Afternoon tea is now being served from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays at Rosewood Sand Hill hotel in Menlo Park. Guests may opt for tea inside the Madera dining room, on the outdoor terrace or in the library.

Chef de cuisine Erik Romme has created a menu to include duck confit rillette; shrimp Waldorf; dates with yogurt, apricot and brie flatbread; and scones with clotted cream and house-made preserves.

The children's menu features almond butter and jelly and ham and cheese sandwiches, as well as cheese flatbread.

Cost per guest is $49 or $55 with champagne and $25 for children. Reservations are required and may be made online using OpenTable.com.

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