
Wrapping up my visit to Colonial Williamsburg are some odds and ends I wanted to share.

Prentis Store had the first American cookbook; the Prentis Store showcases wares constructed using techniques of the 18th century. Available items include handcrafted leather goods, iron hardware, tools, reproduction furniture, pottery, writing instruments, and Native American crafts. Papers, ink, and seals are also available at Prentis Store.

William Pritt Store is a children's boutique and games shop.

Dubois Grocer is the ideal place for a mid-afternoon break while exploring Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area. Take a few minutes to grab a refreshing cold beverage and freshly popped popcorn, or satisfy your sweet tooth with 8 flavors of mouth-watering ice cream or with a bountiful selection of candies. Located across the street from the Brickhouse Tavern, next to the Post Office and printer, Dubois Grocer is just what you need to refuel your group.

Raleigh Tavern Bakery - Looking for a light bite, fresh sandwiches, or freshly baked goods, then Raleigh Tavern Bakery is your next stop. Nestled behind the Raleigh Tavern, across the street from King’s Arms Tavern, stop in to delight in a fresh Ginger Cake, baked daily in our Authentic Wood Fire Ovens. Served hot out of the oven each morning, they pair perfectly with a fresh cup of coffee. Or enjoy them in the afternoon with soft serve ice cream, additional baked goods, cold drinks and other snacks.

Blueberry muffin for the win!

Charlton's Coffeehouse - Step back into the time of the Stamp Act and learn about the fashionable world of the coffeehouse, where Williamsburg's citizens and visitors met to share news, transact business, and debate politics.

Chowning's Cider Stand - The cider stand will run daily 11 am-5 pm (weather permitting) and will have our favorite items available for our guests. Cookies, sandwiches, chips, cold drinks, Chownings Root Beer, Kings Arms Ginger Ale, cold drinks, and more.

JOSIAH CHOWNING - Little is known about Josiah Chowning. When the tavern was reconstructed, Colonial Williamsburg believed it was located on this site, but we now know that a store and dwelling were here and that the tavern was somewhere nearby. Chowning’s business lasted less than two years, but its twentieth-century counterpart has accommodated travelers and locals for over fifty years. Chairs, benches, and tables represent the sturdy furniture found in colonial taverns catering to the middling sort. Excavated fragments show that the blue and yellow peacock on the dinnerware was one of several colorful bird motifs used by early Williamsburg residents. Utilitarian stoneware tableware, plain tin sconces, and simply framed maps and prints accentuate the informality of Chowning’s Tavern.






I had so much fun judging Capitol Market's 4th Annual All Fired Up! competition. The food was incredible. Here's a glimpse:
Oxtail with rasta pasta, corn salsa, mango smoothie & bananas foster.
Grilled pork with a mushroom sauce, roasted veggies, corn on the cob & a honeyed peach with cream.
Beef taco with pickled onion, jalapeno, crema & lime with guacamole and rice with corn.
Fresh veggie lettuce boat with croutons & dressing. Pizza with pepperoni, green peppers & mushrooms. Deconstructed s'more.
Bacon cheeseburger with white cheddar, chipotle mayo and ramp salt. Wilted lettuce with green onions, cucumber & cherry tomatoes. Watermelon.
Jerk chicken with rice & beans.
People’s Choice: Damian Blankenship.
Best Use of Ingredients: Girl Scout Troop 4847.
Most Creative: Max Willits.
Best Overall: Lilliana Robinson.
People’s Choice: Damian Blankenship.
Best Use of Ingredients: Girl Scout Troop 4847.
Most Creative: Max Willits.
Best Overall: Lilliana Robinson.
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