Late yesterday afternoon it occurred to me that a visit to the Townsend Hotel for Afternoon Tea was long overdue. I'm blessed with a girlfriend who is willing to go to tea with me on a moment's notice, so I contacted the Townsend to see if we could get reservations for this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. To our delight they were able to accommodate us.
The Townsend Hotel is located at 100 Townsend Street, in Birmingham, MI
There were two other groups of ladies enjoying Afternoon Tea the same time as us, so it wasn't as busy as weekends are.
~ The main lobby of the beautiful Townsend ~
Our pleasant and efficient server, Ginger, greeted us and took us to the low table reserved for our Afternoon Tea. Isn't the beautiful fresh rose on the table a nice touch?
A freshly baked Cinnamon Chip Scone was awaiting our enjoyment. It was served with Mascarpone Cheese and the Townsend's homemade Lemon Curd.
~ Ginger poured our tea of choice, Harney & Son's Hot Cinnamon Spice ~
~ The Tea Station ~
~ Our Afternoon Tea featured the Townsend's Autumn Tea Menu ~
Our savories [beginning at the top] included: Asparagus with Boursin Cheese topped with a Quail Egg; Chicken Salad with Maple Walnut Butter served in a Profiterole; Cucumber served on Pita with Hummus, topped with Olive Tapenade; Shrimp with Guacamole served on Polenta; and Salmon with Egg Salad topped with Crème Fraiche and Caviar [outside edge of tray]. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite because they were all delicious.
~ Lori and me enjoying our delightful Afternoon Tea ~
The miniature tea pastries were last: Pumpkin Cheesecake; Chocolate Covered Strawberry, and White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse served in a Chocolate Tea Cup.
This enjoyable tea experience was $36 inclusive of tax and gratuity. For local readers, call 248-647-2196 to make your reservation for Afternoon Tea offered seven days a week from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Reservations are required.
Pictured below is one of the china cabinets filled with the new Wedgwood china the hotel recently purchased in the Oberon pattern. It is beautiful!
~ Formal Tea Lobby ~
~ The hotel is beautifully decorated for Christmas ~
Thank you, Ginger, and Townsend Hotel for a wonderful afternoon!
I love the ambiance! It looks warm and cozy and all your photos are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special afternoon! Love their china pattern, the menu, and the single stemmed rose. So very special!
ReplyDeleteYou are so fortunate to have so many places to have tea. Love their china!
ReplyDeleteI loved all the photos, and especially the one of you and Lori enjoying this delightful afternoon tea.
ReplyDeleteI agree, you have some many lovely places for tea -I'm glad you and Lori could enjoy this one, it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant afternoon tea! So glad you have a friend flexible enough to "do tea" on a moment's notice. (I would, ahem, being willing to do that myself if instant travel were a possibility.) And I'm so pleased you told the name of that china pattern because it is simply exquisite!
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