Casa Don Alfonso invites St. Louis residents and guests to indulge in a festive holiday season marked by the delicious traditions of Italy’s Sorrento Coast. Working closely with the renowned culinary team behind Don Alfonso 1890, Casa Don Alfonso has prepared an inspired taste of the holiday season, offering an experience brimming with impeccable flavor and sincere hospitality.
Casa Don Alfonso’s beloved Brunch with Santa returns this holiday season! Join us as we host Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during a festive brunch service on December 11 and 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for $55 per person. Featuring an exquisite menu and kid-friendly buffet, children of all ages can enjoy face painting and visits with Santa by the fireplace creating memorable and heartwarming Christmastime traditions. For New Year’s Eve, Casa Don Alfonso will offer opulently indulgent five-course prix-fixe menu that will feature dishes and delights affectionately chosen by their esteemed culinary team, like Swordfish Carpaccio, Winter Acqua Pazza Halibut, a Durham Ranch Beef Tenderloin. Two seatings are offered, the first from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and then from 8:30-11:30 p.m., each priced at $150 per person. Enjoy live entertainment by Arvell and Company while ringing in the new year at Casa Don Alfonso. Sommelier Martin Penn Griffin will also be on hand to provide perfectly paired wine suggestions from the restaurant’s 3,000 bottle collection.
To view holiday menus and make a reservation, please visit www.casadonalfonsostlouis.com or call (314) 719-1496.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis invites hotel guests and local residents to toast the beginning of another cheerful holiday season with festive programming as well as luxurious offerings ideal for thoughtful and sophisticated gifting. Celebrate the return of the hotel’s cherished Teddy Bear Tea and explore indulgent experiences sure to satisfy each loved one on your list.
TEDDY BEAR TEA
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is thrilled to continue the beloved tradition of the Teddy Bear Tea this holiday season. This highly-anticipated, holiday-themed soiree will feature themed storytelling, sweet & savory fare, a cookie decorating station, face painting, and of course, tea! Indulge in a smoked salmon crepe or treat your holiday sweet tooth with a wide assortment of scones, tarts & tea-time desserts, all while listening to the beautiful sounds of a live pianist. In response to last year’s popularity, the hotel will offer four opportunities to attend a Teddy Bear Tea event during the 2022 holiday season on December 10th, December 17th, December 22nd, and December 23rd, each with seatings at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for $69 per person which includes parking. Reservations can be made by calling 314-719- 1433.
SIGNATURE GIFTS
At The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, you’ll find something exceptional for each person on your gift list. Whether it be the gift of membership or a deluxe spa experience, these one-of-a-kind offerings eliminate the stress of holiday gift giving.
The Cigar Club
This holiday season, give a gift that can be enjoyed all year long at the world’s last remaining Ritz-Carlton Cigar Club. Established in 1998, The Cigar Club at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis serves infused liquors, libations, expressive American cuisine and the finest cigars to members and overnight hotel guests only. With timeless details and layers of darker tones, the recently-renovated club touches on swanky finishes and rich designs, giving way to its sleek allure and somewhat cheeky exclusivity. The Cigar Club membership rate is $4,000 per year.
Luxurious accessories are also available to heighten the Cigar Club experience. A sophisticated gift that is sure to make a statement, bespoke smoking jackets bring a modern look to a classic piece. Made-to-order Stubbs And Wootton luxury slippers can also be customized with The Cigar Club emblem to create a timeless gift for your loved one. To inquire about the membership, elegant accessories, or the specially-curated December holiday cigar collection, please call (314) 719-1433.
Signature Spa Treatments and ESPA Products
For those who love to be pampered, look no further than The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis’s signature spa packages. Give the gift of rejuvenation with refreshing, age-defying facials where guests can even opt for a customized facial tailored to their needs. A perfect antidote to holiday stress, the large assortment of massages is sure to relieve fatigued muscles and promote relaxation, including the Missouri Black Walnut Massage (80 minutes, $240). Inspired by the state’s natural landscapes, this specialty massage uses sticks carved from locally-sourced Black Walnut to slow busy minds and elongate tight muscles.
For reservations & more information, please call (314) 719-1488 or click here.
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