I passed there last October on the wrong day, had to settle for a couple of greasy cheeseburgers at the local store, really was looking forward to the Place, it's been about 25 years since I last ate there and I was wondering if the food was still as good as it used to be.
better than it used to be
I'd love to eat there but they're never open when I'm in the area.
If you ever make it there when they are open, you will love it!Originally Posted by Traffic Jam
You will not be disappointed at all!
it's a buch of canned food served up homestyle. Hikers love it because it's all-you-can-eat but honestly it's a bunch of instant potatoes and canned green beans. Basically one step above Mickey-D's, LW's kind of place.
* Warning: I bite AND I do not play well with others! -hellkat-
This is what Magic said. He didn't say it was "bad". And for a majority of restaraunts until recently a side item was a quick heated can of something. And for a majority of us, until recently (Again) it was good enough. It was only thru the food network that we were finally aware that fresh was better. I grew up gardening with my parents and grandparents from age 5-18, but didn't eat a fresh green bean until 5 years ago. Until then they all came from a can, mason jar, or freezer bag.it's a buch of canned food served up homestyle. Hikers love it because it's all-you-can-eat but honestly it's a bunch of instant potatoes and canned green beans. Basically one step above Mickey-D's, LW's kind of place.
Great food? Maybe not, but there's plenty of it and Snacktime wasn't complaining! Besides, it's the company that makes it special!
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
Great food? Maybe not, but there's plenty of it and Snacktime wasn't complaining! Besides, it's the company that makes it special!
Snacktime did seem to enjoy the food. I don't think you would have to twist his arm to go back.
Wow, wasn't expecting to see this! Great memories with T&S, DH, HM and her husband. Look forward to getting back to Catawba one o' these days!
Great food? Maybe not, but there's plenty of it and Snacktime wasn't complaining! Besides, it's the company that makes it special!
Hi Teacher
Any chance you would introduce the table from left to right so I can put a face to a name?
Rolls
Rolls down the hill, Kanardly hike up the other hill
May all your hikes have clear skies, fair winds and no rocks under your pad.
Certainly, Rolls.....L to R: Deer Hunter, HikerMom, Byron (HM's hubby), Snacktime, Illabelle andMark (Illabelle's hubby)
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
That's a rough looking bunch, dont know if I'd feel safe eating there. The only one in the photo conforming to proper hiker protocal at the Home Place is Snacktime.Certainly, Rolls.....L to R: Deer Hunter, HikerMom, Byron (HM's hubby), Snacktime, Illabelle andMark (Illabelle's hubby)
Aaah Bones! You'd be safe on my side of the table.
It does have more satisfaction when you actually hiked to get there. And after figuring out how to scheduled it.
We camped at the Catawba Valley General Store the night before. Owner was very thru-hiker friendly back then.
Hell of a hike afterwards on a full stomach.
The trouble I have with campfires are the folks that carry a bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
You never know which one is talking.
The day before we went to dinner at The Home Place, Snacktime and I had hiked up McAfee Knob. On the way back, we met a thru-couple who were heading into Catawba and had heard about THP. They were completely psyched that it was pulled pork night. You could tell by their eagerness (and likely hunger) that it would be the best meal they could imagine. That "hunger makes the best season" adage is so true.
We didn't hike our way to the restaurant....we hiked afterward...to the AT kiosk to drop off trail magic in the form of water jugs. So in a real sense, we also sang for our supper!
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
The day before we went to dinner at The Home Place, Snacktime and I had hiked up McAfee Knob. On the way back, we met a thru-couple who were heading into Catawba and had heard about THP. They were completely psyched that it was pulled pork night. You could tell by their eagerness (and likely hunger) that it would be the best meal they could imagine. That "hunger makes the best season" adage is so true.
We didn't hike our way to the restaurant....we hiked afterward...to the AT kiosk to drop off trail magic in the form of water jugs. So in a real sense, we also sang for our supper!
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After consulting some ancient journals, I misspoke.
We camped at the General Store pond, AFTER dinner at The Home Place. Too stuffed to hike.
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The trouble I have with campfires are the folks that carry a bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
You never know which one is talking.
I managed to eat there twice on my thru.
Fear ridges that are depicted as flat lines on a profile map.
I *KNEW* you were going to say you ate there before I clicked on the thread. I thought to myself... "ChinMusic ate at The Home Place I bet...
I missed the place twice.
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