A Ramirez Family: February 2013

I love to travel, I love meeting new people and I love history. That is why I fell in love with Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia..."A Little Slice of Heaven", I always say. This place was one of the most amazing places I have ever been fortunate to visit and I look forward to visiting again.

I was hired through the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to work at the prestigious Williamsburg Inn. I worked alongside some amazing chefs. My Executive Chef was Travis Brust, who as I worked with him got selected to compete in an International chef competition AND won 1st place in his category and 3rd overall. My Executive Sous Chef was Scott Watson and he, along with Chef Travis and Chef Mel were selected as guest chefs for the prestigious James Beard Competition in New York City. They represented the Inn magnificently. Thank you for the honor & privilege you entrusted in me to be your Pastry Extern. I appreciate the opportunity you gave for me to grow and learn in this industry.

Williamsburg Inn

Colonial Williamsburg is known as the "Revolutionary City". This was our Nations first Capitol before relocating to Richmond. The streets of CW are transformed into a living museum and "residents" educate guests on what life was like during the Colonial Period. You get a chance to tour through the homes and shops and learn about the history of these homes and purchase items that were customary in the day. All of the items are made on property; the bricks, the paint, baskets, etc. that are used in the upkeep of the area. Dine in a local tavern and enjoy food and drinks that were available to our forefathers. The streets are adorned with horse drawn carriages and residents play games on the lawn and you have an opportunity to join in on the fun. Daily the members of the Fife & Drum line march along Duke of Gloucester Street engaging guests with their uplifting music. It is truly a sight to see.