Elegant Sport Heritage Experiences : Tennis-Inspired Afternoon Tea

In an elegant tribute to New York’s tennis season, The Plaza, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, collaborates with Lacoste to present a limited-edition ‘Tennis-Inspired Afternoon Tea.’ This immersive experience reimagines a timeless ritual through the lens of Lacoste’s storied sporting heritage, blending refinement, whimsy, and French savoir-faire.

Available in The Palm Court from August 13 through September 10, the bespoke menu—conceived by Executive Chef Muhannad Al Ateem and Executive Pastry Chef Kevin Clemenceau—draws from the spirit of Le Café Lacoste. Highlights include ‘Le Crocodile,’ a sculpted pistachio entremets, paired with elegant savories such as ‘The Court Side Cucumber’ and ‘Le “Croc” Monsieur,’ and sweets like the ‘Game. Set. Citrus.’ lemon cake and ‘Earl Grey Tea Break’ macarons.

To further embrace tennis culture and influences, the ambiance is enriched with vintage racquets, signature-green lighting beneath the glass dome, and curated music—transforming The Palm Court into a celebratory nod to tennis tradition with a distinctly modern flourish.

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