Showing posts with label British. Show all posts
Showing posts with label British. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

SHAKESPEARE'S CORNER SHOPPE & AFTERNOON TEA

ADDRESS: 3719 India St San Diego, CA 92103
CROSS STREETS: Washington & San Diego 
FWY ACCESS: 5

*Contact regarding their second location, opening in La Mesa*

WEBSITE: ukcornershoppe.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest 
PHONE: 619.683.2748
EMAIL: info@ukcornershoppe.com 

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Shoppe Hours - Weekdays: 10a-8P; Weekends: 9a-8p 
  • Tearoom Hours - Daily: 12noon to last sitting at 4p; Weekends: two sittings, 12 noon & 3p

PARKING: Valet, street
CAPACITY: Call to discuss 
RESERVATIONS: Required 24 hours ahead for 'Afternoon Tea'
GIFT SHOP: Yes
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes
DRESS: Come as you are

CATERING: Yes, for small groups
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call to arrange; they offer a vegetarian option
PRICE: $24.95
MENU: See end of listing

DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Cute outdoor patio above shoppe
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: British fare
UNIQUE ASPECTS: Traditional English with a great shoppe
OWNED BY: Selina Stockley
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: Near a potpourri of gift shops and specialty stores
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1993...ish
LISTING UPDATED: April 2015

MENU

Afternoon Tea Menu
Starter, Assortment Finger Sandwiches, Fresh Baked Sausage Roll with Branston Pickle, Scone with Double Devon Cream & Jam or lemon curd, Cake Medley, Biscuit (cookie), Fruit, Pot of Tea.
PLEASE SEE OUR  EVENTS PAGE FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THIS MONTHS ACTUAL MENU, PLEASE NOTE MENU CHANGES MONTHLY.
$24.95

We also offer a Vegetarian & Gluten Free Afternoon tea which is also $24.95 per head , please call for menu description. Tea may be substituted with hot chocolate or milk.
All Afternoon Tea reservations must be made by 8pm the day before.


Child’s Afternoon Tea (12 And Under)
Cheese Straw, Fresh-baked Sausage Roll, Assortment of finger sandwiches, Scone with Double Devon Cream & Jam, Cakes & Biscuit, Fruit, Pot of Tea, Cadburys Hot Chocolate, Juice or Milk.
Please note weekends only, any groups with over four children are charged full price for the child's tea, they will be served the full tea menu and a celebratory cake is included in this price.  During the week children's tea price of $17.95 remains the same no matter how many children are booked.
$17.95

Cream Tea
Pot of Tea, Shoppe Baked Scone with Double Devon Cream & Jam, Fruit.  Reservations or walk ins on the day only please.
A double cream tea is also available, two scones cream and jam.  In additon to our cream teas on the day we can also offer a variety of baked pies, pasties and sausage rolls from our warmer.
Price per head ~ Single $9.95, Double $11.95


Friday, April 17, 2015

MARY'S ENGLISH KITCHEN

ADDRESS: 7918 Ivanhoe St San Diego, CA 92037
CROSS STREETS: Cave, near Prospect
FWY ACCESS: 5, on the coast

WEBSITE: marysenglishkitchen.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook 
PHONE: 858.263.4614
EMAIL: sgardner@marysenglishkitchen.com

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Mon-Wed: Closed
  • Thurs-Sun: 10a-5p

PARKING: On street
CAPACITY: Call to discuss
RESERVATIONS: Needed for parties larger than 4
GIFT SHOP: Yes
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes
DRESS: Casual

CATERING: Yes
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call ahead
PRICE: $23.95
MENU: See end of listing

DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Charming English eatery, crystal chandeliers
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: British fare
UNIQUE ASPECTS: Mary's English Kitchen is an authentic British Cafe, created and ran by an English Family, in the heart of La Jolla.
OWNED BY: Mary Brown
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: La Jolla
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014?
LISTING UPDATED: April 2015

MENU

Full Afternoon Tea
4x selection of finger sandwiches, savory bites, cakes & sweet treats
2x scones with fresh clotted cream & homemade jam enjoyed with a lovely pot of English Tea
$23.95 per person
($10 surcharge per person if sharing)

Cream Tea
2x scones with fresh clotted cream & homemade jam enjoyed with a lovely pot of English tea
$8.95

Little Person's Tea
2x finger sandwiches, 1x scone, selection of cakes, sweet treats and savory bites & a cup of warm tea
$11.95
(age 12 & under)

Cakes & Biscuits Available Daily!
Our English Chocolates are a real treat


Tuesday, April 7, 2015

BIT o' BRITAIN

ADDRESS:  1495 Poinsettia Ave in Suite 152 Vista, CA 92081
CROSS STREETS: off Palomar Airport Rd and Business Park Dr
FWY ACCESS: off 78 between 5 & 15

WEBSITE: bitobritain.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook
PHONE: 760.734.3692
EMAIL: info@bitobritain.com as well as a form to fill in on their site

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Afternoon Tea is available Tues - Fri: 2-4p 
  • Sat & Sun: 11a-4p
  • Shop open Tues-Sun: 10a-5p
PARKING: Yes
CAPACITY: Call to discuss
RESERVATIONS: Yes, please call to reserve your spot
GIFT SHOP: A whole British Grocery!
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: na
DRESS: Come as you are

CATERING: Call to inquire
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call ahead to inquire
PRICE: $14.95
MENU: See bottom of page

DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: no-frills friendly
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: British pies!
UNIQUE ASPECTS: attached grocery
OWNED BY: Bryan and Irene Thomson
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: Corporate park
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2011
LISTING UPDATED: April 2015

MENU

Afternoon Tea
Includes a Pot of Tea, Finger Sandwiches, Sausage Roll, Scone w/ Clotted Cream, Jam & Assorted Cakes or Pastries
$14.95 per person