I must wonder if this Menu also includes Auto Train, Mr. Kisor.
Oh well, FAIK, the Flat Iron steak is now part of the Auto Train menu rather than the Beef Tournedoes, which I have always found quite "edible'.
8 oz steak? I know folk out there whose reaction to such would be "OK you've teased me, now feed me".
Of further interest, I note that Amtrak is now offering wine by the glass, and considering what some places charge for such (according to a recent Times article, restaurants expect one glass to cover the wholesale cost of the bottle; the remaining four are 'gravy"), they are not out of line. As for myself, I'll buy a "half" of their "grape juice" at the table knowing I have something more akin to my tastes awaiting me back in my room.
Posted by MDRR (Member # 2992) on :
Mr. Norman, I think I read that it does not apply to A/T. I will try to remember to check for sure.
Posted by Henry Kisor (Member # 4776) on :
Five bucks a glass for a proletarian California plonk is not so bad. Most middlebrow restaurants I frequent charge $6 and even $7 for the equivalent of Two-Buck Chuck.
Which is not to denigrate Two-Buck Chuck. Charles Shaw reds can be surprisingly good for the price. Can't say the same for the whites, though.
Or did we already treat Chuck on another thread some time ago?
Posted by smitty195 (Member # 5102) on :
I might just have to suspend my self-imposed moratorium on Amtrak LD trains to see if the new menu is any better. In the last few years, Amtrak has offered some really yucky items (chicken fried steak, Bob Evans Scramble, and they even messed up oatmeal of all things!). I've got a travel voucher and AGR points burning a whole in my pocket, so maybe I'll give them another shot and take the Starlight up to Seattle. This also gives me a chance to fly my favorite airline (Virgin America) back to SFO.
Posted by Urdahere (Member # 8938) on :
Henry,
The LL and I just did a round trip on the Crescent this past week. Evening dinner on Saturday eve for both of us was the flat iron steak. I have to say for the conditions that the chefs are under it was very tasty. Keep in mind that I eat a lot of meat and this was not bad.
A breakfast of french toast for me and scrambled eggs for the was not bad either. Actually, I could have done without 1 slice of the toast as the meal was more that I could eat.
All in all, I would have to say that all of the meals were not bad.
Joe
Posted by notelvis (Member # 3071) on :
I see it as a plus that they do a better job making it known that the appetizers are not included with your accomodation charge.
Posted by Trainut (Member # 4052) on :
Does anyone know if they are now charging for dessert with dinner, while riding in sleepers? I thought I read something in the latest news release that they are doing that, any help?
Posted by MDRR (Member # 2992) on :
I have not read or heard of any change in the sleeper/dessert policy...
Posted by RRRICH (Member # 1418) on :
I don't believe dessert is being charged extra for sleeper passengers. My wife and I took a long train trip over the summer, went sleeper on most legs, and desserts were always "included" in the meal.
Posted by mgt (Member # 5479) on :
It is good to see that eggs cooked to order will still be available on those trains with enough staff, presumably the Empire Builder and Coast Starlight. They were available on the Zephyr in 2005 before SDS came into force. No mention of grits, although these were available for breakfast last year on the EB.
Posted by mgt (Member # 5479) on :
It is good to see that eggs cooked to order will still be available on those trains with enough staff, presumably the Empire Builder and Coast Starlight. They were available on the Zephyr in 2005 before SDS came into force. No mention of grits, although these were available for breakfast last year on the EB.
Posted by mgt (Member # 5479) on :
It is good to see that eggs cooked to order will still be available on those trains with enough staff, presumably the Empire Builder and Coast Starlight. They were available on the Zephyr in 2005 before SDS came into force. No mention of grits, although these were available for breakfast last year on the EB.
Posted by zephyr (Member # 1651) on :
What mgt says bears repeating.
Posted by mgt (Member # 5479) on :
I apologize for the above duplication. I have no idea what I did wrong.
Posted by notelvis (Member # 3071) on :
quote:Originally posted by mgt: I apologize for the above duplication. I have no idea what I did wrong.
Computer gremlins......sooner or later we all have something that can't be explained.