A Touch of Class

For a touch of class, make reservations at The Peabody Hotel’s Chez Philippe for tea. Yes, it’s $32, but you’ll never feel as pampered as when you are sitting in that grand restaurant. A tiered tray of dainty sandwiches and one of sweets completes the lady-perfect experience. Editor's Tip: For an elegant dinner, far from the grilling crowd, you’ll find quiet little Itta Bena directly above bustling Beale Street’s B.B. King Blues Club. It’s not marked out on the street; you need to know it’s there. There’s no elevator. But go up the stairs and into another world. The windows, made up of blue glass, give everything a mysterious ambience. Skillet shrimp, great fillet, grandma-worthy yeast rolls, and she-crab soup are all fabulous. Entrées average in the $20 range.

photo: Tea at The Peabody Hotel’s Chez Philippe

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