My Cup O’ Tea
Posted by Julia on Apr 09, 2009. Filed under Bridal Showers, Locations, Rehearsal Dinner, Restaurants
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My mother, a true Anglophile, brought me up surrounded by more than a few of her favorite British things. The first real, hearty books I read as a child were Agatha Christie mysteries and Charles Dickens novels. Every Thursday was Masterpiece Theatre night featuring an array of her favorite actors from the UK, and I was probably the only 12-year-old kid in school who (at the time, don’t quiz me now) knew the entire history of the English Royal Family.
So of course my heart raced when I saw that Crown & Crumpet opened in the historic Ghirardelli Square of San Francisco. This is a traditional tea salon with a kicky twist. Just look at these photos and you’ll see what I mean. As owners Amy and Christopher Dean said themselves, it’s “doily-free” yet still evokes the same comfort, relaxation, and elegance of a real English tearoom.
As much as I love the Pump House in Bath and the adorable tea houses in Devon, I think this would be the ideal place for an unforgettable bridal shower or even a baby shower, if you want to think that far ahead! Count me in for afternoon tea!
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Hi Julia!
Thank you for that delightful posting about Crown & Crumpet! You are too kind! We love helping brides- to- be and their friends and family to have a stress free and fun tea party to celebrate their upcoming marriage! Sometimes the guys go to Celler 360 next door to us and have a wine tasting at the same time and then they meet up after for more fun! Cheerio and many thanks again,
Amy Dean
Owner of Crown & Crumpet
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I think it’s a smashing idea! Bridal Teas are a “hot shower” ticket these days. Sure, your MOH and friends can organize a home tea—but why not let a speciatly tea room like C & C do the work and create a “special” ambience? Trust me, the clotted cream alone is worth it!
Just warn your girlfriends: The Tea is a diet-free zone, so add the spinning classes and Atkins BEFORE and AFTER—definitely indulge during!