Please note: c5 is now closed to the public.
ROM restaurant offers an elegant and modern take on the traditional tea service
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to introduce Afternoon Tea at c5 Restaurant Lounge, a chic fine dining destination crowning the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. From Thursday through Saturday, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, the restaurant offers a fresh approach to the classic tea service with a creative three-course menu served on contemporary Wedgwood fine china. Afternoon Tea at c5 is inspired by Wedgwood: Artistry and Innovation, an exhibition currently on display in the Samuel European Galleries until July 5, 2009.
While c5 is not the first to offer Afternoon Tea, we’re certainly the most innovative,” said Connie MacDonald, Senior Director of Hospitality and Commercial Services at the ROM. “Experiencing this charming traditional meal, done in stylish c5 style, is the perfect way to top an afternoon with friends or business associates.”
Afternoon Tea at c5 begins with a worldly sampling of plated savouries, such as chanterelle & cave aged gruyere quiche. The next course features an array of savoury sandwiches, including dungeness crab and wasabi finger sandwiches and duck confit & citrus cured foie gras profiterole. The third course features delicate sweets such as green tea sponge with butter cream icing and honey pink peppercorn madelines. A selection of seasonal fruit scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves complement the meal. The second and third courses arrive elegantly displayed on a tiered stand featuring 2008 Wedgwood designer china with patterns created by renowned designers such as Jasper Conran, Kelly Hoppen and Vera Wang. All of this is accompanied by a wide assortment of Mighty Leaf teas ranging from conventional, such as Darjeeling Choice Estate, to adventurous, such as African Nectar. Menu items change often, please call the restaurant or check the website for updated information.
Afternoon tea at c5 is $25 plus taxes and gratuities; $35 including a glass of Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catherine sparkling wine. A premium Afternoon Tea, at $50, will soon be available featuring additional delicacies such as oysters and cocktails such as c5’s signature drink, the ROMtini. Afternoon Tea at c5 is a novel and elegant way to celebrate a leisurely afternoon at the Museum, a wedding or bridal/baby shower.
About c5 Restaurant Lounge
c5 (Crystal Five) Restaurant Lounge, located at the pinnacle of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, is a unique dining destination that provides superlative gastronomic experiences and a sophisticated lounge environment. Chef de Cuisine Ted Corrado merges local and artisanal ingredients with the textures and flavours of Toronto’s diverse cultural fabric to create a matchless five-star menu expertly paired with selections from the international and regional wine list. With its soaring peaked ceiling, the interior of c5 reflects the modern finishes and contemporary look of the Lee-Chin Crystal’s architecture, designed by Daniel Libeskind. The award-winning interior design, created by II by IV Design Associates, achieves an elegant dining ambience that allows patrons to enjoy stunning views of the cityscape. In addition to the dramatic vista of the Toronto skyline, c5 patrons can view Liza’s Garden, the Museum’s recently unveiled “green roof” garden.
In its May 2008 issue, Food & Wine Magazine listed c5 as one of their worldwide “10 Best Restaurants with a View” alongside opulent establishments in cities such as Dubai and Honolulu. Additionally, c5 was featured on its annual “Go List” of outstanding restaurants in 40 countries around the globe.
About Wedgwood: Artistry and Innovation
The ROM brings together for the first time a selection of close to 160 objects drawn primarily from its outstanding collection of Wedgwood wares, the finest in Canada. Through these historical and contemporary pieces, the exhibition explores the genius of founder Josiah Wedgwood I (1730-1795), whose diverse and high quality products and business practices revolutionized the English ceramics industry in the 18th century. Wedgwood’s influence and innovation live on, as his firm continues to produce a dynamic and popular range of wares. Presented in the ROM’s Samuel European Galleries, the exhibition features pieces of “Queen’s Ware” from the table of Catherine the Great, copies of the famed “Portland Vase”, a black basalt relief weighing 800 lbs, cameo medallions and jewellery.