Dining on Amtrak's Empire Builder

Well, can't say for the route that mytymyt is talking about, but we've ridden the Empire Builder and Coast Starlight several times in the few couple of years and always had a great time. Very friendly service, no problem with roomettes (which did have doors) and good food. Didn't taste or seem microwaved at all. If you are traveling in a roomette or bedroom, all your meals are included, otherwise it's ala carte. There's also a snack bar where you can buy snack bar stuff. I'd agree it's way better than airline food, plus the scenery and company are much better also (you'll be seated with other folks, you'll enjoy meeting them and learning about their travels and lives).

Have a good trip! (And don't forget to tip the servers, they do a yeoman's job in a bouncy environment!)

altwegg in Pacific Northwest

Chinese for Christmas?

I've searched for this topic and gotten bits and pieces of info. Now folks, let's do the definitive Chinese for Christmas thread.

Where to go?
-- The International District would be fun and festive, but what about other neighborhoods? (My favorite nearby, Snappy Dragon, is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)

When to go?
-- Some posts talk about places being really busy on Christmas. How about mid-afternoon? What are the good times and the bad times?

What to order?

Any and all suggestions, cautions, and ideas are welcome.

Chris

altwegg in Pacific Northwest