Profiles In Business Excellence: Sugar's Tearoom

 
     For anyone looking for a new way to spend an otherwise lackluster afternoon, Sugar's Tearoom and Gift Shoppe in Forty Fort just may be the answer. Ok, so the thought of a tearoom might stir up visions of high society and etiquette that would make even Miss Manners proud. While Sugar's is a pretty classy place, there isn't a hint of stuffiness in sight.
     The business was born out of owner Cheryl Roman's love for tea, baking, and entertaining, and it certainly shows in the mouth-watering menu items and intimate setting. In fact, Sugar's offers more than 70 different kinds of tea and a variety of treats, from scones to cucumber sandwiches (which are far more delicious than their reputation suggests).
     One can enjoy these indulgences in one of the four color-themed rooms or host a party for a particularly spunky child in the children's party room. Regardless of where the tea is enjoyed, one can definitely get lost in conversation and the warm atmosphere of Sugar's, where hours feel like minutes.
     Sugar's is a family business, with Roman's daughters and her sister on board. In fact, her sister keeps the gift shop running, with fabulous bags, headbands, jewelry, and trinkets. If "bling" isn't your thing, Sugar's also has fancy tea cups and loose tea as well as tea blossoms that all lend well to any attempt to reenact the experience of a tearoom at home.
     After celebrating its one-year anniversary this past March, Sugar's has certainly earned a reputation in the community for quality food, menu items, and good company. Special tea events for Halloween, Christmas, and Mother's Day have been especially successful, and it looks like future events, such as a Harry Potter Tea in July and a Lavender Tea in June, will be no exception. So don't miss out on a fabulous experience. Make your reservation today.