deca RESTAURANT + BAR celebrates the season with festive events and offers
Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton), U.S.A. – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) and deca RESTAURANT + BAR are putting on their holiday best with special dining offers and events. From Teddy Bear and Storytelling Teas in deca RESTAURANT to “deca” the Walls in deca BAR and a new Bar! Humbug Buffet on Christmas Day night, there are many ways to embrace or escape the season.
21st Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Ritz Tree Lighting
The BMO Harris Bank Lights Festival on Saturday, November 17, 2012 marks the official kick-off to the holiday season in Chicago and at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago. Post parade, The Ritz will host its second annual lobby tree lighting at 7:30 pm. Adults can enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne or a seasonally-inspired cocktail around the tree, while children will enjoy hot chocolate. Raise a glass to the start of the season as The Ritz lights its lobby tree decorated by American Girl Place Chicago.
Haute Hats and Holiday High Tea
Indulge in a holiday favuorite with a fashionable twist as Chicago milliners Loreta Corsetti and Laura Whitlock showcase stylish hats perfect for staying festively fashionable during holiday gatherings.
- Saturday, December 1; seatings begin at 3:00 pm
- Cost for the tea is USD 37.00 per person, USD 20.00 for children.
Teddy Bear Storytelling Teas
Children and adults will enjoy the holiday tradition of Afternoon Tea for a cause. Children are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped teddy bear or toy to donate to Lurie Children’s Hospital. At 4:00 pm, children will place their teddy bears and toys under the tree as they listen to holiday stories by Mrs. Claus.
- Saturdays December 8, 15 and 22
- Sundays December 9, 16 and 23
- Seatings begin at 3:00 pm with storytelling at 4:00 pm
- Cost is USD 37.00 per adult and USD 20.00 for children.
Enjoy the Ten Days of Christmas at deca BAR
Escape the hustle and bustle on the Magnificent Mile and enjoy specially priced spirits and snacks Mondays through Fridays, December 10-14 and December 17-21.
- Monday: Complimentary cheese plate (three cheeses) with any bottle of wine purchased
- Tuesday: USD 10.00 cocktails
- Wednesday: Complimentary fries with cocktail purchase
- Thursday: USD 10.00 flatbreads
- Friday: USD 10.00 deca slider trio
“deca” the Walls in deca BAR
Drink and decorate this season with “deca” the Walls beginning November 26 in deca BAR. While enjoying special seasonal spirits from deca BAR’s cocktail list, guests will receive a gingerbread tile to decorate for a festive gingerbread wall display in deca BAR.
Christmas Day Brunch
Join deca for an extraordinary Christmas Day brunch featuring a bountiful buffet with selections such as a fresh and smoked seafood station, carving station, roasted Christmas goose, and festive breakfast fare including red velvet pancakes with lemon ricotta, and omelets made-to-order, all topped off with holiday desserts. The Myles Hayes Jazz Trio will provide festive sounds of the season.
- Seatings: 12:00 to 3:00 pm on December 25
- USD 135.00 per adult, USD 45.00 per child ages 6-12 for special holiday three-course
Christmas Day Bar! Humbug Buffet
Start a different holiday tradition this year with deca BAR’s Christmas Day Bar! Humbug Buffet. No turkey or figgy pudding here, but a Chinese-takeout buffet inspired by A Christmas Story. Red and green or holiday plaid attire not required.
- 6:00 pm December 25; cost is USD 65.00 per adult and USD 25.00 per child ages 6-12.
New Year’s Eve
Usher in 2012 in style at deca RESTAURANT + BAR with stations of delectable fare and a toast with a glass of Dom Pérignon Champagne. Guests can take in the sounds of a live five-piece band while enjoying a seafood and caviar bar, handmade sushi, charcuterie and hors d’oeuvres as well an entrée station featuring lobster thermidor and a bison tenderloin roast. A decadent chocolate dessert display caps off the festive dinner.
- Seating is at 8:30 pm on December 31; cost is USD 225.00 per person and includes the glass of Dom Pérignon
- Hotel Press Contacts
Terri Hickey
Director of Public Relations
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. 60611-1428
Email Terri Hickey
T. 1 (312) 649-2322
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Celebrate at The Ritz