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Christine and Percious,
Nikki and I have just returned to work after a leisurely afternoon tea luncheon with you both. The sacred space that you have created for spirits who love to “tea” is extraordinary. Only kindred spirits can fully appreciate the breathing space that is the Purple Door. My cousin and I are two such wise women.
Experiencing a tea room for the first time is like the anticipation of opening a present that you’ve just received. This present did not disappoint.
I’ve come to know that each tea room has their own unique personality and flavor, their own unique intention…and the rule of thumb is to arrive a blank slate, take a deep breath and experience what has been created for you.
You pass through an art gallery on the first le... (more)vel. The art pieces and gift items immediately brighten your spirit. Who doesn’t love the combination of shopping and tea! You climb the stairway and in the corner of Percious’ Something Different Boutique -- you see it tucked in the corner…The Purple Door. We’ve arrived. My cousin Nikki and I walk through the door, exhaled and were so grateful that we’d come.
The tables for two lent themselves to intimacy and conversation, yet it’s easy to see that if your party is more than two, your friends would still be close enough for comfort.
Thank you for the urban pleasure, right in the heart of Detroit. One day, when the daytime hustle and bustle has returned to Downtown -- you may have missed the opportunity. Make time and reserve your tea time now. It’s a tea location worth sharing.
Thank you for letting us linger.
With gratitude, Cousins Carol Moore and Nikki Moss (April 2, 2008)
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- Carol Moore 04/02/08
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My Red Hat Chapter gals have been to this wonderful and delightful Tea Room for the last three years. We make this our Annual Tea event. This is our FAVORITE TEA ROOM of all the tea rooms in the Metro Detroit area and we have been to many.
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- Gloria Longueuil 03/11/08
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I attended a tea and had a different experience. I felt the owner was unprofessional with a uninviting personality. The tea was not great and the food average. I had heard so great things about the purple door and was actually shocked to have had this experience.
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- michelle 02/29/08
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Wow, Michelle, I am so surprised that you feel you had a unpleasant experience with us. I sure would like to know when you were in, we've been on vacation for 2 weeks and we haven't had a tea for about 4 weeks. We ask all of our customers do they enjoy the meal and themselves. I do not recall anyone in the past when asked this question, that they didn't and give us the impression things are fine and they enjoyed themselves. Sorry to see you used this forum, instead of bringing it to our attention. I guess you can please some of the people some of the time and not all of the people all of the time.
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My two friends and I had a wonderful, relaxing time. The food and atmosphere was great. We are planning on returning with our daughters.
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- Debra 01/04/08
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We love to hear when our customer's are satisfied. We're having some special events for the tearoom and hoping you will come back with your daughters. It will be a treat for them.
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6 of us had tea at the Purple Door Tea Room yesterday and it couldn't have been nicer. Very easy to find (exactly across the street from where Hudson's used to be) with 2 hour free parking on the street. Tea choices were English & Peach (we liked both), soup was Portuguese potato/leek with banana brandy, lentils & vegetables (fab), salad had a raspberry champagne viniagrette (also fab), tea sandwiches course was 9 (2-3 bite sized) 'sandwiches' (including crab & smoked shrimp served on a slice of tomato, 2 different crackers with different spreads/toppings, a tiny quiche, a phyllo triangle stuffed with mushrooms, etc.), and for dessert a slice of chocolate cake served on a bed of sliced strawberries with 2 scoops of ice cream. We'll be back!
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- Jill 12/29/07
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Thank you for choosing our tearoom. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed yourselves and the luncheon. looking forward to seeing you again. Once again Thank You for coming.
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Ialso attended the Purple Door Tea Room this past weekend. I noticed the group on the lovely antique couch. Four ladies sat together and pulled tables together with another 2 within arms length. I must say I was shocked by their comments about service and water. We were served the same water, it was fine. I have been to the tea room 3 times and found the attention to service and our comfort outstanding. I have brought a total of 19 friends and family & we have always had great food, wonderful service and attention to the details that make for a wonderfuldining experience. The table are set up for tea-for-two but the room is arranged so that groups of six or four or eight can sit within arms length of one another and comfortably hold conversations. It certainly is not cafeteria style. We also know that tea cups are removed from the table for refills so that old/cold tea can be removed and fresh hot tea poured. Some tea rooms pour hot tea into cold cups. We love the tea room. That's why we keep returning.
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- Jennifer 12/22/07
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We are very happy, that your group enjoyed themselves. We're looking forward to having you and your group of family and friends again. Thank you for choosing our tearoom.
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We went to the Purple door this past weekend. The room was beautifully decorated and such a peaceful atmosphere on first impressions. However, we were served food before any mention of Tea and from my past experience I know this is a big No NO. We had to ask for water over and over again. I realize why we had to ask so many time once we recieved it. It really tasted like poison. The help seemed pleasant enough but in my opinion weren't trained for waiting on people. I wouldn't return due to the service and the water. If you are going to a tea you shouldn't have to be sitting on the edge of your seat trying to get a cup of Tea. Best of luck
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- Sherry 12/19/07
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I must say again, there was no mentioned of the water having a strange taste. I really wished, I had been told of this, instead of reading about it, so we could have taken care of this for you. I apologize if you felt that you had to sit on the edge of your seat to get tea.
Christine
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Our group of ladies attended a tea this past weekend, and first I will comment on the things we liked: The décor was very charming, and the food was delicious. But there were a few issues that should be noted. First, the setup of the room/tables is not accommodating to a group larger than two, so we felt the seating to carry on a conversation among our entire group was awkward. Second we weren’t served any tea until after we had already finished our first course, and instead of going around the room with a teapot for refills, the server would take each cup and saucer out of the room one at a time to refill it. This process was so time consuming that we hated to ask for more tea. Also we asked three times for water and when the water was finally served it was so terribly rancid both i... (more)n taste and smell that we were afraid to drink it. The service wasn’t terrible, but we did feel a little let down, due to some details that seemed overlooked. Overall we had a pleasant afternoon, but I wouldn’t return with group larger than two next time.
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- Karen 12/17/07
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This is the first I heard of the water having any strange taste or that it smelled. I would have appreciated being told about any issues concerning the water so it could have been taken care. As for our tea being served and refilled a cup at a time instead of going around with a tea pot, we are able to keep the tea hotter when we refill from the Large Kettle. We do try to make sure our customer are satisfied, that's why we ask our customer's. We did try to serve everyone in a timely manner, even though there were 15 people that day( 3 different groups)by a staff of 3 people. And for our set up of having tables where only 2 people can sit, we designed it that way, so the room would not have a restaurant feel, more so a home feel.
Christine
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The Purple Door Tea Room was recommended by my friend who visits tea rooms all over the country. I thought she was exaggerating when she told me about this one - but whoa Nellie, this one is a blockbuster. I loved everything about it from the exquisiet decor to the scrumptious food. My friend did not exaggerate. We all loved it. Thanks Liz!!
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- Melanie 11/11/07
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My daughter was here from Atlanta, Ga, for her birthday, so my husband and I treated her to a tea luncheon. A co-worker suggested the 'Purple Door Tea Room, since I mentioned I wanted to do something different for her birthday. It was breathtaking, the tables are so elegantly done with fine china, crystal and lovely linen. The menu that day was delicious. We were told they change day to day. The seating is set-up for a intimate feel. The hostess was so gracious, she gave my daughter a gift for her birthday. Even my husband enjoyed his self. We wanted to shop, the boutique and craft gallery, but i will return with my girlfriends and make it an Ladies Afternoon out. I didn't leave without making reservations. real nice to see in the city and more so downtown.
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- Torena R 10/01/07
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I am glad this was a great experience for you, your husband and daughter. We love to see, that men can also be considered as guest in the tea room. Thank you for bringing your husband.
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What a wonderful experience, we had our Red Hatters tea outing and we had a lovely time. The ladies and I dressed up victorian and we fit in with the decor and enjoyed everything the food, the hospitality and service. WE had a ball shopping in the boutique and crafts gallery. What a great afternoon.
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- Erika Paige 09/26/07
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We are always delighted to have various Red Hatters ladies for tea. One thing, I must say, it is a pleasure seeing the ladies dressed up and enjoying themselves.
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The Purple Door Tearoom is truley a gem for downtown Detroit.Me and my wife enjoyed the food and the decor. This my first visit to a tea room, my wife has been to others, she said the others wasn't anything like this. The whole experience was so refreshing and relaxing. I took her there for her birthday and she loved it. This experience was like being entertained in someone's home, it is not like a restaraunt. The menu choice was very good and the desserts took it over the top. We will go back with our parents.
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- Dave and Corrine Ambrans 09/21/07
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I'm very happy that you and your wife enjoyed your tea. It is always nice to hear that the men can enjoy our tea room as well. It will be my pleasure to see you again with your parents.
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This experience for my tea lunch was so tranquil and relaxing, as stated in another review, just the right lighting, music and ambience and gracious service by owner was refreshing. The atmosphere is not a restraraunt feel, it has a feel of fine dining at a special affair. I feel you get so much more than tea, an escape, even if it is only for a little while. The desserts are just sinful. The presentation of food has such artistry.
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- Lora Benton 08/27/07
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We are glad you enjoyed your tea lunch, and the atmosphere. We want our cusomer's to feel relaxed and happy. We hope to see you again in the near future. Thank you for visiting our tea room.
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This lovely tearoom is located on the second floor of an art gallery, and I must admit that upon first arriving I wasn't sure what I was walking into, but at the top of the stairs nestled in the far corner is intimate size room painted a vibrate purple of course. The ambiance is charming with each table dressed in linens and lace. The china is an enchanting assortment of mix & match, soft window covers let in just the right amount of light, and the soothing music which fills the room sets a tone for relaxation. As mentioned in another review the food does have a gourmet twist, and while not everything suited my personal taste, the variety and presentation was excellent. The owner and staff were kind, and we felt we received a fine value for the cost. I would definitely return again.
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- Amy 08/11/07
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Amy, thank you for the wonderful comment about our tea room. We work hard to please our customer's and to make them feel special when they come into our tea room. looking forward for you next visit.
Christine.
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it was very relaxing and the food was great. i will go again.
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- angie b 08/05/07
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Looking forward to seeing you again, Angie.
Christine.
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