Afternoon Tea at Lockwood

As I was reviewing photos from the lovely afternoon tea at Lockwood in the Palmer House Hilton, I giggled when I saw that I took zero photos of the tea. I took no photos of tea at a tea. What is wrong with me? Nothing. Because the best part of a tea is the scones, sandwiches, and pastries, not the tea, of course!

I wasn't planning on trying out another of Chicago's many afternoon tea offerings, but Groupon has a way of pressuring me into doing things that I wouldn't normally do. "Two for one tea? How could I say no?"

My friend Lori and I are always looking for a good excuse to get together, and this was the perfect escape on a Sunday. We met, drank tea, ate goodies, and clucked like hens for a couple hours. It was my first Sunday tea, and she warned me about drinking a giant pot of caffeinated tea if I wanted to go to bed in a few hours. Smart advice.

The sandwiches and scones were fine, but the desserts were divine. Each one was a bite of happiness.

You also get a chance to sit in the lobby of the Palmer House and gaze at the beautiful ceiling while lifting your pinky finger.

Lockwood Restaurant
www.lockwoodrestaurant.com
17 East Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 917-3404