Back to the Pink House Tearoom: Inviting patio and new additions ready for the summer!

 

Owners/managers of Pink House, Jennifer C. and son, Rex (aka "Tea Rex") on the tearoom's patio.

Our last visit to the Pink House tearoom was in November (BTS blog Pink House tearoom) on a seasonably warm and sunny day for Michigan, but not quite time for the patio. Last week, we were back to see what's new at the New Baltimore venue, including their summer-time outdoor space.

Pink House tearoom in New Baltimore

Views of Lake St. Clair's Anchor Bay

After our last Barbs Tea Service podcast recording session, my husband, co-host and "arm candy", Chris, and I took advantage of a beautiful late Spring afternoon and drove up to Lake St. Clair's Anchor Bay, where the Pink House resides.  Here we met up with owners/managers Jennifer C. and her son, Rex. They were outside on the tearoom's patio and before Chris and I parked ourselves at the front counter for lunch, we caught up with Jennifer and Rex (also known as "Tea Rex") on the latest goings-on at the Pink House. Turns out, there's quite a bit!

Chris strolls past the other end of the Pink House's outdoor space, a great place for tea and sunsets.

Now, fully staffed for both indoor and outdoor service, the Pink House is serving tea and adult beverages on their pretty outdoor space, furnished with umbrellaed white and black wrought iron tables with matching chairs.  Situated across the street from Anchor Bay, peekaboo views of the lake can be enjoyed on the patio while taking in a delicious repast. Per Rex, plans for extended summer hours are in the works, so guests may also soak in late evening sunsets. 

Front lobby greets visitors.

Lobby also has counter service.

Other new features of the Pink House include an additional room for dining. Just around the corner from the front lobby and bar, towards the back of the house, a charming space, with an open staircase to the second level, has just been restored. Jennifer took us on a tour of the renovated area and while it's almost complete and ready for guests, she is still looking for just the right finishing touches before seating is available.

Newly renovated dining space - almost ready for guests.

Airbnb accommodations are on the second floor of the Pink House -  a romantic retreat with its own balcony overlooking the lake. (Imagine the sunsets from that vantage point!).

Second floor Airbnb accommodations featuring private balcony.

Although there's a lot of new things at the Pink House, their tradition of delicious menu offerings and tea is, thankfully, still the same. While visiting last week, Chris and I opted for a spot at the bar (they were almost at capacity this busy Friday afternoon, so we thought we'd try the counter seating and found it to be just as comfortable as the more formal areas).

Creamy, flavorful quiche.

Just Delicious scones, take out too!

Chris and I each ordered a quiche, creamy, flavorful and filling, with pots of Earl Grey. And, of course, we purchased a package of "Just Delicious" scones to take home for the weekend.

We're excited for the old and the new at the Pink House tearoom. We'll be back soon and, whether it's for afternoon tea or sunset viewing from the patio, we know we'll, once again, be "tickled pink".

For more on the Pink House and Royal Treat/Just Delicious Scones, see their website:  Just Delicious Scones.

Apres podcast, a visit to the Pink House

Lunch at the counter, as lovely as formal dining.