As a kid, I remember building little gingerbread houses once the winter holidays rolled in and wondering what it would be like to live in one of these little places.
A little house like this, complete with decorated trees and candy cane-lined walkways. Cute, huh?
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Well, I recently found out that dream can easily become a reality right here in Arizona! Or, at least dining in one can.
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The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain resort hosts the Dine-In Gingerbread House, a life-size version on display through December 26.
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Baked and assembled on-site, the 20-foot-tall house is almost entirely edible and and a delicious combination of sweet and spicy aromas fill the air.
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Hundreds of little gingerbread “bricks” held together with hand-piped icing make the walls and you’ll find loads of gumdrops, peppermints, and other candies added for decoration.
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Step inside (avoid the temptation to take a bite out of the walls) and you’ll find that the little gingerbread house is able to seat a small party for lunch or dinner.
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The space is especially charming when the fire is roaring, the cups are kept full, and you’re in the presence of good company!
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The Gingerbread House is located in the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain resort, at 15000 North Secret Springs Drive in Marana. Reservations are required and cost $250 for lunch or $300 for dinner seating. You can find information about gingerbread house dining on their website.
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Want to check out another unique place to dine on a much smaller budget? You’ll want to take a look at Lute’s Casino, which we recently featured in The Quirkiest Restaurant In Arizona That’s Impossible Not To Love.
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