The Dining Car

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Review

"Dinner in the ivory-and-gold L’Oriental dining car felt theatrical and intimate—painted cranes and macaws perched on black-lacquer wall panels set the scene, live piano and pre-dinner drinks in the bar car led into a multi-course meal, and we learned to hold our cups and bottles close when the brakes squeaked as part of the shared, playful ritual of dining on the move." - Adam Erace Adam Erace Adam Erace is an award-winning food and travel writer, restaurant critic, and cookbook author. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and three maniacal rescue dogs. His favorite country is Mexico and his favorite airline is whichever offers an upgrade. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines