A Book Review By Corby Kummer, The New York Times; November 28, 2018
FOOD ON THE MOVE
Dining on the Legendary Railway Journeys of the World
Edited by Sharon Hudgins
Illustrated. 256 pp. Reaktion Books. $35.
A friend once stayed at my Beacon Hill apartment because, he said, he had booked serial flights for the sole purpose of writing and they kept laying over in Boston. I understood, sort of. When I most need to concentrate, I find reasons to take serial trips on the Acela, the pleasantest work environment I know. The postcard parade of the Connecticut coast, the soothing water views — what could be more delightful, more conducive to creativity? My houseguest’s airplane isolation produced several best sellers that keep him flying to highly paid speaking gigs. And he was indifferent to the food! Imagine what those Amtrak views fueled by delightful meals could inspire.
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