Aqimero

"There are times when you want to simply splurge on something silly, but wildly satisfying. Meet the Boozy Tea at Aqimero, the post-election dining experience I didn’t know I needed in my life. For $125 per diner, you, too, can escape at The Ritz-Carlton for a lavish excursion filled with music, four courses of wisely-portioned bites, all while drinking from an exotic teapot-sized cocktail. The tropical matcha mojito (made with white rum, mint, lime, matcha syrup, pineapple juice, soda water garnished with dehydrated pineapple and mint sprigs) was one of the best cocktails I’ve had this year – sweet, tangy, fruity, and unforgettable. The east coast oysters with cilantro mignonette were exceptional, their cheesesteak empanadas always hit the spot. This experience is the epitome of a splurge well spent, and if you don’t believe me – go enjoy it for yourself." - Ernest Owens

"Aqimero at the Ritz-Carlton is hosting a grand four-course New Year’s Eve dinner that includes a seafood tower, succulent rack of lamb, branzino, and more. among other culinary delights. Following the dinner, diner will be able to access their open bar lobby party. All of this is $295 per person and reservations are now available on OpenTable." - Ernest Owens

"For a luxurious experience that gives a little glamour, a reservation to Aqimero’s “Endless Bubbles and Brunch” may be in order. The $75 per person price tag is well worth it, with bottomless sparkling wine, prosecco, mimosas, and bellinis to enjoy alongside a four-course meal full of parfaits, assorted toasts, and specialty brunch dishes like the crab cake benedict, Mexican chocolate French toast, and the Aquimero brunch burger." - George Banks-Weston

"The French 75 has nothing on this bubbly fall sipper that’s made with Union Forge Vodka, St. Germain, maraschino, lemon and sparkling wine." - Ernest Owens

"For a fancy game day feast, consider the Ritz-Carlton restaurant’s reheat-and-eat packages ($150 for two to four or $325 for six to eight). Watch party essentials include its own margarita mix, guacamole, crab and queso dip, crudité display, chicken wings, braised pork shoulder tacos, and a dessert spread. Order by Thursday, February 4, for pickup on Sunday, February 7, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m." - Tierney Plumb