I had a Saturday all to myself so I decided to hop on the train to London. I've also made a booking for afternoon high tea at The Wolseley so that I could catch up with my friends. I can't imagine a more pleasant way to pass the day, surrounded by friends in a grand setting, sipping a cup of fragrant English Breakfast tea and nibbling on delicious sandwiches. Much as I enjoy the company of my girlfriends' husbands but our serious tete-a-tete regarding handbags, shoes and clothes resulted in much eye-rolling. I swore I heard one of the husbands choked on his tea when he heard the current price of a Chanel Maxi flap. I decided it was best not to talk about Hermes just in case he went into a cardiac arrest.
Normally, I detest sandwiches but these were scrumptious. The scones were buttery, light and fluffly. I could've easily scoffed down all 3 of them if I hadn't binged on the sandwiches. There were the best I've ever eaten. One of my girlfriends was subjected to a head to toe inspection by a rather arrogant waitress but thankfully, the service was polite, non intrusive and prompt thereafter.
![wolseley](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5007952686_36212e4c07.jpg)
![tea1](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5007950280_19c3b092c0.jpg)
![tea strainer](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5007950810_5bc1422dcd.jpg)
![tray1](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5007951788_585da51814.jpg)
![pastries](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5007951290_365147fde2.jpg)
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Normally, I detest sandwiches but these were scrumptious. The scones were buttery, light and fluffly. I could've easily scoffed down all 3 of them if I hadn't binged on the sandwiches. There were the best I've ever eaten. One of my girlfriends was subjected to a head to toe inspection by a rather arrogant waitress but thankfully, the service was polite, non intrusive and prompt thereafter.
![wolseley](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5007952686_36212e4c07.jpg)
![tea1](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5007950280_19c3b092c0.jpg)
![tea strainer](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5007950810_5bc1422dcd.jpg)
![tray1](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5007951788_585da51814.jpg)
![pastries](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5007951290_365147fde2.jpg)
![cream](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5007952188_936422a14c.jpg)
Wow, very nice!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to take you the next time you come over to the UK
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tea time! The desserts look yummy too.;-)
ReplyDeleteThe next thing I'm going to try is their famous breakfast menu.
ReplyDeletewah!! tt's the way to live girl!
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to try Wolseley on your next European tour :)
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