London – High Tea and Brunch, a bit la di da for a backpacker!!!!
High Tea:
When visiting London, treating yourself to High Tea is a must. After all they probably invented it. So, while Pete booked himself into a few Soccer games (detailed in our previous post), Elissa enjoyed an afternoon at The Berkeley in Knightsbridge with Georgie Spring. Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley is described as mouth-watering Prêt-à-Portea delicacies with a fashionista twist.
The Berkeley London designer afternoon tea, Prêt-à-Portea, is inspired by the themes and colours of the fashion world. The menu is transformed every six months to follow the changing seasons in fashion.
Below is a description of the gourmet delicacies enjoyed at The Berkeley:
:: Alice Temperley apple and pannacotta mousse with Manolo Blahnik high heel tuille, topped with golden blueberries S/S 2005
:: Philip Treacy chocolate hat cake with Monarch butterfly A/W 2009
:: Zac Posen chocolate striped Joconde sponge shoe with chestnut bavaroise A/W 2007
:: Alexander McQueen pale green pistachio dress biscuit with silver belt S/S 2006
:: Anya Hindmarch cassis sponge tote covered in baby blue icing with iconic bow S/S 2009
:: Fendi chocolate baguette with praline croquant A/W 2008
:: Paul Smith orange and pink cranberry mousses topped with white chocolate bowler hat S/S 2010
:: Christian Louboutin sparkly high-heeled ginger show biscuit with signature red sole S/S 2008
The cost of Afternoon Tea is £35 and it really is such a lovely way to spend a day.
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We have also both enjoyed some lovely mornings out for brunch. Some of our favourites have been:
The Electric, Notting Hill – Elissa went to the Electric for her first brunch in London and just happened to be sitting next to Anne Hathaway, very cool cafe in Portobello Lane.
Toms, Notting Hill – yummy yummy food in Westbourne Grove, generous servings and nice coffee.
The Orangery, Kensington – situated beside Kensington Palace, we enjoyed a coffee and scones/cakes/sandwiches on the veranda looking out to the Palace. A perfect location on a warm sunny day. Quite expensive though.