to LHR: Chicken
LHR to PHL: Salmon (large portion, surprisingly moist) with rice as the main course and pasta with tuna as the salad.

Jul 25, 2017, 8:35 am

#345

flyingmusicianlax

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CDG-MIA August

Goat Cheese Stuffed Gnocchi
basil pesto, garden peas, Romanesco, artichokes

Slow Cooked Short Ribs
barbecue sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, pumpkin wedges

Moroccan Chicken
ras el hanout jus, couscous, baby carrots

Seared Turbot
mint matcha vinaigrette, cauliflower rice, sautéed pak choy, cucumber