London: Sketch

Sketch Club

Serrano & Paris ham, shrimps, Emmenthal,

Thai mayonnaise, sweet & sour onions, beetroot jelly

Sketch afternoon tea

Silver needle white tea

Light, delicate, fruity flavours underpinned by cucumber and melon

Sultana scone, clotted cream, fig and strawberry homemade jam

gingerbread macaroon, blueberry éclair,

Cranberry chestnut choux, Cassis meringue

ricotta vegetarian comté croque monsieur egg sandwich

mayonnaise, quail egg, caviar sandwich

Bourdaloue pear and nougatine tart,

smoked salmon sandwich

Jacob’s cream cucumber sandwich

mayonnaise, quail egg, caviar sandwich

Flavored Marshmallows

Afternoon tea in London is a must-do. Instead of having traditional afternoon tea at the many historic hotels, I opted for something more whimsical. Sketch was conceived by French master chef Pierre Gagnaire and restaurateur Mazouz. We were seated in the parlor room and the decor was quirky with posh Louis XV furniture. I couldn't wait to see the restrooms. Some were egg-shaped pods and others had floor-to-ceiling mirrors with Swarowski-clad toilets. This restaurant inspired me to redesign my own powder room.

While the afternoon tea set up was standard (e.g. scones w/clotted cream, sandwiches and pastries), the decor and comfortable feel made it worth the trip.

Sketch
9 conduit street
London W1S 2XG
+44 (0) 20 7659 4500
http://sketch.london