I spent $95 on a beauty-themed high tea complete with edible makeup, and it was worth every penny
- I tried the W Toronto's High Beau-Tea experience, a beauty-inspired take on traditional high tea.
- The menu had sweet and savory bites shaped like makeup and designed to look like beauty products.
Recently, I tried the perfect brunch for beauty lovers.
Served at Living Room, a funky space inside of The W Toronto hotel, the High Beau-Tea is a beauty-themed high-tea experience that pays homage to Canada's royal roots and Toronto's glitzy spirit.
The experience costs $95 Canadian dollars, about $69, per person, and is available Friday through Sunday with two seatings per day.
Here's what it was like on my recent visit.
My brunch was served in a tiered black box that's typically used to store makeup
The server opened it up to reveal an impressive array of treats, like edible strawberry lipsticks, ruby-fudge "handbags," and other high-tea classics with a beauty-inspired twist.
The food felt like playful, creative, and modern twists on elegant classics. I thought it was almost too pretty to actually eat.
Our meal was served with tea and we could choose from a range of options, like cream of Earl Grey and jasmine. We could also pay extra to add prosecco or cocktails to our brunch.
I thought the menu had a nice balance of sweets and savory selections, from rose-and-lychee-infused almond macarons to savory pastries.
Overall, I was pretty impressed by the food and experience
My favorite goodies on the sweet side were the strawberry-infused chocolate lipstick and the berry jam.
I thought the best savory treats were the smoked-sturgeon cannelloni, which had a hearty flavor but was perfectly bite-sized, and the clotted "night" cream, which was a great addition to the scones.
I'd also recommend booking online ahead of time to secure your spot. Limited walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but the Living Room got pretty busy during the middle of the day while I was there.
The hotel also offers themed packages during traditional holidays, so I'd definitely want to get brunch again during a different time of year.
If I lived closer, I'd definitely be back again soon to enjoy another round of tea and treats.