That's right, the gourmet pizza joint in a rustic cottage on Henderson has expanded since its inception in 2004 to five different locations across the Metroplex, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
“I guess that we would offer British charm with a big dose of southern hospitality here,” Bailey said of the British Emporium.Fireside Pies is not an Italian restaurant, and despite its steady expansion, don't you dare call it a chain. With the British Emporium’s own 30th anniversary coinciding with the weekend’s festivities as well, it’s safe to say that the store appears poised to continue offering authentic British cultural products and experiences in a warm and welcoming style for years to come. With more events planned for later this year however, including a car show in October, Bailey and her store are back to not only delivering a slice of the United Kingdom through food and merchandise, but also through fun and entertaining celebrations. The Jubilee Open House marks just the second event the British Emporium has been able to host since the outbreak of COVID-19. There will also be a limited number of goody bags available for those who purchase $10 or more of goods from the store during the celebration. in honor of the celebration with a variety of special promotions at the store on both days.Ī “Royal Raffle” for a limited-edition Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Barbie will take place in support of GRACE, a nonprofit for struggling families based in Grapevine, as well as individual signings by two authors of British-themed books, Nancy Churnin on the 4th and Hazel Spire on the 5th from noon to 2 p.m. British Emporium will host a Jubilee Open House at their Grapevine location from noon to 5 p.m. In fact, the store is set to host a new event on June 4 and 5 in honor of the Queen of England’s Platinum Jubilee, a celebration of her 70th year as the head of the British monarchy. “And we’ve invited a lot of the local community into our shop, and we’re very happy to share our culture with them.” “Over the 30 years, we’ve done a lot of outreach in the community and had a lot of community events,” Bailey said. “Yes, hot tea is becoming a household name.”īailey clearly takes pride in customer responses like that as she’s pushed for the British Emporium to not just be a store, but an inviting source of British cultural pride and education within the local community. “We’ve had a lot of American customers that come in here saying that they now drink more hot tea than coffee,” Bailey said. The biscuits are similarly enticing, especially those made with wheat which helps provide a distinctive caramelized note different from traditional American cookies.Įven the tea has been a hit at the store despite its differences from the steadfast southern staples Texans love. The chocolate, in particular, has a rich and decadent flavor thanks to its increased cocoa content and reduced amount of sugar. While those kinds of products may be unfamiliar, that doesn’t make them any less delicious. The store’s chocolate selection is similarly extensive, especially during the popular holiday seasons when chocolate stockings for Christmas and giant chocolate eggs for Easter are available. British Emporium stocks startling chip flavors like prawn cocktail, ketchup and pickled onion in brands unfamiliar to those who grew up on Ruffles and Pringles.
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