Amtrak Acela passengers seated in First Class will soon be treated to new meal options. In partnership with STARR Restaurant Group and restauranter Steven Starr, the whole menu will see a complete overhaul. Hot food items will include Buddakan’s Black Pepper Beef and The Continental Mid-Town’s Chilled Sesame Noodles. Morning trains will feature a line up of fresh pastries from local bakeries. According to Amtrak, Upgraded wine offerings will include Pommery Champagne, Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Landmark Pinot Noir and Daou Rosé. These options will be for First Class passengers only. Business class passengers can grab food for purchase at Café Acela located mid train.
Upgraded Food And Trains
Meals are not the only aspect being upgraded on the Amtrak Acela route between Boston and Washington DC. New trainsets from Alstom are currently being tested on the northeast corridor and are expected to enter service by 2024. Current trainsets are beginning to show their age as noted on a recent trip with trains nearing 20 years old. The new food options should pair well with the new trains expected to be enter into service soon.