![]() ![]() Now its newly-refreshed lounge has been doubled in size. As a result, the card issuer opted to shut the lounge in September 2022 for renovations. San Francisco has long had its own Centurion Lounge, but it’s been plagued by long lines and waiting lists for quite some time. Unlike existing airport lounges, which relied on frequent flyers for entry, Amex provided access to its lounge simply by holding an eligible credit card. American Express Centurion Lounge San FranciscoĪmerican Express opened its first Centurion Lounge in 2013 in Las Vegas (LAS) to great fanfare. Although some of this may be resolved with stricter access requirements, Amex has also done its best to update its lounges to accommodate all of these visitors - and its newest version at SFO has just launched. Republish or reuse this content, but please attribute by linking to this Steem post.How many times have you waited in line to get into an American Express Centurion Lounge? If you’re a frequent traveler through San Francisco International Airport (SFO), it’s probably been every single time in recent memory. Thanks to a plethora of cardholders with access, these lounges have gotten more crowded over the years. This post as well as its images are released under a CC BY 4.0 License. Epic 80-mile bike ride to Limerick's Nuclear Reactors.Mississippi's best hiking: backpacking in Noxubee Hills.The Delta Sky Club ATL Challenge: all 2 specialty cocktails.The Centurion PHL Challenge: 8 specialty crafted cocktails.Glory aboard American Airlines flight 501. ![]() How to hammock like a Steemian Boss in Cambridge.Sights aboard a twinjet, Philly to Boston style. ![]() This is the ninth post in the popular Steemian Boss Series. Notice also the locally inspired imagery in the background, as if the Centurion Lounge were a time capsule to bring man back to a more groovy era. Encore! Pictured below is my carry-on piece of luggage, a taxidermy with antlers who made a great travel companion. I'm including a bonus image from the lounge, as I often do. The herbal quality of the gentian root in Suze pairs perfectly with the briny Scotch, whose peaty (smoky) character shines through like a warm welcome. Note: the pictured drink deviates from the recipe due to out-of-stock ingredients. The salt and turmeric rimmed glass, which mimics the look of sand surrounding a desert oasis, also reinforces the earthy agave notes in this smoky Margarita. This unusual combination yields a cocktail that tastes like the iconic Italian shortbread cookies with a candied cherry in the center. Green peas and wasabi compliment the evergreen botanicals foraged on the island of Islay (pronounced "eye-la") that flavor the Botanist gin. This summer, we're serving this maple syrup sweetened Daiquiri Ancho Reyes and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. ![]() This famous 19 th-Century punch was created in San Francisco to slake the thirst of settlers like the forty-niners, who populated the city after the gold rush. This cocktail is dedicated to those who take travel further…bartenders, included. And remember, behind every great moment in travel is a Journeymaker who made it happen. Sit back, relax, and let our bartenders treat you to something special with this modern take on a true classic, the Old Fashioned. This regal riff on German barman Joerg Meyer's better-known Gin Basil Smash relies on local eau de vie, instead of the muddled herb, to pair with the peppery gin. I'll let the pictures and quoted descriptions from the menu fill you in on the details! 1. My favorites were the Pisco Punch and the Cherry Almond Star, although each drink was spectacular in its own way. I'm happy to help you learn to churn, so that, like me, you can enjoy a premium air travel experience and get paid to do it! I get access to Centurion Lounges on account of my American Express Platinum Credit Card ( referral link). The cocktails were conceived by decorated chef Jim Meehan, exclusively for American Express and with local inspiration. Cocktails are served daily from 10:30am–10:30pm at the SFO Centurion Lounge, which is located in Terminal 3 (since terminals 2 & 3 are not connected gate-side, I had to go through security twice). In fact, this is my second Centurion Challenge, the first having been accomplished in Philadelphia.įirst some background. To the best of my knowledge, I am the first person to complete & document this feat. With great pleasure do I report to Steem the completion of the Centurion SFO Challenge, whereby one tries all 8 of the specialty-crafted cocktails at the San Francisco Centurion Lounge. ![]()
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