When a friend of mine suggested tea at Lucile's, I could not have imagined that I would enjoy the experience of drinking tea quite so much. This delightful tea room once was the home of a lovely lady named, of course, Lucile. The restoration of the house and the decorations alone (changed three times a year, with Christmas being truly over-the-top) would be worth the visit. For $20 (tip included, can you believe it?), you get a three course meal of tea sandwiches, baked goods, cheese, fruit, and a spectacular dessert to top it all off, along with all the tea you can drink. I was surprised to discover I couldn't even finish everything. Included with the tea experience is a lecture about the tea ceremony and your choice of hats for the experience (check out the delightful retro choices). I couldn't take my eyes off all the lovely ladies in hats (note that they also have some for highly evolved gents, too). I highly recommend this place to everyone, but make reservations.
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