GGL Ritz do tonight (10/10)
Oct 11, 2017, 8:21 am
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Sadly you are right however, the chef at the Ritz is at the top of his game and I don't think BA could ever serve food of this quality on board. I have a collection of old J and F menus and they make for sad reading when compared to the current offerings.
It appears from the BA people I was talking to last night that many J and F pax want "comfort food" such as sausage and mash and a beef burger. Not my choice for an F flight.
It appears from the BA people I was talking to last night that many J and F pax want "comfort food" such as sausage and mash and a beef burger. Not my choice for an F flight.
Oct 11, 2017, 8:35 am
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Oct 11, 2017, 8:57 am
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I guess it depends on the clients. A busy business-person probably needs his/her sustenance before/after a hard day at someone else's office. The leisure J/F want a nice experience. You can't please everyone.
Oct 11, 2017, 9:02 am
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Oct 11, 2017, 10:04 am
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To those that went, the evening sounds fabulous, top drawer food and wine. The sight of fillet steak, foie gras and truffle has got my mouth well and truely watering.
The choice of venue is interesting, cost aside, it does project a certain image.
Oct 11, 2017, 10:19 am
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Oct 11, 2017, 10:34 am
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A comfort food option is a very welcome addition to the First menu, discussions I’ve had with crew on board have confirmed that regulars like such an option. I often choose the comfort food option, especially if I’ve had to eat at restaurants for quite a few days in a row - a burger, bowl of pasta/risotto or bangers and mash often does the trick. Something not too rich but satisfying.
Oct 11, 2017, 10:48 am
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What??? No Port?
This deserves at least a 2-page rant...............a focus on lowered standards, and how things used to be so much better in the past, with some comments about young people..
But it is nearly time for my tablets and confinement to my rooms, so I'll write it tomorrow.
This deserves at least a 2-page rant...............a focus on lowered standards, and how things used to be so much better in the past, with some comments about young people..
But it is nearly time for my tablets and confinement to my rooms, so I'll write it tomorrow.
Oct 11, 2017, 12:41 pm
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IIRC, this is the event that was to introduce the new wines that will soon appear in First and Club World.
Oct 11, 2017, 12:42 pm
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Oct 11, 2017, 12:47 pm
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A few (low res) photos from the dinner last night
Wine list by Nigel Turner, on Flickr
Menu by Nigel Turner, on Flickr
Brill by Nigel Turner, on Flickr
Tournedos by Nigel Turner, on Flickr
Autumn forest fruits by Nigel Turner, on Flickr
Wine list by Nigel Turner, on FlickrMenu by Nigel Turner, on FlickrBrill by Nigel Turner, on FlickrTournedos by Nigel Turner, on FlickrAutumn forest fruits by Nigel Turner, on Flickr