American's ORD Flagship Lounge
Spent and hour an a half here today between flights and wow, what a pleasant upgrade from the Admirals Club. Friendly AAngel checked me in downstairs, asked if I have heard about the new Flagship Lounge and gave me an invitation to the Flagship Lounge. Exiting the elevator on Level 2, another friendly AAngel stationed near the elevators welcomed me. Meant to take a pic of the invitation but I realized that she took it... which makes sense in case someone is tempted to re-use the invite.
Much larger than I had anticipated based on reports of those that were invited to the press launch last week with great views of the tarmac and H/K gates. Lots of good seating areas and plentiful work space counters with power outlets facing the tarmac.
Sure they're new, but the lav is very nice.
OK, how cool is this? A Bloody Mary Bar.
At the far left end of the lounge is the food and dining area.
Blueberry BBQ Chicken...
Stone Ground Grits...
Miso Glazed Salmon...
Forbidden Black Rice and Stir Fry Veggies...
Red Curry Coconut Tofu...
Potato Rosti...
Serve yourself bar...
Toasted Pepper Pork Tenderloin with mango chile lime glaze, micro arugula, and the Thai noodle salad.
Field Greens, Watercress, Eyeground Carpaccio, and Carmelized Squash Salad...
I poured myself a glass of Burgundy and had lunch.
I was pretty hungry after my pathetic "Breakfast Sandwich" on my inbound from SNA, so I tried a sampler plate of various offerings.
And then dessert.
