Please note that the correct pronunciation of the tavern is: "Chew-ning's"; NOT "Chow-nings. One of my cousins is a direct descendant of the original tavern owner.
Our family visited there about 30 years ago. I remember it was pronounced Chew-ning’s. I also remember getting ginger cakes somewhere else. I also remember seeing Roy Underhill. It was quite a treat.
Just an FYI, rarebit is melted cheese. And the red frame in the upstairs room was a fold-up bed frame as taverns in the 18th Century typically provided places to sleep for travelers, much like an inn.
Thx for clarifying Brian! Just looked it up and boom...i guess “Welsh Rabbit” tricked us😂i wish i would have gotten now! Also thanks for details on bedframe and for watching!👍🏽
Another awesome video. Ya'll do a great job of reviewing these places. I've walked by there a few times, just never went in. Definitely will put it on my list for next time. Thanks.
On your You're chili dog You missed out on having cheese. Because that's what the rarebit is cheese. Welch rarebit is cheese sauce over slices of toast. No rabbit.
I was a little disappointed to see that the outdoor seating was changed to modern picnic tables. I think that they used to have much more accurate tables and benches. I suppose that they were too expensive to maintain and didn't stand-up to the weather as well as twenty-first century picnic tables. Sadly, Colonial Williamsburg is struggling financially. That's a shame, and I've always believed that all Americans should visit there at least once in their lifetimes. If God would bestow billions of dollars on me, I'd certainly help CW substantially. The history of the United States is being subverted in some places instead of being augmented. I hope that there still IS a Colonial Williamsburg 25 years from now.
Yes, everyone should visit CW at least once. Financial challenges are sometimes hard to navigate through. The great thing about a historical area like Williamsburg is that even though tangible artifacts may change or be altered through the years, the history that happened here can't be changed. Knowing this always keeps me completely fascinated. Thank you William for your comment and for watching!🎩
Thank you for the video. Showing my nine year old daughter where her mom and I first met back in 2009 and how we had our very first meal ever together there at that Tavern. I proposed one year later while sitting at the same table at that Tavern! Now our daughter wants to visit! Thank you for the video, it brought back memories!
Yes we want to go very soon. Found its best to reserve seating well over a month ahead of time. Cant wait to experience it. Thanks for commenting Chris!
@@QuestCapsule kings arm has pime rib there speciality a few other things Christiana Campbell is more seafood oriented can look at all of menus online and yes best to reservations ahead month or so out also at merchants square my favorite is the Wythe candy store can't go wrong there either!! Kings arm or Christiana make for one of a kind more for dinner but more expensive!!
@@chriscarter409 yes looking forward to dining there soon! Love Wythe too! We did a vlog there you can find on our channel! Also did Cheese Shop when they were serving full sandwich menu amongst other CW spots.
Did you have to hide the camera to film inside? Either way great video, as someone who loves williamsburg and who hasn’t had a chance to go Because of everything, this definitely scratches that itch 😊
Hi Daniel, Yes, I had to be discreet with the camera but our waitress and staff were awesome and really had a chance to just "look" around and film some of the interiors and our food, etc which gave me a chance to develop our experience. I hope soon you can get by there to try it yourself! Thanks for watching and so glad you liked it!
@@QuestCapsule you guys should be able to record in there. I work for CW and from what i know there are only video restrictions when your doing a tour, but not if your dinning at any of the taverns
@@LIKASUMBOOTY757 Yes our waitress seemed to be very camera friendly and the staff was great! Still managed to be discreet and tell the story of our visit. We loved it!
You guys should visit “The Whaling Company” and do a review on it. Ill be honored to be your server! Let me know if you guys are interested we would love to get a youtube video on the restaurant
I'm anal about this ,but I know some of the Chowning's and I was corrected in its pronunciation. The family pronounce it "Chewning" It must be old English. Like I say I'm anal but I thought you'd like to know.
Yes, I heard this too since making this video. Interesting to learn correct pronunciation with so many pronouncing it with how it looks! Thanks William!
Please note that the correct pronunciation of the tavern is: "Chew-ning's"; NOT "Chow-nings. One of my cousins is a direct descendant of the original tavern owner.
Very interesting! I've never heard it pronounced that way! Great to learn of and thanks for sharing!
Our family visited there about 30 years ago. I remember it was pronounced Chew-ning’s. I also remember getting ginger cakes somewhere else. I also remember seeing Roy Underhill. It was quite a treat.
"Chewnings" is the way I was told the name is pronounced, by some of the servers working there.
That is correct! I worked at CW and was taught the odd pronunciation is correct!
Just an FYI, rarebit is melted cheese.
And the red frame in the upstairs room was a fold-up bed frame as taverns in the 18th Century typically provided places to sleep for travelers, much like an inn.
Thx for clarifying Brian! Just looked it up and boom...i guess “Welsh Rabbit” tricked us😂i wish i would have gotten now! Also thanks for details on bedframe and for watching!👍🏽
IT is a GREAT tavern. We don't get to Williamsburg much these days but when we go the tavern is a must.
Hope you all have a great visit to CW and any tavern you may find yourself at there.😎
Thanks for doing that review; I like specific information like this
You’re very welcome! Thank you!🎩
Cool! I’ll have to try that next time! Williamsburg is so cool! Thanks for the video
Yes, we love Williamsburg too! You definitely should check it out Jennifer! Thanks for watching! 😊
The upstairs dining area is beautiful! That would be amazing at night with the candles!
Yes that would awesome!😊
Another awesome video. Ya'll do a great job of reviewing these places. I've walked by there a few times, just never went in. Definitely will put it on my list for next time. Thanks.
Thanks Kevin! I think you will enjoy it if you make it in. Thx for watching!😎
Love your Williamsburg videos--keep them coming!
Thank you!!🎩
At 17m 10sec that was a bed. In the 18th century taverns were the equivalent of hotels. You could rent a room for the night at a tavern.
I was there a few years ago and they were nice enough to let me snake one of their menus. I’ve re-created a few dishes.
On your You're chili dog You missed out on having cheese. Because that's what the rarebit is cheese. Welch rarebit is cheese sauce over slices of toast. No rabbit.
Hi Debbra! We discovered that after eating there! Next time i will definitely include rarebit, no doubt!☺️Thanks for watching!
Just sorry you missed out on the cheese.
@@debbralehrman5957 Me too, next time!
I was a little disappointed to see that the outdoor seating was changed to modern picnic tables. I think that they used to have much more accurate tables and benches. I suppose that they were too expensive to maintain and didn't stand-up to the weather as well as twenty-first century picnic tables. Sadly, Colonial Williamsburg is struggling financially. That's a shame, and I've always believed that all Americans should visit there at least once in their lifetimes. If God would bestow billions of dollars on me, I'd certainly help CW substantially. The history of the United States is being subverted in some places instead of being augmented. I hope that there still IS a Colonial Williamsburg 25 years from now.
Yes, everyone should visit CW at least once. Financial challenges are sometimes hard to navigate through. The great thing about a historical area like Williamsburg is that even though tangible artifacts may change or be altered through the years, the history that happened here can't be changed. Knowing this always keeps me completely fascinated. Thank you William for your comment and for watching!🎩
Thank you for the video. Showing my nine year old daughter where her mom and I first met back in 2009 and how we had our very first meal ever together there at that Tavern. I proposed one year later while sitting at the same table at that Tavern! Now our daughter wants to visit! Thank you for the video, it brought back memories!
What a great story & memory! Thanks for your comment!🎩
Need to visit on my upcoming trip to Virginia
You should! Make reservations ahead of time if possible.
Wow! 12% sales tax on food? That's the highest I've ever heard of. We'll be there in the near future. Thanks for the video!
Yes it is quite steep! Thanks for watching!
Need to try kings arm tavern as well as Christians Campbell when their open kings arm is my favorite always has been even if I live about an hour away
Yes we want to go very soon. Found its best to reserve seating well over a month ahead of time. Cant wait to experience it. Thanks for commenting Chris!
@@QuestCapsule kings arm has pime rib there speciality a few other things Christiana Campbell is more seafood oriented can look at all of menus online and yes best to reservations ahead month or so out also at merchants square my favorite is the Wythe candy store can't go wrong there either!! Kings arm or Christiana make for one of a kind more for dinner but more expensive!!
@@chriscarter409 yes looking forward to dining there soon! Love Wythe too! We did a vlog there you can find on our channel! Also did Cheese Shop when they were serving full sandwich menu amongst other CW spots.
Very nice ! Thanks for sharing. It looks like a cute place to eat.
Did you have to hide the camera to film inside? Either way great video, as someone who loves williamsburg and who hasn’t had a chance to go Because of everything, this definitely scratches that itch 😊
Hi Daniel, Yes, I had to be discreet with the camera but our waitress and staff were awesome and really had a chance to just "look" around and film some of the interiors and our food, etc which gave me a chance to develop our experience. I hope soon you can get by there to try it yourself! Thanks for watching and so glad you liked it!
@@QuestCapsule you guys should be able to record in there. I work for CW and from what i know there are only video restrictions when your doing a tour, but not if your dinning at any of the taverns
@@LIKASUMBOOTY757 Yes our waitress seemed to be very camera friendly and the staff was great! Still managed to be discreet and tell the story of our visit. We loved it!
I wonder if he ever figured out that rarebit is cheese?
You guys should visit “The Whaling Company” and do a review on it. Ill be honored to be your server! Let me know if you guys are interested we would love to get a youtube video on the restaurant
We would absolutely love to dine at The Whaling Company...we’ll put it on our list of places no doubt! Hopefully you are our server!😎
@@QuestCapsule if you call and make a reservation you can ask for me if I’m working that day. Just FYI we are closed on Mondays
@@QuestCapsule My name is Drew, btw 😎
@@LIKASUMBOOTY757 will do!!😎
@@LIKASUMBOOTY757 Thanks Drew!👍🏽
i/m sure its haunted
Love the video but in another video you mentioned Sarah was a vegetarian....I'm sorry she had to break that for this
Yes she was for a period of time for health reasons and does go vegetarian periodically. Thanks for watching Janet!
@@QuestCapsule of course...I just recently subscribed and found your wonderful videos by accident...I'm so glad I did...great job...keep questing
I'm anal about this ,but I know some of the Chowning's and I was corrected in its pronunciation. The family pronounce it "Chewning" It must be old English. Like I say I'm anal but I thought you'd like to know.
Yes, I heard this too since making this video. Interesting to learn correct pronunciation with so many pronouncing it with how it looks! Thanks William!
Colonial Williamsburg looks like I would imagine England to look. That looks like an Old English pub!
Yes very much so! Definitely completely rooted in that old English way!🇬🇧