There's a new business that opened its doors to the desert crowd, and we had to visit. It's called Amanda's Shabby Chic Tea Room and Boutique, and it's décor is beautiful. There is such a tranquility to the floral patterns, the muted colors, and the sure and steady table service that keeps the noise level to a minimum.
Upon entering there is a separate girls' room, featuring princess dresses, tiaras, and other little princess touches that so entrance little girls. They have their own tea table, so they can giggle and play princess as loud as they want and don't disturb the grown-up tearoom. If I still had a little girl, I would take her to the tea room just so she could have the experience.
The menu is a bit pricey, but it's such a fun eat! There are little tea sandwiches, which we knew to eat with a knife and fork ala Meghan Markel's recent tea with the Queen of England. There is a scone with raspberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream, and a biscuit (cookie). On the top of the triple server is a selection of hand-made desserts, which featured a delicious deep dark chocolate candy, a strawberry fancy, and a carrot cake bite.
My friends and I will definitely make a return visit just to share the experience again, which starts with selecting a garden hat or fascinator, which the guest keeps on for the entire tea. The tea menu features about 30 different kinds of tea, many of which are natural "herbal" teas, and the tea can be served hot or over ice.
I bought a t-shirt before walking out the door just so I could have a keepsake to remember what a fun experience I shared with my friends.
If you'd like to take a virtual look at the space, it's www.amandastearoom.com.
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