FOOD & BOOZE NEWS
● One of the most iconic teas in the world, The Ritz’s afternoon cake fest in the Palm Court has just been relaunched with a twist: the smoked salmon sandwich is enhanced with lemon-infused butter between freshly baked rye bread; cheddar is served with chutney on sticky onion bread. Raspberry and rosewater macaroons; chocolate and hazelnut sponge cake and more follow. To book, call the Palm Court on 020 7300 2345
● Regent Street’s legendary Japan Centre’s restaurant, Toku, will be using the Queen’s Jubilee as an excuse to Anglicise. “Savile Roe” is seared salmon nigiri, topped with melted cheese, cherry tomato, ikura salmon roe and wasabi mayonnaise, while “Sunday Roast” is an avocado and prawn inside-out roll with a hot horseradish and teriyaki sauce, topped with seared beef. Who said afternoon tea needed to be dull – or English? Available throughout the summer. 16 Regent Street. 020 3405 1222