Current Qantas First Lounge Menu (SYD/MEL) and relevant topics

[Happy Trails]

At SYD last week I asked for Champagne (without specifying a label) and was given what looked and tasted like cider.
On inquiry the waiter insisted it was Taittinger.
I swapped it for a glass of the PJ and all was well.

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

My last F lounge on Monday was also without Tattinger. Seems to be a trend with CX F in London removing brands too.

Incidentally received a complementary bottle of PJ in my room at Conrad Hong Kong Monday night and now onbaord the PJ train.

 

[Kangol]

My last F lounge on Monday was also without Tattinger. Seems to be a trend with CX F in London removing brands too.

What are they serving in the LHR CX F lounge now?

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

What are they serving in the LHR CX F lounge now?

Not 100% sure on what they are but they got rid of Barons de Rothschild which I was disappointed with as that was very easy to drink and that was my home lounge.

 

[Kangol]

Not 100% sure on what they are but they got rid of Barons de Rothschild which I was disappointed with as that was very easy to drink and that was my home lounge.

Unfortunate, that also happened in HKG Wing and Pier F when Sodexo took over. I quite liked the Rothschild too.
They did have Louis Roderer 2012 which has now been removed..

 

[edwina86]

I visited the Sydney lounge a couple of weeks ago and had a wonderful time and delicious meals (pictured). There was no Taittinger but I enjoyed the Pommery

 

[kermatu]

Guess it's about time for my usual question: Any sightings of the summer menu?

 

[blackcat20]

Guess it's about time for my usual question: Any sightings of the summer menu?

Yes!

 

[kermatu]

You seem to be first quite often @blackcat20 !!

 

[Ansett]

Sampling the Qantas first class lounge’s Summer 2018 menu

And here is an ABT article on the new summer menu.

 

[kermatu]

Ausbt seems to have had a sample too: Sampling the Qantas first class lounge’s Summer 2018 menu

 

[blackcat20]

We tried a few things

 

[kermatu]

Once again the small plates look good to me. Less so the mains but still good variety. Bit of a shame (in my opinion) that the beef brisket is now a staple (with minor variation).

 

[blackcat20]

Once again the small plates look good to me. Less so the mains but still good variety. Bit of a shame (in my opinion) that the beef brisket is now a staple (with minor variation).

I like the brisket so no complaints here .Linguine was nice but needed some salt.

 

[serfty]

Had some wonderful topside at home this week, so no brisket.

And the tamarind duck was divine!



So was the Gua bao ...

 

[sudoer]

Sampling the Qantas first class lounge’s Summer 2018 menu

And here is an ABT article on the new summer menu.

Some high quality menu scans at the bottom of that link

 

[blackcat20]

You seem to be first quite often @blackcat20 !!

Complete coincidence I swear.

 

[kermatu]

Complete coincidence I swear.

I assume it was. But now I don't believe you...

 

[kermatu]

Current MEL breakfast menu

 

[kermatu]

Rather than my usual corn fritters I thought I’d start the year a bit healthy*.



Corn and bean healthy bowl. I asked for smoked salmon to be added, and very generous quantity was provided. Delicious dish.

* if I could crop the Lagavulin 14 I would. Not a bad pairing, FYI.