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Welcome to Chowing Down in the Colonial Capital. The weather's fine here online: there's not a drop of humidity, no traffic or sullen seventh graders or, for that matter, sky-high gas prices. Hope you enjoy your visit.

About me

I've lived, cooked, and eaten in Williamsburg Virginia since 1984, and in that time I've experienced wildly varying levels of comfort and enjoyment. Things are finally starting to look up for people in this town who enjoy good food. While the food scene isn't perfect (would someone please open a taco truck? a kebab van? the students and tourists would go nuts for it), it's head and shoulders above the Colonial tavern or fast food options of past years. Don't get me wrong, I'm not above eating at either kind of establishment. I have a soft spot for DQ chili dogs and the crab cakes at Christiana Campbell's Tavern. But there was very little variety in this town for so long. Now there are a number of local places that offer innovative food and several where the food is outstanding.

About the blog

This is the place where I'll write about what I'm eating at those local places, as well as what I'm drinking, cooking, buying. I do travel once in a while so things won't be limited to what's available in the 'burg, but I will try to review a meal at one local eating establishment per week and blog about other food topics as much as possible. I definitely have my favorites and will try to venture widely across those menus.

Mostly I want to write about food in my adopted hometown. If you disagree with me or think I'm being too harsh and should give a place another chance, write a comment. If you agree and want to add your voice, write a comment. If you have a recommendation for a new place to try, for god's sake leave a comment! It would bite to think I'm all alone out here.