tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post8110290944668857340..comments2024-03-29T09:08:56.746-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: Sunday is the last day for Podunk – the American Tearoom on East 5th StreetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-50871564995819275852016-05-07T21:45:52.343-04:002016-05-07T21:45:52.343-04:00I remember when they first opened they were actual...I remember when they first opened they were actually the 2nd tea room on the block, after the Internet cafe / tea room on the corner. <br /><br />At the time I thought this must be the greatest block in the world to live on. It sad to see the both of them gone now. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009015803075127064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-35166548065836544912016-05-07T00:59:35.764-04:002016-05-07T00:59:35.764-04:00I will miss Podunk and I hope they find a new loca...I will miss Podunk and I hope they find a new location. Wishing you a great "next phase" wherever it is (and I hope it's nearby).<br /><br />I hate the fact that this lovely family business is being driven out by Toledano, who is a smugly moronic 25-year-old jackass of a landlord.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-58672822968299806412016-05-06T22:13:06.389-04:002016-05-06T22:13:06.389-04:00I love this place and wish I'd gone more often...I love this place and wish I'd gone more often. I think Elspeth is smart and fascinating and cool (the first time she met me she told me I was a caution! No one else has ever called me a caution!) and I loved the children's books --her daughter's! -- and the quirky vibe. Also the full tea was top-notch; the scones and little sandwiches and homemade jams were to die, and I loved the huge selection of interesting teas. I look forward to visiting the new location, wherever it is. marjoriehttp://www.marjorieingall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-11718423076397538142016-05-06T17:14:41.121-04:002016-05-06T17:14:41.121-04:00I really hope they reopen. Easily one of my favori...I really hope they reopen. Easily one of my favorite places in the city.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560590260333131225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-11472866847780072582016-05-06T10:29:25.249-04:002016-05-06T10:29:25.249-04:00These businesses always exit with such sophisticat...These businesses always exit with such sophistication and aplomb. My placard on the door would say "landlord's a c***"Michael Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212346866966454125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-81266750241889386362016-05-06T09:50:21.922-04:002016-05-06T09:50:21.922-04:00I walked in one day, and immediately every head in...I walked in one day, and immediately every head in the place turned and cast an uncomfortable eye at me.<br />Hmpf. Maybe I'm a hipster? (who knew?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-8845367969378594522016-05-06T08:47:01.285-04:002016-05-06T08:47:01.285-04:00I wandered by the week it opened (I live around th...I wandered by the week it opened (I live around the corner) and quickly fell into the family community there. I know folks griped about the proprietor, Elspeth, and her late husband, but I loved the fact that they didn't suffer fools/hipsters gladly. If anything they helped man the barricades in keeping something truly neighborhood and family like. <br /><br />I'll miss them, their interesting tea combos, the food and the long talks about books, music, and life.<br /><br />Best of luck, Podunk!<br /><br />Dan C.noreply@blogger.com