The Garden City Hotel Hosts Alice In Wonderland “Unbirthday” Tea Party September 17, 2011

The Garden City Hotel hosts an Alice in Wonderland-themed “Un-birthday” Tea Party on Saturday, September 17 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the hotel’s signature restaurant REIN. Guests of all ages may journey “down the rabbit hole” into Wonderland for afternoon tea and activities including a meet and greet with Alice, a reading from the Lewis Carroll classic, and, “drink me” and “eat me” delights by Chef Steven De Bruyn and Pastry Chef David Lugo. Costumes are welcome and parents are encouraged to bring cameras and capture the magical afternoon. The cost is $39 per person, for both adults and children, and is free for children under two-years-old. Reservations are required by calling (516) 877-9385 and for further event information visit www.gchevents.com.

“The Children’s Department of the Garden City Public Library was honored to be asked to participate in an event promoting literacy and we look forward to being part of the Children’s Tea Series,” says Barbara Grace, Head of Children’s Services at the Garden City Public Library.
Adds Kim Morrone, Marketing Communications Director of The Garden City Hotel, “The Un-birthday Tea Party is the first in a series of children’s teas to be followed by a Witches Brew Tea for Halloween and a Nutcracker Tea Party for the holidays. It’s a unique and positive way to bring together all of the family. At The Garden City Hotel, we pride ourselves as a destination where our guests choose to create and celebrate happy family memories throughout their lives.”

The Alice in Wonderland tea party menu will include an assortment of tea sandwiches in the shapes of playing card symbols; oven fresh chocolate chip scones with Devonshire cream and house-made seasonal preserves; toasted bread & butterflies, shortbread cookies, Cheshire cat cupcakes; assorted miniature pastries, cookies and treats; and a selection of teas and chilled beverages.