
Originally opened by Jane Vobe in 1772, King's Arms Tavern authentic reproduction public house serves up a transporting experience for the senses in Colonial Williamsburg. Everything is true to the time period at King’s Arms Tavern, from the fashion sported by servers to the pewter candlesticks—all adding to an air of colonial elegance.

The location, though, was actually serving Chowning's menu. Chowning’s Tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a historic-style alehouse that recreates the colonial dining experience with period-appropriate food, drinks, and décor. Originally established in the 18th century by Josiah Chowning, the tavern offers hearty fare like Welsh rarebit, trenchers, and locally brewed ales. With costumed staff and candlelit ambiance, it provides an immersive glimpse into colonial tavern life.

Here's what we ordered: Crock of Cheese - (A Chowning's Tavern Original) - Fine cheese mixed up with red roasted bell peppers and chives. Served with pickles and good bread.

An Onion Pye - (The Kitchen Garden Desplay's - Dr. Lobb's, 1767) - Pare some potatoes..apples...onsons and slice them...make a good crust. Lay in a layer of potatoes, a layer of onions, a layer of apple, and a layer of eggs until you have filled your pie, strewing seasoning between each layer. Close your pie and bake it an hour and a half.

Snow Eggs - (James Hemings, Chef d' Cuisine to Thomas Jefferson, 1787-1794) Beat the whites as you do for savoy cake, till you can turn the vessel bottom upwards without their leaving it... put in two spoonfuls of powdered sugar and a little orange water... dish up your whites with custard. A little wine stirred in is a great improvement.

These were all tasty interpretations of those recipes. The first was like a pimento cheese appetizer. The second was like a pot pie. And the third was like airy meringue. Again, fairly simple flavors. But good.

Grade: A
It was a busy weekend because I was bopping all over the state to hit up events, food trucks and other small business owners to show some support.
Kits Kitchen
a delicious oatmeal cream pie here
Keen Quality Meats
Muddy Mountain Flower Farm
BIBLE CENTER SCHOOL SUMMER CRAFT MARKET
Chloe’s Main Squeeze
This lemonade tasted just like a bomb pop
Christy’s Cupcakes
French vanilla & neopolitan
Tawna’s Kitchen
Cocoa krispie treats, chex mix and more
Tammy’s Kitchen
Sanger Farms
Surf & Swirl
True Origins Coffee Company
I have some of this being delivered to me this week, and I can't wait!
Chubby Joes
A pulled pork sandwich, mac & cheese and baked beans made for a good lunch
WV COFFEE FESTIVAL
Sunshine Sliders
this little Greek slider with feta and pico gave me life
Cultivate Coffee
I was most excited to check out this coffee roaster because they are alllll the way over in the Eastern Panhandle. They did not disappoint.
Superlove Sweets
S'more bar & fruity pebble cookie
Cozy Crumbz
Cinnamom coffee cake loaf
COUNTRY ROADS FARMERS MARKET
This small Saturday market has a number of vendors that I have purchased from and some I have yet to try: Crago Country Farm, Amandus Family Farm, Blessed-Full Farm, Double K Farms, Lost Arrow Farm, Hunt's Farm, Grammy's Garden Goodies, & Northridge Farm
COONSKIN PARK'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Off The Hook
Fried fish & chips - now this was a good piece of fried cod
Lone Star Kitchen
They had smashburgers, pulled pork & hand-cut fries, but I opted for the smoked brisket sandwich.
Back Roads Soda Sips
drinks & sodas
Kernel Koffee
coffee, popcorn & more
Kits Kitchen
a delicious oatmeal cream pie here
BIBLE CENTER SCHOOL SUMMER CRAFT MARKET
Chloe’s Main Squeeze
This lemonade tasted just like a bomb pop
French vanilla & neopolitan
Cocoa krispie treats, chex mix and more
I have some of this being delivered to me this week, and I can't wait!
A pulled pork sandwich, mac & cheese and baked beans made for a good lunch
WV COFFEE FESTIVAL
this little Greek slider with feta and pico gave me life
I was most excited to check out this coffee roaster because they are alllll the way over in the Eastern Panhandle. They did not disappoint.
S'more bar & fruity pebble cookie
Cinnamom coffee cake loaf
COUNTRY ROADS FARMERS MARKET
This small Saturday market has a number of vendors that I have purchased from and some I have yet to try: Crago Country Farm, Amandus Family Farm, Blessed-Full Farm, Double K Farms, Lost Arrow Farm, Hunt's Farm, Grammy's Garden Goodies, & Northridge Farm
COONSKIN PARK'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Off The Hook
Fried fish & chips - now this was a good piece of fried cod
They had smashburgers, pulled pork & hand-cut fries, but I opted for the smoked brisket sandwich.
drinks & sodas
coffee, popcorn & more
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