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Anonymous
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I would like to take my mom out for a tea party (i.e tea + mini cakes/cookies, etc.) to celebrate her retirement. I'm having trouble locating a place. I thought some of the fancy hotels would have something, but no luck.
Any ideas? In Fairfax area if possible. |
Anonymous
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The Ritz Carlton at Pentagon City has a tea pretty much everyday. I took MIL and mom there and they loved it.
You may also want to try the Bailiwick Inn in Fairfax. Friends have really enjoyed their afternoon tea. I haven't been there myself, though. I think the atmosphere at the Bailiwick is probably more quaint than the Ritz Carlton. Depends on what your mom likes, of course. Congratulations to her on her retirement! Bailiwick Inn 4023 Chain Bridge Rd Fairfax VA 22030 703-691-2266 |
Anonymous
| We took a co-worker who was retiring to tea at the Ritz in Tysons last spring and it was really nice and fun! They have a couple different packages to choose from that ranged from about $50 per person to about $80 per person. |
Anonymous
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PP here - I was off on the price for tea at the Ritz. It ranges from $39 per person to $51 per person. Here is the menu:
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/TysonsCorner/Dining/TheLobbyLounge/Menu.htm |
Anonymous
| I also love the Ritz Tyson's. I wouldn't go with the Pentagon City if you can get to the Tyson's just as easily....it's just a little nicer. |
Anonymous
| The Willard Hotel |
Anonymous
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check out the following website for other options www.teaguide.net.
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Anonymous
| I second the Willard Hotel. It is in DC but it is so nice and the spread for the tea is wonderful. You feel like you have stepped back in time! |
Anonymous
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Thanks for the replies. I didn't even think of the Ritz either in Tysons or DC. The other replies look promising too - Balliwick and the Willard.
Keep them coming! |
Anonymous
| I second the Ritz at Tysons II, but think the best high tea in town is at the Hay Adams. Unfortunately, I think they only do it at holiday time these days. |
Anonymous
| The Mayflower also has a nice high tea. |
Anonymous
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The Four Seasons in Georgetown has high tea, and there two British shops in the area--The British Pantry in Aldie, VA and The British Collection Company in Alexandria--both of them have tea rooms.
You may also want to check with local restaurants--they are usually really slow during tea time, so they may be happy to accommodate. |
Anonymous
| Mayflower is great--and they're good with kids if you ever want to take them--some coworkers and I took some girls we tutored (5th/6th grade) there several years ago and the server made them special mint tea and hot chocolate. |
Anonymous
| Try Mandarin Occidental, SW DC |
Anonymous
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This is a few years old, so the prices will be higher now, but still a good reference. And FWIW I love tea at the Ritz and the Four Seasons and hosted a bridal shower tea at the Mayflower that was lovely.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/entertainment/new_features/restaurants/afternoontea.html |