THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, 201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 USA
Phone:  (704) 547-2244   •  Contact Hotel

Calendar of Events





Cocoa Lab Classes

February 2012

Feb. 11: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Chocolate and Champagne Lovers Workshop, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

Feb. 18: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Cake Workshop, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

Feb. 25: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Macarons and Whoopie Pies, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

2012 Class Schedule

Saturday Evenings


Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner will be offered every Saturday evening beginning October 8, 2011, and priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than four for this unique and spectacular dining experience, offered from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance and will be accepted up to three months in advance. (704) 547-2244.

Cardinale Wine and Tapas Evening at Urban Sip

February 16, 2012

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m

Enjoy several spectacular wines, as well as tapas and the commentary of Cardinale Estate winemaker Chris Carpenter, in this special gathering to celebrate Cabernet. $75 per person. Please reserve at (704) 547-2244, attention Ms. Diann Beckner.


Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

February 2012


Enjoy live entertainment in The Lobby Lounge, offered on Friday and Saturday evenings and select weeknights. The following performers will be featured this month:

Feb. 1 – 5th and York
Feb. 2 – Bobby Aycock
Feb. 3 – Robyn Springer Duo
Feb. 4 – Toni Tupponce
Feb. 8 – 5th and York
Feb. 9 – Bobby Aycock
Feb. 10 – Robyn Springer Duo
Feb. 11 – Toni Tupponce
Feb. 14 – Toni Tupponce
Feb. 15 – 5th and York
Feb. 16 – Bobby Aycock
Feb. 17 – Robyn Springer Duo
Feb. 18 – 5th and York
Feb. 22 – 5th and York
Feb. 23 – Bobby Aycock
Feb. 24 – Toni Tupponce
Feb. 25 – Robyn Springer Duo
Feb. 29 – Bobby Aycock


Cocoa Lab Classes

March 2012

March 10: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

March 17: Southern Desserts from the Hit Movie “The Help,” priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon, and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

March 24: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: “Soul Food”, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

March 31: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: The Sweeter Side of Italy, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

2012 Class Schedule

Saturday Evenings


Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner will be offered every Saturday evening beginning October 8, 2011, and priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than four for this unique and spectacular dining experience, offered from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance and will be accepted up to three months in advance. (704) 547-2244.

Falcor Wine Dinner with Winemaker Mike Bee, at Urban Sip

March 22, 2012

Please reserve at (704) 547-2244, attention Ms. Diann Beckner.

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

March 2012


Enjoy live entertainment in The Lobby Lounge, offered on Friday and Saturday evenings and select weeknights. The following performers will be featured this month:

Mar. 1 – Toni Tupponce
Mar. 2 – Robyn Springer Duo
Mar. 3 – 5th and York
Mar. 7 – 5th and York
Mar. 8 – Bobby Aycock
Mar. 9 – Toni Tupponce
Mar. 10 – Robyn Springer Duo
Mar. 14 – 5th and York
Mar. 15 – Bobby Aycock
Mar. 16 – Toni Tupponce
Mar. 17 – 5th and York
Mar. 21 – 5th and York
Mar. 22 – Bobby Aycock
Mar. 23 – Robyn Springer Duo
Mar. 24 – Toni Tupponce
Mar. 28 – 5th and York
Mar. 29 – Bobby Aycock
Mar. 30 – Toni Tupponce
Mar. 31 – Robyn Springer Duo


Cocoa Lab Classes

April 2012

April 14: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Classical French Desserts from the Hit Movie “Julie and Julia”, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

April 21: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: For the Love of Chocolate, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

April 28: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: America, the Beautiful, priced at $75 per person including parking and a keepsake apron. Enjoy Cocoa Lab’s hands-on class from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and work alongside one of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte's award-winning chefs to create sweet delicacies that you will sample at the end of the class. Limited to eight students per session, with reservations available at (704) 547-2244.

2012 Class Schedule

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

Wine Evening at Urban Sip with Winemaker Susie Selby, Selby Winery

April 27, 2012

Please reserve at (704) 547-2244, attention Ms. Diann Beckner.

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

Urban Sip Wine Tasting Event with Maximilian Riedel

June 13, 2012

Please reserve at (704) 547-2244, attention Ms. Diann Beckner.

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.

Saturday Evenings


Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner will be offered every Saturday evening beginning October 8, 2011, and priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than four for this unique and spectacular dining experience, offered from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance and will be accepted up to three months in advance. (704) 547-2244.

Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch

Saturdays and Sundays

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This fabulous brunch priced at $28 features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections are also available à la carte.