Colonial Williamsburg, 18th. Century Fare
Lesley, our very charming and friendly Front Desk Staff at Governor's Inn recommended that we dine at one of the taverns in Colonial Williamsburg. She made dinner reservations for us at Christiana Campbell's - a local favorite among the Williamsburg Burgesses and General Washington. Washington according to Mrs. Campbell seemed to have a preference for hoecakes. The name has a vulgar ring to it but it's all innocent ;)
Christiana Campbell's Tavern
Back in the days, Mrs. Campbell would serve weary travelers and customers her special seafood dishes while balladeers entertained guests with dreamy, melancholy tunes. At Christiana's, Molly Campbell gave us an interesting overview of her mother's business. We were immediately transported back to 1771 with costumed servers, custom-designed silverware, salt and pepper shakers and simple candle-stands surrounding us. Yes, we dined by candlelight just like the old days ;)
Salt & pepper shaker and an 18th century squirrel pattern dinnerware at Christiana's
Warm honey muffins and wheat bread
Adrian's choice - Christiana's Seafood Platter
My choice - Sherried Shrimp, Scallops & Lobster. Simply delicious!King's Arms Tavern
Earlier for lunch, we decided to try the King's Arms Tavern since we're on Duke of Gloucester Street. We were tired, thirsty and hungry after all the walking we had done in the morning. The sun was out in full force that day and it was one of the hottest and most humid days in August. Summer wasn't ready to call it quits yet.
I had to order the peanut soup which is a Virginian specialty. Sounds yucky? Well, it didn't taste that bad :)
King's Arms isn't a seafood place like Christiana's. I chose the East India Company Fried Chicken which was so-so.
Adrian made a better selection in "A Made Dish of Beef". A tender and moist stew dish.
For dessert, we ordered a special English dessert of baked meringue with ice-cream and strawberries, and syllabub. Fyi, the syllabub had a strong hint of rum ;) The perfect perk-me-up!
Earlier for lunch, we decided to try the King's Arms Tavern since we're on Duke of Gloucester Street. We were tired, thirsty and hungry after all the walking we had done in the morning. The sun was out in full force that day and it was one of the hottest and most humid days in August. Summer wasn't ready to call it quits yet.
I had to order the peanut soup which is a Virginian specialty. Sounds yucky? Well, it didn't taste that bad :)
King's Arms isn't a seafood place like Christiana's. I chose the East India Company Fried Chicken which was so-so.
Adrian made a better selection in "A Made Dish of Beef". A tender and moist stew dish.
For dessert, we ordered a special English dessert of baked meringue with ice-cream and strawberries, and syllabub. Fyi, the syllabub had a strong hint of rum ;) The perfect perk-me-up!
2 comments:
Hi
Just came across your blog,
A few years ago my family visited Willamsburg and Jamestown.
You pictures brought back the memories of that trip and how much fun had there. Thanks for sharing.
If you get a chance stop by my blog save-a-dime.blogspot.com
Hope to see you there soon
eh , eh, when is your next trip to Boston ? You can get Mani chai at Thai sundry shop there you know ?
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