"Bubbles and chocolate-covered strawberries signal the beginning of service. Teas from J'Enway, including an intriguing smoky Black Bacon Assam tea that is meat-free, are then wheeled out for sniffing and visual inspection before one makes their selection. A trio of tea timers allow sippers to control their own steep. With flavors like ube, mixed berry, and tomato, a plate of scones introduces the idea of modernity into the proceedings."
"Finger sandwiches are usually hilariously tiny at this kind of service, but The Post Room's sandwiches are about four times bigger than average. The current lineup is New York strip steak with horseradish aioli and arugula on white bread; prosciutto, K&J Orchard figs, goat cheese, and pistachio on brioche; Maine lobster with brown butter and Meyer lemon on a house-made sweet roll; and quiche with heirloom tomato, feta, and baby spinach. Sweets include more international touches: coconut pandan rice cakes, cassava cake,"
The Beacon Grand in Union Square opened in June 2022 in the former Sir Francis Drake and houses Starlite and The Post Room, which serves Saturday afternoon tea from 2–4pm. Service begins with bubbles and chocolate-covered strawberries, followed by J'Enway teas presented for selection with a trio of timers for steeping. Scones feature modern flavors such as ube, mixed berry, and tomato. Finger sandwiches are notably large, including New York strip with horseradish aioli, prosciutto with K&J Orchard figs and goat cheese, Maine lobster with brown butter and Meyer lemon, and a quiche with heirloom tomato. Sweets include coconut pandan rice cakes, cassava cake, and French-style macarons. Price is $105.
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