Ever since Anna Polyviou and her well-coiffed Mohawk stepped into the kitchen at Shangri La Sydney and onto the MasterChef stage, high tea has never been the same. From pavlova spikes to squirtable custard, this pastry queen isn’t afraid to have a little fun with her food. And you shouldn’t be either. From sweets to...
The Langham Sydney is the stuff of dreams. White and bright with touches of gold, Art Déco finishes and that world famous Langham pink. It’s brought the glamour of five star hotels back to the historic building that was once The Observatory Hotel. A $30 million refurb will do that, but it’s more than just...
“I’m just heading down to the pub for high tea.” Hmm. Not a phrase many of us have muttered but that’s about to change. Woollahra’s revamped Hotel Centennial is booked out most nights of the week but they’re not resting on their laurels. Now you can sneak in early for a cup of tea or...
Calling all lovers of fashion and fondant! Sheraton on the Park has just launched its Fashion High Tea – forget cucumber sandwiches and plain old fruit tarts. Now you can nibble on truffled high heels and strawberry cream purses, in this decadent and delicious nod to the fashion world. Hosted in The Gallery Tea Lounge, the...
The world’s gone gaga for Gatsby. Sure, Baz can pull off a world where flapper dresses, Champagne towers and feather boas are de rigueur but there’s not too many places that would fly right in here in the 20th Century. Sadly Leo won’t be in residence but Crown Tower’s The Waiting Room does a pretty good...
The time-honoured tradition of High Tea is a touchy subject. What comes first, the cream or the jam? How many sweets should you serve with your scones? Do the waiters wear white gloves? How far do you raise your pinky finger? Bursaria’s take on High Tea, “A Touch of…”, throws tradition out the window and...
