THE HISTORY OF AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon tea was invented by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783-1857), a lady-in-waiting for Queen Victoria. In her day, the upper crust ate a huge breakfast, a little lunch, and a very late dinner. Every afternoon, the duchess experienced a "sinking feeling" on account of the unusual meal schedule. One afternoon she instructed her servants to serve tea and little cakes in her boudoir. The experiencewas so delightful that Anna repeated it every afternoon thereafter. Soon others followed the Duchess' lead, and in just a few decades the custom of "taking tea" in the afternoon had become well established. At first, the practice was limited to the upper classes, but it eventually became so popular that tea shops and tea-rooms began opening for the enjoyment of the general public. A refined pleasure that dates back many centuries, Afternoon Tea was given new prominence when it was incorporated into The Ritz-Carlton heritage. Today, at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, this sophisticated ritual takes on a new resonance of flavorful elegance. Here, you can take time out from your day to experience one of life's true delights. THE RITZ-CARLTON TEA SERVICE Delicate sandwiches and petite pastries are served with your selection of freshly infused tea. This afternoon indulgence is excess in miniature. It is a regal compliment to the company. Mini Lobster Rolls Tasso Cream Cheese Crawfish Remoulade Barquette Tasso Deviled Egg with Louisiana Chou pique Caviar Artichoke Confit Rockefeller Cream Cheese on Wheat Smoked Salmon on Brioche with Green Tomato Jam Louisiana Chou pique Caviar and Crème Fraiche on Blinis Freshly Baked Scones with Lemon Curd, Devonshire Cream and Jam Assorted Tea Breads, Fruit Tarts, and Tea Pastries The Ritz-Carlton Tea Service ~ Twenty Six Dollars ~ Including Champagne or Chardonnay ~ Thirty Two Dollars ~ (prices are subject to tax and automatic gratuity for parties of six or more) TRADITIONAL TEA SELECTIONS English Breakfast An energizing blend designed to invigorate and satisfy the most discerning tea drinker with a well-rounded yet assertive flavor Darjeeling In celebration of the first harvest of the year, this combination of green and black teas provide notes of the Muscat Grape with a soft flower taste Early Grey Supreme For the connoisseur, this is a blend of the finest black tea leaves Ceylon Full-bodied black tea GREEN TEA SELECTIONS Japanese Sencha The most delicate of Green Teas Tropical Green Exotic Green Tea blended with pineapple extract FRUIT TEA SELECTIONS Pomegranate Oolong Delicate Oolong leaf infused with pomegranate oil Paris Black Tea with hints of black current and caramel Peaches and Ginger Medium-Bodied Tea with peach and a hint of ginger Mango Robust blend of tea infused wtih mango oil HERBAL TEA SELECTIONS Organic Chamomile A calming blend of chamomile along with notes of citrus lavender to soothe away all the worries of the day. Peppermint Soothing organic leaves of peppermint plant and peppermint oil Raspberry Refreshing blend of raspberry and citrus
ARTISINAL CHEESE PLATE Vermont Ale House Cheddar Fourme D’Ambert Saint Andre Idiazabal DOP 16 JAMBALAYA FRITTERS chipotle aioli 10 CRISPY CALAMARI cajun fra diablo sauce 10 EDAMAME sea salt 7 MINI BLACK ANGUS BEEF SLIDERS bacon jam and cheddar 16 ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE 10 TUNA TARTAR boudin cracklins, cajun sriracha, wonton chips 15 RED BEANS AND BROWN RICE HUMMUS jardinière, arugula, tomatoes, warm pita13
GUMBO OF THE DAY 12 MUFFALETTA PANZANELLA mixed greens, house-made jardinière, provolone, aged salami, ham, fried brioche 13 COVEY RISE FARM SALAD North Shore lettuces and vegetables with seasonal vinaigrette12 GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE SALAD 8 add grilled chicken 4 grilled shrimp 5 blackened redfish 6
HURRICANE BBQ PO BOY fresh louisiana shrimp with bbq remoulade sauce southern slaw on french bread 18 REDFISH TACOS crispy local redfish with southern slaw and chipotle aioli 20 BISTRO BURGERgrilled black angus beef tomato, lettuce, cajun pickles18M BISTRO DESSERT SELECTIONSBANANAS FOSTER CHEESECAKEcaramel cheesecake, classic bananas foster, vanilla ice cream10CREME BRULEE bourbon vanilla, fresh fruit10FRIEDmini beignets bitesassorted sauces10ICE CREAMvanillachocolatecoffeepeanut butter8SORBETwhite peachraspberrylemon verbenastrawberry8DESSERT WINES & PORTS Fonseca 10-Year Tawny Porto – 17Sandeman Porto, Founder’s Reserve – 15
BANANAS FOSTER CHEESECAKE caramel cheesecake, classic bananas foster, vanilla ice cream 10 CRÈME BRÛLÉE bourbon vanilla, fresh fruit 10 BEIGNETS mini beignets bites, assorted sauces 10 ICE CREAM vanilla chocolate coffee peanut butter 8 SORBET white peach raspberry lemon verbena strawberry 8
Fonseca 10-Year Tawny Porto – 17Sandeman Porto, Founder’s Reserve – 15Gunderloch Beerenauslese “Messidor” – 22Warre’s 1980 Vintage Porto – 28
16 / each THE DAVENPORTINIGrey Goose, Limoncello, Chambord, Pineapple JuiceTHE APPLE MARTINIAbsolut Vodka, Apple Pucker, Lemon/Lime JuiceTHE BLUEBERRY LEMON DROPStolichnaya Blueberi Vodka, Simple Syrup, Lemon/Lime JuiceTHE CHOCOLATE MARTINI Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka, Godiva, Godiva WhiteTHE COSMOPOLITANAbsolut Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime JuiceTHE FRENCH MARTINIAbsolut Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple JuiceTHE LEMON DROPAbsolut Citron Vodka, Simple Syrup, Lemon/Lime JuiceTHE MANHATTANMakers Mark Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, BittersTHE POMEGRANATE MARTINIStolichnaya Vodka, Pama Liqueur, Lemon/Lime JuiceAll prices subject to tax.
14 / eachAUDUBON TEAAbsolut Vodka, Iced Tea, LemonadeBRANDY MILK PUNCHRemy Martin VSOP, Milk, and Simple SyrupCLASSIC BLOODY MARYAbsolut Vodka, Spicy House Made Bloody Mary MixHURRICANEBacardi Rum, Fresh Fruit JuicesMINT JULEPMakers Mark Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Soda WaterPONCHATRAIN PUNCHStolichnaya Razberi Vodka, Chambord, Lemon/Lime Juice, Splash of House Champagne SAZERAC Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Simple Syrup, Bitters, HerbsaintAll prices subject to tax.
SCOTCHChivas Regal – 14Dewar’s - 12Dewar’s 12yr – 15Glenfiddich 12yr – 15Glenlivet – 17Glenmorangie - 18Johnnie Walker Black Label - 15Johnnie Walker Blue Label – 80Laphroaig – 13Macallan 12yr – 17Macallan 18yr - 37Macallan 25yr - 75Oban 14yr - 19Talisker 10yr – 15The Balvenie – 20The Dalmore – 15BRANDY/COGNACCourvoisier VSOP - 16Hennessy Privilège VSOP – 14Hennessy VS– 16Hennessy XO – 27Remy Martin VSOP – 14Remy Martin XO - 47CORDIALS/LIQUEURSB&B Cognac Liqueur – 12Bailey’s Irish Cream – 14Campari – 10Chambord – 12Cointreau – 12DiSaronno Amaretto – 14Drambuie – 12Frangelico – 14Godiva Liqueur (Chocolaté, White Chocolaté) – 12Grand Marnier – 14Grand Marnier Cuvée du Cent-Cinquantenaire – 75Harvey’s Bristol Cream – 10Kahlua – 12Midori – 10Pernod – 10Sambuca Romana – 14Southern Comfort – 10Tuaca – 12Prices on spirits may vary based on preparation. All prices subject to tax.. Automatic 20% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.