UPDATE Jan 2012: Sadly, I haven't been to New York City in years, well since at least 2007 when the Pierre was renovated, so I wasn't aware that High Tea has been moved to the Two E Bar/Lounge. My apologies for the inconvenience the hotel staff has incurred at my misinformation! I can't wait for my next trip to New York to experience their wonderful tradition in their beautiful new setting. It looks SPECTACULAR! My mouth is watering thinking about that little scone, creme fraiche and lemon curd :) If you get there before I do, which is pretty likely, please drop a note below and let me know how it is! Here are a few pictures the hotel sent over from the new High Tea. I <3 NY
Below is my post from November 2005: 
High Tea in the glorious Rotunda at The Pierre is a treat indeed, one kindly bestowed upon me by a friend that I met while cooking for her and her entire family this past summer at a certain swanky chateau. The Rotunda is famous for its trompe l'oeil murals as well as it's Rotunda Tea, a traditional English afternoon tea, served every day from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. While catching up on the past 6 months, we snacked on egg salad, cucumber, chicken wrap and salmon finger sandwiches. Moving from salty to sweet, we savored buttery moist scones with fresh strawberry jam and creme fraiche. And for the crescendo, petit-fours of raspberry tarts, financiers and chocolate eclairs! All while sipping a fragrant, passion fruit tea. Lovely.
The Rotunda at The Pierre
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The Pierre
Fifth Avenue @ 61st Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 838-8000
www.tajhotels.com
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