Rainy afternoons, though a tad few in Bangkok, are best spent with a hot pot of tea and a good book. Jazz it up a bit at The Living Room, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit.
The Living Room is no stranger to jazz and is known for hosting some of the finest musicians on the jazz scene, including multiple Grammy Award winners. Taking it up a notch, the hotel has launched an afternoon tea with a live jazz band. The “Jazz Afternoon Tea” isn't just a meal, it's a crescendo of the senses, a serenade for the soul, so to speak. Behind this experience lies the synthesis of two arts — culinary finesse that goes into each bite served and the enchanting melodies of live jazz.
The Jazz Afternoon Tea presents a selection of savouries and sweets on a unique tea stand, artfully crafted from classic wind instruments like the French horn, saxophone and trumpet. The stand, with its elevated tiers for treats, seamlessly merges the culinary and musical worlds. Begin with an indulgent selection of savoury treats, from the refined Iberico ham paired with refreshing mint and compressed melon, to the rich Smoked salmon on rye bread, enhanced with horseradish crème and ikura.
For those with an affinity for traditional flavours, Toast Skagen, a Swedish prawn classic and my favourite lunch eaten waterside in Stockholm on a hot summer’s day, is the perfect bite to begin with. The decadent Watercress and egg sandwich topped with truffle caviar follows next, though there is no particular order to scoff down these delights while your feet keep the beat of the live band.
As you transition to the sweeter side, freshly baked classic scones await, paired with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Dive deeper into desserts with enticing strawberry truffles, salted caramel lollipops enrobed in sumptuous white chocolate, fragrant Lavender and white chocolate mousse, Tart green apple mousse that comes in the shape of — you guessed it — an apple, and a lavish Honey and lemon cheesecake.
Sip on your choice of TWG tea from a selection or a hot Segafredo coffee. For an added touch of luxury, indulge in a a glass of prosecco.
Elevating the afternoon tea experience is the jazz duo, featuring the vocalist — Naritha “Pim” Ari and Jirayu “Boss” Wantanabode on the piano. All that is missing is a couple of dancers; with all the space, this would be a perfect place and time for some dancing. So bring a dancing partner!
The Jazz Afternoon Tea is priced at B1,200++ per person or B1,400++ with a glass of prosecco. It is offered every Saturday from 2-5pm. All you have to do is bring an appetite and your dancing shoes.
Call 02-649-8888 or visit sheratongrandesukhumvit.info/dining.
