Sky Club Food Getting Better
Jan 10, 2020, 10:13 am
#1188
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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A beverage observation... I have become accustomed to the ATL club bar tenders using the 1 oz end of the jigger. But, I ordered a G&T on the last club visit and the bar tender half-filled the 1 oz jigger.
When I asked why, she told me that she had been disciplined for dispensing a full oz of spirits when she mixed drinks.
Any similar experiences?
And... bring back the pimento cheese salad!
When I asked why, she told me that she had been disciplined for dispensing a full oz of spirits when she mixed drinks.
Any similar experiences?
And... bring back the pimento cheese salad!
Jan 10, 2020, 10:15 am
#1189
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
I think that the Fake Chicken complaint used to be valid, but I haven’t seen that being used most of last year. I’m seeing actual chicken and pork and beef.
Jan 10, 2020, 10:18 am
#1190
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
A beverage observation... I have become accustomed to the ATL club bar tenders using the 1 oz end of the jigger. But, I ordered a G&T on the last club visit and the bar tender half-filled the 1 oz jigger.
When I asked why, she told me that she had been disciplined for dispensing a full oz of spirits when she mixed drinks.
Any similar experiences?
And... bring back the pimento cheese salad!
When I asked why, she told me that she had been disciplined for dispensing a full oz of spirits when she mixed drinks.
Any similar experiences?
And... bring back the pimento cheese salad!
+100 on bringing back the Pimento Cheese.
Jan 10, 2020, 12:18 pm
#1191
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
I just knew this was going to be ATL. The bartenders by and large are not great. Next time order two Extra Dry Gin Martinis an empty glassand a side of tonic and mix the drink your self. Then send in a complaint about the bartender.
+100 on bringing back the Pimento Cheese.
+100 on bringing back the Pimento Cheese.
Jan 11, 2020, 2:07 am
#1192
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 406
Compared to a couple years ago, it's been a massive improvement as far as the meat quality... The hot chicken dishes are almost all real chicken nowadays, in addition many of the clubs are offering a "flame roasted" cold chicken for salads that is very good. However, some of the clubs (MCO, JFK T2, etc) are using the old "chicken type meat" for their cold salad offerings. To mask the flavor and cover fact its not real chicken, they have been using either a lot of dill or chopped parsley mixed in with the pieces it's very off-putting and unnecessary, especially if you don't care for those herbs.
Jan 11, 2020, 2:24 am
#1193
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,900
Compared to a couple years ago, it's been a massive improvement as far as the meat quality... The hot chicken dishes are almost all real chicken nowadays, in addition many of the clubs are offering a "flame roasted" cold chicken for salads that is very good. However, some of the clubs (MCO, JFK T2, etc) are using the old "chicken type meat" for their cold salad offerings. To mask the flavor and cover fact its not real chicken, they have been using either a lot of dill or chopped parsley mixed in with the pieces it's very off-putting and unnecessary, especially if you don't care for those herbs.
Jan 11, 2020, 8:35 am
#1197
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL PM, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 8,414
Jan 17, 2020, 9:43 pm
#1198
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta Platinum, WN A-List Preferred, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 296
In ATL B SC tonight, my husband said they made an announcement over the PA to remind guests that "no outside food may be brought into the club."
Of course, as he noted, stop serving crap and maybe that wouldn't be a problem (he said two of the four serving dishes were empty, as were both soups, and none replaced in the 40 minutes he was there between 5:30-6:30 p.m.). But just out of curiosity, what difference does it make if people bring in outside food, other than potential cleanup issues? You've already paid your membership, so it's not as if you're denying Delta extra money if you opt to bring in a pizza from Varasano's because you don't want damn sweet potato hash for the 64th time. It's not exactly the same thing as a sports/concert venue where they want you to spend $5 on THEIR bottle of water.
Of course, as he noted, stop serving crap and maybe that wouldn't be a problem (he said two of the four serving dishes were empty, as were both soups, and none replaced in the 40 minutes he was there between 5:30-6:30 p.m.). But just out of curiosity, what difference does it make if people bring in outside food, other than potential cleanup issues? You've already paid your membership, so it's not as if you're denying Delta extra money if you opt to bring in a pizza from Varasano's because you don't want damn sweet potato hash for the 64th time. It's not exactly the same thing as a sports/concert venue where they want you to spend $5 on THEIR bottle of water.
Jan 17, 2020, 10:12 pm
#1199
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: PNS
Programs: DL FO, UA, AA
Posts: 700
In ATL B SC tonight, my husband said they made an announcement over the PA to remind guests that "no outside food may be brought into the club."
Of course, as he noted, stop serving crap and maybe that wouldn't be a problem (he said two of the four serving dishes were empty, as were both soups, and none replaced in the 40 minutes he was there between 5:30-6:30 p.m.). But just out of curiosity, what difference does it make if people bring in outside food, other than potential cleanup issues? You've already paid your membership, so it's not as if you're denying Delta extra money if you opt to bring in a pizza from Varasano's because you don't want damn sweet potato hash for the 64th time. It's not exactly the same thing as a sports/concert venue where they want you to spend $5 on THEIR bottle of water.
Of course, as he noted, stop serving crap and maybe that wouldn't be a problem (he said two of the four serving dishes were empty, as were both soups, and none replaced in the 40 minutes he was there between 5:30-6:30 p.m.). But just out of curiosity, what difference does it make if people bring in outside food, other than potential cleanup issues? You've already paid your membership, so it's not as if you're denying Delta extra money if you opt to bring in a pizza from Varasano's because you don't want damn sweet potato hash for the 64th time. It's not exactly the same thing as a sports/concert venue where they want you to spend $5 on THEIR bottle of water.
Jan 18, 2020, 8:16 am
#1200
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: DL DM PM
Posts: 2,034
In ATL B SC tonight, my husband said they made an announcement over the PA to remind guests that "no outside food may be brought into the club."
Of course, as he noted, stop serving crap and maybe that wouldn't be a problem (he said two of the four serving dishes were empty, as were both soups, and none replaced in the 40 minutes he was there between 5:30-6:30 p.m.). But just out of curiosity, what difference does it make if people bring in outside food, other than potential cleanup issues? You've already paid your membership, so it's not as if you're denying Delta extra money if you opt to bring in a pizza from Varasano's because you don't want damn sweet potato hash for the 64th time. It's not exactly the same thing as a sports/concert venue where they want you to spend $5 on THEIR bottle of water.
Of course, as he noted, stop serving crap and maybe that wouldn't be a problem (he said two of the four serving dishes were empty, as were both soups, and none replaced in the 40 minutes he was there between 5:30-6:30 p.m.). But just out of curiosity, what difference does it make if people bring in outside food, other than potential cleanup issues? You've already paid your membership, so it's not as if you're denying Delta extra money if you opt to bring in a pizza from Varasano's because you don't want damn sweet potato hash for the 64th time. It's not exactly the same thing as a sports/concert venue where they want you to spend $5 on THEIR bottle of water.
