"We’re pretty sure someone royal was conceived in Claridge’s. That, or, someone comes from the palace to spray the place with royal air once a week. That’s one of the reasons why you’re going to be paying £90 for afternoon tea. Another is the Mayfair location, the live pianist and cellist, and the fact that everything—from the sandwiches to the scones—tastes just a bit better than it does almost everywhere else. You’re also going to want to spend some time with the pastries. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak