Cardinal

The Cardinal is a three times weekly Long Distance train between New York City and Chicago by way of Washington, DC, Charlottesville, Huntington, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.

Eastbound from Chicago, travelers have the option of a full dinner the day of their departure, with a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner the following day before a late evening arrival into New York City

Westbound from New York City, travelers have the option of a full breakfast, lunch and dinner on the day of their departure, with a full breakfast the following day before a late morning arrival into Chicago.


Breakfast


Breakfast Sandwich (Eastbound, February 2013) 
In February, 2013 the Breakfast Sandwich was a Fried Egg, served with Ham, Spinach and Cheese on Ciabatta Bread with a side of Roasted Potatoes.

Cardinal Breakfast Sandwich Eastbound
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Continental Breakfast (Eastbound, February 2013)
Available with a choice of Kellogg's brand cereal or hot steel-cut oatmeal with golden raisins and brown sugar (depicted).  Served with fresh fruit selection, strawberry Greek yogurt and choice of whole wheat biscuit, croissant, or cinnamon raisin bread.

Cardinal Breakfast Continental Breakfast Eastbound
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Artisan French Toast (Eastbound, February 2013) 
Four egg batter dipped French Baguette slices, served with two turkey sausage patties and breakfast syrup.

Cardinal Breakfast Artisan French Toast Eastbound
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Omelet Selection (Eastbound, February 2013)
Three egg omelet  served plain, topped with cheddar cheese, or with a roasted vegetable medley or with both.  Served with roasted potatoes, vegetarian sausage patties, and a croissant or cinnamon raisin bread.

Cardinal Breakfast Omlette Eastbound
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Lunch

The Cardinal Cheeseburger (Eastbound, February 2013)
Classic American burger served with or without cheese on a bakery bun, with lettuce  tomato, dill pickle, and kettle chips.

Cardinal Lunch Cheesburger Eastbound
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Fresh Sandwich Du Jour (Eastbound, February 2013)
In February, 2013 the Fresh Sandwich Du Jour was a black forest ham and swiss cheese sandwich on an artisan roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on the side and served with kettle chips.

Cardinal Lunch Sandwich Du Jour Eastbound
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Fresh Entree Salad (Eastbound, February 2013)
In February, 2013 the Fresh Entree Salad was a Spinach and Pear salad, topped with Walnuts, Cranberries, and Goat Cheese and served with a small roll.
Cardinal Lunch Entree Salad Eastbound
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Dinner

Vegetarian Rigatoni Pasta (Eastbound, February 2013)
Rigatoni Pasta and basil pesto Alfredo sauce served with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.

Cardinal Dinner Vegetarian Rigatoni Pasta Eastbound
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Chicken Piccata (Eastbound, February 2013)
Grilled sliced chicken breast topped with a lemon caper sauce, served with orzo pasta and vegetable medley.

Cardinal Dinner Healthy Option Chicken Eastbound
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Beef Brisket with Italian Sausage (Eastbound, February 2013)
Fork tender slow cooked sliced beef brisket and Italian Pork Sausage, served with a caramelized onion beer sauce, roasted potatoes, and carrots.
NOTE: This menu item changed on or around April 2013 to include the Pork Sausage and Carrots; when this picture was taken in February, the entree did not include the Sausage and was served with Green Beans.

Cardinal Dinner Beef Brisket Eastbound
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NOTE: In April, 2013 the Cardinal menu changed and the below entree no longer appears on the menu:

Grilled Salmon with Orzo (Eastbound, February 2013)
A Grilled Salmon Fillet topped with Shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes, served with orzo pasta and vegetable medley.

Cardinal Salmon with Orzo Dinner Eastbound
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Desserts


New York Cheesecake (Eastbound, February 2013)
With fruit topping (depicted with raspberry topping)

Cardinal Dessert Cheesecake Eastbound
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Cardinal Diner Menu

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for this great information, Jennifer. Save the trains!

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