Tea in the City
Nov 14th, 2003, 11:32 AM
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Tea in the City
I'm interested in finding a great place for afternoon tea. Either traditional or non-traditional but something fun and memorable for a girls weekend. I have a few places in mind - Heartbeat at the W, The Four Season or the Rotunda Tea at the Pierre. Has anyone tried these and if so which did you enjoy most and why? Also what would be the average price for afternoon tea and snacks at any of these places or any others that might be recommended? Thanks 
Nov 14th, 2003, 12:05 PM
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Have done the Pierre which was outstanding-elegant room, great service & very quiet. Have been to the 4 Seasons Hotel for break & lunch, not Tea. It's a much more modern place-the Pierre is very traditional.
Also check King's Carriage House & Payard Bistro, both on the upper east side.
If you go to menupages.com they may have menus/prices.
Also check King's Carriage House & Payard Bistro, both on the upper east side.
If you go to menupages.com they may have menus/prices.
Nov 14th, 2003, 12:30 PM
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Tea at the Pierre is lovely. So relaxing and you'll be treated like a princess. Beware of Friday or Saturday late afternoons, however...on another board someone mentioned being kicked out early because they were setting up for a wedding reception. I would suggest indulging in their top of the line tea offering...it's something like $30 per person but you won't soon forget the experience.
Nov 14th, 2003, 12:57 PM
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Another vote for the Pierre. It truly is a special experience. The room is lovely, the food phenomenal and the service is impeccable.
Kings Carriage House is also fun. Went to a party there once. They have cute rooms with English "hunt" type themes, British servers and the food is pretty good.
Kings Carriage House is also fun. Went to a party there once. They have cute rooms with English "hunt" type themes, British servers and the food is pretty good.
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This subject is on my my mind too..... Any opinions on the St. Regis tea? The website says that it serves afternoon tea, and shows a beautiful room with a Maxfield Parrish mural. Would this run about $30 per? I am headed up to NYC with my mother and daughter just before Christmas, and am thinking a cold carriage ride through Central Park followed by afternoon tea!
Mar 28th, 2004, 04:30 PM
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There is a great article with detailed information at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4303397 past that link into your address box on the tool bar, click "go" and it should take your to the article. Places that were discussed were Lady Mendle's, Cafe Kinokuniya, T Salon, Tea & Sympathy, Takashimaya, and Palm Court at the Plaza. Locations, food descriptions, and prices are given.
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The Pierre is wonderful - such ambiance! I don't remember the cost, but I recall thinking that the experience was certainly worth the money. Everything was very tasty...and it was a great place to get in out of the cooold and warm up with a cup of tea in November.
