As you all know, I love tea places. (Have you checked out my “Favorite Tea Places in NYC” over at goby.com?) When, I found out that I would have some free time on Sunday afternoon, I checked to see some of the top tea places in Los Angeles. Fortunately, I was able to score a reservation for afternoon tea at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Rendezvous Court. I’m so glad that I did.
The Rendezvous Court is in the beautiful lobby area of The Biltmore. It was refreshing to see how super attentive the waiters were. For instance, my husband made the mistake of re-filling his tea cup. The waiter rushed over and jokingly said, “No one touches my tea”. (In other words, he was the one who makes sure that cups are filled/needs are met.) A girl can get used to this type of service…I wanted to bring the waiter home in my suitcase! Most importantly, the food was tasty and plentiful. The salmon tea sandwiches and the scones with their homemade Devonshire cream were especially good. Many people think that afternoon tea is not filling, but it is. Reggie and I were so full from the sandwiches and scones, that we were too full to eat the pastry tier. See a glimpse for yourself: