Our 49th Spot:

The Caviar Co.

46A Main Street Tiburon, CA 94920

thecaviarco.com

[Quick Note: Since we sometimes visit Tea Spots that weren’t officially scheduled on the Tour…even tho I still wrote a review, they wouldn’t get their own spot number. But when I would compile my raTEAng posts, they would still be included and the numbers would be all thrown off. To keep things more cohesive, I decided to match the spot numbers with how many we’ve been to for less confusion. This explains why our last posted spot was 45, and this one is continuing at 49…to account for the past surprise visits along the way.]

Afternoon Tea = check!

Bay Area = check!

Cute little town = check!

Again, I can’t give you all my secrets… But when I found out there was Afternoon Tea in TIBURON!!?! I looove Tiburon! You know I was going. And because it’s a seasonal offer, I was happy to start our Tour there. SO HAPPY we did.

Just the ride over already was so much fun! Anticipating my work (Hooray for the First Spot on our Tour!!), anxious about seeing the water (it’s been a while for us), enjoying deep conversation with the Huz… When you get there, at the end of Main Street, there’s a little cut-out in the road where you can stop and take a few pictures of our beautiful City!! I love my city. I was gonna include some pictures here, but- I think yall should just experience it for yourselves.

It’s not huge in there, which I liked. Intimate, maybe 10 tables. Courteous staff right away.

Upon seating, we were first welcomed with their Spiced Spritz (Veso earl grey aperitif, apple cider, crémant). At first in my notes, I put ‘fruity, barely flavor of sparkling wine but still good’. I really liked the square ice in it. But as I had more (maybe I didn’t mix it), you could taste the alcohol more and more AND I loved that. I had way more sips of this than I should have, and I’m not even sorry haha. It was very good!

They had a simple tea selection. Only 3 bases (black, green, and herbal), but a variety of notes to choose from.

Fireside Toffee Apple – The Huz gave himself a full healthy first pour! This was very good. I was tasting/smelling coconut, not so much apple, and more of a hibiscus.

Japanese Sencha – Nice strong green tea flavor, which I love.

The most beautifulest tier in this world.

Vanilla Bean Scone with Butter & Raspberry Jam – It wasn’t warm. Very crumbly, almost fully crunchy. They use butter (which was a nice change) and a very good high quality preserves. It was just okay for me.

Cucumber and Herb Sandwich with Whitefish Roe – Whatever the spread is, it’s amazing. Not sure if there was citrus in there, or if it was the caviar…but IT’S GOOD. Oh it’s dill!! This cucumber sandwich was slammin. And if we’re just at Cucumber and it’s this good!? Whew, look out.

Deviled Egg with Kaluga Hybrid Caviar – That’s the creamiest deviled egg I’ve ever had. It was SO flavorful. This was our favorite of the Savories fo sho!

I’m like- dang, do I have to eat everything with caviar now??

Toma Quiche with Siberian Sturgeon – I don’t know but it’s good. (whiny face emoji) The salty from the caviar MMM.

Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Salmon Roe – I did a dance and melted. You have to understand: we have smoked salmon on a regular at home. I’ve had smoked salmon sandwiches at at least 30 of the 48 Tea Spots we’ve visited. I used to own a catering business specializing in tea party foods where we did a smoked salmon sandwich. So, it (I guess unfortunately) takes a lot to wow me about a smoked salmon sandwich. I’m not used to a grainy bread with it, but I welcomed it here. Perfect cut of salmon, nice thick (but not too thick) bite. Perfect ratio of cream.

Brie and Apple Sandwich with Classic White Sturgeon – I am a Brie Girl! Whatever kind of jam they used was a good choice. Can’t say I’ve ever had it with caviar…but I love.

Sesame Cone with Smoked Trout Roe – I have to admit: I did feel a little bad like I was eating Nemo babies. (yikes emoji) But that was short-lived haha! I’ve never had anything like this before. Adored the sesame cone, loved the crunch of course. The explosions from the caviar were so fun!

“I feel hecka rich. Hahaha!”

Hacklini Blini with Hackleback – So, blinis are my favorite. Story Time: when I was in college, I dated this guy who was a Concierge at this fancy hotel in the City. I wasn’t familiar with how it all worked…so he explained to me how different places give him the five-star treatment, so he can refer hotel guests there. He took me to this Michelin Star restaurant and ordered blinis for us. Now I had never had a blini canape; didn’t know what it was, didn’t know what to expect. Those little pancakes with all the fixings (smoked salmon, some sort of cream, red onion, and capers) were a combination I instantly fell in love with. After we broke up, I had forgotten what they were called exactly. It was a nasty separation, so I couldn’t ask him… This was the beginning of a search that was never satisfied. Hahah! I finally figured it out, and probably only had it less than a handful of time since then. But, I never forgot how much I loved them!! So- a longwinded explanation of my depth of desire for these! I could have eaten a hundred of those. So buttery and nice chew on the pancake.

Bump of Osetra Caviar – We have never done a bump before! Heheh. We didn’t do the hand, just had it from the spoon. That tasted like the ocean!! I loved it.

“I’m so happy!”

Me: “Why don’t we ever get caviar for home?”

Him: “Cuz they don’t sell it at FoodMaxx, I don’t know!?”

(we don’t really shop at FoodMaxx, but that was so funny)

Poached Pear Panna Cotta – I love pear stuff!! So thick. I love a thick panna cotta, almost like you have to chew it. I think it’s safe to say that this panna cotta is my favorite from the entire Tour.

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart – It’s so bitter! It’s so good!

Love that they had only 3 Sweets.

French 75 Macaron – That’s a unique, high end macaron. So so chewy shell (which I prefer over the crumbly).

Random thoughts as I was finishing my tea service:

So happy but also a little sad cuz it’s only 2 months out the year. I feel a Revisit already!

I didn’t know I was a Caviar Girl. I am a Caviar Girl now, watch out!

I don’t usually finish, but I wanted to eat everything all.

After my last bite: “I’m sad, the caviar is over.”

Me with my kids, at dinner that night: “I didn’t know this life existed and I am. On. Board! Like, I want some on my burger.”

Me, while writing this: “This is brutal. BRU-TAL. Writing this and looking at all these pictures.”

I was so proud and impressed with myself for choosing this one as our Tour Opener!! Haha! Such a perfect Spot. And of course, being surrounded by the coastal little town vibe of Tiburon, always an A+. The service was really good. Hi Tess! (she was so cute) This Tea Service is only around for November and December, Wednesdays through Sundays. So make sure you visit before it’s all gone!! I am seriously strategizing on how I can fit it in my schedule + budget to go back this time around! I don’t want to wait a whole year!! (three crying emojis) This place is so good, it’s already HIGH UP on my my raTEAngs list. Please check back after 5 more Spots to see where they landed. Or better yet, get your cute butt over there (who know where that one’s from?!) so you can taste for yourself first!!

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