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Russian Tea Time
77 E Adams St
Chicago, IL
312-360-0000
Hours
Sun - Mon: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Tue - Thu: 11:00am to 11:00pm
Fri - Sat: 11:00am to 12:00am
#66
of 80
in IL
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It’s possible to enter another world right across the street from Chicago’s Art Institute. It’s a world of old-Russian opulence. With warm mahogany walls adorned by unique samovars and pleasant burgundy hues, this is a lovely place for tea. To celebrate my Mother’s birthday we chose their full tea service, which includes pots of tea, scones, savories and sweets. From their ample list of thirty we selected their House Blend (Darjeeling, Ceylon and black currant) and a hearty decaf vanilla. The decadent House Blend is served in a traditional glass cup with an intricate metal frame and handle (just like the cup a friend of mine told me he drank from on the Trans-Siberian Railway). Our three-tier tray arrived filled to the brim. The delightful raisin scones were the flaky kind, filled with gia... (more)nt golden raisins and accompanied by cream and jam. The savory offerings were three-layer crustless triangles; salmon with dill, roasted red pepper, and corned beef with asparagus. In addition, they included delicious mini quiche and veggie blintz. All were delicious, however I would have liked one of the sandwiches on their dark pumpernickle bread. Sweets were abundant; petite Napoleon Torte, mini rugala, white and chocolate petit four, meringue, raspberry bar, butter cookies and a tiny biscotti-type treat. The service is friendly and the ambiance is welcoming; I would highly recommend this afternoon tea.
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- Elin Headrick 02/04/08
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