[Strangler Lewis]

Hotel-wise, I prefer the Ritz scene because it's well, ritzier. Tea-wise, I prefer Lovejoys. However, unless it's moved in the last six months, it's deep Noe Valley, not Cow Hollow. It's not as expensive, and I always feel pleasantly batty going there, especially as I am generally one of the few gentlemen in attendance. There's also the sister shop across the street, the downside of which is I'm the one in charge of keeping the kids from breaking things.