The change of seasons brings a change in menus and expanded hours at Grammie’s Pantry Tea Room and Gift Shop, 1126 Woodworth Road, Skaneateles.

Grammie’s is known throughout the region for its six-course English Afternoon Tea, featuring fruit cup, a variety of scones and curds, Grammie’s Garlic Herb Feta Spread with crackers, and seasonal specials. The English Afternoon Tea is $23 and is designed for guests over the age of 12.

A la carte luncheons are also available, along with dessert and tea or coffee.

Grammie’s Pantry, now in its 19th year, is located in a one-room schoolhouse, 11 miles south of the village of Skaneateles, off Rt. 41 (East Lake Road). It is surrounded by perennial gardens and nestled in a wooded area with a small stream and pond.

“At Grammie’s Pantry, you not only have tea, you also end up leaving with some bit of inspiration,” says owner Susan Smith.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Reservations are required for the English Afternoon Tea and for lunch, and may be made by calling 315-636-8111 or online at http://www.grammiespantry.com.

Tea at Grammie’s Pantry
Nov 25, 2008
Menu includes tea or gourmet coffee, fruit compote, scones with lemon curd and Devonshire cream, Grammie’s garlic herb feta spread with crackers, tea sandwiches, quich & dessert.

Date: November 25, 2008
Location: Grammie’s Pantry Tea Room and Gift Shop
1126 Woodworth Rd.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Contact: 315-636-8111
Date/Time Details: November 1 – December 20, 2008
Call ahead for reservations 636-8111
Fees/Admission: $19.95 per person

Grammie’s Pantry Offers Dickens Christmas Tea
 
Mr. Dickens, Scrooge, Tiny Tim and company won’t be arriving in Skaneateles until the day after Thanksgiving.
 
But you don’t have to wait until then to get a taste of Victorian England. Starting Nov. 1, and running through Dec. 20, Grammie’s Pantry Tea Room and Gift Shop will offer its traditional Dickens Christmas Tea.
 
The menu includes tea or gourmet coffee, fruit compote, scones with lemon curd and Devonshire cream, Grammie’s Garlic Herb Feta Spread with crackers, tea sandwiches, quiche and dessert.
 
Cost is $19.95, and reservations are required.
 
Grammie’s Pantry is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1126 Woodworth Road, Skaneateles. For reservations, call 636-8111.
 
Starting Jan. 5, the tea room will open Monday through Saturday for English afternoon tea parties and a la carte lunches for parties of two or more, by reservation.

Grammie’s Pantry                   1126 Woodworth Rd.                           Skaneateles,N.Y. 13152              Our phone number is (315) 636-8111 Our fax number is (607) 749-6434

We are open Tuesday thru. Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 

Our E-mail address is grammiespantry2@aol.com

     From Syracuse, N. Y. at Ononadaga Hill, take Rt. 175 west to Rt. 20 in Skaneateles. turn right on to Rt. 20 go to first signal light turn left onto Rt. 41 south 11mi. to Woodworth Rd. turn right and go  3/10 mi and Grammie,s is the Little Red School House on your right.

     From Syracuse, N. Y. at I 690 and I 695. Take I 695 South then West to the end at Rt. 5, turn right onto Rt. 5 West go to second signal light at Rt. 321 (Bennetts Corners) Turn left on Rt. 321 stay on Rt. 321 to the end in the village of Skaneateles and Rt. 20. Turn left onto Rt. 20 go to the next signal light at Rt. 41. Turn right onto Rt. 41 go South 11mi. to Woodworth Rd. turn right and go 3/10 mi. and Grammie,s is the Little Red Schoolhouse on your right.  

Grammie’s Pantry Hosts Tea-Tasting Aug. 27, 2008

Want to learn more about the health benefits of tea, and experience new flavors and tastes from around the world?

Then check out the tea-tasting Aug. 27 at Grammie’s Pantry Tea Room and Gift Shop, 1126 Woodworth Road, Skaneateles. The program, which will run from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., will feature a presentation by Linda Smith, founder and owner of Divinitea, one of the nation’s first all-organic tea companies.

Smith will speak on “What You Ever Wanted to Know About Teas and Health But Were Afraid to Ask.” Eight teas will be sampled, including white tea, green tea, black tea, Oolong, Rooibos (South Africa), Yerba Mate (South America) and other herbals. Also featured will be iced teas and autumn teas.

The program includes a “cream tea”—scones, lemon curd, Devonshire cream, fruit cup marinated in sherry cream sauce, cheese spread and crackers.

Cost is $15, and reservations are requested. To reserve your spot, call 636-8111 by Aug. 25, 2008

We are located 11 miles south of the village of Skaneateles, New York on the East side of beautiful Skaneateles Lake.                                                       

Take Route 41 south to Woodworth Rd. turn right and go 3/10 of a mi. to the little red schoolhouse on the right.

Our address is Grammie’s Pantry                                       

1126 Woodworth Rd. Skaneateles,N.Y. 13152

Our phone number is (315) 636-8111 and fax (607) 749-6434

Our E-mail address is grammiespantry2@aol.com

       From Syracuse, N. Y. at Ononadaga Hill, take Rt. 175 west to Rt. 20 in Skaneateles. turn right on to Rt. 20 go to first signal light turn left onto Rt. 41 south 11mi. to Woodworth Rd. turn right and go 3/10 and Grammie,s is the Little Red School House on your right.

     From Syracuse, N. Y. at I 690 and I 695. Take I 695 South then West to the end at Rt. 5, turn right onto Rt. 5 West go to second signal light at Rt. 321 (Bennetts Corners) Turn left on Rt. 321 stay on Rt. 321 to the end in the village of Skaneateles and Rt. 20. Turn left onto Rt. 20 go to the next signal light at Rt. 41. Turn right onto Rt. 41 go South 11mi. to Woodworth Rd. turn right and go 3/10 mi. and Grammies is the Little Red Schoolhouse on your right.

JOELLE’S FRENCH BISTRO August 14, 2008 

A Japanese tea ceremony will be preformed  by  Tomomi Yoshida from Roji tea lounge.  ” Indochine.” Joelle will match up with a young Japanese chef, ” Mayumi,” they will both cook and create a unique,  ” Asian Soirée.”

With Sake, Sapporo, Green tea, and a fantastic 3 Course Menu $58.00 , paired with ,   Blushing Geisha Cocktail, a great Sake, Sapporo and sweet Wine, giving us a balance between the dry ,and the sweet.                                                            

Reservations a must.

Joelles French Bistro

4423 State Street Rd. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Skaneateles  13152

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         315-685-0345

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