Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is ushering in the spring with Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea in its festively decorated Cherry Blossom Pop Up Lounge.
The exclusive and private Cherry Blossom Lounge, located on the hotel's ninth floor, will be open Saturdays and Sundays beginning Saturday, March 27th through Sunday, April 25th. Seating is available at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Guests are welcomed to tea service with a Sakura and Peach Blossom Gelée made with pickled cherry blossoms and peach blossom sake.
Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo and Executive Pastry Chef A.J. Thalakkat have collaborated on an amazing menu of savory and sweet cherry delights.
Savory Sandwiches
Prosciutto and Cucumber - Pretzel Croissant, Herb Cream Cheese
Curried Chicken and Mango
Brioche, Cherry Marmalade
Smoked Salmon Roulade - Dark Rye, Cream Cheese, Dill, Salmon
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata
Sourdough, Pesto Genovese, Citrus Aioli
Sweet Treats
Rose Petal Scone - Strawberry Lavender Preserve, Devonshire Créme
Aguara Raspberry Chocolate Torte - Raspberry Cremeux, Aguara Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie
Cassis Meringue Tart - Vanilla Sable Crust, Black Current Curd, Dehydrated Meringue
Elderflower and Strawberry Battenberg - Elderflower and Strawberry Pound Cake, Apricot Jam, Marzipan
Loose Leaf Teas
Green Tea - Kyoto Cherry Rose & Revitalize
Black Tea - 1907 Orange Pekoe & Safari Masala Chai
Herbal Tea - Cascade Peppermint, Egyptian Chamomile, Bella Coola Punch
Enhance your Afternoon Tea experience with a glass of Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Thiénot Brut Rosé Champagne - $65
Chandon Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine - $85
Moet & Chandon Rosé Champagne - $72
Vueve Cliquot Brut Rosé Champagne - $79