# Locomotive Luncheons 'A Razor, A Shiny Knife' Serves Up an Interactive Lunch on the L Train By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-razor-a-shiny-chef References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/food-drink/l-train-luncheon.php) & [arazorashinyknife](http://www.arazorashinyknife.com/) Always looking to present food in an interactive, innovative style, chefs behind 'A Razor, A Shiny Knife' served up food on the in-motion L train in New York City. Participants had the joy of [touring the Manhattan sights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-tours) while enjoying a [six course meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining). Now that is multitasking. The experimental chefs of A Razor, A Shiny Knife, are always looking for ways for "people to interact with food and each other." Dining on the L train definitely gave people a chance to converse in a setting that's predominantly filled with travelers more interested in their destinations than the company. Here, participants were served fine cuisine from foie gras to filet mignon. They were promised a [fine dining experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-yorkville-x-langdon-hall) and that's exactly what they got. Fortunately, motion sickness was never an issue and the luncheon by A Razor, A Shiny Knife was a great success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Dining Experiences:** The trend of offering interactive dining experiences allows people to engage with their food and each other in unique ways. - **Mobile Gourmet:** The trend of serving gourmet food in unconventional locations, like a moving train, creates exciting and memorable dining experiences. - **Multitasking Meals:** The trend of combining activities, such as sightseeing and dining, provides an opportunity for people to make the most of their time and enjoy multiple experiences simultaneously. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality and Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can explore the concept of interactive dining experiences to attract customers and create memorable dining occasions. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Event planners and caterers can offer mobile gourmet services, bringing high-quality food experiences to unconventional venues and events. - **Tourism and Sightseeing:** Tourism and sightseeing companies can incorporate multitasking meals, combining local attractions with dining experiences to offer unique and immersive experiences for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Exclusive Nose-to-Tail Lunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridas-field.md) - [Immersive Food Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-become-the-worlds-greatest-chef.md) - [Murder Mystery Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-bite.md) - [At-Sea Railway Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-railway-utopia-station.md) - [Expansive Car Dining Escapades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-of-reservations.md) - [Unique Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club.md) - [One-Night-Only Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025.md) - [Limited-Time Car-Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escalade-iq.md)