"The cultural center in Little Tokyo is teaming up with chef Laura Ochikubo (formerly of the French Laundry, Providence, Gusto Bread) to offer holiday-season afternoon tea on December 7–8 and December 14–15 with seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The menu borrows from Japanese and British traditions and features Japanese tea sandos, kabocha squash scones, and shoyu caramel bonbons. The cost is $110 per person and includes a glass of sparkling sake." - Cathy Chaplin