I Tried American Airlines’ Centennial Beef Wellington In First Class
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Key Points:
- American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary by offering special 1920s-inspired dishes in premium cabins, including a limited-time Centennial Beef Wellington option.
- The Beef Wellington meal features beef filet wrapped in flaky pastry with mushroom duxelle, roasted vegetables, béarnaise sauce, a Waldorf salad, and a pecan tart.
- Despite flight delays and concerns about meal quality, the Beef Wellington was well-prepared, with the pastry protecting the meat, which was actually short rib rather than filet mignon.
- The Waldorf salad closely resembled the original 1896 recipe but included grapes and pecans, with minimal mayonnaise and added oil and vinegar for flavor.
- The pecan tart was very sweet and paired well with coffee, making the overall meal a unique and enjoyable experience for first-class passengers during AA's centennial celebration.
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