Celebrating 6 in 'the 6' at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Sep 1, 2016) - As Hollywood's elite descend on the city for this year's Toronto International Film Festival, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto will unveil a star-studded line up of its own as it prepares to celebrate six years at the festival.

In honour of its 6^th in 'the 6', The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto has created specialty themed menus in its restaurants, lounges, and award-winning luxury spa. At celebrity hotspots, DEQ Lounge and Ritz Bar, a Toronto-inspired cocktail menu includes such libations as the Red Rocket and the Bay Street Bull. At a price of $600, 'The 6' cocktail gives an Oscar-worthy performance with blended scotch whiskey, bitters, vanilla rooibos syrup, fine Italian vermouth, and finished with Remy Martin Louis XIII Grande Champagne.

For those VIPs looking for some last-minute pampering before the red carpet, Spa My Blend by Clarins will feature a selection of services that promise to have guests ready for the spotlight. The 6-treatment menu includes such services as the Leading Man, Scene Stealer, or the Star for a Day package featuring a Relaxing Body Wrap, Rebalancing Massage, exclusive My Blend Facial with Anti-Aging Eye Treatment, and a classic manicure and pedicure.

At the signature downtown restaurant TOCA, a 6-course tasting menu by Michelin-star chef Oliver Glowig is sure to satisfy any post-gala cravings. Available from September 8-17^th, the menu includes items such as seared Quebec foie gras with raspberry sorbet and pickled red onion; halibut with fava beans, peas, spring onion, and artichoke chips; and 12-hour braised beef cheek with olive oil mashed potatoes and leeks.

Throughout the 10-day festival, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto will also feature several specialty activities in its lobby such as a champagne garden, café, candy stations, complimentary make up touch-ups, and a step and repeat board for guests to capture their own special moments at #RCTIFF.

For more information, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/canada/toronto/area-activities/destination-guides/toronto-international-film-festival or call 416-585-2500.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates more than 90 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation using #RCMemories. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).