RtS: The Fairmont Hotel

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by 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.

Ugh! You're right, Noe Valley....(down the pike from my favorite bakery, NOE VALLEY Bakery...duh)

I do love Lovejoy's (my boss's sister founded Lovejoy's), it's my favorite place. I loved the Ritz back east, I've not been here in years. I've always had a lovely tea at Top of the Mark (fantastic spread).

I was just doing some research and found a few other places to try, all sound very interesting.

Samovar Tea

The King George

The Secret Garden Teahouse

and in Pasadena, there is Rose Tree Cottage and The Huntington (they do a fabulous tea)