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Help us make it rightThree backyard fruit trees sparked what is to day a thriving gourmet food business for Rowena Fullinwider, founder and president of Rowena's, Inc., in Norfolk, Virginia. As word spread about the cake lady, requests for Rowena's specialty foods exceeded the capabilities of her kitchen. Rowena opened her gourmet manufacturing facility in May of 1983 and in 25 years, her facility has grown to 18...
I am the Director of The Virginia Tea Society. We held our September meeting along with a fabulous tea at Rowena's and it was beyond belief. I had spoken with Andrea, the pastry chef several times arranging the tea and she made sure Rowena's lived up to it's name. There was comforting music playing in the background, beautifully set tables with a vase of fresh flowers on each and a wonderful atmosphere. It was the best tea, in this area, that I have had the opportunity of attending. We were offered bottomless pots of loose teas: Earl Grey, Liz's Blend, Apricot and Raspberry along with three decaf's: English Breakfast, Green and Orange Spice along with milk or lemon slices and sugar cubes in a swan shaped container with tongs. We were also offered goblets of water with lemon and glasses of sparkling cider. There were five types of sandwiches - two halves of each, cherry tomatos, two scones served with lemon curd, Devonshire clotted cream and assorted jams, three slices of Rowena's's famous cakes, three slices of various melons, strawberries, kiwi's, grapes, and two hersey kisses. All of this was served on three tier trays...not one for each table but one three tier tray for each guest. It was just everything you expect at a Royal Tea and beyond. They even provided containers for take home delights. It was simply Marvelous!!! I recommend this Tea Room highly to everyone who reads this review. Thank you Rowena, Andrea and staff for a remarkable event! We will certainly be back soon! Aurora Livingston, Director, Virginia Tea Society, www.virginiateasociety.com
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Walking by the six-foot white rabbit, customers expect to enter a wonderland. No disappointments there: The front area is a gift shop with enough tea sets, jams, jellies,...
This is a Norfolk delicacy. You can buy the cakes in several locations. My favorite is the almond. If you really want a treat try it with lemon curd.
Definitely a Tidewater tradition, as mentioned above, but I'm not impressed. Dry cakes and cookies. I wouldn't pay for their desserts again.
This is not really a restaurant, but a retail shop of gift items with a room for tea parties. There are the cakes and curds, cookies, tea and a variety of non-food gift items. My favorite cake is still the almond pound cake with lemon curd. Her lemon curd is fabulous. But since I have been shopping for hostess gifts...
Good Lapsang Souchong (sp).
A Tidewater tradition.
Desserts aplenty, Rowena's is a fantastic place to get specialty gourmet foods from fruit pizzas, pound cakes, exotic sauces, and interesting concoctions. Their infamous pound cakes are fantastic as…
We have been going to Regino's for many years and have never been disappointed. I do miss their old location, but the restaurant is still owned by the original family, and the menu has not changed. To us, they have one of the best pizzas…
I am the Director of The Virginia Tea Society. We held our September meeting along with a fabulous tea at Rowena's and it was beyond belief. I had spoken with Andrea, the pastry chef several times arranging the tea and she made sure Rowena's lived up to it's name. There was comforting music playing in the background, beautifully set tables with a vase of flowers on each and a wonderful...
Rowenas is a local bakery and teahouse that won me over from the first visit. Their baked goods are scrumptious, and make great hostess or ...
The SceneWalking by the six-foot white rabbit, customers expect to enter a wonderland. No disappointments there: The front area is a gift shop with enough tea sets, jams, jellies, dessert toppings, cake mixes and numerous other cooking sauces sure to please Lewis Carroll's Alice. In the back, a sizable tea room is decorated with circular glass tables and floral-print chairs in bright blues, yellows and pinks that insist it's Easter year-round.The FoodMost go for fresh-baked scones, assorted tea sandwiches or the almond pound cake that made owner Rowena Fullinwinder famous. All dishes change...
Rowena's is located at 758 W 22nd St, Norfolk, VA. This business specializes in Grocery Stores.
Rowena's can be found at W 22nd St 758. The following is offered: Marketing Agencies. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Norfolk there are 24 other Marketing Agencies. An overview can be found here.
Since 1983, Rowena's, Inc has been providing Manufacturing - Bakery: Wholesale Or Wholesale/retail Combined from Norfolk.
Three prolific fruit trees in the backyard of this factory's founder compelled her to begin her career in gourmet food manufacturing. Visitors who tour the factory will see where Rowena's famous almond pound cakes, jams, and sauces are made and purchase these items in the gift shop.
A charming place to visit for afternoon tea or a light luncheon, Rowena's also has a gourmet gift shop, where you may purchase some of the luscious lemon curd you had with your scones. The basic tea service includes scones, jam, and lemon or raspberry curd, plus a pot of hot tea. Other services can include scones, cakes and other sweets, fruit, finger sandwiches, and crudités. There's even a...
Rowena's Norfolk tea room in Historic Ghent is a terrific place for ladies to gather and lunch in style. Tea is served on fine china or silver, depending on your fancy, and Rowena’s cake fingers, scones and tea sandwiches are wonderful accompaniments. A special afternoon tea menu is available for children, and soup and sandwich options are available as well. Be sure to peruse Rowena's gift shop...
Ladies dressed in their Sunday best are not unusual here. Don't forget your hat. (Think "Driving Miss Daisy.")
Most folks park across the street in the drug store parking lot.
Take time to tour the jam and jelly factory in the back of the store.
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