Love flying JetBlue? JetBlue just unveiled the first menus from its newest Mint® culinary partners – Crown Shy and Birdee – available online now and across select domestic and transatlantic Mint routes starting now. Developed in collaboration with Kent Hospitality Group, the new menus from New York City eateries Crown Shy and Birdee build on JetBlue’s distinctive approach to hospitality, this new collab brings new flavors on board. JetBlue is known for its premium Mint experience, feartuing an award-winning business class that features lie-flat seats & suites, exclusive perks & amenities, and of course, premium dining paired with complimentary drinks. This new collab will bring new flavors of New York’s favorite restaurants on board.
“The best part of any new Mint menu is seeing it come to life onboard,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand, JetBlue. “Our teams worked closely with the talented chefs at Crown Shy and Birdee to thoughtfully adapt their dishes for the onboard experience. We’re excited for customers to enjoy menus that bring two of New York’s most exciting restaurants to their next Mint flight.”
“There are a lot of people who will get their first taste of Crown Shy and Birdee on a JetBlue flight. Whether someone is dining with us in New York City or flying around the world, the goal is always to make them feel genuinely cared for. We’re grateful for the collaboration with the JetBlue team to create dishes that stay authentic to our restaurants while translating naturally to the experience of dining in the air,” said Jassimran Singh, Executive Chef-Partner, Crown Shy and Renata Ameni, Executive Pastry Chef-Partner, Birdee.
What you could see on your next JetBlue Mint flight
Inspired by Crown Shy, the Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant celebrated for its modern American cuisine, and Birdee, the beloved Brooklyn bakery and all-day café known for its elevated comfort food and pastries, the new Mint menus bring bold flavor and creativity that represent the airline’s hometown dining scene. From breakfast to dinner, guests flying at any time will see a new selection of food with bold flavors and more options that make dining easier for customers with special dietary restrictions, including vegetarian (V), nut-free (NF), dairy-free (DF) and gluten-free (GF) selections. Some highlights of the new menu you may see include:
Breakfast by Birdee
- Strawberries & cream croissant
- Mochi waffle with butter and maple syrup
- Bacon Egg and Cheese (BEC) on Parker House roll with harissa aioli
- Shakshuka with cherry pepper relish and feta
Lunch & Dinner by Crown Shy
- Warm Parker House Roll with olive labne spread
- Crown Shy chicken with citrus marinated thigh and hot sauce vinaigrette
- Pork Katsu with hot cherry glaze and scallions
- Razor Clam chowder with roasted carrots and thyme
- Sweet potato lasagnette with pecorino cream and chervil
Desserts & Additional Offerings
- Chocolate tart with sabayon and port wine syrup
- Strawberry olive oil shortcake with meringue and crème fraiche
- Warm chocolate chip cookie by Birdee
