We plan to see Arthur along with Iris and Rose at the Polish Pub. Is this a place where we can sit and eat while we watch the show? Are there places to sit and eat while being entertained besides the Kings Feast and the Brazilian place?
This is our first visit to TRF.
Hi, Addilay,
I have not been in the Polish Pub myself (always seem to have 10-11 year olds with us). However, a Google turned up some pix which show a bit of the inside of the pub. Appears to be open on one side (or a really big door), with picnic type tables inside (not dining room table and chairs).
A few places are sit-down restaurant style (Brazil comes to mind); others have more rustic table and chairs/benches (Prince of Wales, if I remember correctly); most (if not all) places that sell food have some form of seating nearby; the food places with shows definitely have seating of some sort. Only a few places have table service, however.
People take their walking-around food with them to munch while watching the show. Bigger stages have long concrete benches where people take in a show while they eat. The only exception is the Birds of Prey show. Ever have a vulture with a five-foot wing span eyeing a turkey leg in your hand? ::)
You're going to have a great time.
German Arborhaus is nice! I love all the music.
Yes, the Polish pub has seating, however be aware that it is also a smoking venue. There are also picnic tables outside from which you can still hear the I&R show. The Arborhaus is very good too and I don't recall any smoking. There is also the new Brazilian restaurant for sit down eating. You can view the most recent posts on this forum to get an idea about it. I have not been yet this year so I can't comment on it.
Have a great weekend out there.
Since Lady Addilay is my Countess, I am replying so this shows in 'my posts'.
She does wear a hoop, so sometimes this is a challenge ;)
Are there any foods that are a 'must'?
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on October 24, 2012, 11:18:41 AM
Since Lady Addilay is my Countess, I am replying so this shows in 'my posts'.
She does wear a hoop, so sometimes this is a challenge ;)
Are there any foods that are a 'must'?
Royal Hamburger! It is AMAZING. Back in the far corner, if I remember right from last season, in the German section. You won't be disappointed my friend, this is my very first and always must food at faire every year. So good....not even thinking about the weight watchers points right now... :D
I'll second the royal hamburger, and add a pickle from one of the carts. Ice cold and crisp.
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on October 24, 2012, 11:18:41 AM
Since Lady Addilay is my Countess, I am replying so this shows in 'my posts'.
She does wear a hoop, so sometimes this is a challenge ;)
Are there any foods that are a 'must'?
Where do we start? Breakfast - go through the gates, forward and slightly to the left, outdoor seating for drinks, hot chocolate, spiced if you like, plus ooohhhh pastries. Send someone to the right and you'll find scotch eggs, bangers and mash, bagel and lox.
Turkey leg
Lunch - the Brazilian has good sit down; any of the themed places like German, Polish (uumm perogi), veggie meals, prime rib sandwich at a pub
Later, crêpes with Nutella and/or fruits, fruit and cheese plate, chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick - aaaahhhh
In short, there is something for everybody and probably every one of us has our favorites.
The main TRF website http://texrenfest.com/ has links under Entertainment, Festival Feasting, that will give you an idea of what's out there. The Hacienda San Jose (new Brazilian theme) restaurant has a FB page with link to their menu.
Just remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Happy feasting.
Maybe its because I grew up in the north east but I love the perogi and cabbage rolls at the polish area. The Royal Hamburger are more than worth the price and the Prime rib or fish and chips at the Prince of Wales are a favorite stop for us.
Someone has to help me find the crepes this year!! PLEASE!
Quote from: LadyJessica on October 24, 2012, 12:19:37 PM
Someone has to help me find the crepes this year!! PLEASE!
Might be more than one place to buy them, but we found them between the Odeon Stage and the Exit, on the outside wall in the 155-161 numbered shops. Easy to miss. Has a front porch cover. They had the crepes, choc cheesecake on a stick and some other things.
I have looked at the app which shows quite a bit - Just looking for some local insight.
I can't say that there is any food that is bad at TRF. They have great food. Last year they had a pork sundae. Come on, how can you beat that (o:
Pork sundae aided quite nicely in my hangover...also was tasty.
Bad, no. Pricey, yes. For sit-down places, you have the Prince of Wales (the prime rib sandwich is well worth the price, BTW, get one every weekend), the new Brazillian place which I haven't tried the food at, the Barbarian Inn (same, didn't get a chance to eat there), the Greek Agora, and the German Arborhaus. All of them- except the ones I haven't eaten at, as mentioned- have excellent food, and while pricey compared to some, they're worth it. For grab-and-go places... wow, too many to count.
Quote from: LadyJessica on October 24, 2012, 12:19:37 PM
Someone has to help me find the crepes this year!! PLEASE!
I beleive I saw a sign for crepes at the fruid stand kinda across from the Prince of Wales.
Quote from: SirRichardBear on October 24, 2012, 04:36:36 PM
Quote from: LadyJessica on October 24, 2012, 12:19:37 PM
Someone has to help me find the crepes this year!! PLEASE!
I beleive I saw a sign for crepes at the fruid stand kinda across from the Prince of Wales.
Yeah, that's the one I'm talking about. I've walked right by it a couple times even when I was looking for it.
Welcome to New Market Village, my good travellers!!
Some of the list to try (if you have the time):
The Queen's Pantry has a marvelous breakfast apple pie porridge. Quite stout, stick to your ribs stuff. And they have a quite passable Bangers and Mash. And don't miss their scrumptious pastries. Unfortunately, very few tables around for seating, but if you go across the lane to the Pavilion, there are outdoor cafe' styled seats where you can get hot and cold beverages to suit. They have an excellent Russian Tea (hot citrus/mulling spice mix), and all types of drinkable and chocolate things. It also turns out to be a good place to watch parade at noonish.
When are you arriving?
Stalk well...
The Barbarian Inn is a great venue. (I might be somewhat biased.) The - I think it's called the Doubloon - it's shrimp with a slice of jalapeno, wrapped in bacon, with French dressing on it. The food is good, the venue itself is nice and spacious and uncrowded, and it has Sholo and the Braggarts doing their respective things. Two thumbs up! The Old Lady says check it out.
Lady Addilay is working in Houston on Thursday and I will be arriving later on thursday staying in The Woodlands. Will be at Faire both days. Coming from the midlands (Iowa ).
Looking forward to our first visit.
The food in the arborhaus is the same price as most other food at faire... they just bring it to you. you can get most of the same things at the booths in the German section. I agree on the Royal Hamburg but do it RIGHT with the saurkraut, mustard and mushrooms... ordering it without is blasphemy! Also for good beer try out the Brigadoon Brewery... they have some of their own brews! I love the pulled pork sundae. i tried the etoufee last week and it was good as well.
I'd kill for some of the Polish food as well..minus the blood sausage....but mmm..Hamburg....and a reuben.
I like the German Arborhaus and the Greek Agora. The Arborhaus has service, while the Agora is catch a seat as you can.
But the food at both was plentiful and made well.
Have to agree with what has been posted so far. Royal Hamburg is yummy. Cabbage rolls and pierogies at the Polish place (where Iris & Rose are) is my favoriate, as is the Greek Agora.
And that pork sundae is total binge-drinking food, LOL!
<3 the food at TRF. Hoping we can make it yet this year but still iffy at the moment.
Where do we find the Royal Hamburg?
The Royal Hamburger is in the German area, the very back of the faire. When you enter the gates, just keeping walking straight ahead hugging the right side shops. Just before you hit the stage and restrooms in the back corner you will see the food booths on the right and I believe the Hamburger has a sign hanging in front of the booth.
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on October 26, 2012, 01:23:01 PM
The Royal Hamburger is in the German area, the very back of the faire. When you enter the gates, just keeping walking straight ahead hugging the right side shops. Just before you hit the stage and restrooms in the back corner you will see the food booths on the right and I believe the Hamburger has a sign hanging in front of the booth.
On the
TRF Map (http://texrenfest.com/festival-map), it's just above the
Arborhause - German Beer Garden.