DC Teas and other adventures
Thank you to the amazing care team at Rush ICU for taking such good care of my dad!
DC Tea etc.
Waldorf Astoria (Old Post Office) - especially during cherry blossom season, but any time is lovely. They do themed tea events for every season.
The Pendry - boozy tea
Fairmont - especially in December and cherry blossom season; great garden area
Merriweather - themed events in addition to regular tea service
Bonus ideas -
Best Bagels (by NYC standards): Pearl's Bagels
Runner up: H&H in the Mount Vernon Triangle part of DC.
Best nice Italian dinner: Masseria
Best pizza: Andy's, winner of an international award for their crust
Best quick tapas: Jaleo, across from the National Portrait Gallery
Best Thai: Baan Siam
Italian liquer tasting: Don Ciccio & Figli’s
Boston: Boston Public Library Courtyard Tea Room (full service)
Las Vegas: Waldorf Astoria (full service)
Paris: La Maison de The
London: Fortnum & Mason (full service); Palm Court, The Langham (full service); Sketch (full service); Searcy's (full service - the view is unbeatable)
New York: Laduree Soho (in the garden)
Seattle: Queen Mary
Singapore: Raffles (where the Singapore Sling was created too!)
Non-DC Tea
DC LE and IC Museums and related tours: