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Greetings!

I wanted to share an experience the Mister and I had with a few friends when we were in NYC. Our good friend we were staying with has access (through his old company he worked for) to The Founders Room at the NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art. This area is normally reserved those people who have donated artwork or LOTS of money to the museum — Princess Di was among them! Anyway, one of the perks of admission to this exclusive area is the opportunity to have Afternoon Tea. When our friend offered this information up to me and the Mister we JUMPED at the chance. Sure, it was more than $20 a person, but how often do you get the opportunity to brush shoulders with royalty?

When we arrived at the Met we walked around for a bit, but I don’t remember much because I was hungry and distracted with my daydreams of what kinds of goodies I’d be enjoying at the Tea. Plus, I was thinking of how I’d introduce myself to the Queen — I wanted to make a good impression. Should I curtsy? Shake her hand? Bow, maybe? The pressure!

When our reservation time rolled around, we were escorted to the Founders area and I immediately felt super important. The room was filled with antique furniture and plush chairs that must have been plucked from of a parlor in a mansion or castle (not that I’ve ever been in one before, but you know I have an active imagination).

But I didn’t spot the Queen. (Shocking, I know!) Or ANYONE for that matter. We had the whole room to ourselves. (I was a bit grateful, actually – now I wouldn’t have to worry about slurping my tea or tripping  in front of Her Majesty (or is it Highness?))

I was excited to see that they had green tea on the menu. I asked for a recommendation and ended up ordering the Dragon Pearl Jasmine (as did two other at our table – popular choice!)

Afternoon tea menu (con't)

Tea place setting

The goodies

Close up on the sammies

The sweets

My favorite sandwich was the croque moniseur (i won’t pretend that the fancy connotation of the name  didn’t have anything to do with this favoritism). A huge fan of cream cheese, I also enjoyed the salmon and cucumber sandwiches. I’ve never liked of any type of ‘salad,’ be it egg, tuna or chicken, so I let the Mister have my egg salad sammie. It worked out, though, because he hates cream cheese so I got his cucumber AND salmon. SCORE!

My favorite dessert was the scone, which was placed on the top tier. Everything was delicious, but this was my favorite. Perfectly crumbly and crispy on the outside, while remaining fluffy and buttery in the middle.

I told the Mister now that we’ve mastered our fancifulness that we might want to consider letting the Queen know. I mean, we’re cool people, maybe she’ll want to invite us to England to hang out. I better start working on my curtsy…

Me and the Mister at the Met!

13 Responses to “Daily Delish – Fancy eats”

1. Andrea@WellnessNotes said:

   Oh, I love fancy tea! The tea sandwiches and sweets are sooo cute! I had my baby shower in a really cute English tea place. Such happy memories!

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 4:42 pm | Reply
2. Mandy A said:

   ooh that place looks like so much fun! I love the tea!!!

   Where did you get the dress you are wearing in the picture? I love it!

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Reply
3. Melissa @ For the Love of Health said:

   that looks like so much fun!!

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 4:57 pm | Reply
4. VeggieGirl said:

   Oh my, my mom would LOVE that tea selection!!

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 5:17 pm | Reply
5. Jenny said:

   oh afternoon tea, how chic ! sounds like a fabulous way to spend the day!

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 5:20 pm | Reply
6. thedailybalance said:

   Mandy – Saks outlet!! On sale

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 6:04 pm | Reply
7. K said:

   Oooh that looks so swanky! Sounds like a fun time

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 6:26 pm | Reply
8. Meghan said:

   I love going to tea! If you come to Boston you have to have holiday tea at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Comes with a glass of bubbly in addition to all of the other goodies.

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 8:35 pm | Reply
9. Lindsey (Mrs. LC) said:

   ooh miss fancy pants! So cute. I think y’all are more than ready to go chill with the Queen.

   Posted on June 18, 2009 at 8:56 pm | Reply
10. Lindsey (Mrs. LC) said:

    ooh miss fancy pants! So cute. I think y’all are more than ready to go chill with the Queen.
    Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!

    Posted on June 19, 2009 at 9:22 am | Reply
11. Elina said:

    Sounds lovely… and very fancy I tried to go to one of these tea parties when we were in Kawloon but they wouldn’t let me in because I was wearing open toed shoes. I actually tried to buy new shoes so we could go, but I didn’t like anything. Oh well. Maybe I should plan one of these things here in Boston… or next time we’re in NY!

    Posted on June 19, 2009 at 9:44 am | Reply
12. Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) said:

    this place looks too cute! i wish there was an afternoon tea place near me. I’m persian, and we drink a lot of tea – its definitely undervalued!

    Posted on June 19, 2009 at 9:58 am | Reply
13. Lynn (Actors Diet) said:

    You’re so posh! I’ve always wanted to have afternoon tea….

    Posted on June 19, 2009 at 12:43 pm | Reply