My sister-in-law Phyllis and her husband Jim made reservations for dinner yesterday afternoon at the Golden Lamb, the oldest inn in Ohio. It is located in Lebanon, Ohio, to the north of Cincinnati. It would normally be an hour's drive, but the roads were still in dreadful shape after the winter storm. The wind was still blowing snow across the road. All along the interstate there were numerous cars and trucks which had swerved off the highway into the ditch. It took us more than two hours to reach Lebanon. Fortunately, we had left very early, and we still arrived forty minutes before the time of our reservation. Although the restaurant had been fully booked, there were many cancellations due to the weather, so they were able to seat us immediately.
The Golden Lamb was established in 1803 as an inn serving stagecoaches on their way to Cincinnati. The original log structure was replaced by a brick building in 1815. In 1878 a third and fourth floor were added to the hotel. Through its long history, it has hosted many notable guests. Twelve U.S. presidents have eaten or stayed at the Golden Lamb. Other guests include Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Daniel Webster.
The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays.
Our dinners were excellent. We had a wonderful and festive time. It was worth the long drive. By the time we made the journey back to Columbus, the wind had died done, the roads were mostly clear, and Jim had a much easier drive.
¡Feliz Navidad!
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