Jan 27, 2024, 9:35 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Reopening Sept 13, 2022. If you login, reservations are available starting on that date. See below for the login/check access link.
menu for CLASSIFIED
{now requires login access} -- see here for Aug 2017 version
Check if you were invited:
https://classified.united.com/dining/Login
or classified.united.com/dining
menu for CLASSIFIED
{now requires login access} -- see here for Aug 2017 version
Check if you were invited:
https://classified.united.com/dining/Login
or classified.united.com/dining
New Invitation-only restaurant "Classified" at EWR {Archive}
Aug 22, 2017, 1:39 pm
#92
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA LT Plat, UA 1k/1mm+, National EE, IC Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 2,605
AUS based 1k here. Fly in and out of EWR every week. Did have access to Classified, but never got email.
Aug 22, 2017, 1:40 pm
#93
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,900
Aug 22, 2017, 3:34 pm
#94
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Arizona
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1k, DL Platinum, B6 Mosaic
Posts: 47
1k, with frequent paid f/j tix to ewr, including ps. NO ACCESS
No real loss, but would have tried it.
No real loss, but would have tried it.
Aug 22, 2017, 5:19 pm
#95
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,830
I know, right?
Look, the food may be overpriced, but it might be decent, and I have no problem paying a premium for high quality airport food if I'm stuck there for any length of time. Vino Volo is overpriced too, but I do sure love me a glass of decent wine and snacks while waiting between flights. The off-putting thing is the faux exclusivity. I'm going to be in EWR in a few weeks around dinner time with time to kill. Are they seriously not going to allow me to make a reservation?
Look, the food may be overpriced, but it might be decent, and I have no problem paying a premium for high quality airport food if I'm stuck there for any length of time. Vino Volo is overpriced too, but I do sure love me a glass of decent wine and snacks while waiting between flights. The off-putting thing is the faux exclusivity. I'm going to be in EWR in a few weeks around dinner time with time to kill. Are they seriously not going to allow me to make a reservation?
Aug 22, 2017, 5:56 pm
#96
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 687
Does anyone like the iPads? To be honest, other than the higher prices, some OTG offerings are ok, but are ruined by the iPads, which lets servers compromise their service.
Aug 22, 2017, 6:07 pm
#97
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
Programs: UA Gold (.85 MM), HH Diamond, SPG Platinum (LT Gold), Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 5,648
Chilis has implemented the use of a touch screen, but it must be failing because after a few months the wait staff is back in action. I don't understand the desire to interact with a computer vs. a human.
The new EWR restaurant sounds like Elways in DEN, but still the horrible cooks and staff will find a way to destroy a great meal. Never had airport dining on par with a real restaurant, even airport McDonalds make a regular location look good.
The new EWR restaurant sounds like Elways in DEN, but still the horrible cooks and staff will find a way to destroy a great meal. Never had airport dining on par with a real restaurant, even airport McDonalds make a regular location look good.
Aug 22, 2017, 6:23 pm
#98
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 687
Chilis has implemented the use of a touch screen, but it must be failing because after a few months the wait staff is back in action. I don't understand the desire to interact with a computer vs. a human.
The new EWR restaurant sounds like Elways in DEN, but still the horrible cooks and staff will find a way to destroy a great meal. Never had airport dining on par with a real restaurant, even airport McDonalds make a regular location look good.
The new EWR restaurant sounds like Elways in DEN, but still the horrible cooks and staff will find a way to destroy a great meal. Never had airport dining on par with a real restaurant, even airport McDonalds make a regular location look good.
Aug 22, 2017, 7:49 pm
#99
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Crystal City, VA
Programs: United Mileage Plus 1K 2 MM, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,627
Really? Well as a 34 year old who has checked a fair amount of Michelin stars off his list I personally don't care. I'm at an airport and I'd rather see a photo menu and scroll vs having someone hover over me. I also like at EWR paying at order so you can take off when you want.
Remember the next wave of elites are going to be tech oriented milenials.
Remember the next wave of elites are going to be tech oriented milenials.
Aug 22, 2017, 9:00 pm
#100
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 674
Looks like a restaurant catering to a middle-amerca, Applebees loving, "well done steak please" man visiting the big city on a company card.
I guess United knows their customer well.
I guess United knows their customer well.
Aug 22, 2017, 9:37 pm
#101
Join Date: May 1999
Location: JFK, LGA, EWR
Programs: AA Platinum (Lifetime), United GS, HHonors Diamond, Shangri-la Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 549
GS, EWR-based.
targeted.
RECEIVED AN INVITATION.
tried to log in... was told i had no access, that access was limited to "select mileage plus members."
targeted.
RECEIVED AN INVITATION.
tried to log in... was told i had no access, that access was limited to "select mileage plus members."
Aug 22, 2017, 9:48 pm
#102
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Somewhere I've Driven To
Programs: HiltonHonors, IHG Hotels, DL Skymiles
Posts: 2,070
iPad ordering and catered by OTG at Newark ???? NO.THANKS. x 1000.
Aug 22, 2017, 10:19 pm
#103
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA GS 2MM
Posts: 947
1K with upcoming EWR travel in J - no email but was able to log in. I have some time before an SFO-bound flight - I think I'll try it out for breakfast.
Aug 24, 2017, 7:00 am
#104
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: UA GS, Amex Centurion
Posts: 33
Pretty good
We had the opportunity to eat at Classified this AM. We were the second group seated - my wife and I, 5 year old, and 2 year old. Both of us are GS and we are headed to HNL in first. The restaurant is located in the rear of Saison and is separated via a dark hallway. The servers and management were highly attentive (first day?) and the food was very good. We have not been fans of the OTG food quality, so this was a pleasant surprise. The decor was a mishmash of upscale restaurant and standard issue OTG tablet tables. We were offered a hot towel, amuse bouche, and a small chocolate gift on our way out (all a little odd for breakfast, but we are fine with it). The kitchen is the same as Saison, but the menu is exclusive to the restaurant. All in, we give this a solid recommendation.
Aug 24, 2017, 7:56 am
#105
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
Regardless, I can't imagine the food here is going to measure up to those high standards. I'd expect good, not great. It will be interesting to see more reviews so hopefully people will add them.
I guess my take on the whole concept is that I'll certainly spend money on great food + great experience...and I won't quote examples to prove that but I have a few doozies
. This seems likely to be neither to me, so my inclination would be to get a burger or whatever in the airport for $20 instead. There's certainly a group of people who will disagree, and it remains to be seen if UA can somehow pick the right group, extend them invitations, and build a market for this.