On the eve of Valentine's Day you should not pass this place up. I try to be stingy with my 5 stars so they're meaningful. Every time I'm been here since they've been open I am simply delighted. First there is a their selection for all the moods of my palette. Sometimes I want something sweet but not as heavy as chocolate, they have key lime pie. Maybe you'd rather have a macaron or three. Of course there any variety of chocolate confections: cupcakes, cake, mousses or signature chocolates all perfect to share after a dinner out on the town or after a stroll thru uptown. When I have company my favorite thing is to dip in & get two hot chocolates.
The food is what brings me there but it's the atmosphere & the prices that keep me coming back. For being inside the Ritz Carlton I feel that I have spent less money here than at Amelie's. Once you have your desserts in hand, if you came looking for quiet conversation, I'll give you a hint later. There are certainly the little tables but if it's a blustry evening avoid them as people can't seem to work the revolving door that is to keep the wind from blowing onto you. You could take your desserts down to the hotel bar if you want liveliness or are pairing your treat with a cabernet or port.
Hot Chocolates in hand take the stairs down to the bar, go thru the bar and hang a right. The loveseats along the wall by the elevator are the place to get to know someone.