Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Ritz Carlton

The Ritz Carlton has opened a fabulous new hotel in downtown Toronto. I was there a few weeks ago for a delicious luncheon in their TOCA restaurant. The chef's name is Tom Brodie. He came out to meet us and told us he knew we enjoyed his food because the plates were coming back emptied.

Here is a photo I took of the washroom, I'm always impressed by a stunning washroom.



I'm thinking of taking gift baskets over to the nurse's station at the hospital where I had my surgery. They were wonderful and each nurse I met had her own unique story. That may be another post! As sick as I was, I guess I was listening.

I'll also take a gift basket to the doctor's office when I have my follow-up in 6 weeks. Her staff is very organized and efficient. They pre-filled all my hospital forms, were readily available and answered all my questions quickly. This is not always the case and they must be so busy. The doctor herself is brilliant, with slim, stunning good looks. A nurse whispered to me that she is also the mother of 4 kids! (including a set of twins). I'm guessing she's in her early forties.

Have a great day!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I always judge a place by it's restrooms. The nicest one we have here is in a restaurant downtown called Red Seven. It's all done in red & black and the sink looks like a modern fountain.
So nice of you to take gift baskets : )

Anonymous said...

I like a clean bathroom myself,, and this one looks stunning.I'm so glad you're recovering well and what a sweet thing todo giving gift baskets.That doctor must be a busy woman for sure, please don't rush your recovery,, they say 6 weeks for a reason,

Valerie-Jael said...

Looks like it was a great place to eat, and a clean and beautiful restroom is very important. Glad you were well looked after during your stay in hospital! Valerie

Kay said...

Wow! You were really lucky to have such excellent care. I know that the nurses and doctors would be very appreciative of your lovely gifts. It's always fantastic to be appreciated. That's very kind of you.

Icy BC said...

I am glad everything worked out in your favor, and see you back online.

It's so hard to find great service nowadays..Take care!

Jenn Jilks said...

Excellent idea. We often take a gift basket to emerg. on Christmas Eve. Thanks for visiting my market post! Off in Muskoka now. Beautiful week for it.

miruspeg said...

Christine I am sure the nurses and doctors will appreciate your wonderful gesture of gift baskets.
Gratitude expressed by actions as well as words is wonderful gift.
Have a great weekend my friend.
Hugs
Peggy xxxx

Lilly said...

Oh I also love restrooms in plush hotels. you are such a lovely soulChristin - gift baskets are a lovely idea and I think nurses need a lot of support from each and everyone of us. Where would we be without them and it cannot be easy work. So glad you are ok.