Seasonal Menu Arrives at The Lounge The Potomac Hotel in Washington, D.C. has launched a Fall Afternoon Tea service featuring autumn flavors and warm spices paired with indulgent pastries. The menu is served at The Lounge and available for booking via Resy.
Savory and Sweet Offerings The savory selections include a Pear and Brie Tart with Pistachio and Truffle Honey, Autumn Curry Chicken Salad, and Maple Harvest Crostini with roasted squash, goat cheese, walnuts and sage. The dessert lineup features a Banana Hazelnut Éclair, Brown Butter Choux, Bourbon Pecan Tart, Chocolate Flourless Bar and Pistachio Raspberry Marjolaine. Service concludes with a Salted Toffee Banana Scone served with Devonshire cream, orange curd and apple jam.
Why It Matters
Seasonal afternoon tea offerings capitalize on Washington, D.C.'s fall dining season and provide hotels with an opportunity to drive traffic during leisure travel periods. The menu's composition—balancing elevated savory dishes with contemporary pastry work—reflects broader trends in upscale hospitality toward ingredient-forward, occasion-appropriate dining.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
