FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - (June 7, 2007) - The Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard today unveiled its exquisite new afternoon high tea program. "The Classic English Afternoon Tea" boasts a worldly selection of freshly brewed teas, antique china or silver tea service in the hotel's newly appointed lobby and tropical gardens. The Riverside incorporates the charm and traditions of a classic high tea experience, offering white glove and black tail butler service.

With a unique sampling of Queen Catherine, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, Chamomile and Verveine teas - as well as "scented teas" and Black Currant - the Classic English Afternoon Tea program includes two options.

Priced at $24 per person, the Full Tea features:

• An assortment of tea sandwiches
  
• Oven-fresh scones with Devonshire cream
  
• Homemade seasonal preserves
  
• Freshly baked pastries, including fruit tartlets, cakes, short bread, fruitcake and tea cookies.
  

Building on the Full Tea, The Royal Tea, priced at $32 per person, adds:

• Shrimp and crab salad sandwiches
  
• Vol au vonts of shrimp
  
• Mushrooms and eggplant tofu
  
• Open-faced sandwiches of thinly sliced salmon with dilled cream cheese
  
• Chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert.
  

The Riverside Hotel's new "Her Majesty's Favorites" menu supplements the tea experience with a la carte offerings, including:

• Pate champagne de Canpagine with cognac ($11)
  
• Pate champagne with shrimp, scallops and crab ($13)
  
• A pate tasting assortment ($13)
  
• Osetra Russian Caviar with Bellini (market price)
  
• Assorted fresh fruits and imported cheese platter for two ($12)
  
• Smoked salmon on a season toast points ($11)
  
• Fresh baked mini quiche Du Jour ($5).
  

"We are thrilled to now offer such a unique experience with the afternoon high tea program," said Bryan Kelly, Indigo restaurant manager. "Perfect for guests and visitors alike, from groups of women and business meetings to social receptions, the experience combines the relaxing setting of the Riverside Hotel with a variety of traditional teas and accompaniments. It is sure to satisfy our guests' every need and provide them with memories that will last a lifetime."

The Riverside Hotel's Full Tea and Royal Tea experiences are by reservation only. A 48-hour advance confirmation is required. For information and reservations, please call 954-467-0671.

About The Riverside Hotel
For more than 70 years, no other venue in Fort Lauderdale has been able to surpass the ambiance, cuisine and superior service of the Riverside Hotel. The hotel features an impressive 12-story Executive Tower offering spectacular views of the city and more than 11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 206 guest rooms and 11 suites. With its central location along Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverside Hotel continues to stand out amongst its competitors.

The history of the Riverside Hotel dates back to the 1930's, when brothers Preston, John and Thomas Wells established their family-owned and operated business, The Las Olas Company, Inc. In 1936, The Las Olas Company built an 80-room hotel with baths and named it the Hotel Champ Carr in honor of its general manager. In 1947, Champ Carr stepped down and the Wells brothers renamed it the Riverside Hotel. For additional information please call 954-467-0671 or visit, http://www.riversidehotel.com.


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