{"id":3943,"date":"2010-08-29T11:14:47","date_gmt":"2010-08-29T18:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/osbornz.net\/amy\/?p=3943"},"modified":"2010-08-29T11:14:47","modified_gmt":"2010-08-29T18:14:47","slug":"second-visit-to-linde-lane-tea-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/osbornz.net\/amy\/?p=3943","title":{"rendered":"Second visit to Linde Lane Tea Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Friday, Ruth<\/a>, Margaret and I returned to the Linde Lane Tea Room in Dixon, CA.\u00c2\u00a0 After reading Ruth’s review on her blog, the owner contacted her and invited us back to try their new menu.\u00c2\u00a0 We were really excited to see what changes they had made and were very pleased with what we found!\u00c2\u00a0 (You can read about our first visit here<\/a>, here <\/a>and here <\/a>-last two links are from Ruth’s blog).<\/p>\n

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When we got there we were tickled to find out they had reserved the tea cup booth for us (click here <\/a>for a picture of the booth).\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The biggest change we noticed since our visit a few weeks ago was the menu.\u00c2\u00a0 Instead of offering four tea options, they now offered ten(!!) packages for your pleasure!\u00c2\u00a0 They offer packages as low as $9 per person – “Cream Tea” which consists of sorbet with shortbread, two scones with clotted cream and jam and a pot of tea.\u00c2\u00a0 The most expensive package is “Royal Tea” at $24 per person.\u00c2\u00a0 This package offers sorbet with shortbread, scone with clotted cream and jam, soup and salad, four assorted tea sandwiches, assorted desserts, fresh fruit and a pot of tea! That is a lot of food!\u00c2\u00a0 Now that they offer some less expensive options, I think I see that I will be able to go there more often – not just on special days!<\/p>\n

Margaret and I opted to try the “Duchess Tea” again.\u00c2\u00a0 The “Duchess Tea” is similar to the “Royal Tea” with the exception of only two tea sandwiches and your choice of soup or salad.\u00c2\u00a0 Both of us chose salad – and they had some very special vinaigrettes from which to choose. The salad was a very good addition to this tea and we both left feeling very satisfied!\u00c2\u00a0 Here are a few pictures of our meal:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I just love that little teapot cookie!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Finally remembered to get a picture of the scones! I will admit that mine were eaten but Margaret still had 1\/2 of hers when I remembered! LOL<\/p>\n

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The two tea sandwiches were both savory and SO good!\u00c2\u00a0 The desserts practically melted in our mouths!<\/p>\n

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My salad with a lemon balsamic vinaigrette. The cranberries and cinnamon toast croutons were a wonderful counterpoint to the vinaigrette!<\/p>\n

Ruth opted to try something completely different – Asparagus and Artichoke Ravioli with cheese ravioli, lemon Alfredo sauce and a tomato and mozzarella salad and an herb scone.\u00c2\u00a0 I might try this one next week (yes, I’m going again with a friend who works with my Hubs).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The presentation is just beautiful!<\/p>\n

And, let’s not forget the tea!\u00c2\u00a0 I opted for a Rooibos tea called “Crimson Berry”.\u00c2\u00a0 It was very nice!\u00c2\u00a0 Ruth had an Oolong Tea called “Queen’s China” and Margaret tried a Rooibos tea called “Rooibos Africana” and then a black tea called “Gold Rush”. We were all very happy with our choices!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Every piece of china on the table is different and distinct!\u00c2\u00a0 I loved this pot!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>My tea cup.\u00c2\u00a0 My tea was a beautiful red color!<\/p>\n

Overall I have really enjoyed both visits to the Linde Lane Tea Room.\u00c2\u00a0 And, these changes to the menu only mean I can enjoy it more.\u00c2\u00a0 I’m hoping to get more opportunities to share this experience with my friends and family in the coming months.\u00c2\u00a0 If you visit, please let me know how you enjoyed it too!<\/p>\n

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