From Patch Reports

Chocolate and fashions in red and pink will make for a delightful Valentine's combo Thursday at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead.

Along with the hotel's "Haute Chocolate" afternoon tea, Neiman Marcus will present "informal modeling of the season's most beautiful fashions," according to an announcement from the hotel. The event begins at 2:30 p.m.

The tea will include tea sandwiches and pastries such as Chocolate Chip Cherry Scones, Flourless Chocolate Brandy Cherry Cake, Coconut Chocolate Frangipane and Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Torte. The hotel serves loose leaf teas steeped in individual bone china teapots and poured through sterling silver strainers.

The cost is $34 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuities. For reservations, call 404-237-2700.

The "Haute Fashions Haute Chocolate" tea is part of the hotel's Haute Chocolate events through February. For more information, see the Ritz web site at www.ritzcarlton.com/buckhead.