JEANNE's thoughtful planning fo a birthday weekend included a card that said "You are not getting old; you are old. " And yet she brought me to this fantasy island that made me feel like thirty years later we were on our first date. I think I had my first high tea at the Plaza. Later my mentor and friend Bertram Beck told me we should meet monthly but not at a bar. We did tea all over town. Not since then had I done high tea. Even in London we skipped the chance because of cost. So this was special, and I wish Bert were still here so I could show it to him. Every inch of High Low revealed a collector's fine eye. Those who were at other tables included a Grandma,, Mom, and 2 daughters. Six friends sat in another comfortable grouping.
HAPPY ME
Teacups chandelier
tea menu; JR had Scottish Toffee and I had Orange Blossom
3 tiers from pimento or cucumber or smoked salmon or
quince. up to scones and the peak deserts...thick dark chocolate strawberries
and cream puffs.
LIGHT AND AIRY SCONES
TEA SANDWICHES...VEG FOR JR ..STANDARD FOR ME
The music seemed to begin in the 20s and 30s and moved on almost to nowadays.
Each aspect of the service had a more of a new friend than a server responsible and responsive.
I felt so indulged ("I am not worthy...I am not worthy")...O, NEVER MIND.
