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Welcome to the October issue of The Ritz enewsletter!

Summer may be over, but the new season brings a host of delights for you. In The Restaurant, sample our Chef's delights with a selection of dishes made from White truffles and a week sampling an exceptional selection of wines from Bordeaux.

Although it feels as if we have missed out on Summer, We can look forward to Christmas, which is approaching fast so why not plan to celebrate with us this year? We have a magical festive season planned and present our programme of events for you.


Fine Bordeaux Wines by the Glass

To complement the introduction of the Autumn a la Carte menu, The Ritz Restaurant is presenting a selection of extraordinary fine wines from Bordeaux. Sommelier Bruno Murciano has chosen six superb wines from The Ritz Wine List, which will be offered by the glass during the week of October 8th to accompany any of the dishes on the du Jour and a la Carte menus.

This unique and very special wine by the glass selection includes a Chateau Labegorze-Zede, one of Margaux's most reliable Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (£12); a Special Limited Cuvee wine Ducla Experience XII made with a rare blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sauvignon Gris (£10); a Saint Julien 2eme Cru Classe Chateau Leoville-Barton, Decanter's 'Man of the Year' Anthony Barton's best property (£23); one of the most fascinating Margaux 1er Cru Classe Chateau Margaux (£45); a Saint Emilion Grand Cru Chateau Frombrauge (£16) and the legendary Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Superieur Chateau D'Yquem (£70).

For reservations at The Ritz Restaurant for lunch (Menu du Jour £36) and for dinner (three course £45 and four course £65) please call 020 7493 8181, and for more information on The Ritz food and beverage calendar please visit us at www.theritzlondon.com


White Truffles at The Ritz

Autumn at The Ritz also sees a celebration of the White Truffle season. Harvested from September to December from Italy's Piedmont region, this delicacy is renowned for its aromatic intensity and for its full flavour. In honour of this special gastronomic tradition and to celebrate the height of the truffle season, The Ritz Executive Chef, John Williams, will be offering a choice of truffle menu suggestions in The Ritz Restaurant. For one week from 5th November selected dishes will include

Salad of New Season Ceps with Pecorino and Piedmont Truffle
£60

Risotto with White Truffle
£65

Truffled Crème Brûlée with Black and White Truffle
£65

For reservations at The Ritz Restaurant for lunch (Menu du Jour £36) and for dinner (three courses £45 and four courses £65) please call 020 7493 8181, and for more information on The Ritz food and beverage calendar please visit us at www.theritzlondon.com


Ritz Fine Jewellery

New this Autumn is Ritz Fine Jewellery's collection of glamorous perfume bottles. Designed in-house and hand-carved from hunks of semi-precious stone, such as pink tourmaline, amethyst and citrine, each bottle comes with a mini funnel with which to decant your signature fragrance.

These are the ultimate perfume bottles; flacons worthy of being displayed on a dressing table, or whipped out of a handbag in a cocktail bar. The perfect gift for any woman.

For more information please contact Ritz Fine Jewellery on:

11 Old Bond Street, London W1 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7493 3766
The Ritz Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, London W1 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 1312
www.ritzfinejewellery.com


Festive Programme 2007

A magical Christmas awaits you at The Ritz this year with an exciting programme of festive events to help you celebrate a traditional Christmas and to welcome in the New Year

Dinner and Dance throughout December for £85 per person>>
Christmas Celebrations >>
New Years Celebrations >>
Festive Gifts >>
Banqueting and Events at Christmas >>
Christmas Accommodation >>

Alternatively please click here to download the Christmas brochure >>


Piano Fortissimo

A beautiful new mahogany Bluthner Model II Grand Piano was delivered to The Palm Court this summer, taking pride of place in the Long Gallery.

Resident pianist Ian Gomes, who has been entertaining the Afternoon Tea guests for twelve years, is delighted to welcome the new piano. The 'old' one which has been in service at The Ritz since the 1920's, is now residing in William Kent House.

From October, our Pianist will also be delighted to take any requests that you might have. Simply complete one of our new song request cards and sit back and enjoy the show!

Why not experience this music for yourself and visit us for lunch or dinner in The Ritz Restaurant or Afternoon Tea in The Palm Court.


The Salon Festive Programme

This pampering programme in The Ritz Salon is the perfect way to begin this very social season and is a great excuse to treat yourself or to give that special someone an early Christmas surprise!

This wonderful package includes a choice of manicure or pedicure followed by a hair cut, wash and style whilst relaxing with mulled wine and mince pies.

This programme is available during November, December and January and prices are from £90 per person

We also offer bespoke salon vouchers that are perfect for a Christmas gift, ideal for young and old alike!

For more information and for appointments please call The Ritz Salon on telephone number 020 7300 2435 or by email Salon@theritzlondon.com.

We also offer bespoke salon vouchers that are perfect for a Christmas gift for that special someone! Please click here for more information >>




I hope that you enjoyed your summer holidays and would like to wish you all a wonderful month, here’s hoping for some September sunshine!

With kind regards



Stephen Boxall
General Manager