New Small Bottles/Small Bites at Ritz-Carlton, SF

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. February 02, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 2, 2009 - On the heels of a repeat Mobil Five-Star rating awarded to both the hotel and The Dining Room, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco will unveil a new Small Bottles/Small Bites offering in The Ritz-Carlton Bar, effective February 5, 2009.

Small Bottles/Small Bites is a culinary extension of The Dining Room, enabling Bar guests to enjoy memorable bites from Chef Ron Siegel of The Dining Room, accompanied by great wines from an extensive new half-bottle selection, all served in a warmly casual atmosphere at modest prices.

The launch represents the first time that Ron Siegel's celebrated cuisine has been offered in a quick, informal setting, enabling guests to experience his cooking in a popular location directly adjoining The Dining Room.

February 5, 2009 also marks the launch of service in The Ritz-Carlton Bar of The Dining Room's award-winning `a la carte menu- a move further designed to address the schedules of today's travelers and local executives. Guests will be able to stop by the bar, order a full-size filet mignon or other regular menu selection and perhaps a half-bottle of a great cabernet, and then move on to whatever is next on their agenda.

"We are delighted to introduce Small Bottles/Small Bites and believe it will be relevant to our guests and to the San Francisco culinary community," said Ed Mady, Vice President and Area General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. "We look forward to launching further advancements to serve the needs of today's evolving dining customer."

Highlights

• Small Bottles/Small Bites will feature one of San Francisco's largest selections of wine and champagne half-bottles, with 111 choices available as selected by sommelier Stephane Lacroix. Half-bottles are increasingly popular for shorter dining periods, among solo travelers preferring a quick snack before returning to their room for the evening, and among local guests simply wishing to enjoy their wine in the warm and comfortable ambience of the Bar.

• The new half-bottle selection showcases a wide choice of varietals, styles and prices. The list covers vineyards from around the world including representation from Germany, France, Italy, Australia and Hungary. It also offers an extensive selection from some of California's finest boutique producers, with back vintages and various verticals from Lancaster Estate, Opus One and York Creek Vineyards. Among the choices, guests can enjoy a fun, lively and crisp sauvignon blanc from Merry Edwards from Russian River ($34) or a Scherrer Zinfandel Alexander Valley 2003 priced at $36.

• Chef Ron Siegel's new small bites from The Dining Room include savory and dessert selections, from tuna tartare, lobster risotto and chilled oysters to seared foie gras, crispy chicken wings, seasonal greens and more. Sweet and salty choices include such favorites as pot de cr`eme, chocolate Manjari caramel cake, panna cotta and artisanal cheeses.

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is located on scenic Nob Hill, just blocks from Union Square, the Financial District and Fisherman's Wharf. The acclaimed Dining Room, open Tuesday through Saturday, features cuisine from America's first Iron Chef, Ron Siegel. For reservations or information, please contact Hotel Reservations at (800) 241-3333, Restaurant Reservations at (415) 773-6198, a travel professional, or The Ritz-Carlton Web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.