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Ritz Carlton is obviously synonymous with luxury, and it does not disappoint. Luckily, a close friend is a manager at the Ritz, so my friends and I got a tour of the facilities. The rooms are spectacular. So comfortable and luxurious with bright bathrooms and all of the special touches that makes this a five star experience. The two suites we visited had unbelievable tower views. There is a yoga studio with a full schedule of classes, and a gym with top of the line equipment.
The best part of the evening was lounging on the patio at DEQ. It is incredible. The seating is super comfortable and the space very well designed. What really impressed me was the food. The menu changes frequently, but it is high end, more casual, intelligent and seasonally inspired financial district fare. (Think Bymark) However, it was far better than any of the other lounges I have been to in Toronto. We had a Flat bread with Morales and Chevre noir, with shaved asparagus and cauliflower purée that was the star of the evening for me. My girlfriends were losing it over the poutine which had a hint of apple jus. The onion rings were fantastic, and we spit a pana cotta for dessert. All memorable.
Large enough wine selection, at fairly reasonable prices considering the environment. We had a bottle of Malbac that was good, fairly priced and served in gorgeous glassware. There is a full Charcuterie station if that is your thing, complete with made-in-house preserves.
Fantastic service. My evening at DEQ deserves 5 stars.
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