Velverie Cafe and Teahouse is inspired by European cafe culture. (Photo courtesy of Velverie Café and Teahouse)

A new European Beverly Hills cafe opened last week, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.  Breakfast specials include creme brûlée French toast, while lunch offers Provencal tuna tartine and French jambon-buerre croquettes. Afternoon tea service includes the Regency tea, a savory canapés and conversation tea and a deluxe Beverly Hills Afternoon tea service. 9737 S. Santa Monica Blvd., (310)402-2296.