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Sponsor Spotlight - August 2018
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- story and photographs by Lisa Monti
Antique Maison Ulman
Tea Room 317 Ulman Ave. Bay St. Louis 228-344-3128
Four years after opening its doors, Antique Maison Ulman Tea Room has evolved into a unique blend of an upscale antique store with inviting tea rooms and a tea garden.
“It’s a perfect combination of both,” said owner Sylvia Young. Sylvia and husband Ed also own Antique Maison at 111 North Second Street, which they opened after Katrina washed away their well known Bon Temps Roule bridal, tux and costume shop. |
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The collection draws buyers from all over the United States and far reaching places such as China, Taiwan, England and Russia. When it’s snowy up North, the shop sees loads of Canadians and Midwesterners visitors.
It seems every bit of space in the former floral shop’s rambling layout is filled with vintage, nostalgia and antique pieces. There’s fine furniture of all sizes and functions, show-stopping chandeliers hanging overhead, tabletops showcasing china and glassware, beautiful jewelry, silver pieces and children’s toys. The adjacent Quonset hut houses large pieces of furniture and all sorts of furniture, lighting and other finds.
“We do celebrations and private parties including showers and family reunions,” said Sylvia. “We cook everything fresh and healthy from scratch.” You can get desserts and drinks to go, as well as the popular soups and potato salad.
The main dining room seats 35. The private dining room seats 20. Just outside is the Tea Garden and deck, which can accommodate 30-plus. The centerpiece of the welcoming garden is the registered Live Oak named Heavenly Tea Garden.
Sylvia said a favorite tea choice is the Earl Grey Moonlight, a combination of sweet, creamy and citrusy. Unusual flavors like White Cucumber and Fox Trot (chamomile and pepperminty) are served alongside other favorites like Ginger Peach and Cranberry. Scones with fresh lemon curd also are available to enjoy with about a dozen kinds of teas.
Over four years, Antique Maison Ulman Tea Room has earned a reputation for its savvy pairing of quality antiques and tasty tea room.
“Customers have told me this is the only store like it from Texas to Florida,” said Sylvia.
10am to 5 pm, Monday - Saturday
Dining: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm
Private parties and events by reservation
High Tea reservations 2 days prior to event