Amtrak Unveils New Acela Class Dining Menu

Amtrak announced the launch of an all-new, premium Acela First Class dining menu on trains traveling on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington D.C.

As part of a working relationship with Stephen Starr, passengers booked in Acela First Class will enjoy a rotating selection of signature dishes from STARR Restaurant Groups’ renowned Northeast Corridor-based eateries, including Buddakan’s Black Pepper Beef and The Continental Mid-Town’s Chilled Sesame Noodles.

“Amtrak is pleased to partner with STARR Restaurant Group on new, premium meals designed to enhance the customer experience onboard Acela First Class,” Amtrak Vice President Robert Jordan said. “Incorporating the STARR touch on our menus helps us deliver the world-class journey our customers expect, and our latest food and beverage offerings are sure to surprise and delight.”

In addition to the STARR culinary menu, First Class customers can enjoy Amtrak’s upgraded wine offerings, including Pommery Champagne, Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Landmark Pinot Noir and Daou Rose.

For passengers traveling in the morning, a line-up of local bakeries will deliver fresh baked pastries daily.

“I’ve always loved train travel and I’m a frequent Acela First Class customer on the Philly to NYC segment, as are many of our guests,” Starr said. “I’m excited to offer my fellow travelers restaurant-quality meals inspired by our popular restaurants in Philly and New York.”

To further enhance the travel experience so more customers can enjoy these new dining amenities, the Amtrak Bidup program allows already ticketed Acela customers to bid on an upgrade to First Class, space and availability permitting.