History

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea was traditionally served in The Rotunda, said to be The Pierre’s signature room.  The famous trompe l’oeil murals are the work of American artist Edward Melcarth and were commissioned in 1967 with the intention of bringing the style and spirit of the Renaissance paintings into the present.  The inclusion of classic mythological figures like Neptune and Venus are intermingled with a women who resembles Jacqueline Kennedy and others modeled after people from New York Society during that era.

Now guests and visitors looking to enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea can come to The Pierre’s Two E Bar/Lounge, which was designed by Alexandra Champalimaud.  Champalimaud anchored the room with a striking art deco copper bar as its centerpiece, yet maintained the classic décor of The Pierre by preserving original Georgian detailing on the classic columns and ceiling. The room also features contemporary art, sleek black chandeliers, and cozy sofas with oversized pillows and chairs pulled up to low tables are perfect for a crowd.

The most unique fact about tea service at The Pierre is 80 years of tradition. The Pierre also offers two custom tea blends from Harney & Sons including The Pierre blend which is a mixture of several black teas leaves with a hint of vanilla and bergamot. The second custom blend is the Pierre Chai, which can be served the traditional way with steamed milk or hot water.

The traditional tea service is the most popular service as it offers the tiered tray of fresh homemade tea finger sandwiches, scones and tea pastries. Our raisin scones are baked fresh daily by our Executive Pastry Chef, Michael Mignano and his team. The scones are made in the traditional English dropped style which are light and fluffy, rather than the American style of dense scones in a triangular shape.

Mixology Program

There is no better way to bring your hectic workday to a close than Two E Bar/Lounge’s intuitive service, craft cocktails and getting lost in the rhythmic melodies of smooth jazz.

Two E Bar/Lounge’s mixologist work meticulously to create signature cocktails from the freshest ingredients and newest spirits and liqueurs.  The signature cocktails all have a new approach to the classics of yesterday, often introducing guests to new spirits and liqueurs.  Patrons continuously come back to try the newest libations while enjoying the live jazz sounds on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Seasonal menus inspired by local art installations to seasonal themes, showcase each mixologists unique flare and talent.  On the Tuesday evening closest to the solstice/equinox, the Two E Bar/Lounge team holds a launch party for the new seasonal menu that includes a private mixology lesson with Master Mixologist, Sachin Hasan.  After enjoying the drinks from the menu, Mr. Hasan can teach you a brief history on the ingredients of your favorite cocktail and even teach you how to recreate the exact cocktail at home.