Pret-a-Portea

The Berkeley, a London hotel puts a special twist on afternoon tea.  Vogue UK reports on Port-a-Portea, the tea for fashionistas. The hotel's special Pret-a-Portea menu offers fashion-friendly treats such as a Clements Ribeiro opera cake, Dolce & Gabbana tropical eclair,a Valentino cookie and an Ungaro coconut shimmer meringue.  The treats are served on Paul Smith fine bone china and come with a selection of teas for $56 but around $20 more gets you chilled Moet in a colored Baccarat crystal flutes which is definitely an improvement on tea time.  The hotel suggests reserving tickets in advance since the popular service often sells out.