Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Garden Gate Tea Room

 My hubby and I went to Renninger's Antique Extravaganza this past weekend which is always one of my very favorite things to do with him.  It's always a the perfect date including the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of a wonderful lunch at the Garden Gate Tea Room in Mt. Dora, FL.  The day had warmed up beautifully by lunch time and so we enjoyed a wonderful sugar rimmed glass of  iced peach tea.  
 The tea house is as much a thrill for the eyes as the food is for the stomach.
 We got there a little before the crowd so it was even better as we could hear the soft music instead people chatter and making it even more perfect to have this room all to ourselves.
 I chose the salmon souffle and he chose rosemary chicken pot pie and I have to tell you I was not a dainty little lady as I wolfed this delicious meal down.  It was amazing.
Even the orchard was edible.
I have never really like the term " To Die For," often heard when one speaks of something really really good.  However this dessert was indeed that!   
So if you are close to Mt Dora, FL and have never eaten at the Garden Gate Tea Room I promise you will love it as much as we do.  What a great place to take your love for Valentine's Day but I am guessing you might just want to make that reservation right now.
Tell them Becky sent you!

8 comments:

Mari said...

Oh my, my mouth is watering over here! It looks soooo yummy, but that dessert looks sooo beautiful almost to pretty to eat!!!!

Smiles~
Mari

mariondee-designs said...

What a gorgeous place to visit and that dessert looks amazing! take care, Maryann

Carolyn said...

Hi Becky,
Now, that brings back some happy memories!
We are planning another trip to Florida again this spring and that
tea room is on my wish list again...
maybe I will see you there!!!
Lovely photos and the food looks
delicious.

Take care,
Carolyn

Seawashed said...

It looks and sounds amazing! And I rarely eat out due to food sensativities and allergies but I think I could eat a salmon souffle or chicken pot pie!

Seawashed said...

Oh and that tea cup display is gorgeous!!!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Oh my, yes I think the term to die for would suffice for this wonderful place! Everything looks so pretty and the food delicious! Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy to now be following you!
hugs,
Jann

ROSE VINE COTTAGE said...

So pretty Becky!

ARTESANATO EM GERAL said...

Olá,

Estive em julho do ano passado em Orlando e tive o prazer de visitar Garden Gate Tea Room e fiquei encantada com o lugar, é tudo muito lindo! Voltaria novamente com certeza.

Bom final de semana.

Lauriane