"The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C.’s upscale cocktail bar and lounge run by Seven Reasons Group has an afternoon tea menu celebrating Parisian high tea, inspired by the hit show Emily in Paris. Herbal, black, green, oolong, and white tea selections are accompanied by a tower of bites from chef Mile Montezuma. The new menu includes sweets like chocolate eclairs and madeleines, plus savory options like a lobster salad tart, salmon croissants, and mushroom and truffle beignets. Available Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $88. For $20 more, guests can enjoy the the new signature Kir Royale cocktail, featuring Laurent-Perrior La Cuvée Champagne, Grey Goose, blackberry, lemon, and mint." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Michelin-rated chef Enrique Limardo recently took the reins of the Ritz-Carlton’s chic lobby-level cocktail bar. A baller kids’ menu fancies up young palates with beef and vegan burgers, veal ragu rigatoni, and creamy bucatini, and next-level grilled cheese at expected Ritz prices ($18-$28). Limardo’s new Joy by Seven Reasons up in Chevy Chase also has a kids’ menu with rice panko-crusted chicken tenders." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Offers a milky Negroni as part of the creamy cocktail trend this summer." - Lulu Chang
"The cozy Ritz-Carlton lounge from Seven Reasons Group (Imperfecto, Quadrant, The Saga, JOY, Surreal) serves a gorgeously creamy cauliflower soup fit for winter, topped with homemade truffle croutons and Comte cheese ($22). The seasonal selection also includes French onion and chicken noodle soups." - Tierney Plumb
"Welcome to the most exclusive restaurant-lounge in Washington, DC. Delight your senses with premiere mixology and gastronomy in a unique, elegant, and entertaining environment."