Tea and Company

oh dear, a teabag

As a fan of the tea party from an early age, I had been curious about Tudor House for awhile but never actually found the right occasion to visit. A visiting friend's birthday and a rainy gray Sunday after New Year's seemed just right.

All in all, it was a nice tea service. Aspects of both the decor and the food were retro (coral wall, iceberg lettuce). I was not wowed, but I was not unhappy. It was pleasant and gently festive for a birthday with the tower o' treats.

For the best foodie experience I enthusiastically recommend Chado. I've only been to the one in Pasadena. Both the tea and the food are lovely and all  the surprises are nice ones (unfussy service, reasonable prices). Also it is probably the best afternoon tea to which to bring a man, since he will not be overcome with a fit of the vapors upon viewing the decor. For the best English Immersion (may induce feelings of dizziness in susceptible males) make a (mandatory) reservation at the Rose Tree Cottage. If in Santa Monica and looking for a pleasant tea experience without a commute, Tudor House will do nicely and you can can't beat the location..

Tudor House
1402 2nd St.
Santa Monica, CA
thetudorhouse.com