NewbieRunner

Looking at some photos it seems like one tray on shorter flights from the east coast and a separate tray of a starter and salad, followed by a main course on longer flights.

NewbieRunner

F-9-65-C2 03/12-05/12
Dinner

Gourmet menu

* Created by our featured chef Frank Oerthle, Hotel Villa Castagnola, Ticino, Switzerland

Amuse bouche of hot smoked salmon and honey sauce



First Courses

Fillet of Balik Salmon
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Maine lobster cocktail with Mexican avocado salad



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Selection of air-dried meat specialities
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Tomato and mozzarella
Salad with toasted pine nuts
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Cream of potato and onion soup



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Seasonal salad with watermelon, pecan and
goat's cheese crostini

Main Courses

* Sautéed fillet of beef with morel mushroom sauce
Tagliatelle, baby carrots, asparagus



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Roasted spring chicken breast with herb butter
Green beans, Creole-style rice
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Seared sea bass with a tomato, artichoke and olive sauce
Sautéed parisienne potatoes, steamed vegetables
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Asparagus ravioli with creamy white wine sauce
Tomato confit, toasted pine nuts

Cheese

Selection of artisan cheese

Desserts

Chocolate cheese cake with vanilla sauce
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Vanilla ice cream with a
rhubarb and strawberry compote
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Sprüngli pralines
Espresso and a selection of coffees and teas

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In the Morning

Swiss Breakfast

Assortment of breakfast breads, preserves and honey
Fresh fruits, yoghurts, muesli and cereals
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Choice of egg dishes, cold cuts and cheese
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Coffee, tea and juices

kaw5

I didn't say it /should/ be different, but one reason it /might/ be different is the fact that the sun will still be up after departure, so there will be less people looking to go straight to sleep. This may, in turn, lead to less of a push by the FAs to get meals served quickly--which is one reason I had assumed they were using single trays. Sounds like I was wrong.

Crampedin13A

Business Menu LX086 ZRH-YUL 05/02/2012

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LUNCH
First Course

Halibut roulade with herbs and yoghurt
Smoked trout filet,vegetable tartare
or
San Pietro ham with ricotta,asparagus and olive salad
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Seasonal salad with balsamic vinaigrette

Main Course

Filet of beef with a hazelnut crust,Maggia pepper sauce
Potato thyme gratin,musshrooms and sugar snaps
or
Chicken ragout with grilled polenta
Zucchinis with carrots
or
Salmon and king prawns,cilantro cream sauce
Vegetable couscous and pineapple chutney
or
Artichoke ravioli with lemon cream sauce
Datterino tomatoes,spring onion

Cheese

Gottardo,Robiola and gruyere with pear bread

Dessert

Rhubarb creme and strawberry mousse with
Szechuan pepper,sesame crumble
or
Fresh fruit salad
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Swiss chocolates
Espresso, coffee and a selection of teas

DINE AND RECLINE
The quicker option

A cold composition of starter, cheese and dessert to be enjoyed promptly after take-off, allowing you more time to sleep, work or simply relax and enjoy your flight.

MOVIE SNACK
Ice cream

Movenpick

BEFORE LANDING

LIGHT MEAL

Sliced roast beef with panzanella salad
Tartar sauce

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I had the San Pietro ham starter with the salmon main. Both were excellent^

alinghi90

Does anyone know what I can expect on a c flight to PEK?
LX196 is a day/night flight: So I think there will be lunch and breakfast?
LX197 is a day flight: Is there breakfast and lunch, or two hot meals? Anything else during the flight?

Thx

NewbieRunner

Yes, lunch and breakfast on LX196 and breakfast and lunch on LX197. Check posts #109 and #117. I missed ice cream on the way out.

Lucentis

Should I expect the same menue also on other north atlantic routes (MIA, ORD) ex ZRH in May?
Thanks!

Crampedin13A

The menu said Switzerland-North America so I would imagine any East Coast and midwest destinations would be the same menu.

Lucentis

Thanks!!

wcalvert

Anybody know what is on the NA to Switzerland F menu this month? That previous report was posted April 29 :/

Flying YUL-ZRH on Wednesday

Also, quick question as I don't want to embarrass myself. Lots of times one of the other entrees will sound interesting, but not interesting enough to choose over my main choice. Like the post from F just above. I would go with the filet but would have loved to try the Asparagus ravioli. Is it completely out of line to ask for a portion, or even just a taste?

I would feel more empowered if I was dropping $10k+ on a ticket, but I'll be on a reward ticket.

I'll probably already look out of place being a mid 20s backpacker!

NewbieRunner

LX changes their premium class menus every three months. The menu ex-North America I posted upthread covers March-May (as the title suggests ), so if they serve the same menu ex-YUL you know what's on offer.

wcalvert

Wow. Completely missed that! Thanks :-: :-: :-:

Great photos by the way ^

luvFclass

Mrs. LFC just flew the same LX F YUL - ZRH routing on 04/22nd. I can confirn that the menu is the same as NewbieRunner posted with the pics. She "nicked" the personalized menu with her name written on it.^

She passed on the Balik Salmon. It's not her cup of tea.
LFC

wcalvert

Well I'm definitely up to try.

You have any input on asking for a portion of a different entree if available in addition to your primary choice? I would love to try a bit of the salmon or the artichoke ravioli but wouldn't choose those over the filet.

I just don't want to be "that guy" on the plane

luvFclass

HI wcalvert,

I do not think you would be considered "that guy" if you requested a 1/2 & 1/2 of the main entrees for your F meal. Unlike some other F travelers http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...thread-19.html in the past.

Whenever I have trouble making up my mind on what main course to have, I always ask the FA on what she/he recommends. They have either responded with a, " why not try both" or "if you don't like it, we can always make you something else".

Plus, I always appreciate it when the Purser comes up to me prior to take off, and introduces themselves to each F pax, and usually says something like, " Mr, LFC, welcome aboard.... and if there is anything we can do to make your flight more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to ask."^

Enjoy your glass(es) of Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Champagne, with no regrets!

Bonne Voyage tomorrow.

Best,



LFC