International travelers departing the New York area are getting an upgrade to their in-flight dining experience.
United Airlines has unveiled its latest seasonal menu rotation for its United Polaris business class, created in partnership with the hit Netflix series ‘Chef’s Table’.
The new culinary roster features 30 dishes created by 11 acclaimed chefs worldwide. But for New Yorkers taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport, the real star of the lineup is local culinary powerhouse
Chef Fariyal Abdullahi, the chef partner behind Chelsea’s celebrated restaurant Hav & Mar.
What is on Chef Abdullahi’s Newark menu
Known for weaving her Ethiopian heritage with refined European techniques, Chef Abdullahi brings bold, vibrant flavors straight to long-haul flights departing the tri-state hub.
Passengers seated in Polaris on qualifying long-haul routes can savor a curated three-course experience:
- Appetizer: Shiro hummus served alongside seasonal vegetable crudité
- Salad: Tender kale salad tossed with candied walnuts, pickled dates, fresh fennel, fig, pomegranate, and a rich truffle vinaigrette
- Entrée: Chermoula-glazed chicken breast accompanied by cumin-spiced rainbow carrots and preserved lemon pearl couscous
How to taste the menu
The specialized menu is available exclusively to United Polaris business class passengers traveling on international flights departing Newark that serve lunch or dinner.
Eligible travelers can reserve their meals ahead of takeoff. Pre-orders open five days prior to departure and remain available until 24 hours before flight time via the United app or United.com.
The limited-time menu runs from November 1 through December 31, giving holiday globetrotters two full months to sample Abdullahi’s signature dishes before menus rotate for the new year.
Passengers can also watch behind-the-scenes interviews and documentary shorts detailing the menu’s creation directly on their seatback entertainment screens throughout the flight.
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