March 17, 2013
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L.A. Eats – In celebrating the Lunar Chinese New Year, we went to The Peninsula Beverly Hills for afternoon tea, which has a special menu just for the Lunar New Year. 
Strawberry and whipped cream, and a tall glass of bubbly…..
Tea is served…..
Three-tiered serving tray with savories and sweets (Lemon Curd and Devonshire Cream on the side)…..
Currant and Classic Scones…..
Pastries: Green Tea Macarons, Red Bean Tart, Raspberry Lychee Cake, Coconut Mochi Cake, Almond Cake…..
Sandwiches: Egg Salad with Watercress on Marble Bread, Cucumber Sandwich with Dill, Charred Vegetables on Wheat Bread with Pesto Spread, Housemade Smoked Salmon with Cucumber and Preserved Lemon, Curried Chicken with Almonds on Raisin Bread…..
Savory Caviar Cake…..
Our tea time at 2pm was perfect since we had an early breakfast, and I was totally hungry/motivated to chow down this well portioned tea set. It was a very satisfying and savory meal. With the harpist playing in the background, I’m ready for my afternoon nap!
(Thank you W for snapping a few of the above yummy looking photos!)
The Peninsula Beverly Hills | 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, Ca | (310) 551-2888 | www.peninsula.com
Comments (22)
you are the richest eater i know, hahahaha.
wow i didnt know they had a special menu on cny! my favorite tea there is the peach caramel tea ~
Fancy!
Wow, a harpist! That sounds so cool, and relaxing. All the desserts look really good!
I couldn’t afford to feed you guys… hee hee. I remember having tea at various hotels in HKG with my Uncle. It was always so fancy and dignified while I was in shorts and sneakers. Nice pics btw.
I think I know someone who would love to go there next time we are in LA.
oh my. just LOOK at those scones. i had no idea there’s a peninsula hotel in the usa. this is actually the one and same brand management from the peninsula HK?
I will remember to try the Peninsula the next time I am in LA!
@CurryPuffy - everything is so decadent looking!
@ds0905 - They serve good tea time snacks indeed!
@CareyGLY - Nice to see you dropping by, Carey!
@happyobligations - @happyobligations - The portions are tiny, but decadent! Hahaha…..
@making_a_comeback_05 - Yes, very nice setting indeed! Thanks for the recommend!
@ElusiveWords - I’m glad you like the food porn! Thanks to W, who took most of the photos.
@christao408 - Oh, who’s that? LOL
@rudyhou - Yes Rudy, this Peninsula belongs to the same team from HKG. There’s another Pen in NYC as well!
@Xx_DeUce_xX - Haha~sure, remember to ask me to join too!
@CurryPuffy - will do! is LA your current home?
@Xx_DeUce_xX - Yes, it is!
So fancy.
I always feel like a lady who lunches when I do that sort of thing.
@CurryPuffy - No problem! Thanks for the food porn!!
@Wangium - Hahaha~me too!