This is a TravelSoundOff.... submitted by Patricia J. Roberts, Esq.
It’s a well-known fact that hospital food and airplane food are the two most disgusting pre-packaged foods out there. Well some airlines are trying their best to change that. I was recently watching a news program and they mentioned that many international airlines had already done their part in making sure they served great food while in the air. Sushi on popular Japanese airlines, curried foods on Indian carriers and they mentioned that US carriers were the last to jump on the bandwagon. Well on my flight back from Vegas I was lucky enough to experience some of this gourmet food for myself.
The carrier: Delta AirlinesThe Chef: Todd English. For those of you who don’t know Mr. English, he has developed a unique style and approach to the cuisine of his MANY restaurants, both on land and at sea (Cunard’s, QM2, and Queen Victoria). Among them is his highly acclaimed Olives restaurant, featuring interpretive rustic Mediterranean dishes, now in six cities nationwide. This award-winning chef, author and television personality offers a modern twist on familiar favorites for his signature entrees on Deltas new in-flight menu.
Yes, I was surprised also! As a patron of the Olives Restaurant in DC, I was familiar with Todd’s work and excited to sink my teeth in anything prepared by him. So I did! The menu, of course wasn’t as large as a full restaurant menu but just as vast. From gourmet chicken bistro salad to hummus with veggies; my choice was the chicken Parmesan sandwich. Mouth watering Parmesan breaded chicken breast, marinated mozzarella slices, basil pesto with parsley, and tomato sauce on a rosemary ciabatta roll. Yea, I said mouth watering. I don’t know if it was because I was 37,000 feet in the air or because I was only 30 minutes in to a 3 hour and 10 minute flight from Vegas to Cincinnati, but I have to say, that was a pretty darn good sandwich. It was tasty, had all the right ingredients and went well with my “Copenhagen Colada.” Well don’t Todd English; you never cease to surprise me.
Price: Reasonable. $8 was extremely reasonable for a sandwich that usually costs about $10 in a gourmet restaurant.
All in all, it is a much needed improvement and wonderful way to enjoy great food in the air. The new Menu also features Vitamin water power-c and xxx flavor, and an assortment of beers, wines, spirits, and all day goodies including: Pringles, M&M peanuts, and dove dark chocolate bars. And for those of you unwilling to step over to the bad side, they still serve complimentary snacks as well.
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