The Rose Garden Tea Room resumes afternoon tea service on Wednesday, May 24. (via eaterla)
’s 120-acre San Marino estate in 1911. While initially conceived as a billiard room and bowling alley for the railroad magnate, the building was converted into a commissary for visitors and staff when the grounds opened to the public after Huntington’s death in 1928. It wasn’t until the 1980s that English afternoon tea was served on the premises. The tradition continued in the years that followed, initiating generations of Angelenos to the joyful midday ritual.
While the Tea Room underwent incremental remodeling since the 1930s, a comprehensive revamp hadn’t ever taken place. The Huntington enlistedto spearhead the massive undertaking, which most notably included bringing the building to 21st-century standards, overhauling the commercial kitchen, constructing a brand new patio and indoor dining area , creating a lobby area, and repositioning the building’s entrance. The Tea Room now seats 164, four times more than its previous capacity.
to update the afternoon tea menu. Though the Tea Room offered a short-lived buffet-style service prior to Bon Appétit Management Co. taking the culinary reigns in 2016, Thurston and Perez adhered to a more traditional full-service afternoon tea experience for the latest iteration. “My favorite thing to do is to walk the various gardens in the mornings,” says Thurston. “We’ve got just amazing things to spur your inspiration, from the herb gardens to the colors of the various flowers that are just going crazy at this time of year.” The Tea Room’s offerings include a “Traditional Tea” menu, along with dedicated vegan and gluten-free menus for $62.
While Thurston and Perez are mindful of balancing tradition with innovation, a few dishes color outside the lines, including a strawberry sandwich with black pepper,
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