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Holiday Tea-Taking New Yorker? Planning a visit to NYC? For some suggestions, click: Tea-Taking in NYC A very today beverage, tea is steeped in yesteryear — a slower paced, more contemplative time. Perhaps that explains in part why solos are an accepted and expected part of the tea-taking scene — especially during the holidays. To the holiday harried, the sight of a solo diner appears sane rather than sorry. A person indulging in a momentary retreat for refreshment and renewal — how civil! A serene solo nibbling on a tiny sandwich sans crusts or tucking into a meat pie — how admirable! So, if you've kept yourself from this pleasure in order to avoid pitying glances, this is a "fear-free" opportunity. Indulge in the array of tea-taking experiences from highbrow to lowbrow. P.S. Tips on the technicalities of taking afternoon tea: * The order of things: Scones first — one piece at a time. Break off a piece, spread with jam, then clotted cream. Proceed to to savories and sandwiches and then to the sweets. * Spoons are primarily for stirring, not for residing in your cup. * Teacup handles are for pinching; resist the urge to wear one on your finger. Return to Top Elegant Hotel Tea-Taking in NYC The St. Regis — 2 East 55th Street — (212) 339-6857 — $37.50 The Four Seasons — 57 East 57th Street — (212) 893-6802 — $35 The Pierre New York — Fifth Avenue at 61st Street — (212) 940-8195 — $35 The Peninsula New York — 700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street — (212) 893-6802 — $45.60 The Plaza — Fifth Avenue at Central Park South — (212) 759-3000 — $29-40 The Waldorf = Astoria — 301 Park Avenue — (212) 872-4997 — $32-40 Sooner or later, EVERYONE — business and pleasure travelers, singles, those divorced or widowed, very-marrieds whose spouses are on the road, harried moms and dads, etc. — faces the challenge of eating out alone! THE How-to Booklet of Solo Dining Tips & Strategies: The Art and Satisfaction of Dining Alone — REVEALED! is now available for purchase in PDF format! Planning a trip? Visit our sister website. Click here: SoloTravelPortal.com If you have questions or comments about this Web page or site, e-mail: webmaster@SoloDining.com. © 2008 SoloDining.com Return to Top