The EK Wine Thread
Feb 28, 2022 | 11:12 am
#586
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
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I have never asked but have you managed to order the 'all day menu' during the breakfast hours? I always assumed you were limited to the breakfast menu due to the timings written on the menus?
Mar 1, 2022 | 8:25 am
#587
Join Date: Jan 2000
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No - this thread generally details what's served on board. However, the F & J lounges sometimes have some of the "premium" wines available off menu. Just ask when you get there.
Oh, and as per below, the lounges are open 24 hours for food & wine. The menu service is halted for an hour at 11am when it switches from breakfast to lunch, but the buffet is still available.
Oh, and as per below, the lounges are open 24 hours for food & wine. The menu service is halted for an hour at 11am when it switches from breakfast to lunch, but the buffet is still available.
Mar 1, 2022 | 11:28 am
#588
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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If you are a smoker, the F cigar lounge in concourse is often a good place as the area does feel truly 'hosted' by the two staff working there. Alternatively you can often find a good waiter in the dining section who can go on a hunt and often they can offer things such as dessert wines (Y'Quem if they have any) which are not usually at the bar.
Mar 1, 2022 | 2:12 pm
#589
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Yes - on the "new" online F lounge menu the all-day is formally all-day (even though before they would usually be able to do you a steak or burger at the 0400-0600 wave at FCL A/B).
Mar 1, 2022 | 2:39 pm
#590
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Mar 1, 2022 | 4:02 pm
#591
Join Date: Aug 2017
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When I have used the online menus they have always shown timings, lunch and dinner menu served 11:00-04:00 and a breakfast menu served 04:00-11:00.
Ill check it out next week
Ill check it out next week
Mar 2, 2022 | 1:57 am
#592
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DUB / DXB
Programs: EK Gold, BA Gold
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The new menu definitely has an All Day Menu section, which the waiter pointed out as my partner didnt feel like having breakfast, she said all of the items were available. In the end we didnt have very long so just stuck to a few simple breakfast items. The F lounge food is really good standard.
Mar 2, 2022 | 6:23 am
#593
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
It's not published on the website, there is a QR code on the tables in the lounge which link to a page. Unfortunately I've already deleted it from my history so you may have to wait a couple of weeks before I can find another link!
Mar 2, 2022 | 8:41 am
#594
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Guernsey
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Hi. Does anyone know what red wines are currently in First LGW-DXB? The app is showing 4 reds, 3 of which are also showing in business class, the 4th is the Torbreck which i'm not a great fan of personally. Indeed was hoping for something a little better, I had the Opus 2008 on my last flight a few weeks ago. Thanks
Mar 2, 2022 | 12:20 pm
#595
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Hi. Does anyone know what red wines are currently in First LGW-DXB? The app is showing 4 reds, 3 of which are also showing in business class, the 4th is the Torbreck which i'm not a great fan of personally. Indeed was hoping for something a little better, I had the Opus 2008 on my last flight a few weeks ago. Thanks
Mar 2, 2022 | 1:03 pm
#596
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 502
Hi. Does anyone know what red wines are currently in First LGW-DXB? The app is showing 4 reds, 3 of which are also showing in business class, the 4th is the Torbreck which i'm not a great fan of personally. Indeed was hoping for something a little better, I had the Opus 2008 on my last flight a few weeks ago. Thanks
Mar 2, 2022 | 4:00 pm
#597
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: London
Posts: 858
London routes are currently offering two exclusive whites and two reds dedicated to F which I believe constitutes an excellent offering (on top of the Dom and a dedicated sweet wine), especially as these bottles are often exceptional and the ones offered in J are better than what some other airlines serve in J... Not just in terms of wines, but also vintages.
Mar 12, 2022 | 3:05 am
#598
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 502
Well I can attest we had some great wines on our LAX to DXB flight. There were indeed 2 premium whites and 2 premium reds on offer for first class. That being said...my favorite of the entire list was the Chateau d'yquem 2008. WOW what a wine. I do enjoy sauternes and have had a number of noteworthy bottles, but nothing touches this. We've got another flight in a few days and I will certainly be pairing this with at least a couple of course.
Looking at our flight from DXB to CPT on the 19th it is showing NO first class exclusive red offering? Could that really be the case? There are only 2 reds listed, both of wich are also listed on the business menu.
Looking at our flight from DXB to CPT on the 19th it is showing NO first class exclusive red offering? Could that really be the case? There are only 2 reds listed, both of wich are also listed on the business menu.
Mar 13, 2022 | 4:16 pm
#599
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
For something not often reported in this thread - LGW-DXB Y 
Maison Sichel Sirius Bordeaux 2021, a Sauvignon Semillion blend.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 2018
Lounge serving not just Laurent-Perrier, but also Champagne Rodier Pere et Fils Brut NV
For FT I had to sample all of them. All perfectly acceptable to keep you going for a few hours of travel.
Who said this thread is only for wine snobs, wine alcoholics welcome here too!
Maison Sichel Sirius Bordeaux 2021, a Sauvignon Semillion blend.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 2018
Lounge serving not just Laurent-Perrier, but also Champagne Rodier Pere et Fils Brut NV
For FT I had to sample all of them. All perfectly acceptable to keep you going for a few hours of travel.
Who said this thread is only for wine snobs, wine alcoholics welcome here too!
Mar 15, 2022 | 8:36 am
#600
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 57
For something not often reported in this thread - LGW-DXB Y
Maison Sichel Sirius Bordeaux 2021, a Sauvignon Semillion blend.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 2018
Lounge serving not just Laurent-Perrier, but also Champagne Rodier Pere et Fils Brut NV
For FT I had to sample all of them. All perfectly acceptable to keep you going for a few hours of travel.
Who said this thread is only for wine snobs, wine alcoholics welcome here too!
Maison Sichel Sirius Bordeaux 2021, a Sauvignon Semillion blend.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz 2018
Lounge serving not just Laurent-Perrier, but also Champagne Rodier Pere et Fils Brut NV
For FT I had to sample all of them. All perfectly acceptable to keep you going for a few hours of travel.
Who said this thread is only for wine snobs, wine alcoholics welcome here too!