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Check out more of Ellen Easton's Tea Travels™ articles and recipes. Learn about the History of English High Tea and more delicious Afternoon Tea and High Tea Recipes.
Cafe BG in Bergdorf-Goodman,
New York City's epitome emporium of chic and The Berkeley of London
have combined forces to present the ultimate three-course afternoon
tea. When the craftsmanship of couture meets the artistry of haute
cuisine the results are fashion week fabulous. Cafe BG is a graceful and serene room, beautifully decorated in celedon hues of blue-green with a modern French-Chinoiserie flair. Overlooking Grand Army Plaza at Central Park, one could not have a prettier view of New York.
The Mariage Freres international offerings of ten teas and infusions include:
The order of the menu, to accommodate the whimsy of the sweets, is not presented in the traditional three tier formation, but all is forgiven once one begins to indulge. An assortment of five miniature savory sandwiches, with crust's off, are as appealing to the eye as they are to taste. Each savory item served is made at the time of the order, thus keeping the tuna's puff pastry from becoming soggy, allowing for finishing touches and hand garnishes.
The sandwiches range from
the classic smoked salmon and cream cheese with capers on rye bread,
egg salad and watercress with chive on white bread, and sliced
turkey on cranberry-nut bread, to the contemporary and delicious red
beet and cheese spread on whole wheat bread and tuna puff pastry
Napoleon.
Each edible sweet is a
remarkable replication of the designer's wares, as evidence by the
photo below.
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The
third course, as inspired by the Spring 2009 designer runway
collections, Mourad Khiat, Head Pastry Chef (pictured) and Eunmi
Jung, Pastry Chef of The Berkeley have created a centerpiece of
delectable sweets of miniature bespoke cookies and cakes. The
virtuosity of these talented chefs is to be commended.
Chanel
