2022 AA Domestic Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
Feb 23, 2022, 9:57 pm
#391
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
Enjoy all the magnificence that is FFD. Have three starters and two entrees and all the desserts, or whichever gluttonous combination you choose.. Add a bottle or two of champagne plus a cocktail(s) and you won't want nor need to eat on the plane. What FFD has to offer will most certainly be better that what is served in the air. That said, maybe a sundae once in the air. Have fun!
Feb 23, 2022, 11:12 pm
#392
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: PHL/LAX/MAD (for now)
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, AmEx Membership Rewards
Posts: 871
Feb 24, 2022, 8:12 am
#393
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,904
I had the vegetable terrine last week JFK-LAX in F.
It was decidedly unhealthy. Quite greasy with mostly potato, cheese and very few incredibly thinly sliced vegetables.
This was more like a lasagna.
In retrospect, it was probably the most caloric entree.
It was decidedly unhealthy. Quite greasy with mostly potato, cheese and very few incredibly thinly sliced vegetables.
This was more like a lasagna.
In retrospect, it was probably the most caloric entree.
Feb 24, 2022, 9:49 am
#394
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 540
Magnificance I dunno.. Compared to inflight and during covid, sure. NO doubt. 14 things so far at FFD post covid & not a one worth ordering/paying for at a restaurant. I dont eat red meat so cant comment on anything streak, rib eye, lamb, etc but both MIA & JFK dont execute the food right, dont season, temperatures are wrong. Some things are Ok some are a joke. Any decent big city restaurant to me is better than FFD. Hoping LA changes my opinion if it ever opens b/c I do respect chef Kida but the issue is the people actually cooking Imo are line cooks at best. Just got back from Charleston SC and had 7 exceptional meals, all of which make FFD look like the amateur food it is.
Feb 24, 2022, 2:23 pm
#395
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Haven't done FFD post-covid but I find the real appeal is that you can eat as much as you like. Rarely if ever have I left a high end restaurant feeling full. FFD is a meal I consider fasting before because of the quantities. I also don't think it's fair to compare it to other restaurants in a city, but rather it should be compared to airport restaurants in which case, I would say it's among the best in most airports.
Feb 24, 2022, 2:26 pm
#396
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,005
Haven't done FFD post-covid but I find the real appeal is that you can eat as much as you like. Rarely if ever have I left a high end restaurant feeling full. FFD is a meal I consider fasting before because of the quantities. I also don't think it's fair to compare it to other restaurants in a city, but rather it should be compared to airport restaurants in which case, I would say it's among the best in most airports.
Feb 24, 2022, 6:26 pm
#397
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EXP (LT Plat 2MM), Marriott Plat, IHG Plat, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat, SPG Plat75, UA1K
Posts: 1,248
AA119 DFW-OGG 2/21 - Hawaiian Flagship Service
First time in a long haul premium cabin in over 2 years. Not bad. Great crew in J (or is it F - so confused).
Started off with warn nuts and a pre-made Mai Tai
Appetizer was seared tuna with pickled ginger + sauce and a green salad with a creamy curry dressing.
Sliced Ginger Beef with Chow Fun Noodles (with a side sauce). Tasted much better than it looked.
Sundae with pineapple & coconut topping, whipped cream and chocolate covered macadamia nuts. First airplane sundae in over 2 years!!!!
Pre-Arrival Cheese Plate (they ran out of the protein bowls by the time they got to me).
Started off with warn nuts and a pre-made Mai Tai
Appetizer was seared tuna with pickled ginger + sauce and a green salad with a creamy curry dressing.
Sliced Ginger Beef with Chow Fun Noodles (with a side sauce). Tasted much better than it looked.
Sundae with pineapple & coconut topping, whipped cream and chocolate covered macadamia nuts. First airplane sundae in over 2 years!!!!
Pre-Arrival Cheese Plate (they ran out of the protein bowls by the time they got to me).
Feb 24, 2022, 6:41 pm
#398
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
Looks great!
Feb 24, 2022, 10:17 pm
#400
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EXP (LT Plat 2MM), Marriott Plat, IHG Plat, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat, SPG Plat75, UA1K
Posts: 1,248
Feb 25, 2022, 4:35 am
#401
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP and Marriott Titanium
Posts: 776
LAX-BOS in late March. Anyone have any suggestions? They all kinda look meh to me.
Feb 25, 2022, 5:11 am
#402
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LAX/PHL
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 292
It's the classic beef, chicken or fish line. I actually like the mashed potatoes the few times I had them though, but it comes with chicken.
BOS-LAX though, had the Traditional American a few days ago and it was great.
BOS-LAX though, had the Traditional American a few days ago and it was great.
Feb 25, 2022, 7:09 am
#403
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX/ORD/HNL
Programs: AA EXP, 4.6 MM, LT Pt, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 443
I was on board AA 2611 from LAX to ORD yesterday afternoon and thought I would share the experience. The flight left on time and arrived early in Chicago. Not only were PDB’s served but it was really an open bar. The guy sitting next to me had a Tito’s on the rocks and the guy across the aisle had a gin and tonic. I’m a total lightweight and had a glass of water. Normal domestic first-class service was back on this flight. Warm towels were offered prior to the inflight beverage service and warm nuts were served with your choice of drink. Dinner choices were chicken breast with twice baked potato or cheese tortellini with a marinara sauce. I opted for the chicken. The dinner came with an appetizer consisting of prosciutto on a bed of arugula with crumbled blue cheese and a pear slice. It also came with a salad with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. A choice of warm bread rolls was also offered, and they were really good. For dessert, you could choose Hagen Dazs ice cream or a cheese and fruit plate. All in all, it really wasn’t too bad and a welcome change from the pandemic era sandwiches. The cabin crew in first class was very attentive and came by several times to refresh your drink or clear away dishes. They also proactively came by and asked if they could hang your coat up while the boarding process occurred. I spoke to the lead FA and she seemed quite happy that full service was back in domestic first class. She did a great job and I gave her compliments for a task well performed. She even handed out mints just before landing.
Feb 25, 2022, 9:14 am
#404
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: London/JAX
Programs: DL PM, BA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, Radisson Premium, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 872
Not extremely familiar with AA's hot meal return and what not. What can I expect on my 1200 mile ORD-MIA leaving at 8:20PM next Friday (March 4th)? Is it a hot meal since it's under 1500 miles or is it the same as what it was before, it's labeled as dinner on the reservation.
Feb 25, 2022, 9:39 am
#405
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PP, DL PM
Posts: 2,086
AA 2771 DEN-ORD
February 2022
Breakfast. Choice of fruit and yogurt or a turkey sandwich (cold). The fruit and yogurt was pretty pathetic IMO. No PDB, service done from a cart.
This flight was blocked at exactly 2.5 hours. I thought hot meals had come back on flights 2.5 - 3.5 hours, but perhaps not.
February 2022
Breakfast. Choice of fruit and yogurt or a turkey sandwich (cold). The fruit and yogurt was pretty pathetic IMO. No PDB, service done from a cart.
This flight was blocked at exactly 2.5 hours. I thought hot meals had come back on flights 2.5 - 3.5 hours, but perhaps not.