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Sandman

Mar 29, 2004, 10:41 AM

Sandman

Mar 29, 2004, 10:44 AM

The Forks opened on Friday! I had a burger on Saturday and it was great!!! I'm so happy that The Forks Resort is open again for the season. I enjoy their Cheeseburger on Sourdough with grilled onions. Yum! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/pleased.gif

Mibrew

Mar 29, 2004, 12:03 PM

Yep some of the best burgers in california

Sandman

Dec 23, 2004, 01:05 PM

I agree with Brew. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

Mibrew

Dec 23, 2004, 01:31 PM

Ya Nut..... http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/nice.gif

And 8 months later.....

but I do luv those burgers http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

Sandman

Dec 23, 2004, 02:02 PM

LOL

Nascar8Fan

Mar 23, 2006, 04:42 PM

I read yesterday in the Star that the Forks is opening! My mouth is all set for a cheeseburger!!! Yummmm....we'll be there on Saturday to pick up food and find a place to sit and eat at the lake. We are going through Bass Lake withdrawls!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/hungry.gif

Yosemite_Wolf

Mar 23, 2006, 04:53 PM

it is opening for Messy's Birthday!!!

beautiful_mess38

Mar 23, 2006, 05:02 PM

Yea and on my birthday I will be at the cheese factory with a bunch of 3rd graders. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

beautiful_mess38

Mar 23, 2006, 05:02 PM

However we can meet there for lunch the following Tuesday!!!

monkey

Mar 24, 2006, 02:19 AM

I usually wait a week or two for the frenzy to die down.

Dodgergirl

Mar 24, 2006, 02:53 AM

and for the grill to get well flavored... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

TOT

Mar 24, 2006, 04:11 AM

that must mean the tourists are coming. eek!

Chem101

Mar 24, 2006, 10:38 AM

I agree with Dogergirl. The Forks burgers are always great but it takes a month or so for them to fully ripen http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Dodgergirl

Mar 24, 2006, 07:55 PM

It's a little tip I picked up from Sandman. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

BGW

Mar 30, 2006, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
However we can meet there for lunch the following Tuesday!!!

Is this still in the works or are we holding off until that cute newlywed cook gets the grill together!?

Nascar8Fan

Apr 01, 2006, 05:04 PM

Has anyone gone yet??? We haven't had the chance but we will as soon as we can. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/hungry.gif

Yosemite_Wolf

Apr 01, 2006, 07:54 PM

Mmmmm The forks is open.... I just might have to go up there do a ride "around' the lake and stop for a burger.

Mr. Man

Apr 04, 2006, 10:15 PM

Be nice if they had a Fork's Veggie Burger for us vegetarians!

BGW

Apr 05, 2006, 02:03 AM

They do. It just isn't what you are wishing for. It is a fork's burger sans meat...no garden burger patty.

Dodgergirl

Mar 25, 2007, 01:45 PM

Where? The Forks
When? Wednesday, April 4th
Time? Noon

BGW

Mar 25, 2007, 03:51 PM

I have a coupon!!

Yosemite_Wolf

Mar 26, 2007, 04:45 AM

Rats! I work the 4th and 5th of April. Guess Ill have to go get a nummy Forks Burger later.

monkey

Mar 26, 2007, 04:48 AM

I'll be out of town. What date do they open?

Dodgergirl

Mar 26, 2007, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by monkey:
I'll be out of town. What date do they open?

March 30th

Chem101

Mar 26, 2007, 08:52 AM

Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Oh Boy!!!!!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

Dodgergirl

Mar 28, 2007, 06:04 PM

Where? The Forks
When? Wednesday, April 4th
Time? Noon

See y'all there...

Mysteefied

Mar 28, 2007, 06:09 PM

Oh my gosh, I think I can probably make it! Yeah!

youprovidethegroom

Mar 28, 2007, 07:04 PM

Dodger,

Your luncheon is not the only thing that is going on. I have posted my event with the undestanding that it was being placed in a forum that would welcome other events beside the North Fork Luncheon.

Sandman

Mar 28, 2007, 07:10 PM

Your event remains. I just removed the duplicates. Please read our TOS. I just posted it int he Website News forum

tocools

Mar 28, 2007, 10:17 PM

Cool I think Lace and I will try and be there The Forks that is

Kim

Mar 29, 2007, 07:29 AM

Damn. I work one stinkin' day next week and it has to be the lunch day.

BGW

Mar 29, 2007, 09:58 AM

Woo Hoo!! :dancingmario: I am hoping/trying to arrange delivery of the Teddy Bears on this day as well!!

Oh my gosh, I think I can probably make it! Yeah!

Sandman

Apr 02, 2007, 02:47 PM

Join members of Yosemite Area Forums at the Forks Resort for lunch on Wednesday, April 4th at noon.

Sandman

Apr 02, 2007, 02:49 PM

I created this as an event on our new calendar here: http://forums.yosemitearea.com/showthread.php?t=2572

Ironhorse

Apr 02, 2007, 02:55 PM

Wish I could go, but will be babysitting and at the skating rink that day. Maybe one of these days I'll be able to do lunch with you all.

Sandman

Apr 02, 2007, 04:01 PM

I should be able to go to this lunch on Wednesday. I hope to catch up with old friends and meet new friends of Yosemite Area Forums.

Michelle

Apr 03, 2007, 09:33 AM

wish i could go but can't...

have a great time....*S*

Mysteefied

Apr 03, 2007, 10:06 AM

I will be there and I'm bringing medboysmom with me! YEAH!!

Dodgergirl

Apr 03, 2007, 10:11 AM

We're gonna need a big table... whomever gets there first put in a request for at least 8-10.

Dodgergirl

Apr 03, 2007, 10:12 AM

Can't locate my original post, which would give us a more accurate count, maybe I'll check around for poll results..

Dodgergirl

Apr 03, 2007, 10:16 AM

So all I had to do was scroll down the page to find it... :duh: From the posts it appears there will be 9 of us...

BGW

Apr 03, 2007, 02:21 PM

I just remembered something very important about the Fork's...it is their policy to not seat you until your entire party has arrived.. We can ask for a table...but it really doesn't make a difference.

tocools

Apr 03, 2007, 05:17 PM

Sorry but lace and I both have to work now maybe next time

Mysteefied

Apr 03, 2007, 10:16 PM

I'll see if I can get there a little bit early

Dodgergirl

Mar 13, 2008, 02:49 PM

It's that time!

The Forks will open on March 21st
8 am - 8 pm

I'm wondering how the remodel went. I've heard a few descriptions of the inside and it sounds like it will be nice. I've also heard there are some yummy additions to the menu. Thinking of breakfast there on the 21st...before I head out... anyone wanna join me?

Pick up a Sierra Star for the 'coupon'... ;)

Sandman

Mar 13, 2008, 05:29 PM

I got the inside scoop directly from several Forks employees...

Onion Rings will be added to the menu, along with a few other additions.

The Kitchen was remodeled. They did this because they noticed an increase in to-go orders. The larger kitchen will help get those orders out fast without slowing down the orders from customers that choose to dine in.

I prefer to wait a week after opening before I get my first Forks Burger. I'll let the crowds die down and let that new grill get broken it a bit before I stop in for a Burger. And of course, I'll make sure Southwood is behind the grill. She makes the best Forks Burgers, IMO.

only1alphafemale

Mar 13, 2008, 06:54 PM

MmmmMMMmmmmmmMMM Just love those Forks Burgers ! I do like you do Sandman, I wait a week or two before I make my first (of many ) visits throughout the season :) But isnt ths early for them this year? ( NOT that I am complaining) lol

BGW

Mar 13, 2008, 07:25 PM

The annual reopening of The Forks is based on and around where Easter Falls each year Early Easter means Early Forks Yay!!!! I made my own phone calls today to staff to seek out remodel and menu change info. The Caesar Salad is gone (like any of us ever ordered that!!) And it is rumored there is to be a second shake station as well. I hope they also put in a larger fryer---I forgot to ask! : (

Dodgergirl

Oct 11, 2008, 12:27 PM

And sadly, tomorrow is the last day of the season for the Forks... I'm smiling though, cause my burger just got delivered. (yeah, I know they don't deliver, but I have a few friends left) ;)

Sandman

Oct 11, 2008, 01:50 PM

I have plans to have a Forks Burger tomorrow with a few friends. Yum!

Dodgergirl

Mar 23, 2009, 06:36 PM

The Forks Is Opening This Friday!

Planning on going there Monday, anyone wanna join me?

monkey

Mar 23, 2009, 06:40 PM

I have to work, but I have my coupon at the ready. Also, I like to wait for the grill to get seasoned. Miller's is also opening soon. Summer's a commin'

Dodgergirl

Mar 23, 2009, 06:55 PM

I have to work, but I have my coupon at the read. Also, I like to wait for the grill to get seasoned. Miller's is also opening soon. Summer's a commin'

Millers is opening on the same day, this Friday.... :eat:

Sierra Lady

Mar 24, 2009, 06:57 AM

I'm so excited, me and hubby like to go there quite a bit in the summertime. Looks like it's fork time this Friday for us.

Mibrew

Mar 24, 2009, 08:56 AM

Need to let the grill get some play time, it taste better after its been used making all those burgers : )

Dodgergirl

Mar 24, 2009, 09:35 AM

You guys are too funny... that grill is well seasoned... just needs to be heated up...
I think I'll go Friday, Monday and then wait a week to experiment... Just my own little away to help the local economy... ;)

dorseygirl

Mar 24, 2009, 09:36 AM

Decisions, decisions Miller's or Forks? Buy one get one free or $1.00 off?

monkey

Mar 24, 2009, 09:41 AM

I like Miller's because they have WHOLE ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS for napkins, which I need. :eat:
The Forks has little wimpy napkins that don't nearly do the job. (but they do have better napkins if you ask for them)

Dodgergirl

Mar 24, 2009, 09:44 AM

Forks for breakfast.... Millers for Lunch.....

Sandman

Mar 24, 2009, 09:47 AM

I have always been a very loyal Forks customer and plan to be a regular this summer, as well. After all, it's only a few miles from home. In the past few years, I have noticed a change. First, they no longer give chips with every burger. Second, the burgers have changed. Perhaps they have a new supplier. It's still very good, but I feel it is not as good as it used to be.

On the other hand, I have become very fond of Millers in the last few years. I never went there as a kid and never realized what great food they have. There are days when I will actually pick a Millers Burger over a Forks Burger. I know many people that prefer Millers....

...I'm gonna start a poll!
http://www.yosemitearea.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7096

Dodgergirl

Mar 24, 2009, 09:51 AM

Sandman

Mar 24, 2009, 09:55 AM

It all depends on who is cooking. Stacey makes the best Forks Burger, IMO. Others have been known to put too much dressing and such. So, if Stacey is on the grill I usually get a burger. However, there are times that I go 2 times in one day and I'll get a burger one time and the egg salad the next time. :yes: The Egg Salad makes a good breakfast when boarding the boat and the burger makes a good lunch to help digest the beer. :lol:

Sandman

May 27, 2009, 01:19 PM

A new entry has been added to Links

Description: The Forks Resort, located on Bass Lake, in the Sierra National Forest, is only fourteen miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park and eight miles from the southern end of the Golden Chain Highway through California's Gold Country. The Forks Resort has built a reputation as a traditional family vacation spot. Family owned and operated for three generations, The Forks has provided quality and consistency year after year to their customers.

The Forks Restaurant, home of the famous "Forks Burger", offers the finest in family dining. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring homemade soups, chili and dressings, served in the original "50's Diner" setting.

The modern cabins, accomodating four to eight persons, are located near the lake, most with lake views. One and two bedroom units with kitchens and baths are available. The kitchens are fully equipped with dishes and cooking utensils for your convenience. Fishing, boating, water skiing, and swimming in Bass lake are just outside your cabin door. There are numerous hiking trails and three golf courses nearby.

The general store is well-stocked with familiar brands of groceries, drug sundries, souvenirs, sporting goods, fishing tackle, propane, gasoline, ice and boat rentals.

Operated under special use permit on the Sierra National Forest and is operated on a non-discriminatory basis.

The Forks Resort
39150 Road 222 Bass Lake, CA 93604
Phone: (559)642-3737
Fax: (559)642-2684

www.theforksresort.com

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Sandman

May 27, 2009, 01:30 PM

I have eaten many Forks burgers and many Millers burgers in the last month. I must say, it's hard to pick the better burger. They are both excellent! You gotta try both and let us know what you prefer.

I love the staff at The Forks Resort. They are always so friendly and they always have a smile on their faces. I go to the Forks almost daily and will continue to do so.

Also, check out the new website: www.theforksresort.com was launched today!