Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is ushering in
the spring with Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea in the Loggia overlooking the cherry blossom trees
in the Courtyard.
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea, served on Saturday and Sundays beginning March 23
through, Sunday, April 14 offers seating between 1pm and 4 pm.
Executive Sous Chef Jason Rowley, Senior Sous Chef Delonte Avery and
Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen have collaborated on an enchanting menu of savory and
sweet cherry delights.
~Savory Sandwiches~
Cucumber & Sunflower Cream – Multigrain
Tasso Ham, Gruyere, Modena, Onion – Focaccia
Cold-smoked Salmon, Dill Crispy Shallot – Sourdough
Prosciutto & Blueberry Goat Cheese, Lemon – Rye
Rose Quail Egg Salad, Pimenton Borage – Brioche
~Sweet Treats~
White Zephyr Chocolate Cherry Tart – White Chocolate Crémeux, Cherry Cubes and
Sour Cherry Jam
Lychee & Red Cherry Vanilla Blossom Macaron – Almond Macaron, Lychee and
Cherry Ganache
Cherry & Cassis Beignets Flower – Soft Biga with Cassis insert and Cherry Glaze
Raspberry Bing Cherry & White Chocolate Choux – Mascarpone Fluff White Chocolate and
Raspberry Bing Cherry Preserve
Light Pink Frosted Panna Cotta with Cherry Jelly – Steeped Cream Cherry Blossom Jelly
~Scones~
Cherry Rose & Vanilla Blossom – Clotted Cream, Strawberry Jam, Lemon Curd
~Lott 35 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
Cherry.
Blossom Afternoon tea, priced at $95 per person, including a glass of G.H.
Mumm Champagne, is exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Cherry Blossom-inspired cocktails will also
be available. Please note that Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea will not be available on Easter
Sunday, March 31. For reservations, please email wdc.holidaysorders.dl@fairmont.com.