Afternoon Tea at the Whitby Hotel

 When I searched for Gluten Free Afternoon Tea in NYC,

I found the contemporary, small Whitby Hotel on 56th Street at 5th Ave.

 The china, designed by Kit Kemp is the "Sailor's Farewell" pattern.

The menu is posted above.

 Glenn's tea looked amazing

The other option was the gluten free/vegan afternoon tea,

but the server brought Austin and I clotted cream when we requested it.



 

The scones look dark in color, but they were not overcooked.

They were a spiced flavor.



 I don't have photos, but we attended Tootsie that evening

at the Marquis Theatre.  

Afternoon Tea at The Plaza and King Kong

We enjoy afternoon tea at The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel in NYC.

Many changes have taken place at the hotel since we first began visiting in the 1980's

 I am thankful they offer a very nice gluten free afternoon tea

so that Austin and I can participate and enjoy.

Above, is my cup of Silver Needles (white) Tea.

Glenn chose Earl Grey and enjoyed The New Yorker Tea

See the menu above.

 Austin and I had the gluten free version of the New Yorker.

The food was plentiful and delicious.



 We love the ambiance in the Palm Court.



The weather in the northeast included storms and high temperatures,

but we had a great afternoon and evening seeing King Kong on Broadway.

It is the same story as the Fay Wray 1933 movie,

but the puppetry was amazing! 

 

Bar Harbor Tea Company

 I can never pass a tea shop without going inside,

and the Bar Harbor Tea Company in Bar Harbor, Maine was no exception.

I purchased two blueberry flavored teas shown in the photos below.

I chose the individually wrapped tea sachets.

 

 

I could smell the Wild Maine Blueberries as soon as I opened the sachet packages.

Both the black and the green taste very good, however, I brewed these after dinner

and for that time of the day, I prefer the lighter taste of the green.

 



Travels to Bar Harbor

After multiple flight cancellations and delays, we arrived in Bar Harbor, Maine

for a few days of relaxation and most importantly, to the guys, lobster meals, three times a day!

Below: Lobster Benedict on gluten free toast for Austin and me

Glenn had the gluten-full version on an English Muffin.

 

 

We stayed at the Bar Harbor Inn three years ago, also.

 

 

Cruise ships docked near our hotel two days.

Bar Harbor is a tender port.

 

 I loved the way the town of Bar Harbor was decorated

for the month of July with American Flags everywhere.

 

 



Afternoon Tea at the Inn on Biltmore Estate

 We love visiting the mountains of western North Carolina.

Glenn, Austin and I made a quick two-night trip to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

We arrived on Monday in time for Afternoon Tea at the Inn.

I am posting the gluten free version, first.

The chocolate expresso scones were served with fresh blackberries and blue berries,

and accompanied by Devonshire Cream, Strawberry Lemon Curd and Pimiento Cheese Spread.



 Savories included:

Charred Strawberry on an almond Cracker with whipped Feta and Basil Foam

Sunburst Trout Caviar and Dill Crème Fraiche on a Marble Potato

Harissa Spiced Lamb (tiny meatball), Greek Yogurt, Sliced Cucumber on Shaves Cucumber

Green Curry Gelee, with coconut and Lime

 Cheese Plate:

Grilled Halloumi, Mint Chermoula, Melon, Pine Nuts



 Sweets:

Spring Berry Gateaux

Macaron

Raspberry-Filled Nut Cake

Lemon Cheesecake

Coconut Macaroon

Glenn's Afternoon Tea

Scones and toppings below

I neglected to take a photo of his savories. They were the same as ours except

the Smoked Salmon Mousse was on a Black Shortbread.

His cheese course was the same, and we savored every delicious bite.

Sweets:

 Spring Berry Gateaux

Profiterole

Poppy Seed Cookie with Apricot Jam and Dark Chocolate

S'mores

Key Lime Mango Tart

The Teas:

I selected Silver Needles, Austin had English Breakfast

and Glenn had a recommended Blend of Rooibos and Apple Dumpling Herbal

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Fortunately, it is only a 3 1/2 hour drive to Asheville and we have season passes.

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