Anticipated 1 June enhancements - UA bringing back hot meals to domestic first class
Jun 4, 22, 8:02 am
#91
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Originally Posted by stillwaters23
Looks like on Monday going into DEN I have a choice between the Italian vegetable stew with polenta, or the Za'atar chicken with spinach, roasted peppers and orzo.
Has anyone seen either of these yet to tell me which to pick? Neither sounds particular great tbh.
Has anyone seen either of these yet to tell me which to pick? Neither sounds particular great tbh.
Jun 4, 22, 9:34 am
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Originally Posted by tcdtcd
Was the chicken true chicken breast, or the ‘formed scraps’ that had been sneaking in to the previous dish?
Jun 4, 22, 9:35 am
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Originally Posted by tcdtcd
Was the chicken true chicken breast, or the ‘formed scraps’ that had been sneaking in to the previous dish?
Jun 4, 22, 9:44 am
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Originally Posted by zombietooth
It was the tiny "formed scraps". I tried it and they were extremely tough and chewy. Not good. Going back to taking Subway sandwiches on my flights so I'll at least have a palatable meal.
As soon as I try this myself or someone posts a photo of this, I will take United to task on this.
Jun 4, 22, 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by zombietooth
It was the tiny "formed scraps". I tried it and they were extremely tough and chewy. Not good. Going back to taking Subway sandwiches on my flights so I'll at least have a palatable meal.
How was the flavor of the overall dish? I guess you did not like it either.
Jun 4, 22, 10:22 pm
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Originally Posted by PTahCha
I had the composite chicken round on my flight earlier in the week. And in reality, any chicken, unless they are using solely thighs, is not going to survive the reheating in the convection oven.
How was the flavor of the overall dish? I guess you did not like it either.
How was the flavor of the overall dish? I guess you did not like it either.
Jun 4, 22, 11:08 pm
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Originally Posted by PTahCha
I had the composite chicken round on my flight earlier in the week. And in reality, any chicken, unless they are using solely thighs, is not going to survive the reheating in the convection oven.
Jun 7, 22, 8:21 am
#103
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Originally Posted by stillwaters23
Looks like on Monday going into DEN I have a choice between the Italian vegetable stew with polenta, or the Za'atar chicken with spinach, roasted peppers and orzo.
Has anyone seen either of these yet to tell me which to pick? Neither sounds particular great tbh.
Has anyone seen either of these yet to tell me which to pick? Neither sounds particular great tbh.
Jun 7, 22, 12:01 pm
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Originally Posted by zombietooth
It was the tiny "formed scraps". I tried it and they were extremely tough and chewy. Not good. Going back to taking Subway sandwiches on my flights so I'll at least have a palatable meal.
Jun 7, 22, 12:09 pm
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Originally Posted by physioprof
... "Sorry, I can't eat this food; it is inedible. Can I have something else?"
