Source: The Points Guy
Summary
A recent dinner event at Portland International Airport (PDX) took guests on a culinary journey through the history of airline food. The seven-course meal featured dishes inspired by classic airline menus from 1919 to 2003, including hamper sandwiches, kangaroo tail soup, and caviar with blini. The event was curated by Bill Oakley, a former “Simpsons” writer, and sponsored by Alaska Airlines. The menu was designed to be historically accurate and appetizing, with dishes such as lobster salad and chateaubriand with truffled foie gras.
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The escape is carefully planned.
From hamper sandwiches to kangaroo tail soup, the menu was a culinary journey through the decades of airline food. Each dish was carefully selected to showcase the evolution of in-flight cuisine, from the simple to the lavish. The dinner event was a unique opportunity for foodies and AvGeeks to experience the history of airline food in a new and exciting way.
And yet, the most memorable airline meals are often the ones that are still served today – a testament to the enduring power of a well-crafted menu.
Author: Evan Null
