"The Huntington’s iconic tea room is ready for its big return soon. The sprawling, private former estate in San Marino, south of Pasadena, has for many decades been a place for tourists and locals to wander well-manicured gardens and peek at historic works of art — and, of course, to drink tea. The Huntington’s tea room, which was originally built as a bowling alley in 1911 before transitioning in 1928 to a sunny spot for high tea, has been dark since the earliest days of 2020. Next month, the Rose Garden Tea Room is returning with a whole new look and feel. Starting May 24, diners will once again be able to enjoy high tea in glassy, comfortable new digs, adjacent to rows of blooming roses and complete with housemade scones or smoked salmon with dill cream cheese and caviar. Reservations are available beginning May 10." - Farley Elliott
