Chef Carruthers, whose resume includes stints with hotels and private clubs, has found an outlet for her European sensibilities. The addition of toasted almonds gives the salad a crunch and nutty flavor that heighten the sweetness of the grapes and silky texture of the chicken. The freshness of the breads and pastries underscores that they're made in-house. Only a thumb-sized cream puff had a tired texture. Through each course, a teapot of delicate china steeps your choice from six leaf-tea offerings, including Darjeeling, Earl Gray and oolong.
Tea is poured through a silver strainer into delicate cups.
A drizzle of raspberry sauce punctuates the sweet vanilla. In keeping with the retail location, dress can range from summer casual to business attire. It seems to be up to the patrons to make the call. Afternoon tea shouldn't be reserved for special occasions such as showers or birthdays. Tell us what you think.