Alaska Airlines is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s in San Francisco. This collaboration is set to elevate the First Class dining experience for passengers traveling between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Starting on August 14, guests seated in First Class will have the opportunity to enjoy a specially curated menu featuring Chef Jew’s signature dishes.
Chef Jew, known for his innovative approach to blending local and seasonal produce from the San Francisco Bay Area with classic Chinese techniques and flavors, has crafted a menu that showcases his culinary expertise. Some of the delectable dishes passengers can look forward to include a Chinese breakfast porridge known as congee, black cod with silken tofu, and slow-braised duck with sesame egg noodles. The use of high-quality poultry from Liberty Farms in Sonoma County ensures that each dish is of the utmost quality and flavor.
This partnership with Chef Jew is part of Alaska Airlines’ ongoing commitment to offering a premium dining experience for its First Class passengers. By collaborating with renowned West Coast brands such as Salt & Straw, Ellenos, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, and Stumptown, the airline continues to provide guests with a taste of the region’s best flavors and ingredients. Todd Traynor-Corey, managing director of guest products at Alaska Airlines, expressed gratitude for Chef Jew’s partnership and shared values, emphasizing their shared commitment to quality, gastronomic craftsmanship, and philanthropy.
Chef Jew’s dishes, inspired by his Cantonese heritage and the vibrant food scene of San Francisco, will be available to First Class passengers traveling between SFO and JFK starting on August 28. The partnership is set to run for at least one year, with seasonal rotations to keep the menu fresh and exciting. In support of Chef Jew’s charitable efforts in the community, Alaska Airlines will be donating $5,000 to Gum Moon Women’s Residence, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and children in transition.
Chef Brandon Jew expressed his excitement about partnering with Alaska Airlines to bring his culinary creations to passengers traveling between San Francisco and New York. He highlighted the importance of quality ingredients in luxury dining experiences and emphasized the shared values between Mister Jiu’s and Alaska Airlines. As a seven-time Michelin-starred chef, Chef Jew’s commitment to evolving Chinese American cuisine in the Bay Area aligns perfectly with Alaska Airlines’ goal of offering world-class cuisine in the skies.
In addition to the First Class menu curated by Chef Jew, Alaska Airlines continues to enhance its dining offerings for all passengers. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a variety of chef-curated dishes, the airline aims to provide a premium culinary experience for travelers. The addition of hot meals on flights over 1,100 miles gives passengers more options to choose from, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a delicious meal onboard.
As part of the partnership with Chef Jew, Alaska Airlines has introduced a new menu for First Class passengers traveling between SFO and JFK. The breakfast option includes brown rice congee with soy-cured eggs and braised pork belly, served with turnip cake, pickled cauliflower, hoisin, and hot chili sauce. For lunch or dinner on the SFO to JFK route, passengers can enjoy Liberty Farms braised duck leg with sesame egg noodles and gai lan. The meal is accompanied by wood ear mushrooms, tofu skin, and cucumbers. On the return flight from JFK to SFO, passengers can savor roasted black cod with ginger-scallion sauce and silken tofu, served on a quinoa and farro blend with roasted shiitake mushrooms.
This exciting collaboration with Chef Brandon Jew not only enhances the culinary experience for Alaska Airlines passengers but also supports his efforts to elevate Chinese cuisine on a global scale. With a focus on quality ingredients, innovative dishes, and a commitment to philanthropy, Chef Jew’s partnership with Alaska Airlines brings a taste of San Francisco to the skies. Passengers can look forward to experiencing the best of West Coast flavors and hospitality on their journey between San Francisco and New York.