"The St. Regis, just down the street from the White House, serves afternoon tea in its busy, bustling lobby, where studying who’s coming in and out of the hotel’s front door is DC’s version of big game hunting. Watching it all from the comfort of a fancy couch, cup of tea in hand, is what this is all about. It’s one of the most extravagant tea services in the city ($109 without Champagne, and $135 and up with), and snacks and sweets are served on giant seasonal displays of faux cherry trees or Ferris wheels." - madeline weinfield