Colonial Williamsburg eatery |
Server in a costume of the period |
Temperatures had risen with the approach of noon, and the cool in the tavern was welcomed evidence of air conditioning. We were comfortable enough to indulge in coffee for Husband Walter and hot tea for me.
Non-colonial sweeteners |
Chowning’s Tavern was
definitely not the fast food place of yesteryear, either. Patrons were taking
in the surroundings, studying menus at a leisurely pace, and savoring the
courses and banter with servers.
Stew with cornbread muffin and butter |
We also enjoyed the
entertainment served with our lunch.
More tunes |
In the interest of
personal family history, I have persevered in my search. Success at last!
The Chowning’s honey-glazed pecan tart could have come straight out of my mother’s kitchen. Ahhhhhh, the sweet taste of history.
The Chowning’s honey-glazed pecan tart could have come straight out of my mother’s kitchen. Ahhhhhh, the sweet taste of history.
i had a comment about all the colonial things and the people and costumes but when i saw the pecan tart... my mind blew and i am drooling. i love pecan pie and this looks even better.
ReplyDeleteforgot to say, the AC helps enjoy the times from the past a little more
ReplyDeleteI, too, am drooling over the pecan tart! You already had me going with your hubby's beef trencher with caramelized onions! And I didn't even see the pic. :) Looks like a great trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and interesting place! I am glad they do have SOME modern flourishes. The food looks wonderful, and so does the china!
ReplyDeleteI love reading the stories of your travel experiences! You do such a wonderful job of making us feel a part of the experience! I could almost taste that pecan tart... Yum!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteOh my, the pecan pie(tart)looks amazing.
I agree that the AC makes all the difference in the world. Ours has been so expensive this summer. We have tried to stand the heat just as long as we can and then turn the AC on for a bit before bedtime. I am thankful we don't have the humidity though.
Have a wonderful week Linda.
What a fun looking place. I am so happy you finally got that taste of home. Too often, we never recapture that elusive delight from our memories. Hope you took a bunch home with you.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to go to Williamsburg. I loved seeing these photos.
ReplyDeleteI guess hubby and I had better visit that restaurant in Virginia one of these days. That pie looks awesome. Glad you had such a great time.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. I remember that place didn't used to have AC...it was miserable in the summer and nice in the winter.
ReplyDeleteDavid is still searching for the perfect pecan pie. Slim pickings around here, however. Perhaps a trip to Williamsburg is in our future?
ReplyDeleteI love the food in Williamsburg and have eaten there many times. Chowning's Tavern is very nice and on the main drag too.
I love going to places like the one you pictured. you sure seem to have hit a lovely spot on that occasion!
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