Nicole,
I'm ashamed to say that I don't remember how much Lil Rock's
cost (but whatever it was it was worth it for a nice dinner for 2
at Emeril's City Walk!). We never had any problem getting space
for the kids and this was right around Fourth of July so you know
the hotel was packed. You could certainly call in advance for a
reservation, though just to be sure.
I understand the apprehension on your DH's part; but as an
example, my kids have NEVERstayed with anyone other
than my mother and yet I felt confident having them at Lil' Rocks.
It's more like day camp than a babysitter with counselors and lots
of things for the kids to do. And as I mentioned, at RPH, the
Kids Club is just a few doors down from Tchoup Choup so if DH
was concerned, he could pop in on them between courses.
(We stayed at RPR last summer before the restaurant opened
but I know where it was to be located.)
By the way, I called Tchoup Choup last night to make a ressie
for us for lunch next week (Yay!!) and I asked them if they had
a kids' menu. I was told that they should have one in place by
next week. (We'll have our kids with us at lunch.) On the other
hand, I looked at the menu online, and found that they have a
shrimp toast appetizer, which my 9 year old just loves. My
mouth is watering thinking of what Emeril's staff can do with
something as basic as shrimp toast! I can't wait to go.
Hope this helps with your decision.
And if they check it out and it looks fun, they'll be able to persuade him!
