blind date with a book event | thursday, May 1, 2025

When: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Time: 5:30pm 

Where: The Royal Tea Room - 315 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404

What: Step into a world of mystery, romance, adventure, and intrigue - one sip at a time! At our Blind Date with a Book event, guests will enjoy a delightful experience unwrapping a literary surprise. Each book is carefully wrapped in brown paper with only a few cryptic clues to hint at what’s inside. Will you discover a thrilling mystery, a heartwarming romance, or a fantastical adventure? The choice is in the hands of fate!

Enjoy a cozy atmosphere, savories, and the joy of discovering a story that might just steal your heart. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today - because the best stories begin with a little mystery!

How it Works: You will be given 2 raffle tickets when you arrive. You will have time to review the table of blind date book baskets, including a chance to read the description of each blind date book. Choose which basket(s) you wish to win and enter your ticket. Winners are chosen at random by a blind ticket pull. Winners will receive their baskets during the event. All guests will receive a book basket.

Includes: 

• Grazing Board with assorted meats, cheeses & crackers. 
• Unlimited tea
• 2 raffle tickets

Cost: $45 per person. Reservations & $45 non-refundable deposit are required. The deposit will be applied to your final bill. Applicable taxes and remaining balance will be owed at the time of the event. 

BYOB: Offered for a service fee of $10/bottle - includes ice bucket & champagne flutes or wine glasses

Reserve: Reserve & pay online (here) or call the tearoom by (clicking here).

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Where: The Royal Tea Room - 315 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404

What: Join us at the tearoom on May 3rd from 11 AM to 2 PM for a delightful performance by classically trained harpist Lauren McCombe. Her enchanting melodies will provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing afternoon of tea and treats. Don’t miss this elegant musical experience! 

When: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: 5:30PM

Where: The Royal Tea Room - 315 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404

What: Join us for a relaxing and creative flower arranging class where you'll learn the art of designing stunning floral arrangements using seasonal blooms in a vase. During this workshop, you’ll explore color combinations, texture, and balance to create your own beautiful bouquet to take home. No experience needed—just bring your love for flowers. 

Cost: $65 per person. Includes: all supplies, tea selection and grazing table. Registration & non-refundable deposit of $32 is required, per reservation. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price.

BYOB: Offered for a service fee of $10/bottle - includes ice bucket & champagne flutes or wine glasses

Reserve: Reserve & pay online (here) or call the tearoom by (clicking here)

When: Friday, May 9, 2025

Time: 12:00PM

Where: The Royal Tea Room - 315 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404

What: Celebrate the special women in your life with an elegant Mother’s Day Luncheon at The Royal Tea Room in Shorewood, Illinois. Enjoy a delightful selection of savory tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones with housemade cream and jam, and exquisite tea treats—all served alongside our finest hand-selected teas. This charming afternoon gathering is the perfect way to honor moms, grandmothers, and mother figures with an atmosphere of warmth, elegance, and timeless tradition. 

Menu: 

• Welcome Beverage: non-alcoholic sparkling beverage
• May Salad with salad greens, raspberry vinaigrette, apples, golden raisins, feta and candied pecans
• Tea sandwiches - includes: honey ham & brie with fig jam on brioche - deviled egg & smoked paprika on brioche - spring chicken salad on mini croissant
• Scone: White chocolate strawberry served with housemade cream, honey whipped butter and jam
• Tea treats - includes 3 delectable spring-inspired tea treats

Cost: $52 per person. Reservations & $52 non-refundable deposit are required. The deposit will be applied to your final bill. Applicable taxes and remaining per-person balance will be owed at the time of the event. 

BYOB: Offered for a service fee of $10/bottle - includes ice bucket & champagne flutes or wine glasses

Reserve: Reserve & pay online (here) or call the tearoom by (clicking here). Please note: only 10AM seating is available at this time.

***This event has sold out***

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Time: 2 seating times as follows: 

10:00am ***this time slot is sold-out*** 

& 

1:00pm ***this time slot is sold-out***

Where: The Royal Tea Room - 315 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404

What: Join us for an extra special afternoon to celebrate the cherished relationship of a mother and daughter and/or daughter-like/mother-like figure. Classically trained harpist, Lauren McCombe, will join us to fill the tearoom with enchanting music. End the afternoon by making your way to the fresh flower bar to arrange a bouquet to take home! 

 “For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you.” – Unknown

“Mother and daughter never truly part, maybe in distance but never in heart.” – Unknown

"Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a Mother.” – Unknown

Menu: 

• Grazing Board with assorted meats, cheeses & crackers. 
• May Salad with salad greens, raspberry vinaigrette, pear slices, golden raisins, blue cheese crumbles and toasted walnuts
• Flatbread Pizza - includes: 

- Apple & Brie: apple slices & brie on a bed of caramelized onions, topped with lemony arugula and a drizzle of hot honey

- Margherita: fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & basil, with a drizzle of olive oil

- Cheese: 4-cheese pizza, with marinara sauce

• Dessert Table - includes assorted sweet treats & candies 

Cost: $80 per person. Reservations & $80 non-refundable deposit are required. The deposit will be applied to your final bill. Applicable taxes and remaining balance will be owed at the time of the event. 

BYOB: Offered for a service fee of $10/bottle - includes ice bucket & champagne flutes or wine glasses

Reserve: Reserve & pay online (here) or call the tearoom by (clicking here). Please note: only 10AM seating is available at this time.

***This event has sold out***

When: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Time: 11:00AM

Where: The Royal Tea Room - 315 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404

What: This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to a beautifully curated breakfast grazing experience at The Royal Tea Room. We’re featuring three delightful grazing boards, each offering a unique selection of sweet and savory delights, perfect for sharing and celebrating in style.

Menu: 

• Bagel Board: assorted bagels with an assortment of cream cheese spreads, jam & butter, fresh veggies & fresh fruit
• Savory Board: waffles, breakfast meat, buttery croissants, scrambled eggs, assorted cheese & fresh fruit
• Sweets Board: assorted muffins & scones, served with butter, jam & cream

Cost: $60 per person. Reservations & $60 non-refundable deposit are required. The deposit will be applied to your final bill. Applicable taxes and remaining balance will be owed at the time of the event. 

BYOB: Offered for a service fee of $10/bottle - includes ice bucket & champagne flutes or wine glasses

Reserve: Reserve & pay online (here) or call the tearoom by (clicking here).