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As was mentioned before, Macy’s. None of their restaurants are stuck in the past. Stella 34 is on the 6th Floor, and draws a very New York crowd. Rowland’s Pub is in the basement, as is a food court designed to look like Food Trucks. Ken

However on The Ocean the food is provided by local caterers on both end points. The food itself is reheated on steam trays, plated on board, the diner has a full wait staff. Ken

The Downeaster Trains which are run by Amtrak for the Northern New England Rail Passenger Authority also have a local menu. https://amtrakdowneaster.com/sites/default/files/users/user10/2019_Updated_NexdineMenu.pdf

What hysterical, drama laden comments to make. Macy’s State Street is their 3rd highest grossing store, just behind Herald Square and Union Square. The unused upper floors have been sold and are being redeveloped. The Walnut Room remaining just where it has always been. Stop it already with your...

Some very dedicated, young rail fans are making the last day of Hoosier State Service memorable. https://www.jconline.com/story/news/2019/06/28/vintage-rail-cars-add-nostalgia-amtraks-hoosier-state-final-run-june-30/1560626001/

Yes, it’s the same Barbara’s Books from Chicago. As for Eagles Fans, the only good thing I can say is they make us Pats Fans look like Choir Boys. In particular the incident involving Michael Irvin will always remain a low point. Ken

Boston South Station, of course. The busy station is a great mix and the old and new, and like Grand Central the food offerings draw office workers from the nearby area. The food offerings run the gamut from your typical fast food fare, to more upmarket including Oath Pizza, PRET, and Tavern on...

The Walnut Room is not going anywhere, and the newer Walnut Room Wine Bar is also recommended. Macy’s wisely sold the building from the 8th floor on up, as much of that space sat unused for decades. As for Macy’s finances, their more than fine, in fact their cash flow position is stronger than...

If time allows, The Walnut Room at Macy's State Street (Marshall Fields), is not only a great restaurant, but it's the last of it's kind in the USA. The menu has the old favorites, but also features plenty of updated food and drink offerings. http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/ Ken

The Steamed Mussels have been a bright spot on the menu, and they are proven their popularity. Here are the Foods Facts details. http://www.amtrakfoodfacts.com/restimg2/force/template/1/Amtrak__Food_Facts/w459/h340/AMTRAK-SDG-011819-17.pdf

Hooks Lob ster prices this morning.

There is a great, informative, Travel Blogger on You Tube, Wolters World, and his series of 5 things you will hate and love about key international cities are very informative, and he really loves Boston, which has been our home going on 4 years. One insider tip, which rarely gets any mention...

On the Food Facts site, it is worth noting that the Long Grain and Wild Rice side dish, is also considered an emergency staple. I would eat that as opposed to the canned stew in a heart beat...

That’s James Hook, and as a local I would never pay that.

Yankee Lobster in the Seaport is the best. It’s no frills, and not that touristy. If you want touristy than the Union Oyster House is hard to beat. Legal Seafoods is always reliable, and their best options are Legal LTX in Downtown Crossing (a few blocks from Macy’s), or the Legal Test Kitchen...

You can’t go wrong with either hotel, and the Boston Sheraton is another good choice. All these hotels connect directly to the Copley Place/Prudential Center Malls, and as mentioned the Back Bay Station. The T (subway, bus and trolley), will get you to all the places you need to be, and for...

Macy’s has a coat and package check on the Lower Level near the 35th Street and Broadway elevators. Open during store hours which are pretty long at this location. They also have some good restaurant options.

On the Amtrak website the page that discusses Dining car menus has finally been updated to show the current Long Distance Dining Car Menu, and then only the other trains that have a unique menu, Auto Train, Capital, Cardinal, CONO, and the Lake Shore. Prior to this it still LOOKED like every...

Great trip report, we enjoyed a trip on the Ocean late summer of 2017, and the Park Car is a treasure to enjoy. The Dining Car service was excellent and we really enjoyed the fact that the diners had tables for 2. Your comments about Porter Airlines were spot on. We use Porter several times a...

That’s impossible on The Cardinal, there is no full kitchen, hence no grill.