The Ben West Palm Launches High Tea Seven Days a Week

The Ben West Palm Launches High Tea Seven Days a Week

Starting October 19, The Ben West Palm will be the first and only hotel in West Palm Beach to offer high tea seven days a week.

The all-new “Dewey Daily Tea Party” channels the spirit of Byrd Spilman Dewey, one of South Florida’s first inhabitants in 1892, who was a published and celebrated author, including national bestsellers, Bruno. Byrd lived in a nearby estate, which she named, “Ben Trovato,” which was derived from the Italian phrase “Se non è vero, è ben trovato,” loosely translating to “Even if it isn’t true, it’s still a well-invented story.”

As a bon vivant known throughout society as a superb hostess, she would tell tall tales while hosting grand tea parties for West Palm Beach’s most notable members.

Today, The Ben keeps Byrd Dewey’s passion for entertaining and storytelling alive through many literary and dining programs, with the newest addition being the “Dewey Daily Tea Party.”

Head Pastry Chef, Maria Brown (MJ), teamed up with the Ben’s Lead Bartender to recreate Mrs. Dewey's Tea Parties with a modern twist. MJ created a delightful menu of finger sandwiches with seasonal ingredients, house-baked orange scones, sweet biscuits and desserts. Guests will also enjoy tea varieties that reflect Florida and the travels of Mrs. Dewey, infused into signature cocktails and mocktails as well.

This afternoon tea offering will be available Monday through Friday at 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm for $45 per person. Reservations need to be made 48 hours in advance as all food is prepared to order. In this signature service, The Ben will be inviting guests to place their cellphone in a wooden box.

THE BEN HIGH TEA MENU

Roast turkey & apple;

Butter, French baguette, roast turkey, cheddar cheese, apple, apple jelly

Ham, brie, & apple;

Soft butter, Dijon mustard, French bread

Salmon cucumber;

Cream cheese, smoked salmon, cucumber, white bread

Roast vegetable;

Goat cheese, sun dried tomato, pesto, roasted pepper, roasted zucchini, roasted eggplant, Black bread

House baked orange scones & sweet biscuits

Pistachio cream puffs

Lemon drizzle cookies

Macaroons

Fruit Tart