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Title: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: DonaCatalina on November 04, 2010, 04:51:21 AM
What is the best food there? Is there some hidden treasure that only the regulars know about?
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on November 04, 2010, 06:50:46 AM
Prime Rib Trenchers @ the POW.  Mmmmmmm!  Beef!  ;D
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: The Rogue Gambit on November 04, 2010, 07:03:55 AM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on November 04, 2010, 06:50:46 AM
Prime Rib Trenchers @ the POW.  Mmmmmmm!  Beef!  ;D

Yum, that sound good, gonna have to try that next time.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 07:07:53 AM
Perogies!  I hadn't had them until last year and they are yummy!  I don't know how much of a hidden treasure, but I just never thought about them with all the *meat* on a stick running around.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Molden on November 04, 2010, 07:42:42 AM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on November 04, 2010, 06:50:46 AM
Prime Rib Trenchers @ the POW.  Mmmmmmm!  Beef!  ;D

AMEN! Usually takes me + 1 to finish one! Great horseradich sauce as well. I ALWAYS get one when I go to TRF.

Honorable mention goes to:

Beef Empenadas over in the "Food Court" section
Gyros also in the Greek area.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Lady D1 on November 04, 2010, 08:27:10 AM
Second the gyros in the Greek area and our family loves the cajun fries although they are really more like cajun potato chips.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Blackbead on November 04, 2010, 08:29:53 AM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on November 04, 2010, 06:50:46 AM
Prime Rib Trenchers @ the POW.  Mmmmmmm!  Beef!  ;D

I agree completely!  In the last couple of years, Captain Jasper and I always have one of these for lunch.  It fills us both up and is delicious!  We got one late in the day a few weekends ago and they cut us the "best of the rest" and it was the most delectable one we've had so far!
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: beckgam462 on November 04, 2010, 09:22:22 AM
Scotch Eggs  hmmm
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on November 04, 2010, 09:24:09 AM
I've heard many people praise the prime rib, which I've had at the feast and I was not let down, however, the one time I ordered it from the POW it was all fat and bread and hardly any meat, so was that just a bad year or there is a particular time that one should avoid ordering one or should strive to order one?

My family loves the perogies and gyros, they are our typical faire food when we're there.  The fried PB&J was awesome too.  I was not that impressed with the Monte Christo opening weekend.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on November 04, 2010, 09:55:42 AM
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on November 04, 2010, 09:24:09 AM
I've heard many people praise the prime rib, which I've had at the feast and I was not let down, however, the one time I ordered it from the POW it was all fat and bread and hardly any meat, so was that just a bad year or there is a particular time that one should avoid ordering one or should strive to order one?

My family loves the perogies and gyros, they are our typical faire food when we're there.  The fried PB&J was awesome too.  I was not that impressed with the Monte Christo opening weekend.


When i ordered mine, this past Sunday, i had just heard a woman complaining about the PR... when mine arrived, it was everything the woman said it wasn't.  Excellent.


The Gyros are to die for also... i like the lamb/beef combo.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on November 04, 2010, 10:21:46 AM
I guess it's hit or miss then.  Never had a bad gyro though (o:
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: angusmacinnes on November 04, 2010, 10:27:27 AM
I had the fish and chips at the Sea Devil last weekend and I thought it was pretty good.  Gyros are always good too.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: valt on November 04, 2010, 11:07:42 AM
The Tortas in the Spanish area are quite delicious...
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Advent on November 04, 2010, 11:37:52 AM
I saw that the POW has expanded its menu to include a rack of ribs. Anyone had these yet?
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Zardoz on November 04, 2010, 11:47:29 AM
Quote from: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 07:07:53 AM
Perogies!  I hadn't had them until last year and they are yummy!  I don't know how much of a hidden treasure, but I just never thought about them with all the *meat* on a stick running around.

+1 on the Perogies! not only are they good, but at a place not really known for "reasonably priced" food, they are a pretty good value as well!
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: SirRichardBear on November 04, 2010, 12:59:08 PM
combination plate at the Polish kichens as a good value and the food is great.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Drudonn on November 04, 2010, 01:03:02 PM
I usually have a gyro, but I think I'll have to stop in at the POW this year....
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 01:06:38 PM
Quote from: beckgam462 on November 04, 2010, 09:22:22 AM
Scotch Eggs  hmmm

That's breakfast!  :-)
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: dbaldock on November 04, 2010, 02:20:27 PM
Quote from: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 01:06:38 PM
Quote from: beckgam462 on November 04, 2010, 09:22:22 AM
Scotch Eggs  hmmm

That's breakfast!  :-)

True!

Last weekend I had the Scotch Egg for Breakfast, and then later in the day tried the Muffuletta from the vendor near where the French Court hangs out.  It was a good, and filling sandwich.  I've had, and like, the Sweet Potato Curly Fries.

Someone mentioned Baked Sweet Potatoes, but I didn't find the vendor selling them.

Take Care,
David Baldock
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Fenster on November 04, 2010, 02:27:21 PM
Quote from: SirRichardBear on November 04, 2010, 12:59:08 PM
combination plate at the Polish kichens as a good value and the food is great.
Disco!  That was much better than I expected it to be.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: dbaldock on November 04, 2010, 02:20:27 PM
Quote from: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 01:06:38 PM
Quote from: beckgam462 on November 04, 2010, 09:22:22 AM
Scotch Eggs  hmmm

That's breakfast!  :-)

True!

Last weekend I had the Scotch Egg for Breakfast, and then later in the day tried the Muffuletta from the vendor near where the French Court hangs out.  It was a good, and filling sandwich.  I've had, and like, the Sweet Potato Curly Fries.

Someone mentioned Baked Sweet Potatoes, but I didn't find the vendor selling them.

Take Care,
David Baldock

Next to the Globe Stage on the right there is a vendor that sells baked potatoes (I believe they have a sign up).  They sell baked sweets there too.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: dbaldock on November 04, 2010, 04:03:49 PM
Quote from: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: dbaldock on November 04, 2010, 02:20:27 PM
Quote from: Aiacha on November 04, 2010, 01:06:38 PM
Quote from: beckgam462 on November 04, 2010, 09:22:22 AM
Scotch Eggs  hmmm

That's breakfast!  :-)

True!

Last weekend I had the Scotch Egg for Breakfast, and then later in the day tried the Muffuletta from the vendor near where the French Court hangs out.  It was a good, and filling sandwich.  I've had, and like, the Sweet Potato Curly Fries.

Someone mentioned Baked Sweet Potatoes, but I didn't find the vendor selling them.

Take Care,
David Baldock

Next to the Globe Stage on the right there is a vendor that sells baked potatoes (I believe they have a sign up).  They sell baked sweets there too.

Thanks for the Info!  I'll check there next time I'm at the Faire.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Queen Bonnie on November 04, 2010, 04:12:46 PM
 The German Royal Hamburger- and the Reuben are good!
I LOVE the prime rib!
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: FaeHollow on November 04, 2010, 06:38:45 PM
AMEN QUEEN BONNIE!

The royal Hamburg in the German area is FABULOUS! I like to get it cause it is yummy and huge and only 6 bucks!

and hey ... while you are there getting a burger.. stop by my nest and say hello! :D
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Lady Kett on November 04, 2010, 09:49:52 PM
Have to add my thumbs up for:

Prime Rib Trencher @ POW
Anything at all from the Polish section (and yes those pierogies are WONDERFUL)
The royal hamburg

And add - the apple dumplings. I think they are in more than one place but I get them near the kids games on the way to the Italian area.

I like the sounds of the sweet potato fries / baked sweet potato too, going to have to find those!
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: dbaldock on November 04, 2010, 10:40:29 PM
Quote from: Lady Kett on November 04, 2010, 09:49:52 PM
...

I like the sounds of the sweet potato fries / baked sweet potato too, going to have to find those!

The Sweet Potato Curly Fries (with or without Powdered Sugar & Cinnamon) were from the same vendor as the Muffuletta Sandwich, near where the French Court hangs out.  It's on the Right Side of the 400's, in one of the "green" booths that doesn't have a pop-up info-bubble on the TRF New Market Village Map (http://www.texrenfest.com/map.html).

This is a picture of the young lady who was working there on Saturday evening:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5137514285_b6a62c7502_b.jpg)


Take Care,
David Baldock
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: crashbot on November 05, 2010, 12:44:06 AM
I dig the cabbage rolls.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: *Teach* on November 05, 2010, 08:31:52 AM
*My favorite meal in faire is rum and coke...*
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Tudor-Diva on November 05, 2010, 09:15:55 AM
I am throwing my 2 shillings in for the pierogies, and the gyro as well.  When I am craving protein I always get the sesame chicken (chicken tenders on a stick) from Merchant Prince on Mockingbird Lane. 

I really REALLY miss the beefy cones that used to be sold by the Odeon.  The beefy bun just isn't the same.

There's a nice cheese and fruit plate to be had down by Ravic's shop as well.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: beckgam462 on November 05, 2010, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: Tudor-Diva on November 05, 2010, 09:15:55 AM
I am throwing my 2 shillings in for the pierogies, and the gyro as well.  When I am craving protein I always get the sesame chicken (chicken tenders on a stick) from Merchant Prince on Mockingbird Lane. 

I really REALLY miss the beefy cones that used to be sold by the Odeon.  The beefy bun just isn't the same.

There's a nice cheese and fruit plate to be had down by Ravic's shop as well.

where is Ravic's shop??
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on November 05, 2010, 02:13:35 PM
Its the bookstore across from the PoW pub.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: bookwench on November 05, 2010, 02:22:52 PM
Yes Yes Yes!

The Royal Hamburger in the German area is fantastic! There's something different about the bun....potato bread, maybe? 

We make a point of getting one at least once every year.


Quote from: Queen Bonnie on November 04, 2010, 04:12:46 PM
The German Royal Hamburger- and the Reuben are good!
I LOVE the prime rib!
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: ravic on November 05, 2010, 02:45:13 PM
The bookstore directly across from the Prince of Wales Pub. To the left from the front gate.

I miss the crawfish sausage from the French area. They say their distributor punked out on them but there are other distributors.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: beckgam462 on November 05, 2010, 09:45:03 PM
Quote from: ravic on November 05, 2010, 02:45:13 PM
The bookstore directly across from the Prince of Wales Pub. To the left from the front gate.

I miss the crawfish sausage from the French area. They say their distributor punked out on them but there are other distributors.

Thanks

Will be by celtic christmas

thanks again  Crawfish sauage yum yum
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Merlin the Elder on November 06, 2010, 01:55:23 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5137514285_b6a62c7502_b.jpg)
Quote from: crashbot on November 05, 2010, 12:44:06 AM
I dig the cabbage rolls.
I don't think that's what they are called...
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: LadyStitch on November 09, 2010, 02:16:03 PM
Quote from: SirRichardBear on November 04, 2010, 12:59:08 PM
combination plate at the Polish kichens as a good value and the food is great.
We had it this weekend.  Oh my gosh was it good.  The pink pirate and I were able to share it with no problem. Well worth the money and VERY filling.

Edit:  I wanted to add that the frozen & choclate dipped cheesecake makes for a nice sweet diversion.  You get the fruit and cheese plate at the same place.  A friend of mine and I shared the cheese cake it made for a wonderful sweet diversion.
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Rani Zemirah on November 09, 2010, 02:45:06 PM
Lots of new ideas for our next visit!  Can't wait to try some of these out! 
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on November 09, 2010, 03:49:57 PM
Yes the cheesecake is really good - I must agree (o:
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on November 09, 2010, 04:31:48 PM
I call it the "Diet Breaker"  ;)
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: dbaldock on November 09, 2010, 04:34:31 PM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on November 09, 2010, 04:31:48 PM
I call it the "Diet Breaker"  ;)

You ought to see if they'll add that description to the Menu Board...   ;D
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on November 09, 2010, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on November 09, 2010, 04:31:48 PM
I call it the "Diet Breaker"  ;)

That ain't no joke - its a danged good size piece of cake too - I can forget eating for a few hours after putting one of those away  :P
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Bonny Pearl on November 09, 2010, 08:07:14 PM
Prime rib trencher, gyros and I always have to indulge on some fudge at Indulgences  :)

oh and the hot chocolate too!
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: moogul on November 11, 2010, 01:52:55 AM
Forgive me for my dumb question, but where would I buy the prime rib trencher?  Someone mentioned the POW... whats that? 

There is so much food there, hard to decide :)
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on November 11, 2010, 06:41:15 AM
Prince of Wales pub... hang a left when you come in the gates and it's about 75-100 yards down, on the right.

*next to the King's Feast Hall*
Title: Re: What's for lunch at TRF?
Post by: moogul on November 11, 2010, 07:38:00 AM
Thanks Fraser!  I'll keep that in mind for future visits.