MEL QP, NPPPs to be replaced by NPAs (Neil Perry Arancinis) for a day

[markis10]

We are pleased to be able to offer Melbourne Qantas Club Members will get a taste of Neil Perry's Italian Restaurant, Rosetta Ristorante, as part of a new series of pop-up lounge experiences. While native to Melbourne, Rosetta Ristorante takes inspiration from Neil's extensive travels across Italy, producing an elegant combination of regional recipes and the freshest seasonal produce.
Qantas' pop up lounge experiences, which began in September, give club members the opportunity to try signature creations from a cross section of the country's best chefs (handpicked by Neil Perry) among other exciting activities - all from the comfort of the lounge.

Where: Qantas Club Melbourne
What: Experience Rosetta Ristorante's delicious handmade arancinis in the comfort of the lounge.
When: 5 December 2013
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

 

[serfty]

Rice balls!

Bring back the npp's.

 

[RooFlyer]

What a load of pretentious tosh.

 

[drewbles]

What a load of pretentious tosh.

Actually, Arancini are delicious (and a damn sight better than any party pie).

 

[burrco]

... Qantas' pop up lounge experiences, which began in September, give club members the opportunity to try signature creations from a cross section of the country's best chefs (handpicked by Neil Perry) among other exciting activities - all from the comfort of the lounge...

So he has handpicked himself?

 

[serfty]

Actually, Arancini are delicious (and a damn sight better than any party pie).

If done well they can be great! I am dubious as I have had too many dry ricey ones.

 

[moa999]

I just don't get the few hours pop-up thing.

Do it for a month at least.

 

[JohnK]

Rice balls? Rice crackers? I ask for pretzels or almonds or peanuts and it is full or rice crackers. How horrible. I know some people have issues eating peanuts but can't they refrain from asking for them instead of everything being replaced with tasteless rice crackers?

And I can't remember the last time I saw a normal pie in the Qantas lounges. Long time....

 

[pauly7]

And I can't remember the last time I saw a normal pie in the Qantas lounges. Long time....

And thank god for that.

We agree on many things John but our food preferences could not be further apart

 

[drewbles]

Rice balls? Rice crackers? I ask for pretzels or almonds or peanuts and it is full or rice crackers. How horrible. I know some people have issues eating peanuts but can't they refrain from asking for them instead of everything being replaced with tasteless rice crackers?

And I can't remember the last time I saw a normal pie in the Qantas lounges. Long time....

And my complaint is that when I get a 'snack mix' it's 99% pretzels. I really don't like them that much; I get sick of them when I fly AA so much

Give me a nice rice snack mix. I like my rice snacks. Considering they use flavourings on them, they are anything but tasteless (the green ones that are spicy are my favourite).

 

[JohnK]

And my complaint is that when I get a 'snack mix' it's 99% pretzels. I really don't like them that much; I get sick of them when I fly AA so much

Is it that difficult to have each packaged separate or is this another of those things that has gone to lowest bidder?

 

[suparockin]

It would be suicide to put peanuts there, so many have allergies (including me).

 

[drewbles]

Is it that difficult to have each packaged separate or is this another of those things that has gone to lowest bidder?

I have had 'pretzel' snacks many times. Then, they moved to 'premium snack mix' which is 99% pretzels, and 1% 'other'. The 'other' is obviously more expensive than a pretzel though, but as they're not 100% pretzels, they do not call them that.

And it has the word 'premium' in it. Everyone in the LOTFAP loves something 'premium'.

 

[drewbles]

Is it that difficult to have each packaged separate or is this another of those things that has gone to lowest bidder?

And of course, in the USA, the F snack is a warm bowl of nuts. Go figure.

Probably comes down to coin more than allergies. A bag of Pretzels is no doubt cheaper than the equivalent sized snack bag of nuts, even peanuts.

 

[JohnK]

It would be suicide to put peanuts there, so many have allergies (including me).

I am not tying to be nasty but where is the problem? You cant refrain from eating peanuts? Or are you worried about accidentally opening the packet and eating the peanuts?

I totally understand them not preparing meals with any traces of nuts in them but this is a sealed packet.

Is it OK for supermarkes to sell peanuts? I would hate to see that day.

 

[serfty]

And of course, in the USA, the F snack is a warm bowl of nuts. Go figure. ...

AA supplies a tiny bag of pretzel/nut mix in F on short flights (such as LAX-SFO).

 

[mono88]

Rice balls? Rice crackers? I ask for pretzels or almonds or peanuts and it is full or rice crackers. How horrible. I know some people have issues eating peanuts but can't they refrain from asking for them instead of everything being replaced with tasteless rice crackers?

And I can't remember the last time I saw a normal pie in the Qantas lounges. Long time....

Agree, the snack selection in QF lounges is often poor in range, taste and variety. There should be more choice particularly outside main meal hours or for people who do not want a "full" meal in the lounge.

 

[suparockin]

I am not tying to be nasty but where is the problem? You cant refrain from eating peanuts? Or are you worried about accidentally opening the packet and eating the peanuts?

I totally understand them not preparing meals with any traces of nuts in them but this is a sealed packet.

Is it OK for supermarkes to sell peanuts? I would hate to see that day.

I thought the discussion was referring to the bowls of rice crackers and mixed nuts, not nuts in packets.

A death would be bad publicity.

 

[JohnK]

I thought the discussion was referring to the bowls of rice crackers and mixed nuts, not nuts in packets.

We somehow moved onto bags or packets.

A death would be bad publicity.

A death wouldn't be good at all but short of a total ban shouldnt the responsibility lie with the person with the allergy?

Again I am not trying to be nasty but people bring their own crisps, nuts etc onto the aircraft. I have done in the past and will continue to do so in future.

 

[suparockin]

I am not tying to be nasty but where is the problem? You cant refrain from eating peanuts? Or are you worried about accidentally opening the packet and eating the peanuts?

I totally understand them not preparing meals with any traces of nuts in them but this is a sealed packet.

Is it OK for supermarkes to sell peanuts? I would hate to see that day.

Sure but if you think like a company the risk would be unacceptable, pretzels never kill anyone.