August 6th, 2011
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August 6th, 2011
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July 25th, 2011
A deVine Affair
(Seats Still Available)
Fine wine and food come together at 555 Stanford, the evening dining incarnation at The Stanford Inn in Bartow, for “A deVine Affair.”
A special fine dining and fine wine tasting is coming up Saturday, July 30th. This special event features a five-course meal with wine pairings. Reservations are required.
Teaming up with The Wine Stable, another Bartow business, 555 Stanford will offer crab claws, served with prosecco; melon and fig salad with basil cream dressing, served with pinot grigio; poached salmon with cucumber sauce and baked tomato, with sauvignon blanc; roasted duck, with sangiovese; and brie and berries with roastettes, served with sangue di guida.
Cost of the dinner is $65, which includes tax, but not gratuity.
To make reservations call The Stanford Inn at (863)533-2393
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June 4th, 2011
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June 1st, 2011
If you haven’t read The Democrat yet today don’t miss the wonderful article that Peggy Kehoe wrote about our 1 year anniversay and the newest additions to our staff as well as our upcoming activities!
http://yoursun.net/sunnews/bartow/2447207-458/sunnewspaperstearoomcelebratinganniversary.html.csp
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May 31st, 2011
Every year, the US tea aficionados celebrate the National Iced Tea Month in June. The country consumed more than 65 billion servings of tea, or over 3 billion gallons, in 2010. Of that, approximately 85% in form of iced tea, which is a hydrating alternative to sugary beverages like soda and may help boost weight loss efforts. According to a recent study, drinking 2 cups of tea daily is associated with a lower percentage of body fat and weight control. Iced tea also remains a great tasting beverage and is virtually calorie-free and contains no sodium, fat, carbonation, or sugar. 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating a diet with less sugar and have singled out tea as the beverage of choice.
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May 30th, 2011
You are requested by special invitation to attend this limited seating performance.
Join us for a night of fine dining, spoof and fun, as cast and guests solve the mystery of
Who Stole the Piddenborough Pinkerton Paddleford Pear Pendant?
Friday, June 24 & Saturday, June 25, 2011
6:30 p.m. $45.00++ per person
The Stanford Inn
555 East Stanford Street
Bartow, Fl 33830
R.S.V.P. (863)-285-8253 by June 17, 2011
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May 24th, 2011
Just to let everyone know, The Stanford Inn will be closed July 1 – July 18 for vacation.
We will reopen on July 19th at 11am.
Traditionally these have been our slowest weeks of the year and so we felt that this would be the best way for everyone on our staff to have a vacation. We will have someone answering phones for dining reservations for when we return.
People will be onsite in case of an emergency.
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May 24th, 2011
We are trying to take our own informal survey to find out who reads our blog.
If you are planning to dine with us during June or July – when making your reservation please mention reading our blog and ask for your 10% discount.
If you are planning to stay overnight with us during June or July - when making your reservation online please mention reading our blog in the comments area and ask for your 20% discount. After your reservation is received and your comments read we will reconfirm at the discounted rate. If you plan to dine with us during your stay we will apply the 10% discount to your meals in the restaurant.
Let us see who comments on this post!
These discounts cannot be combined with any other discount.
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May 23rd, 2011
Have you had lunch at The Stanford Tea Room lately? Come on and join us for lunch and sit outside on the veranda and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine that we are going to have this week.
Reservations are suggested.
863-533-2393
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May 15th, 2011

Come and join us for lunch this week. We have daily specials and you have to try our variety of teas. Don’t forget to visit our gift shop after you have a relaxing and enjoyable lunch in Victorian style. Reservations are suggested.
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May 14th, 2011

Do you have plans for dinner tonight? Try our exclusive and fine dining at the “555″ located at The Stanford Inn. Reservations are suggested. 863-533-2393.
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May 11th, 2011
Honor your favorite Nurse this week during National Nurse’s Week with lunch at The Stanford Inn Tea Room. Reservations are suggested.
We can also cater and deliver it right to your office. Call and place your order today.
863-533-2393
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May 9th, 2011
Tony and I would like to thank you all for making our Mother’s Day brunch so successful!
Watch our blog for information about our upcoming events.
In June we will be having a Mystery Dinner Show on 2 different evenings! More information to come within a couple days.
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May 1st, 2011
Honor your Mother at The Stanford Inn Tea Room during “Mother’s Week”. We will be featuring a “Special” tea each day. Join us on Mother’s Day for our “Special Mother’s Day Bruch”. Be sure to visit our gift shop and ask about our Mothers Day Special. Reservations are suggested.
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April 26th, 2011
Royal Wedding Dinner at The Stanford Inn B&B, in beautiful downtown Bartow where the movie “My Girl” was filmed. We will be replaying the Royal Wedding on the Big Screen. The menu is from our 5 Star Resturant “The 555″ @ The Stanford Inn. It is a fit for the Royal Wedding Party and the Queen. We are asking all guest to dress to impress as if they were attending the Royal Wedding. It’s going to be an enchanted evening.
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April 17th, 2011
Come celebrate Easter with your family and friends at The Stanford Inn. We will be serving a “Special Easter Brunch” Please call today and make your reservations. (863)533-2393.
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April 13th, 2011
Royal Wedding Celebration
Starters
Shrimp Cocktail
Smoked Salmon
Potato Leek Soup
Entrees
Roast Leg of Lamb w/Red Wine and Red Currant Sauce or Mint Sauce
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
Shepherd’s Pie
Fried Fish and Chips
Sides
Roasted Potatoes
Peas and Carrots
Brussels Sprout w/Smoked Bacon
Assorted Desserts
$29.50 per person (tax & gratuity included)
Reservations Required
863.533.2393
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March 24th, 2011
If the Disney experience seems somewhat jaded, try touring an hour off I-4 in old-time Central Florida. In historic Bartow stop for lunch or afternoon tea with freshly baked scones at The Stanford Inn, a stunning 1906 mansion with a broad wooden porch and rockers, modern pool, six antique-furnished rooms with individual baths. From the current edition of “Social Miami.com” Travel section
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March 17th, 2011
Leprechaun “Tony” would like to announce the “Lucky” winner of 2 tickets to The “St. Patty’s Day Celebration” at the “555 Standord” tonight. Let’s raise our glasses of green beer and salute DILLION DANIELS of Lakeland, FL. We look forward to celebrating with you tonight. Thank You all for your entries. More contest coming in the next few weeks…..Stay tuned for all the upcoming events at the “555 Stanford” at The Stanford Inn in Bartow, FL.
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March 13th, 2011

You still have a chance to enter to WIN 2 “Free” Tickets to the St. Patty’s Day Celebreation. Send us a message “Lucky” via email on Facebook and we will register you for “2 Free Passes” to attend the St Patty’s Day Celebration at …ALL INCLUSIVE !!! Contest will end on Wednesday at noon…. Winner will be announed on our Facebook Page. Good Luck !!!
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March 9th, 2011
Great Specials tomorrow night at 555. If you live close by, you may smell Chef Lisa grilling the baby back ribs tomorrow for Thursday (3/10) nights specials. “Surf N Turf” Baby Back Ribs with your choice of either a Crab Cake or Coconut Shrimp served with sides to include baked beans, cole slaw, purple potato chips or grilled asparagus. Mention you saw this on our blog when making your reservation and get one free dessert.
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February 27th, 2011

Come and Celebrate and Irish evening with us at the “555 Stanford”. There will be a 6:30pm seating for this evening. $25 per person. Come Dressed to Impress ! Reservations are suggested. Call and book yours today. 863-533-2393
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February 26th, 2011
Just heard on the news that the State of Florida could be sunned-in for the next several days. Residents are urged to hunker down at the nearest beach and/or tiki bar for further instructions.Use extreme caution when braving this blizzard of sunshine-preferably SPF30. We are asking friends and relatives to the north to please keep us in their thoughts as we deal with 2 feet buried in the sand!
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February 22nd, 2011
“555″ at The Stanford Inn allows nonboarders the opportunity to savor a fine meal while enveloped in picturesque comforts. The intricate menu features chef’s specials that rotate nightly—start a meal with an appetizer such as the French brie sprinkled in sweet honey and seasonal berries ($8) before sampling one of five main-course options. Reservations Suggested. (863)533-2393
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