Lufthansa First Class Denver-Frankfurt

DEN-FRA
Lufthansa 447
747-400
D-ABVZ (New First)
5:40P-11:15A (sked)
5:40P-10:55A (actual)
July 11, 2013
Seats 83C and 83H

Upstairs and two carry-ons stowed at the top of the stairs, time to enjoy an amazing premium class oasis... seat and a bed.

Happy wife. Happy life.

The first of three pre-departure glasses of an excellent Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut Rosé.

Hot and I mean hot scented towel.

The weak LH amenity kit. Why bother?

Boarding completed, an on time push and only 8:50 to FRA tonight means we've got plenty of time for the FCT.

With a UA A319 pulling into A45. Couldn't understand that one since UA is in the B concourse. But from the UA forum, apparently it is a non pre-clearance international flight that has to arrive at A for customs, then gets towed to B.

RJ central for the world's largest airline. The poster child for proof that big doesn't always mean best.

A beautiful take-off and we are on are way to Frankfurt.

With Wifi.

Time for a drink.

And today's amuse bouche, a lovely fruit salad.

Let's look at today's menu.

And wine list.

Showtime.

First up, our FA Daniella and the always impressive starter cart.

And finally, we've added Goose to the chilled vodka lineup.

While Mrs. SFO sensibly goes just for the salad.

I am not so sensible and go for the works, naturally.

Starting with caviar and vodka.

The excellent Tuna Carpaccio

Tian of Tomato with Mozzarella, Arugula and Pine Nuts

And the outstanding Teriyaki glazed Beef Brochette with Sesame Seeds

And then the Seasonal salad with Shaved Parmesan and Vinaigrette.

With copious amounts of champagne and wine.

We were both torn between the beef and the duck, with in the end opted for the Tenderloin of Beef with Sweet Potato Hash and Ginger Rum Chutney. It was wonderful and perfectly medium rare.

The 2006 Chateau Olivier Cru Classé de Graves was forgettable but the 2008 Heartland Limestone Creek Director's Cut Shiraz was very good.

Equally impressive dessert and cheese cart.

I opted for the Banana Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream, and Port.

Perhaps a little after dinner cognac and bon-bons?

After a wonderful 3 and 1/2 hour sleep in my amazingly comfortable bed, I woke cursing myself for not taking 2 Tylenol before hopping into bed. Popped two and moved over to my seat and to start downloading and editing pics. Our FA brought some fresh squeezed OJ.