Gourmet on Rails: Dinner Train Cuisine | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 2m

Imagine gourmet dining on rails—where chefs whip up three-course meals amid the rumble of a moving train, plating nearly 170 salads and serving beef, chicken, and fish to passengers soaking in the scenery. New head chef Patrick Norton keeps it simple, focusing on flawless execution like seasoning steak with just salt and pepper, while partnering with Mark Williams to run the show. The kitchen crew juggles chaos and precision, unaware passengers are just enjoying the view. A glitchy new ticket system caused confusion during dinner, but service recovered by dessert—proving that even on wheels…