a true American lodge experience shadowed by Yosemite National
Parks' grand Dame the Half Dome. I'm not a climber but loved the
hiking and my 1/2 day at Badger pass on a snowshoe tour with
Ranger Dick, a 25 year veteran of the Yosemite Park Ranger team.
The Ahwannee has a unique design that's worth exploring if you visit,
built in the 20's the lodge has a magical grace in every room, especially
the public gathering rooms including the main dining room which seats 300.
The kitchen provides well rounded menus featuring a variety of wild game
and organic ingredients from the California farms just outside the parks gate.
On one occasion i enjoyed a pasta with braised boar, broccoli rabe and salsify.
They also offer a month long program called "Chef Holidays" which hosts
visiting chefs from all over the country, This promotion is designed to show off
The Ahwahnee Lodges' fine culinary team under the daily direction of a variety
of talented chefs. On this visit, I was here to present a breakfast menu, followed
by a gnocci recipe from Menlo Parks talented chef Jessie Cool of the Flea st. Cafe
and a main, 5 course Italian inspired dinner from Michael Tusk of Quince in
San Francisco.
If your looking for a well rounded adventure to one of Americas great National Parks.
A visit to the Ahwahnee should be high on the list.
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