Cocoa Lab Classes

June 2013

June 8: 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, 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.

June 15: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Entertaining Desserts Made Easy, 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.

June 22: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Baby Cakes, 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.

2013 Class Schedule

The Lobby Lounge or Urban Sip Live Entertainment

June 2013

Enjoy live entertainment in The Lobby Lounge or Urban Sip, usually offered on Friday and Saturday evenings and select week nights. The following performers are scheduled to be featured this month:

June 14, Toni Tupponce, Lobby Lounge
June 14, Greg Cable Duo, Urban Sip
June 21, Toni Tupponce, Lobby Lounge
June 21, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
June 22, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
June 22, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
June 28, Toni Tupponce, Lobby Lounge
June 28, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
June 29, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
June 29, Neal Davenport, Urban Sip

Sidewalk Socials

Saturday afternoons on the Bar Cocoa outdoor sidewalk terrace

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte celebrates man’s best friend during its summertime Saturday Sidewalk Socials. The Saturday Sidewalk Socials are presented directly outside the hotel’s Bar Cocoa, presenting an opportunity for guests to enjoy Bar Cocoa’s famous pastries, desserts, French macarons, gelato and iced teas in a relaxed, al fresco setting. A special section of the Saturday Socials sidewalk is dedicated to diners with pets, with leash tie-ups, doggie bags, local dog-walking maps and Bar Cocoa dog biscuits offered to four-legged visitors whose owners are enjoying Bar Cocoa outdoor dining.

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

Cocoa Lab Classes

July 2013

July 13: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream, 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.

July 20: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Chocolate and Champagne Lover’s Workshop, priced at $75 per person (plus $40 for an optional added glass of Dom Pérignon), 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.

2013 Class Schedule

The Lobby Lounge or Urban Sip Live Entertainment

July 2013

Enjoy live entertainment in The Lobby Lounge or Urban Sip, usually offered on Friday and Saturday evenings and select week nights, as well as special DJ appearances in The Aqua Lounge. The following performers are scheduled to be featured this month:

July 5, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
July 6, Greg Cagle, Lobby Lounge
July 6, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
July 12, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
July 12, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
July 13, Greg Cagle, Lobby Lounge
July 13, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
July 19, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
July 19, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
July 20, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
July 20, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
July 26, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
July 26, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
July 27, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
July 27, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
July 27, DJ, Aqua Lounge

Sidewalk Socials

Saturday afternoons on the Bar Cocoa outdoor sidewalk terrace

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte celebrates man’s best friend during its summertime Saturday Sidewalk Socials. The Saturday Sidewalk Socials are presented directly outside the hotel’s Bar Cocoa, presenting an opportunity for guests to enjoy Bar Cocoa’s famous pastries, desserts, French macarons, gelato and iced teas in a relaxed, al fresco setting. A special section of the Saturday Socials sidewalk is dedicated to diners with pets, with leash tie-ups, doggie bags, local dog-walking maps and Bar Cocoa dog biscuits offered to four-legged visitors whose owners are enjoying Bar Cocoa outdoor dining.

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

Cocoa Lab Classes

August 2013

August 10: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Entertaining Desserts Made Easy, 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.

August 25: Cocoa Lab Cooking Class: Cupcakes Gone Rogue, 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.

2013 Class Schedule

The Lobby Lounge or Urban Sip Live Entertainment

August 2013

Enjoy live entertainment in The Lobby Lounge or Urban Sip, usually offered on Friday and Saturday evenings and select week nights, as well as special DJ appearances in The Aqua Lounge. The following performers are scheduled to be featured this month:

August 2, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
August 2, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
August 3, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
August 3, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
August 3, DJ, Aqua Lounge
August 9, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
August 9, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
August 10, Greg Cagle, Lobby Lounge
August 10, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
August 10, DJ, Aqua Lounge
August 16, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
August 16, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
August 17, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
August 17, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
August 17, DJ, Aqua Lounge
August 23, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
August 23, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
August 24, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
August 24, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
August 24, DJ, Aqua Lounge
August 30, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
August 30, Sol After Dark, Urban Sip
August 31, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
August 31, Rodney Shelton, Urban Sip
August 31, DJ, Aqua Lounge

Sidewalk Socials

Saturday afternoons on the Bar Cocoa outdoor sidewalk terrace

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte celebrates man’s best friend during its summertime Saturday Sidewalk Socials. The Saturday Sidewalk Socials are presented directly outside the hotel’s Bar Cocoa, presenting an opportunity for guests to enjoy Bar Cocoa’s famous pastries, desserts, French macarons, gelato and iced teas in a relaxed, al fresco setting. A special section of the Saturday Socials sidewalk is dedicated to diners with pets, with leash tie-ups, doggie bags, local dog-walking maps and Bar Cocoa dog biscuits offered to four-legged visitors whose owners are enjoying Bar Cocoa outdoor dining.

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

The Lobby Lounge or Urban Sip Live Entertainment

September 2013

Enjoy live entertainment in The Lobby Lounge, usually offered on Friday and Saturday evenings and select week nights, as well as special DJ appearances in The Aqua Lounge. The following performers are scheduled to be featured this month:

September6, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
September 7, Greg Cagle, Lobby Lounge
September 7, DJ, Aqua Lounge
September 13, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
September 14, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
September 14, DJ, Aqua Lounge
September 20, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
September 21, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
September 21, DJ, Aqua Lounge
September 27, 5th and York, Lobby Lounge
September 28, Robyn Springer, Lobby Lounge
September 28, DJ, Aqua Lounge

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu

Saturday Evenings

Five-course, all-dessert Champagne & Chocolate Dinner, featuring five glorious sweet courses with paired champagnes. Our Chocolate & Champagne Dessert Dinner is offered every Saturday evening, priced at $125 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Tables are limited to parties of no more than two 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.

Menu