The look and feel of the iconic Frederick & Nelson Tearoom will be recreated at 2pm Wednesday, May 6th at Chateau Pacific in Lynnwood. Special guests will include local author Ann Wendell who will read selections from her new book Images of America: Frederick & Nelson. Accompanying Ann will be Lamont McDonald, longtime F&N employee and inventor of the Frango Mint machine. Lamont, Ann, Chateau residents and members of the public who previously reserved a space for the event will have an opportunity to share their own memories of Frederick & Nelson and the Tearoom while they enjoy Walt’s Chicken Salad sandwiches, Frango mint desserts and Tearoom coconut cake. Chateau Pacific residents will model or display vintage fashions, many of which were purchased at the legendary department store from the 1930s to the 1970s. An extensive collection of historic F&N memorabilia, ranging from a doorman’s hat to a 1916 catalogue will be in display.
This event sold out in record time with 80 people attending the Tea and another 70 on a waiting list. But don’t fret! Due to the popularity of these events I’ll will be joining the Chateau community again in June (date TBA) for a Frederick & Nelson Tea to celebrate the opening of their new facility Chateau St. Laurent in Bothell. This event will be open to the public and will feature a fashion show from a Bothell boutique. Stay tuned!
