For a long time I have wanted to visit
the London Tea Room in St. Louis.
When my friend Janice's November birthday
arrived, I wanted her to get to go to an
Afternoon Tea. Here's the birthday girl:
We found the London tea room to
be in a charming old building in St. Louis.
With an Afternoon Tea Tray you eat
from the bottom up so first there
were 3 savories. Lower plate: a chicken
salad croissant, cucumber sandwich and
salmon sandwich. The scones with clotted
cream and strawberry jam from England
were on the middle plate and the top held
4 desserts:
chocolate mousse cup, treacle tart,
a macaroon and an orange madeleine.
I have given Afternoon Teas myself so I
appreciate all the work that goes into this
variety of finger foods. I was dressed a
bit silly and fun for the occasion.
We were seated in a large lovely room
in the back and the front is reserved for
walk-ins who order pastries, tea and
there is a gift shop area.
I hope you will take time to check your
area and see if someone serves Afternoon
Tea. Yes, at first you might think it is
more expensive but when you understand
how special and unique the experience is -
it can't be compared to lunch in a restaurant.
(do I get an Amen from the tea room owners?)
