An amazing Russian tea created by the dean of Portland chefs Vitaly Paley was one of the highlights of Portland Potager, our recent Flavor Foray out West. Please enjoy the story on the Guide Michelin site.

Russian Tea at Portland's Heathman Hotel
Samovars and Russian pastries reign at this iconic Oregon hotel. Forget scones and clotted cream. Leave it to pioneering Portland, Oregon chef Vitaly Paley to come up with a whole new approach to high tea for the historic Heathman Hotel. Drawing on his own heritage, Paley designed a Russian Tea with samovar service and traditional dishes.