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High Tea Series: an Easter Sunday invite to The Secret Garden

14 Comments April 2, 2009

It’s true:  high tea is not the same as afternoon tea. Despite its name, this series explores afternoon tea: scones, cream, dainties, pretty cups, florals, hats.  The terms are used interchangeably in the text below. Sorry, tea aficionados.

I am behind schedule to report on the tea parties I’ve been privy to of late.

Afternoon tea at T Room & Bakery

May I make it up to you by inviting you to tea at 2pm on Sunday, April 12, 2009?  We’ll make it an Easter fête at my next afternoon tea target: the The Secret Garden.

The Secret Garden Tea Company
5559 West Boulevard | Kerrisdale
604-261-3070

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The Tiny Bites table can now accommodate up to 25 people; the trade-off is that we’ve been re-seated at the back of the house. Here’s the current guest list:

  • Lorraine + 1
  • Jules
  • Annika
  • Rachel
  • Emme
  • Carol
  • Mojgan
  • Cathy
  • Meeskas
  • Jon
  • and yours truly.

Join us for tea – we have room for 25 now!

Update, April 10th:  Due to last-minute RSVPs that would be difficult to split into 2 tables, I’ve updated the reservation to a section in the back of the Secret Garden. Our section can now accommodate a large party (up to 25). Yippee!

Frequently asked questions

How much is afternoon tea at Secret Garden?

High Tea will come to $31.66 per person (tax and tip included).

I also hear they’re doing a special Mother’s Day High Tea for ~$35 in May.

I’d like to come – how do I confirm my seat?

Leave a comment with your RSVP on this post (below).

When’s the latest I can RSVP by?

Please leave your RSVP via comment by noon on Saturday, April 11, 2009. Secret Garden needs to prep in advance for your arrival so I’ll be calling them with final numbers before they close on Saturday.

I’m not sure I can make it to Secret Garden by 2pm. Is that a problem? Can I come later?

Secret Garden has 3 sittings: noon, 2pm, and 4pm. Since we pretty much need to be out by the time the 4pm sitting begins, everyone in our party should strive to be at Secret Garden for 2pm sharp.

What should I wear?!

Ah, the all-important question. Go with anything you deem fun for an Easter tea party. I’m leaning towards springtime dress with hat and heels.  But I’m girly like that.

Our table is now 12 strong but there’s room for plenty more. Drop a comment as your RSVP and see you on Sunday.  Can’t wait, all!

Categories: Events, Food, Kerrisdale, Restaurants

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14 Responses to “High Tea Series: an Easter Sunday invite to The Secret Garden”

  1. raincoaster on April 2nd, 2009 3:53 pm

    I’m definitely in! Please, in the name of god, promise me the place will be open. It’s invariably closed when I try to go (I have this curse with Farfalla, too; why is it just tea places?).

    I tried to call the city arborist to confirm when the cherry trees would be in bloom, but they never pick up the damn phone.

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  2. JulesJulesJules on April 2nd, 2009 4:31 pm

    I’m in, my dear! Let me ask Rachel if she’d like to come too
    x

  3. Annika on April 2nd, 2009 7:00 pm

    Mhhhh, I’d be into that…

  4. JulesJulesJules on April 3rd, 2009 8:53 am

    Hi Karen,
    Both Rachel and I are in ;)

  5. Emme Rogers on April 3rd, 2009 9:38 am

    Love it!

    What fun!!! I’m in!

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  6. Carol on April 3rd, 2009 2:18 pm

    Yes, count me in!

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  7. Mojgan on April 4th, 2009 11:32 am

    I will definitely be there!! Can’t wait for the lemon tart goodness!

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  8. raincoaster on April 9th, 2009 4:14 pm

    Bringing a guest.

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  9. Cathy Browne on April 9th, 2009 4:17 pm

    I would love to join you all:-)

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  10. A round-up of Easter fun for your consideration : Tiny Bites on April 9th, 2009 6:32 pm

    [...] High Tea Series: an Easter Sunday invite to The Secret Garden [...]

  11. @OnlineStrategy (Meeskas) on April 10th, 2009 12:54 am

    Hey, please count me in. I’d love to join you. I’m @OnlineStrategy.

  12. Jon Jennings on April 10th, 2009 1:13 pm

    Great! I’ll be there.

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  13. Easter Sunday #teapartytweetup at Secret Garden — #vancouvertweetup on April 10th, 2009 3:51 pm

    [...] tea party tweetup! For more info and to confirm your reservation, submit your RSVP through the invite on Tiny Bites. (Comments posted on this site may not be seen in [...]

  14. Carol on April 22nd, 2009 6:38 pm

    Lovely event, I finally posted video here on Cha-Cha-Cha, my teablog, http://tinyurl.com/cq4d93

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