tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post3936260395626334312..comments2024-03-28T03:02:26.081-04:00Comments on Tea With Friends: My Country, 'Tis of Tea — New YorkAngela McRaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928913868086900802noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-54894261491534180872016-10-17T21:55:36.789-04:002016-10-17T21:55:36.789-04:00Tea Island is a special little gem on our beautifu...Tea Island is a special little gem on our beautiful Lake George, known as "The Queen of America's Lakes". And while the tea room is no longer in operation, there are many fine tea rooms serving in nearby, historic Saratoga Springs. I have this sweet card in my own collection, Angela, and there is nothing better on a lazy summer day than a boat ride around this small north woods isle.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028635970732243727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-74181356224127107692016-08-15T17:49:21.034-04:002016-08-15T17:49:21.034-04:00This information is fascinating, thank you for sha...This information is fascinating, thank you for sharing all this great tea history with us.<br />You mentioned the candles w/shades on the serving table. Apparently those were quite popular according to this book <br />https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=SUAEAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&output=reader&hl=en&pg=GBS.PA139<br /><br />It's called "Gala-Day Luncheons, A Little Book of Suggestions". There are a few of Caroline French Benton's books out on Google for free. I believe most of them are compilations of articles from magazines of the era. Miss Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763368886134363122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-12669561474758017532016-08-15T15:38:33.181-04:002016-08-15T15:38:33.181-04:00Love the vintage postcards shared in this post, pa...Love the vintage postcards shared in this post, particularly the one with the society women!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394597758723246533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-47690944941657726112016-08-15T01:14:43.732-04:002016-08-15T01:14:43.732-04:00Another great installment in your tea series, Ange...Another great installment in your tea series, Angela - and interesting as ever.<br /><br />Tea island (only in New York!) Visited The Russian Tea Room with my sister several years ago and it was so lavish, everything I imagined it to be! *<br /><br />* Memorable scene in the movie 'Tootsie,' takes place at The Russian Tea Room - when Dustin Hoffman (as Soap star Dorothy Michaels), corners the 'Tootsie' director (appearing in a cameo role) outside The Russian Tea Room - asks the director, 'where's The Russian Tea Room?'<br /><br />The director (not recognizing Dustin Hoffman, dressed as Dorothy Michaels) replies, 'you're standing right in front of it!' (Of course, Dorothy Michaels follows the director inside, sits down at the table and 'fools' the director: it's really Dustin Hoffman under all the makeup, the wig and the clothes...such a funny movie and my sister Patti had a small part in that movie: 'Girl at the party.'<br /><br />Patti was working as a receptionist at Columbia Pictures in NYC and when the call went out for Extras at the birthday party scene, Patti applied and, since it turned into a small speaking role with Dustin Hoffman, Patti actually was able to get a Screen Actors Guild (membership card), her name in the credits and received residual payments for quite a few years (plus, bragging rights for being in such a popular comedy, one of my all-time favorite movies!)<br /><br />Thanks for this tea series, Angela, it brings back memories. JoanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-80058200052305781182016-08-14T23:22:06.726-04:002016-08-14T23:22:06.726-04:00Hadn't heard of the tea island, but wouldn'...Hadn't heard of the tea island, but wouldn't it be fun to have tea on the island today? The Russian Tearoom is definitely on my list. I peeked in the window once, but it wasn't open.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-28596814263389068992016-08-13T23:44:29.685-04:002016-08-13T23:44:29.685-04:00Interesting. Love the old photos. Interesting. Love the old photos. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363927407017174685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-41114023165015024022016-08-13T20:38:21.837-04:002016-08-13T20:38:21.837-04:00Interesting info....Tea Island at Lake George! We...Interesting info....Tea Island at Lake George! We have enjoyed tea at The Plaza in NYC. Fun times!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677771163655780257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-33251965398356956572016-08-13T14:50:16.379-04:002016-08-13T14:50:16.379-04:00Thank you! It is now on my bucket list too. Maybe ...Thank you! It is now on my bucket list too. Maybe we can get the High Tea changed to Afternoon Tea?!Frances Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913689452422142287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-31081162609841338552016-08-13T12:13:12.471-04:002016-08-13T12:13:12.471-04:00Fascinating! I didn't even realize the Russian...Fascinating! I didn't even realize the Russian Tea room is still in operation - dang, last time we hit The Big Apple I thought we completed our "must do touristy things" there. Guess not. Glad we stayed at The Waldorf, because I have recently learned that it is going to be re-do and made into expensive condos. An era has passed to be sure.<br /><br />Enjoy your history lessons, Angela! ♥<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.com