The American swimmers represent the best (Phelps, l) and worst (Lochte, secondto r) of what America had to offer at these games.
"Her Majesty thanks you for attending the 2012 Olympics and requests you pleaseexit the country in a swift fashion so that we may go back to business asusual."
Hotel Granduca's tea service and delightful finger foods
Hotel Granduca treating guests to afternoon tea
The "Texas Tea" option at the Four Seasons: Lobster salad slider, roast beefwith pickled onion slivers, quail egg toast with truffle and herbed goat cheesestuffed finger sandwiches
Photo by Emile C. Browne
Ladies enjoying the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons
Photo by Emile C. Browne
The tea room at St. Regis
Kiran's mixed berry tarts
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Afternoon tea at Kiran's
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An intimate setting for afternoon tea at St. Regis