Here is something completely different for readers who want an outing that feels more special than simply making a dinner reservation.

Chado Tea Room in Old Torrance is currently offering Chado in Wonderland, a limited afternoon-tea experience inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

The $75-per-person menu starts with a watermelon, strawberry and spinach salad before moving into themed savory bites including cucumber-and-herb cream cheese, smoked salmon and curried chicken tea sandwiches, plus a truffle egg brioche.

Then comes the fun part: traditional English scones with Chado cream and preserves, chocolate-dipped macarons, pistachio-and-raspberry macarons, cupcakes, matcha mousse cups and fruit, accompanied by teas with names such as Mad Hatter’s Earl Grey Supreme and Queen’s Rose Garden Black Tea.

The special is currently offered through September 30, making this a genuinely time-sensitive Bites & Bottles recommendation rather than an evergreen restaurant profile.

It would be a fun choice for a birthday, mother-daughter afternoon, date, small celebration — or simply an excuse to do something a little different in Old Torrance.

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