Ahh, how this talk of food and wine brings back "the good old days"..of the nineties.
I quote from a menu for First Class AA, 1993:
"Welcome Aboard...
Your selection of award winning-wines has been personally chosen by Dr Richard Vine (
true!)professor of enology and consultant for American Airlines...."
Pommery Cuvee 1985
Montrachet Clos de Vieux 1990
Chateau Lascombe 1990
Sandeman Character Sherry
Malvedos 1982 Vintage Port.
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Please also allow us to offer you a selection of cocktails.
And afterwards...
Courvoisier VSOP Champagne Cognac.
The Caviar Cart will be served no later than ten minutes after take off:
Sevruga Caviar from the Caspian Sea
Blinis
Absolut Vodka
All chilled on Ice.
Appetizer Cart
Smoked Salmon with Barbeque Chateaubriand Salad
Sorbet of Kiwi Lime
Entrees
Rack of Welsh Lamb
Steak Lousianna Filet Mignon
Grilled Oregano Chicken
Penne Pasta
Fruit & Cheese
Stilton, Provolone and Carrigbyrne with Sandemanns Vintage 50Yr old Port
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae Cart
Hot Fudge, Butterscotch or Berry topping
Whipped Cream
Afternoon Meal
Seared Barbeque Chicken with Plum Ginger Sause
Lemon Linguine Chicken
Iced Tea
Baked-on-Board Cookies....."
And BA First to Miami August 1994:
"British Airways as a member of La Confrere de la Chaine de Rotisseurs - the world's oldest and most importantt gastrononomical society, founded in 1248 and granted a Royal Charter in 1610 - welcomes the priveilege of continuing long-standing traditions of comfort, elegance and hospitality for the most discerning of travellers.....
Glenfiddich Excellence single Malt
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Smirnof Silver
Martell XO Supreme
Fonseca Port
Marinated Salmon
Yorkshire Pudding with Foie Gras
Roast Welsh Lamb
Baked Snapper
Aberdeen Angus Filet Steak
Porcini Mushroom, Caviar and shaved truffles
Strawberries and Cream
Afternoon Tea
Courgette Flan
Scones with Strawberry Preserve and Clotted Cream
