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Title: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Baron Doune on July 04, 2008, 10:46:12 AM
Once again I'm looking for food at the faire. 

Your thoughts on what's not to be missed.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: DeadBishop on July 04, 2008, 11:49:02 AM
There is only one food worth eating at Bristol....cheese and mushroom bangers!  Just ask Noble Dreg.  Between him and me, I think we cleaned out the banger booth in one day... ;D
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: wildthingjew on July 04, 2008, 11:59:17 AM
db, what is neat is if ya ever get back here and ya wanna take some of them things home just stop on 50 heading back towardw lake geneva at the lake geneva meat market and get em, that is where they get theirs from also at that same market they have others at that just awsome!
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: DeadBishop on July 04, 2008, 12:18:08 PM
Quote from: wildthingjew on July 04, 2008, 11:59:17 AM
db, what is neat is if ya ever get back here and ya wanna take some of them things home just stop on 50 heading back towardw lake geneva at the lake geneva meat market and get em, that is where they get theirs from also at that same market they have others at that just awsome!


What???  You mean......they're available OUTSIDE of fest????????  I wish I would have known that before!

Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 04, 2008, 12:42:22 PM
Where is the booth located?  I don't eat red meat, so cheese and mushroom sounds yummy?  wtj, could you show me on Sunday where it is?   Thanks!
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: wildthingjew on July 04, 2008, 12:49:57 PM
if you aint too far from baron or goody when they come down this way if they could or would they could stop at the store on the way back home and pick you up some or if they don't wanna stop but would be willing to transport i could swing over there and deliver them to the baron or goody to bring home to you, they are the portabella and swiss brats, the other ones that the store has is green pepper cheddar, onion are awsome too! trust me my mother and my freezer are stuffed with those things! i first sampled those things at this expensive store in mukwonago wisconsin and bought a package there then read the label and saw that they were from this meat market so that is where we always get them,

ps: booth is located just inside main gate to the right at about the 6th booth on the right side on the rightmost lane, round wood booth just before the garlic mushrooms, right in front of where drum jam happens
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 04, 2008, 01:40:05 PM
There's ALOT to eat at Bristol!
  The Garlic Mushrooms are GREAT, I buy a quart for home every visit!
  Vegetable Tempora is nice
  Calazone spinach or sausage
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: wildthingjew on July 04, 2008, 02:13:22 PM
lady renee those bangers are meat, they are pork brats with portabella and swiss
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 04, 2008, 03:03:44 PM
I just wish Bristol sold Scotch Eggs like Minn Fest does. The Dirt Duck Inn had them for employees one year, but, that was it.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: tigrlily64 on July 04, 2008, 07:10:09 PM
Broccoli cheese soup in a bowl, fried cheese balls, cheesecake on a stick...And so much more I haven't tried.  Like the tempura!  Gotta look for that.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 05, 2008, 12:58:38 AM
AW MAN I forgot the Bread bowl soup!!!
 
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Dayna on July 07, 2008, 11:53:25 AM
Veggie Tempura is on the far right not far past Blackfriars tavern.  And, there is a bakery that sells yummy treats as well as sells breads and etc. baked fresh that day.  They also sell lovely fruity things called pippins with ice cream.

Fish and Chips, Artichokes with drawn butter, grilled dead beast, and the perfect faire food, cinnamon roasted and sugared almonds.

Dayna
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 07, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
My husband, son -- who came with us to faire for the first time in 3 years -- and I ate the portobello & cheese banger.  Even me, who doesn't eat meat!

It was really, really good.  Get it with everything on it.  In the vicinity of the Fountain Stage and the Town Square Pub, sort of near the entrance.  I think it's next to a garlic mushroom stand.

Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: DeadBishop on July 07, 2008, 06:29:10 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 07, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
My husband, son -- who came with us to faire for the first time in 3 years -- and I ate the portobello & cheese banger.  Even me, who doesn't eat meat!

It was really, really good.  Get it with everything on it.  In the vicinity of the Fountain Stage and the Town Square Pub, sort of near the entrance.  I think it's next to a garlic mushroom stand.



See?  SEE?  It's just that good!   ;D
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Whistler Fred on July 07, 2008, 06:40:19 PM
The garlic mushrooms are a favorite of mine.  So are the butterfly potato chips and the corn-on-the-cob.  And there's so many good things at the bakeries that I can't even begin to list them!
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Obadiah Jib on July 07, 2008, 10:36:12 PM
I agree with the Tempura.  It is a great deal for the amount you get (enough to share!).  I like the fried cheese balls (I can't think of what they call them).  Corn on the cob is cheap (for a fest).
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 08, 2008, 07:27:15 PM
Quote from: Deadbishop on July 07, 2008, 06:29:10 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 07, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
My husband, son -- who came with us to faire for the first time in 3 years -- and I ate the portobello & cheese banger.  Even me, who doesn't eat meat!

It was really, really good.  Get it with everything on it.  In the vicinity of the Fountain Stage and the Town Square Pub, sort of near the entrance.  I think it's next to a garlic mushroom stand.



See?  SEE?  It's just that good!   ;D

Well, DB, I knew I was going to try them after reading about them, and when I told Steve what you said about them, he decided he had to have one, too.  Then Matt saw them and they looked good to him, too.  We decided that is one of the best foods we've eaten there.  Just think, we'll be there a total of 7 times this season, so I guess we'll eat a lot of brats!

Also, Matt bought some Veggie Tempura just before Jock Stewart and the Tinker's show, so Steve and I had a taste while watching the show.  Steve and I never eat fried stuff, but it was good.  Don't think we could eat a whole portion, though, but a 23 year old sure could!
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Nimue on July 08, 2008, 07:48:13 PM
CHEESE FRITTERS!!!!!

I also love the bangers and most of the stuff at the Bakery.  Their apple pie is to die for, and best a la mode.  Cheesecake on a stick also is amazing.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 09, 2008, 01:20:09 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 08, 2008, 07:27:15 PM
Quote from: Deadbishop on July 07, 2008, 06:29:10 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 07, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
My husband, son -- who came with us to faire for the first time in 3 years -- and I ate the portobello & cheese banger.  Even me, who doesn't eat meat!

It was really, really good.  Get it with everything on it.  In the vicinity of the Fountain Stage and the Town Square Pub, sort of near the entrance.  I think it's next to a garlic mushroom stand.



See?  SEE?  It's just that good!   ;D

Well, DB, I knew I was going to try them after reading about them, and when I told Steve what you said about them, he decided he had to have one, too.  Then Matt saw them and they looked good to him, too.  We decided that is one of the best foods we've eaten there.  Just think, we'll be there a total of 7 times this season, so I guess we'll eat a lot of brats!

Also, Matt bought some Veggie Tempura just before Jock Stewart and the Tinker's show, so Steve and I had a taste while watching the show.  Steve and I never eat fried stuff, but it was good.  Don't think we could eat a whole portion, though, but a 23 year old sure could!

   The Ice Cream crepes are amazinig! They're right next to the Tempura shop. If you have Bratts try the Italian sausage there too.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: wildthingjew on July 09, 2008, 06:02:37 AM
Quote from: Vartha on July 09, 2008, 01:20:09 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 08, 2008, 07:27:15 PM
Quote from: Deadbishop on July 07, 2008, 06:29:10 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 07, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
My husband, son -- who came with us to faire for the first time in 3 years -- and I ate the portobello & cheese banger.  Even me, who doesn't eat meat!

It was really, really good.  Get it with everything on it.  In the vicinity of the Fountain Stage and the Town Square Pub, sort of near the entrance.  I think it's next to a garlic mushroom stand.



See?  SEE?  It's just that good!   ;D

Well, DB, I knew I was going to try them after reading about them, and when I told Steve what you said about them, he decided he had to have one, too.  Then Matt saw them and they looked good to him, too.  We decided that is one of the best foods we've eaten there.  Just think, we'll be there a total of 7 times this season, so I guess we'll eat a lot of brats!

Also, Matt bought some Veggie Tempura just before Jock Stewart and the Tinker's show, so Steve and I had a taste while watching the show.  Steve and I never eat fried stuff, but it was good.  Don't think we could eat a whole portion, though, but a 23 year old sure could!

   The Ice Cream crepes are amazinig! They're right next to the Tempura shop. If you have Bratts try the Italian sausage there too.

different brat booth, the ones lady renee is speaking of is the on just inside the gate to the right, they just carry bangers (brats) and portabella sandwiches right next to the garlic mushrooms
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: SarviaRose on July 09, 2008, 10:26:32 AM
Quote from: wildthingjew on July 04, 2008, 11:59:17 AM
db, what is neat is if ya ever get back here and ya wanna take some of them things home just stop on 50 heading back towardw lake geneva at the lake geneva meat market and get em, that is where they get theirs from also at that same market they have others at that just awsome!


Is it the mushroom place on 50? if so I am going to have to stop since I go right past it they are awesome
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: wildthingjew on July 09, 2008, 10:33:30 AM
amanda, the mushroom place is another shop on 50, have been there too, lots of samples, no the brat seller is just outside lake geneva heading to bristol on the right side of the road up a driveway on the hill, it is called LAKE GENEVA MEAT MARKET, they usually have samples of quite a few of the kinds of brats that they sell,
Title: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: wildthingjew on July 09, 2008, 10:37:43 AM
Lake Geneva Country Meats
5907 State Road 50 East
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147

ph: 262.248.3339   

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 8:00 - 3:00 pm
Sunday: Closed 
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 09, 2008, 12:14:45 PM
   Yeah Wildthing, I know of the Bangers, I worked over at Wax hands and Managed Tails upon Tails, the bosses were "paticular" shall we say, about the bangers, heh. I was pointing out the Italian Sausge is great too.

  There was one item I liked called a Cornish dog. It was polish sausage wrapped in a bread LIKE a corndog but it's not a corn dog.

  Keep in mind I DREW the 1999 Bristol Travler's Mappe ALL 150+ building fronts, I know Bristol even with all the changes since I moved to Arkansas. I go to see my kids up there at X-Mas and also visit Bristol. :D
  I know SEVERAL people at Bristol that are like family to me, which is why I'm building the 3D buildings too, one day I plan on having a 3D Bristol on Google earth that is if I can figure out how to cut down the polygons used in trees.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: WaywardWench on July 09, 2008, 01:07:26 PM
I sampled the cheese fritters. They were yummy. The iced cappachinos hit the spot.  Late in the day I enjoy one of the frozen sorbet fruits. They were down to only pineapple and coconut late on Sunday. The pineapple was good.

I really miss the mushrooms and eggs. My Bristol routine was scrapped last season after discovering the mushroom gazebo no longer offered the scrambled eggs and mushroom combo. It was a perfect way to start the day. I'd coffee up as usual while waking up and dressing and then head to gate, knowing I'd have protein waiting for me as I listened to the music and checked out the schedule for the day.

Fionna O'Leary

Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 10, 2008, 03:54:35 AM
 HEH too bad you don't work at Bristol. The Lion's Head across from the royal kitchens serves breakfast before opening.....WONDERFUL WONDERFUL omlettes, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage yummmmmm.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: skrid the brown on July 11, 2008, 09:03:15 AM
They have food?  I thought they just had beer, ale, and mead!!!  Anyone have the best way to sneak in rum?
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Dayna on July 11, 2008, 10:10:58 AM
Don't.  Security will be on you like white on rice.  Even bringing it into the parking lot is Verboten!

Dayna
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 11, 2008, 08:08:16 PM
Quote from: skrid the brown on July 11, 2008, 09:03:15 AM
They have food?  I thought they just had beer, ale, and mead!!!  Anyone have the best way to sneak in rum?
Lions Head had Coffee all day long. LOVED thier ICED Coffee! heh funny thing I can't remeber what else the Lion's head served DURING the day but BEFORE opening they had breakfast there for employees.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Erynn on July 12, 2008, 07:22:26 PM
I must say that the beef stew in a bread bowl was extremely nummy. I'm usually very picky about the meat I eat and I ate all of it without a second thought.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: ladiedragon on July 12, 2008, 08:47:55 PM
tempura, very good stuff
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: uhurainmi on July 15, 2008, 09:17:07 AM
Firstly, I don't mean to insult anyone's ability to get stinking, fall down drunk and enjoy it...but...

it's refreshing to talk on this forum about something else besides drinking. Michigan is our home faire and our pub creatures are not to be outdone by any other faire we have visited. Be that as it may, we don't drink much at faire, but we like to eat.
Mostly, we like the music.

Secondly, We will be coming to your fine faire, some call it the finest faire in the mid-west, in late July. Huzzah!

Cindy and Paul
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Rage on July 15, 2008, 09:50:20 AM
There are a few of us that don't do much drinking at Faire...... ;)
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Vartha on July 15, 2008, 12:11:07 PM
  Well if you WORK at Bristol there's no drinking of alcohol while the faire is open.
  The Pig n Whistle opens after hours for those working at Bristol so they can relax and have a good time. The Afterhours Pig also has dinner served out of the Bratt booth there, which is normally pretty good too.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 15, 2008, 08:36:14 PM
Quote from: uhurainmi on July 15, 2008, 09:17:07 AM
Firstly, I don't mean to insult anyone's ability to get stinking, fall down drunk and enjoy it...but...

it's refreshing to talk on this forum about something else besides drinking. Michigan is our home faire and our pub creatures are not to be outdone by any other faire we have visited. Be that as it may, we don't drink much at faire, but we like to eat.
Mostly, we like the music.

Secondly, We will be coming to your fine faire, some call it the finest faire in the mid-west, in late July. Huzzah!

Cindy and Paul

Please post the dates, and be sure to go to the Meet & Greet (we only go on Sundays, I'm the organizer).  We'd love to meet you.
Title: Re: Food at Bristol. What's good?
Post by: uhurainmi on July 15, 2008, 09:52:02 PM
Well thank you Lady Renee Buchanan,

We will certainly go to the Meet and Greet on Sunday. We are coming to your faire July 26, 27.

Some Michigan friends went to Bristol a few years ago and came back RAVING!!
We went last year for the first time and totally agreed. With all due respect to our own home faire, Bristol Rocks.

Cindy