United Airlines first and business class passengers flying between Hawaii and Japan will be served some of Trader Vic's Polynesian cuisine starting Jan. 9, 2007. Trader Vic's design chef Paul Fabre worked with United's Executive Chef Gerry Gulli to design the menu exclusively for United Airlines. Dinners will include pan seared lamb chops with chutney, Miso glazed halibut with sake lemon grass sauce, and pan seared filet mignon with bearnaise sauce; and an ice cream sundae.
Charlie Ahmes, United's vice president of Onboard Service says "We're excited to partner with Trader Vic's once again to develop a memorable in-flight experience for our customers traveling to and from Hawaii. Our customers' vacation begins once they set foot on a United flight, and being able to serve award-winning cuisine is an added complement to their overall travel experience."
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