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The Ritz Gourmet Lounge, the newest jewel in the crown of the selection of dining venues at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa, opens its doors in October after six-months of intense building work at the property.
Inspired by the golden age of Cesar Ritz and Auguste Escoffier who came to fame in the late 19th Century, the lounge embraces the heritage of the two pioneers in international hospitality with a dedicated menu influenced by some of Escoffier’s world classics served in a splendid royal ambience.
Situated in the hotel’s arcade, The Ritz Gourmet Lounge is accessible from either the separate sports club entrance or the lobby.
A highlight of the 74-seat restaurant will be a terraced area. However, inside the authentic French interior design has been created in reminiscence of the Belle Epoque – the ‘Beautiful Era’ – a period in French history which started around 1890 and ended in 1914.
The decor inspired by the Parisian ‘Salon de The’ and the Cesar Ritz legacy featuring wooden panels, marble flooring, rich wooden furniture and classic curtains. The lounge incorporates a colour scheme of beige, dark red and green and there is a wide spread of gold leaf applications in almost every piece of furniture.
Menu options are divided in five different selections such as breakfast, home-made ice cream compositions, Arabic Lounge with mezze, refreshments and the main menu composing of starters, soups, salads and tartines, as well as sandwiches, Panini, desserts and afternoon tea.
*GulfWeekly will taste test the fare in the near future.
