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10/15/2026
Now stocking English Chardonnay. Try a glass with your next Chicken pie. 🥂
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10/12/2026
Custard Creams. To dunk or not to dunk? 🫖
10/09/2026
JUST ARRIVED 🧺 our gorgeous handmade, leather-handled, British-gift-FILLED hampers.
Available for pre-order. For those that plan ahead.
10/05/2026
10 steps to the perfect scones at home.
1. Preheat Oven to 400
2. Empty scone mix into bowl
3. Add 2 cups heavy cream
4. Mix until dough sticks together
5. Turn onto floured board
6. Roll out until dough is approx 1 inch thick
7. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out scones
8. Place on ungreased baking sheet
9. Bake for 20minutes or until pale golden on top
10. Serve with cream, jam and a pot of tea.
10/01/2026
Where’s the Queen! In our latest Episode 3, Albert talks about portraits, preparation and the curiosity that never fades, however much the camera changes.
Available now on Substack, Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts 🎙️
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Host and Executive Producer: .kav (Audrey Kavanagh-Dowsett)
Creative Director and Director of Photography: .porcini (Madeleine Peters)
Producer: (Isabel Evans)
Cinematographer: (Olivia Peters)
Sound Recordist: Gunar Nagle
Stylist: (Bianca Parisotto)
Hair: (Ginger Ryan)
Makeup: (Alice Lane)
Stills: (Camille Duvall)
Social Media: (Danny Holme)
Location Manager: Iain Anderson
Production Assistant: annacaltabiano (Anna Caltabiano)
Production Assistant: (Ilayda McIntosh)
photographypodcast
09/26/2026
Servings scones and lewks since 1990. Snap a pic next time you’re in 📷
Featured here are the gorgeous Erin O’Connor, Sandra Bernhard, Amber Valletta, Anne Sui, Naomi Campbell, and Poppy in the window. 🫖
09/24/2026
In Episode 3 Albert talks about portraits, preparation and the curiosity that never fades, however much the camera changes.
Available now on Substack, Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts 🎙️
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Host and Executive Producer: .kav (Audrey Kavanagh-Dowsett)
Creative Director and Director of Photography: .porcini (Madeleine Peters)
Producer: (Isabel Evans)
Cinematographer: (Olivia Peters)
Sound Recordist: Gunar Nagle
Stylist: (Bianca Parisotto)
Hair: (Ginger Ryan)
Makeup: (Alice Lane)
Stills: (Camille Duvall)
Social Media: (Danny Holme)
Location Manager: Iain Anderson
Production Assistant: annacaltabiano (Anna Caltabiano)
Production Assistant: (Ilayda McIntosh)
09/20/2026
An English Pinot Noir in NYC? We’ll drink to that!
Come try a glass with us 🍷 🇬🇧
We’re proud to be serving British w**es this fall from **e, an independent English w**e estate in Sussex making rather brilliant w**es with the same attention to quality, craft and provenance that we’ve always valued in the British producers we work with.
They’re an independent producers who care deeply about what they make, and work with partners who feel the same. Thanks to the wonderful Kate, speaking here, and the team at who work closely with w**emakers across the UK and are helping bring some of the best of British w**e to New York.
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09/15/2026
Albert Watson had us laughing so much during this. In Episode 3 Albert talks about portraits, preparation and the curiosity that never fades, however much the camera changes.
Available now on Substack, Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts 🎙️
—
Host and Executive Producer: .kav (Audrey Kavanagh-Dowsett)
Creative Director and Director of Photography: .porcini (Madeleine Peters)
Producer: (Isabel Evans)
Cinematographer: (Olivia Peters)
Sound Recordist: Gunar Nagle
Stylist: (Bianca Parisotto)
Hair: (Ginger Ryan)
Makeup: (Alice Lane)
Stills: (Camille Duvall)
Social Media: (Danny Holme)
Location Manager: Iain Anderson
Production Assistant: (Anna Caltabiano)
Production Assistant: (Ilayda McIntosh)
photographypodcast
09/14/2026
EPISODE 3 is out tonight!
09/12/2026
Stocking and supporting w**es from Sussex, UK.
**e **e
08/28/2026
Strawberries in the cake batter. Strawberries in the frosting. 🧁
Address
108-110 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY
10011
To get to the tea room and British restaurant located on Greenwich Avenue in New York using public transportation, you can take the subway to West 4th Street Station and then walk a few blocks south to Greenwich Avenue. Alternatively, you could take a bus down 6th Avenue and get off near the intersection of Greenwich Avenue.
If you prefer to drive, there are several parking garages located along Greenwich Avenue where you can park your car for a fee. Please note that finding street parking in this area can be difficult.
We hope these directions help you find your way to your destination!
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
9:30am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
9:30am - 10pm |
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Tea & Sympathy is a charming British restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York. For over 31 years, this tea room has been serving up delicious British fare to both locals and expats alike. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it the perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon tea or a hearty meal with friends. Tea & Sympathy's menu boasts classic British dishes such as bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips. Additionally, their homemade hot cross buns are a must-try! The restaurant also offers seasonal treats like chocolate eggs during Easter and Lion bar triple threat - Peanut, coconut and white chocolate. Tea & Sympathy is not just about the food; it's an experience that transports you to Britain with its decor and ambiance. If you're looking for a taste of Britain in New York City, Tea & Sympathy is the place to be!
