Life is good.
Darrin and I enjoyed a very special evening at the new Shangri-la Vancouver for our March Date Night (a long standing tradition of doing something special and sweet the final Friday of every month.)
We began in the lobby bar for a Manhattan and a cranberry mocktail. After a quick pee in the most lavish bathrooms ever (complete with a crystal chandelier and an onyx sink in each stall) we headed up for our "couples massage" at the beautiful Ch'i spa.
We were treated like royalty from the moment we arrived. A lovely spa consultant greeting us at the door and offered us seat in a cozy waiting area where she provided a survey to determine which of the five elements would be used as the focal point of our treatment.
After placing our shoes in a wooden box we were escorted in our slippers to a private change room with wood panel-ling, flickering candles and an assortment of hand-crafted accessories from Nepal.
After slipping into luxury robes made of 100% chenille micro fiber (they might as well have been pure cashmere) we were treated to a rose petal foot bath and served ginger tea out of a gorgeous jade cup.
Next we were taken to another room inside the 850 square foot suite to receive a sensual and relaxing head, neck and shoulder massage inspired by the five elements of Ch'i. The treatment began with the sound of a Tibetian singing bowl (used to balance one's energy) and ended with the ringing of Tingsha cymbals (to promote positive energy.)
After a smooth transition back to earth, our mind and bodies were off to MARKET by Jean-Georges. The six-course tasting menu offered a delicious display of flavors for a modest $60. Although they were all exceptional my top favourite was the Fioe Gras brûlée. The unique concept was simply decadent from beginning to end.
Overall, I found the ambiance lovely, the service perfect and the food truly tasty. I am pleased to share that MARKET has been added to my short list of Vancouver favourites.
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