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mrwynter May 4, 2009 04:21 AM

Updates on Afternoon Tea

We have been to the former Ritz, Bristol Lounge, Boston Harbour Hotel and now need a new spot when next in town visiting colleges. Do you recommend Boston Park Plaza or L'Espalier?

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    bnanie May 5, 2009 02:26 AM

    L'Espalier has wonderful food at their tea, particularly the pastries, however it is exquisitely formal. If you're looking to relax, I would second Upstairs on the Square. However, if you enjoy over the top formal, L'Espalier is lovely. (It's also a good way to get an experience there without paying what a dinner would involve...)

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      kristinayee May 4, 2009 06:09 AM

      What about the Taj or Upstairs on the Square? Not specifically on your list, but both do a delightful job. Tea at the Taj is definitely more formal, but Tea at Upstairs on the Square is a lot of fun - especially if you sit in their Zebra Room which is really cool and funky.

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        BroadwayBound May 4, 2009 08:57 PM

        I second tea at Upstairs on the Square! It's a lovely place to enjoy tea. I believe it was $20 pp when I went last year and that included your choice of tea and a variety of savory and sweet items. One of the eateries in the Boston Public Library also offered a high tea. Not sure if they still do. It was rather pricey though ~$40 pp if I remember correctly.

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          Chris VR May 5, 2009 07:30 AM

          According to their websites, it's $28pp now. http://www.upstairsonthesquare.com/me...

          Zebra Tea
          Our traditional three-tiered afternoon tea:
          Savory Treat, Assortment of Tea Sandwiches,
          UpStairs Sweets & Pot of Tea $28

          Zebra Tea (with a Kick
          )Traditional Three Tiered Tea and a Glass of Bubbly $35

          Grand Peppermint Tea
          Chocolate Square, Fudge Brownie & Mini-Peppermint Parfait
          with Pot of Wild Mint $18

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