Delta In-Flight Meal/Food Service: The Definitive Thread — 2022 Edition
Aug 6, 22, 3:54 pm
#1441
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Originally Posted by FlyAO2
Any updates from the stations that were still handing out sad boxes? Any improvements in those locations?
Aug 6, 22, 4:10 pm
#1442
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Was the PDB on DL exCDG real (French) champagne, from the Champagne region of France?
Aug 6, 22, 4:10 pm
#1443
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2 flights out of JAC in July (1st flight I got a true "Orange or Green Box" so the literal coach boxes that they sell. The second flight I got the sad box options......JAC has always been an issue and Pre-Covid they would double cater the flight JAC to ATL out of ATL the night before but it was always a "cold meal" option. Since COVID its all over the place.......I agree they don't have any excuses.
Aug 6, 22, 10:30 pm
#1444
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Disappointing Shortrib SEA-ANC
Usually, short ribs are something DL does quite well. I’ve recently enjoyed the Fox Bros ex ATL, and the mushroom sauced with Polenta and asparagus ex MSP.
However, this one (ex SEA) was NOT good. Served with a molasses bbq sauce, pickled cabbage, and corn pudding. The meat was severely over cooked, dry, lean, and tough. The corn pudding was dry and tasteless. The pickled cabbage was dried out as well (the picture makes it actually look better than it was). Disappointing packaged cookie as well. The salad was also odd. What I thought was mandarin oranges in the salad tasted like beets… is there even such a thing as gold beets?
It could be coincidence, but now that I think about it, all meals I’ve had lately ex SEA have been of poor quality.
Very attentive crew. PDB as soon as we sat down, verified our pre-select order, served TWO drinks on the meal tray, and kept glasses filled in flight.
I’ve recently recommended the short rib to others in this thread, but would advise caution if ex SEA. Other options were a sad looking charcuterie plate, and an impossible bolognese pasta that actually looked good!
However, this one (ex SEA) was NOT good. Served with a molasses bbq sauce, pickled cabbage, and corn pudding. The meat was severely over cooked, dry, lean, and tough. The corn pudding was dry and tasteless. The pickled cabbage was dried out as well (the picture makes it actually look better than it was). Disappointing packaged cookie as well. The salad was also odd. What I thought was mandarin oranges in the salad tasted like beets… is there even such a thing as gold beets?
It could be coincidence, but now that I think about it, all meals I’ve had lately ex SEA have been of poor quality.
Very attentive crew. PDB as soon as we sat down, verified our pre-select order, served TWO drinks on the meal tray, and kept glasses filled in flight.
I’ve recently recommended the short rib to others in this thread, but would advise caution if ex SEA. Other options were a sad looking charcuterie plate, and an impossible bolognese pasta that actually looked good!
Aug 6, 22, 11:51 pm
#1445
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 20
Originally Posted by GagaPilot
Usually, short ribs are something DL does quite well. I’ve recently enjoyed the Fox Bros ex ATL, and the mushroom sauced with Polenta and asparagus ex MSP.
However, this one (ex SEA) was NOT good. Served with a molasses bbq sauce, pickled cabbage, and corn pudding. The meat was severely over cooked, dry, lean, and tough. The corn pudding was dry and tasteless. The pickled cabbage was dried out as well (the picture makes it actually look better than it was). Disappointing packaged cookie as well. The salad was also odd. What I thought was mandarin oranges in the salad tasted like beets… is there even such a thing as gold beets?
It could be coincidence, but now that I think about it, all meals I’ve had lately ex SEA have been of poor quality.
Very attentive crew. PDB as soon as we sat down, verified our pre-select order, served TWO drinks on the meal tray, and kept glasses filled in flight.
I’ve recently recommended the short rib to others in this thread, but would advise caution if ex SEA. Other options were a sad looking charcuterie plate, and an impossible bolognese pasta that actually looked good!
However, this one (ex SEA) was NOT good. Served with a molasses bbq sauce, pickled cabbage, and corn pudding. The meat was severely over cooked, dry, lean, and tough. The corn pudding was dry and tasteless. The pickled cabbage was dried out as well (the picture makes it actually look better than it was). Disappointing packaged cookie as well. The salad was also odd. What I thought was mandarin oranges in the salad tasted like beets… is there even such a thing as gold beets?
It could be coincidence, but now that I think about it, all meals I’ve had lately ex SEA have been of poor quality.
Very attentive crew. PDB as soon as we sat down, verified our pre-select order, served TWO drinks on the meal tray, and kept glasses filled in flight.
I’ve recently recommended the short rib to others in this thread, but would advise caution if ex SEA. Other options were a sad looking charcuterie plate, and an impossible bolognese pasta that actually looked good!
Aug 7, 22, 12:38 am
#1446
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Originally Posted by Goodoldflyer
If you get the lamb, report back! I'm flying Monday.
ATL-CDG
Charred Lamb Chops
Aug 7, 22, 2:55 am
#1447
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Originally Posted by krazykanuck
I did get the lamb, and I don't particularly recommend it. It was fine, and that's about as generous as I can be. I kinda wish I'd picked something else.
ATL-CDG
Charred Lamb Chops
ATL-CDG
Charred Lamb Chops
Thanks for following up...
Aug 7, 22, 5:01 am
#1448
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Originally Posted by GoBob
Cold chia oatmeal Breakfast on the 7:50 am BOS-MSP earlier this week - I thought this was excellent (YMMV might vary of course).
Originally Posted by Minnyappleus
This is the "Green Chile Chicken Salad" which has now been relabeled as the "Southwest Arugula Salad." It's cold and actually quite good.
Thanks!
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Aug 7, 22 at 5:14 am
Aug 7, 22, 6:50 am
#1449
Join Date: Jan 2019
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Recently flew from FCA to MSP, "breakfast" was listed- choice was one type of snack box (the one with the gummy bears and junk in it) or "Charcuterie" sad box (box contained a prepackaged cheese and cracker lunchable lookalike).
Aug 7, 22, 8:33 pm
#1450
Join Date: Dec 2015
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RDU-SLC choices for dinner were braised short rib, impossible burrito, or shrimp poke bowl. I ordered the shrimp in advance which paid off as FEBO was not observed. Bowl was quite good. Only a few pieces of shrimp but the flavor was good. Nice to have a change from the endless months of the blueberry cheesecake
Aug 7, 22, 9:13 pm
#1451
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Italian Burrata MIA-JFK
Last edited by shoodawg; Aug 8, 22 at 9:20 am
Aug 7, 22, 9:28 pm
#1452
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Originally Posted by trail_hiker
RDU-SLC choices for dinner were braised short rib, impossible burrito, or shrimp poke bowl. I ordered the shrimp in advance which paid off as FEBO was not observed. Bowl was quite good. Only a few pieces of shrimp but the flavor was good. Nice to have a change from the endless months of the blueberry cheesecake
Aug 7, 22, 9:42 pm
#1453
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Originally Posted by shoodawg
Aug 7, 22, 9:47 pm
#1454
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
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Is it just me or does the way it's presented make Delta D1 international food always look like a pale comparison to non US carriers. The Taste and the quality may even be good but they way they just throw it all on one tray seems to diminish the experience of eating.
-Paul
-Paul
Aug 9, 22, 12:04 pm
#1455
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 61
Am I mistaken or did the wiki previously contain hyperlinks to posts for specific routes?
I am wondering if there are any datapoints on the dinner menu between LAX and MCO? Sadly the flight is serviced on a 739 so I am hoping the menu is at least somewhat tolerable.
I am wondering if there are any datapoints on the dinner menu between LAX and MCO? Sadly the flight is serviced on a 739 so I am hoping the menu is at least somewhat tolerable.
