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Want to sip on Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie after staring at Vincent van Gogh’s “Tarascon Stagecoach”? Los Angeles County Museum of Art has got you covered.

The museum announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Erewhon, the high-end L.A. health food chain and retailer, on a cafe located on the ground level of its new David Geffen galleries. The cafe, which has outdoor seating beside Alexander Calder’s fountain sculpture, “Three Quintains (Hello Girls),” will open Sunday for LACMA members visiting the David Geffen Galleries. The general public can get in on the coveted buffalo cauliflower when the new building opens to the public on May 4 — with the partnership continuing through the summer. No definite closure has been announced, so it’s possible the collaboration continues.

“We’re so proud to partner with LACMA, a meaningful milestone as our first museum collaboration,” said Tony Antoci, CEO and owner of Erewhon, and Josephine Antoci, president and owner of Erewhon in a statement. “It really feels like a celebration of Los Angeles, bringing Erewhon and LACMA together to nourish and inspire the community we love.”

The collaboration between the store, which enjoys a cult-like following, with one of the city’s most anticipated new cultural offerings is expected to draw an eager crowd. Guests can grab a ticket to the museum, or simply enjoy a drink while strolling around the museum’s 3.5 acres of new park space, and taking in a variety of newly installed public artwork including Jeff Koons’ towering topiary sculpture, “Split Rocker.”

Two additional drinking and dining options — a wine bar and a restaurant — will open later this year, but no establishments have been named yet for those spots.

Erewhon at LACMA will be open during museum hours.

Pooh Corner café in Hartfield, East Sussex, is only a short drive from London and takes inspiration from the classic Winnie the Pooh tales – with themed food, décor and afternoon tea

People are astonished as they discover the ‘cutest’ café in the countryside, merely an hour from London, which draws inspiration from a beloved classic childhood book character.

The café in question is Pooh Corner, situated in Hartfield, near the Ashdown forest in East Sussex, recognised as the inspiration for ‘the real’ Hundred Acre Woods in the timeless tales. A.A. Milne penned all of his Winnie the Pooh books there, inspired by his woodland adventures with his son, Christopher Robin, and he passed away at Cotchford Farm in 1956.

Every year, visitors from across the world travel to the forest in question, eager to walk in the footsteps of the globally renowned bear. And now they can also enjoy a Pooh-themed meal in ‘the cutest’ local café.

On TikTok, one user named ‘inherauraaa’ from London documented their visit to the charming café, which is just a brief drive from London.

“The cosiest tiny café in the countryside for brunch located just outside of London. The food are all affordable and all Winnie the Pooh inspired,” they penned in the post’s caption.

In the clip, the Londoner showcased footage from the café, from the Winnie the Pooh-themed sign outside, to the memorabilia and decorations inside that enhanced the charm.

As they visited during spring, the outdoor space was flourishing with various flowers and plants, where a sign featuring Pooh bear instructed them to wait to be seated. Even the crockery and cups were Winnie the Pooh themed, as they showcased their food order of scones with honey and clotted cream, along with hot chocolates topped with whipped cream. The tea was also served in a Winnie the Pooh teapot.

“Tiny outdoor and indoor seating area, also a big walk into the field just behind the café (didn’t have time for this sadly) and a gift shop indoors with small rooms of displays and collections. Just a 1hr drive out of London, worth a visit,” the user added.

The Pooh Corner café, though compact, boasts over 1,600 reviews on TripAdvisor, with an impressive average score of 4.6 out of 5. Visitors rave about the delightful teddy toast, scones, and afternoon tea on offer, alongside a wide selection of teas and coffees.

Reviewers also draw attention to the quaint and charming atmosphere and the wallet-friendly prices, while also praising the warm and welcoming staff.

The comment section of the video quickly filled up with people eager to find out exactly where the café was located, tagging friends and loved ones with plans to visit, as they set about arranging their own trips.