Boston Globe travel article about the EB

[John Santos]

Published today; I haven't seen it linked in any other comments.

White-tablecloth service has come back to Amtrak. Here’s what it’s like

This is the first comment thread I've ever created; I hope I'm doing it right!
I also hope this isn't pay-walled, or if it is, the same article is available somewhere else.

 

[danasgoodstuff]

I'm getting paywalled.

 

[denmarks]

Found a copy here. White-tablecloth service has come back to Amtrak. Here’s what it’s like - Bellingham Reports

 

[danasgoodstuff]

Found a copy here. White-tablecloth service has come back to Amtrak. Here’s what it’s like - Bellingham Reports

I was able to use this link, but it reads like it was translated to some other language and then translated back to English, e.g. the Sunset Limited becomes the Sunset Restricted!

 

[pennyk]

I was able to use this link, but it reads like it was translated to some other language and then translated back to English, e.g. the Sunset Limited becomes the Sunset Restricted!

This version seems to be much better: White-tablecloth service has come back to Amtrak. Here’s what it’s like

 

[oregon pioneer]

Thank you, Penny. The MSN version is accessible and appears to be the same as the original.

Nice story. Hoping for china and glassware for my EB trip next winter.

 

[flitcraft]

Last few years, we've brought our own glassware. It really makes a difference in how the drink tastes. And, we like them for consuming our brought-aboard adult beverages. But we've never bothered with bringing our own plates. Flex dining wouldn't be meaningfully improved by better dishware.

 

[danasgoodstuff]

This version seems to be much better: White-tablecloth service has come back to Amtrak. Here’s what it’s like

Yes, thank you.

 

[HenryK]

I hope the sleeper attendant's name really was George! That stopped me cold for a moment.

 

[John Bredin]

I hope the sleeper attendant's name really was George! That stopped me cold for a moment.

I seriously doubt that enough people outside diehard passenger rail fans have even heard of that stupid meme* much less have the nerve to use it.

*It's a meme. Memes pre-dated the internet even if nobody called them that. "Kilroy was here" was totally a meme.