"“The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills” is quite a mouthful of a name for a hotel. Geographical confusion aside, their weekend tea is pleasant, polished, and relatively affordable compared to nearby options. For $84 a person, you’ll sip an individual pot of herbal tea in a bright parlor with ample windows offering city views from the hills. It’s not quite as opulent as other high tea venues, but the beautiful finger foods fit the bill nicely: madeleines dipped in white chocolate, matcha checkerboard cake with marzipan, and savory profiteroles stuffed with roast duck. Available weekends, 1:30-3:30pm. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren