{"id":2772,"date":"2025-05-02T19:24:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.venividiedi.net\/?p=2772"},"modified":"2025-05-02T19:24:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:24:57","slug":"high-tea-at-the-ritz-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.venividiedi.net\/?p=2772","title":{"rendered":"High Tea at the Ritz (London)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is the tea experience that started it all. This is the high tea that sets the bar with which every other would be measured. This was back in November 2023. We visited London (sadly , no more queen) and my good friend Marivic was able to join us. She\u2019s a gem. Maybe it was her who made the experience memorable? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would never set foot to London without meeting up with this girl.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
No carb counting on this dessert cart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
We opted to add champagne because why not<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Service is above par. The servers were literally doting on us. You can order more of what is being served. Almost like a buffet but really, REALLY fancy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of fancy, should you decide to go, dress code is strict. And no, this is not a Houston-type of dress code warning. Do not get me started. I\u2019ve had notifications after I make my reservation on what is the expected dress code, only to arrive and seeing people in shorts and baseball caps. Not here, though. It\u2019s a dinner jacket and cocktail dress kind of thing that is enforced. If you\u2019ve look at the surroundings, you\u2019ll understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a gorgeous room!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
We clean up good!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is the tea experience that started it all. This is the high tea that sets the bar with which every other would be measured. This was back in November 2023. We visited London (sadly , no more queen) and my good friend Marivic was able to join us. She\u2019s a gem. 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