Lobster donuts, Macallan whisky and Piper-Heidsieck champagne with afternoon tea? Yes please!
Leave it to Chef Partner Riley Huddleston at The Mayor’s Table inside the Lido House Hotel to concoct a memorable tea experience.
Beginning November 7, Lido House, Autograph Collection launches a seasonal weekend afternoon tea series at The Mayor’s Table, pairing handcrafted scones and inventive savory bites with premium teas and a rotating calendar of seasonal themes.
Offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. through December 27, the experience features a menu curated by Chef Huddleston and The Mayor’s Table culinary team, bringing a coastal perspective to the cherished tradition.
Alongside scones served with citrus jam, Devonshire cream and cultured butter, highlights include The Mayor’s Table Lobster Donut with umami dust and yuzu kosho, cucumber sandwiches with Meyer lemon–scented fromage blanc, and Jidori chicken salad with cashew green goddess.
Sweet bites include a 14-layer mille-feuille with Sandgate espresso and caramelized pistachio crunch, a lemon tart with tarragon meringue, and a hidden rose gem cake with Tahitian vanilla ganache and almond sponge.
Each weekend introduces a seasonal theme and featured partner:
November 7–8: California Harvest with The Macallan*
November 14–15: Citrus & Champagne with Piper Champagne*
November 21–22: Autumnal Vibes with Sandgate Coffee Roasters
November 28–29: Autumnal Vibes with Antonius Caviar**
December 5–6: Winter Solstice with No.3 Gin*
December 12–13: European Holiday Market with Brugal Rum*
December 19–20: European Holiday Market with St. Nicolas
December 26–27: Rare & Oddities with Rare Tea Cellars
Afternoon tea is $89 per person. Select weekends (*) offer optional enhancements for an additional $30 per person, and an optional Antonius Caviar enhancement (**) for $105.
By the way, Mayor’s Table has an impressive collection of California and French wines, including “Essentiel” by Riley Huddleston, a signature bubbly cuvee made in collaboration with Piper Heidsieck Champagne in France.
Visit www.lidohousehotel.com for more information.
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