2008 Calendar of Events
Sat.
March 29th- Chocolate Fantasy Tea
Fri. April 11th- Ladies Night
Sat. May 10- Mother’s Day Tea
Sat. July 19th-Summer Southern Tea
Fri. October 10th- Halloween Trick or Tea.
Fri. Nov.14th & Sat. Nov 15th –
Holiday
Open House
Sat. December 6th -Mrs. Claus Jingle Bell Tea Fridays Dec. 5th, 12th - Evening Dinners
Chocolate
Fantasy Tea
Saturday,
March 29th
Chocolate, chocolate
and more chocolate will fill our tiered trays for this special chocolate
only dessert tea! It is chocolate beyond comprehension! Chocolate is the
treat of royalty, and we promise to make you feel like a Queen for the
day! (We also promise to provide take-home boxes if you go into chocolate
overload…)
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED.
PRE-PAID EVENT.
$10.00 per person.
Maximum of 8 per group. Children 8 and older please.
Seating at 3:00PM.
Spring
Sparkle Spectacular
March
25th-29th
Visit the LaTeaDa
Gift Shop this week to see the newly arrived beaded sandals!! See new
styles and colors, plus our most popular styles from last year.
We will be unveiling our newest lines of jewelry sets, bracelets,
watches and purses, just in time for spring!
Gift shop visitors can enter to win a $100 jewelry package from
LaTeaDa!
Ladies
Night
Friday,
April 11th
Ladies, do we have a
fun filled evening set up for you!! We start off with a set menu dinner,
followed with dessert, games, prizes, shopping and a few surprises along
the way! We will crown a queen for the night, so dress to impress; nothing
is too outrageous! Hats, feathers, jewels, furs, pajamas, hula skirts,
whatever fits your style and attitude. The theme of the evening will be
FUN; so anything goes.
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED.
PRE-PAID EVENT.
$20.00 per
person. Maximum of 8 per group. Adults only please.
Seating at 6:30PM
Mother’s
Day Tea
Saturday,
May 10th
It is Mom’s
special weekend and LaTeaDa would like to help you start pampering Mom
with a special luncheon tea in her honor. Enjoy a set menu/full lunch of
savories, sandwiches and of course, dessert. We
will also be giving away some very special “Pamper Mom” door prizes.
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED.
PRE-PAID EVENT.
$18.00 per
person.
Seatings at 11:00
and 1:00
Children 8 and older
please.
Maximum of 8 per
group.
Summer
Southern Tea
Saturday
July 19th
If Paula Deen has
taught us anything, it is that there are some ‘ggoooooddd’ recipes out
there that originated down south. We
will serve a set menu/full luncheon tea featuring many of these recipes,
exquisite desserts and of course, some good old fashioned southern sweet
tea. Come join us for a
refreshing break from the heat and enjoy some good southern cookin!
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED.
PRE-PAID EVENT.
$18.00 per
person.
Seatings at 11:00
and 1:00
Children 8 and older
please.
Maximum of 8 per
group.
Halloween
Trick or Tea
Friday,
October 10th
The ghosts and
goblins will be out this evening to show you an especially Spooktacular
time! Feast on a variety of
“treats” at this full dinner tea.
This set menu is sure to fill your tummy!
Costumes are not
mandatory…but why not join in, you could win best costume!
Pumpkin time is here again,
Time to play Trick or Treat.
Yummy goodies to be served,
Our spooky friends we'll meet.
See the costumes we have on,
Witches, ghosts, goblins too.
Creative costumes are always fun,
Hear us all shout "Boo!"
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED.
PRE-PAID EVENT
$20.00 per person.
Maximum of 8 per group. Adults only please.
Seating at 6:30PM
Holiday
Open House
Friday,
Nov. 14th, & Saturday Nov 15th
Fa la la la la, la
LaTeaDa!!! Our annual Holiday Open House has become a tradition for many
that attend. Join us for our “Vintage Victorian Christmas” with dozens
of trees, hundreds of ornaments, tables topped with festive centerpieces,
holiday tea sets and so much more to kick off that Holiday Spirit! The
LaTeaDa gift shop will be filled with ornaments, holiday décor &
floral, tea pots, holiday coffees and teas and much more. A special
Holiday Open House menu awaits you with a variety of options to choose
from. As always, each dining guest will receive a holiday gift.
Reservations
Suggested, as seating fills up quickly for this event.
Regular luncheon
dining hours 11-2
Maximum of 8 per
group. Sorry, no large groups
on these days.
Mrs.
Claus’ Jingle Bell Tea
Saturday,
December 6th
Santa has agreed to
let Mrs. Claus leave the North Pole again for her 3rd annual Jingle bell
Tea! If you missed seeing
Mrs. Claus this past holiday season at LaTeaDa, don’t worry, she will be
here to visit with you, so be sure to bring your camera. The Jingle bell
Tea is a full luncheon tea, with savories, sandwiches, desserts, cookies
and more, so come hungry!
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED.
PRE-PAID EVENT.
$18.00 per person.
Seatings at
11:00 and 1:00
Children 8 and older
please.
Maximum of 8 per
group. Sorry, no large groups
on these days.
Holiday
Dinners
Fridays,
December
This year LaTeaDa
will be having two Holiday Dinners featuring set menus.
Each guest’s dinner will consist of the following:
A Garnish lettuce
salad
5oz. grilled chicken breast
4 oz. beef tenderloin filet
Potato casserole
Vegetable
A dessert sampler plate with three different desserts
Gather a group
of friends and join us for dinner. Celebrate
the holidays at LaTeaDa! **Adults
over 21 are welcome to bring wine or other adult beverages if they chose.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$25.00 per person
Seating from
5:30-8:30
Private
Holiday Dinners
LaTeaDa is available
for private dinners for groups of 25 or more.
We can customize a menu that will meet your group’s needs.
In addition to the meal, we also provide appetizers and can arrange
for a bartender to serve adult beverages.
2008
LaTeaDa Closings
Friday
July 4th
Thursday November 27th
Wednesday December24th
Thursday December 25th
Thursday January 1st, 2009
LaTeaDa Goodies
Here are a few of our favorite recipes that we would like to share with all of our guests. Our LaTeaDa Cookbook has over 130 recipes, and long awaited cookbook inserts with some of our new recipes has just arrived! We hope you enjoy these goodies as much as we do!
Coconut Pecan Cake
12 oz. box vanilla wafers, crushed 6 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 sticks margarine, softened ½ cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup coconut 1 cup chopped pecans Mix together wafers, eggs, sugar, margarine, vanilla, coconut, pecans and milk . Bake in a 9x13 inch baking pan at 300 degrees for an hour. When cool, top with Cool Whip.
Fudge Brownie Pie
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 stick butter or margarine, melted 2 large eggs, well beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked Makes 6 to 8 servings Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cocoa powder, flour, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the melted butter; mix well. Stir in the eggs and mix thoroughly. Stir in the vanilla, mix well. Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake 30minutes. Cool and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or softened vanilla ice cream.
As we enter into a new year we would like to thank all of our guests for a wonderfully fun and exciting 2006!! In March we attended the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas, and were thrilled to be selected to give a presentation to over 200 other attendees regarding our experiences operating a tea room. We started our spring off with many additions to our ever-growing garden area, and began the summer by paving our front parking lot and exit for better access for our guests. Fall began with a very popular Chocolate Fantasy Tea, and the holidays started with lots of lighted garland, a festive holiday open house, and a special visit from Mrs. Claus.
As you read about some of the upcoming events for 2007 you will notice that some of them say “pre-paid event” on them. What this means is that when the reservation is placed for the event we will hold your seats with a credit card. Your card will not be charged until the day of the event, or you may choose to pay by other means that day. By making the event pre-paid we are hoping to ensure that those who really do want to come to an event are saved a seat. We typically sell out for our special events, and often have a waiting list; and if a group doesn’t show up at the last minute we are left with both an empty table and other guests who could have attended after all. We know that sometimes last minute issues or emergencies may occur, and those will always be taken into consideration. All other cancellations for pre-paid events must be made 48 hrs. before the event. Our hostesses will be happy to answer any questions about our special pre-paid events.
Whether it is your first time dining with us, or your fiftieth, we hope that every time is a memorable and enjoyable experience! Thank you for being part of our dream .
LaTeaDa’s Frequently Asked Questions;
Do I need reservations? YES!!! A large portion of our business comes from outside of Clinton, and we hate to see people drive a distance and then find out that all of our tables are filled. Some days we have seats for walk-ins, other days we may be completely full, and we never know which days will be the busiest. It is always a good idea to call ahead and it is never too early. Some people call to make reservations months ahead of time, and that is just fine with us.
Can men come for lunch?
Of course!! We have men all the time. Generally the women out number the men, but we have several men that come in weekly and we are seeing many more men venture out with their wives.
Do you just serve little tea sandwiches?
No, LaTeaDa’s menu consists of full size sandwiches served on breads such as croissants, wheat, & cinnamon, sample plates with different varieties of salad, fruits & veggies, soup (except on our summer menu), and we are especially known for our large salads. We often have daily specials such as quiche, vegetable lasagna, chicken pot pie and broccoli chicken cheddar casserole. We also like to let our guests know that if there is a certain dessert or special of the day that they would like to have, to request that item when they make reservations and we will do our best to have it that day.
Will I get full eating at LaTeaDa?
If the generous portions served off the lunch menu do not fill you up, the desserts will definitely do the trick. Desserts change daily at LaTeaDa, and some of the favorites include Grandma Marge’s bread pudding, coconut cream pie, and dark chocolate fudge bundt cake.
Is LaTeaDa a Bed & Breakfast too?
No. Our second floor houses the LaTeaDa gift shop. Items found in the gift shop range from teapots, gourmet foods, jewelry, purses, florals, home accents, teas & coffees, and much more. During the holidays you would also find the gift shop filled with over twenty-five Christmas Trees, all decorated with ornaments available for purchase. The holidays are our funnest time, we really go all out to make a beautiful setting for our guests. If you have never made it to LaTeaDa for the Holidays, be sure to drop by this upcoming year and see what we’re all about!
Does LaTeaDa do other stuff besides lunch?
Yes. LaTeaDa hosts many after hours private events for parties of 25 or more, such as showers, birthday parties and rehearsal dinners. Catering from LaTeaDa is also available for weddings and other special events held off site for groups of up to 300 people.
Are there other things to do in Clinton after we eat?
Clinton is full of unique shops carrying antiques, home décor, country items, gourmet foods and much more. Our hostess will be glad to point you in the right direction.
Is LaTeaDa open all year?
Yes! We only close down for one week in January to recover from the holiday excitement; otherwise we are open Tuesday thru Saturday every week, except for major holidays. See our enclosed listing of dates we will be closed in 2007.
Can LaTeaDa accommodate large groups?
LaTeaDa loves to entertain large groups! It may be necessary for us to ask your group to come at a particular time depending on the group size, that days prior reservations, and whether you group will be having any type meeting or presentation. Whenever possible we try to seat our larger groups together, however, we may need to seat you at different tables, but will keep your group as close to one another as possible. Depending on each days scheduling and reservations, groups of 8 or more may be given a group menu to order from. This menu is similar to our daily menu, just a bit smaller and already has tax, gratuity and beverage included in the price. Dessert is always an option (if you have saved room), and because some choose to have dessert and others do not, dessert is not included in the price of the group menu. If you find that your group size has changed after your reservations have been made, just give us a call so we can have the correct amount of tables set up for you.