tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664624611850988110.post3912134628823591063..comments2010-08-25T04:17:13.769-04:00T and Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07156670387229709710noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664624611850988110.post-88259505299799866312008-06-11T14:55:00.000-04:002008-06-11T14:55:00.000-04:00Thank you for the detailed review of afternoon tea at the Boston Athenaeum and kudos to pastry chef Katy Chen for her brilliant menus this year - she will be back in the Fall of 2008 with even more tasty treats.<BR/><BR/>Just to clarify, since some of your readers seem sad that they cannot come in - visitors are in fact very welcome at the Boston Athenaeum. In particular, visitors will enjoy the complimentary exhibitions in the gallery, currently "Always Delightfully Cool" Summer Vacations in Northern New England 1825-1900. Nonmembers may visit during regular hours (Monday 9-8, Tuesday-Friday 9-5:30, and, after Labor day, Saturday 9-4; closed summer Saturdays). No reservation is required, just drop by. You can also usually visit the room where tea and other events take place. Tea is usually twice a month between October and May. <BR/><BR/>There's also a complimentary tour of the whole building on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3. Call for an advance reservation: 617-227-0270 x279.<BR/><BR/>New members (especially tea lovers) are also encouraged - there's a membership application on the Web site. Tea is one of many great member benefits, including dozens of book talks followed by wine and cheese receptions, a delightful children's library, full library services, deliciously quiet spots to write and think, a members' terrace high above the Granary Burying Ground, and WiFi throughout the building. It is one of Boston's "hidden" gems indeed, if a National Historic Landmark building can be said to be "hiding" one half block from the State House! Please do come and visit, and let us know you heard about the Library on Boston Teacup.<BR/><BR/>I am happy to answer questions and meet fellow tea-lovers. I also help plan activities for our young members' group, including a special table at tea this fall. Perhaps some of you will join us?<BR/><BR/>Cheers!<BR/><BR/>Kirsten Alexander<BR/>Marketing & Communications Officer, Associate Member Liaison, and Lifelong Tea Drinker<BR/>The Boston Athenaeum<BR/>10 1/2 Beacon Street<BR/>Boston, MA 02108<BR/>alexander@bostonathenaeum.org<BR/>direct line: 617-720-7654Kirsten Alexander, Boston Athenaeumhttp://www.bostonathenaeum.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664624611850988110.post-6598666660934406552008-06-09T12:54:00.001-04:002008-06-09T12:54:00.001-04:00Oops, I think I mis-spelt Athenaeum. :(Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10351576999738759270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664624611850988110.post-67595455105946890102008-06-09T12:54:00.000-04:002008-06-09T12:54:00.000-04:00Oooh I am jealous, I'd love to see the Athaneaum esp. for afternoon tea!<BR/><BR/>And I think I've said this before but I love the tea-meter hehe. :)<BR/><BR/>Great job as usual guys... <BR/><BR/>(PS, I've still never been to Upstairs on the Square for tea, I should get on that huh!!)Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10351576999738759270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664624611850988110.post-52504606043489919352008-05-23T22:33:00.000-04:002008-05-23T22:33:00.000-04:00That is a fascinating. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have lived in Boston all my life and never knew about this. Now I'm walking by and jealous every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com