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Ciao Wine Bar
133 Yorkville Ave
416.925.2143

Ciao Wine Bar offers a truly authentic Italian experience in a contemporary yet soulful environment in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville District. This Italian eatery and wine bar, created by the Liberty Entertainment Group, offers traditional Italian fare in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. While Ciao encompasses over 8,000 sq. ft. over three different levels and seats 250, the space remains warm and inviting. The lower level has been transformed into an underground “rustic cellar” with arched brick walls, vaulted ceilings and vintage viewing wine racks. The focal point of the lower level is the alabaster pizza bar. The mezzanine level, with stone + glass walls, rustic wood finishes and butcher block table tops make Ciao ideal for a casual relaxed meal yet elegant enough for a special night out.

Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place
416.542.3789

As one of Toronto’s few traditional ballrooms, the Liberty Grand is the perfect location for groups of one hundred and fifty to three thousand people. Originally constructed in 1926, this one hundred thousand square foot complex gracefully blends the exuberant Beaus Arts monumentality of the banquet rooms decorated with the classical interior finishes. The Liberty Grand boasts three impressive grand ballrooms and one open concept room, decorated in a traditional early 1900’s elegance. With crystal chandeliers, twenty seven foot ceilings, iron-laced balconies and arched windows, you will enjoy a luxurious feel of understated elegance.

Rosewater Supper Club
19 Toronto Street
416.214.5888

Minutes from Toronto's Financial and Theatre districts, the Rosewater offers a fresh and unique dining experience. From the intimate setting of the upper mezzanine level, which overlooks the main dining room, to the self-contained supper club on the lower level, this building lends an air of romance and casual decadence when dining on a fusion of modern classics.

Spice Route
499 King Street West
416.849.1808

Impressive in scope, marvelously detailed, laced with drama; the Spice Route pays homage to a phenomenon shrouded in mystery.

The experience at Spice Route is sheer bliss. From the moment one enters, the design is relaxing and indulging. The mixture of eclectic Asian decor, mesmerizing music, and distinctive cuisine is the soul of this spot. Rare and immediately captivating, yet subdued in style; meticulous in service yet unpretentious; refined in its culinary approach while offering something to satisfy everyone.

The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen Street West
416.531.5042

The Drake Hotel is a cultural, entertainment and hospitality landmark in Toronto. Known as an energetic hub for visual and performance art, the Drake provides one of Canada's most unique and sought after culinary and entertainment experiences. Visit one of our live shows in the Underground, host a private dinner in Room 222 or enjoy a starlit cocktail on our rooftop patio, the Sky Yard. Stop by anytime and see the difference a Drake party makes - with special event offerings ranging from 40 – 450.

The Fairmont Royal York – Benihana Japanese Steakhouse
100 Front Street West
416.368.2511

The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto’s Landmark Hotel, is located in the heart of the Entertainment District. Within walking distance, and surrounded by major attractions, including the Roy Thomson Hall, The Air Canada Centre, CN tower and The Hockey Hall of Fame, the hotel is a convenient location for any traveler looking to experience all that the city has to offer. As a proud Hospitality Partner to The Toronto International Film Festival for the 5th consecutive year, The Fairmont Royal York will be host to many festival guests and events during the 10 days of TIFF this coming September.

Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King Street West
416.343.1234

The new Hyatt Regency Toronto is the Official Headquarters Hotel for the Toronto International Film Festival. The multi-million dollar transformation of our unique building brings new pizzazz to the neighborhood. The Hyatt Regency Toronto, the perfect location for film festival enthusiasts. Mix Bistro Bar and King Street Social Restaurant are the new hot spots for stargazing, mixed drinks and for enjoying Toronto’s regional cuisine. Our state of the art fitness facilities, outdoor pool and saunas will help you maintain your healthy lifestyle while you enjoy the luxury of Toronto’s new headliner hotel, in the center of the entertainment and fashion districts.

The Ritz-Carlton
181 Wellington Street West
416.585.2500

Toronto’s newest luxury hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto welcomes guests to the heart of the city’s bustling financial and performing arts districts. Located across from Roy Thompson Hall and only steps from the Bell TIFF Lightbox, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto features 267 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites that offer magnificent city or lake views from floor to ceiling windows. Along with its legendary service, luxury amenities and offerings include a 23,000 square foot Urban Sanctuary and Spa, the spacious outdoor terrace at DEQ Lounge, signature Ritz-Carlton Club Level service and the impeccable dining experience of TOCA restaurant.

The Spoke Club
600 King Street West
416.368.8448

The Spoke Club is a private members club conceived as a gathering place for individuals with an interest in the arts, media and entertainment. The Club’s features include a dining room, a lounge, a library, an art gallery, a private screening facility, a wine cellar, multiple private dining areas, a glass house and a spectacular roof top patio. Arts programming, reciprocal privileges with affiliated clubs around the world and exclusive access to cultural events in the city are amongst membership benefits.

Uniq Lifestyle
606 King Street West, Unit #2
416.361.1880

Creating Toronto's most premier restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs, Uniq Lifestyle, is a multi-faceted entertainment company at the forefront of the city's most prestigious nightlife community. Combining un-paralleled service, accomplished management, dynamic design, avant-garde cuisine, trend setting marketing, and proficient event execution create Uniq Lifestyle's unassailable success rate. Unconventional approaches to breaking marketing trends, paired with unequaled VIP experience enable Uniq Lifestyle to attract elite, loyal and well heeled clientele. Keen eyes and prudent financial guidance enable Uniq Lifestyle to grow economically within an emulous environment.

Bistro 990
990 Bay Street
416.921.9990

Bistro 990 has been a long time partner, host, & supporter of the Toronto International Film Festival. Our charming, free-standing auberge is located on Bay St., across the road from the Sutton Place Hotel. Since 1988, we have offered attentive service, warm ambiance, excellent French country fare, & a distinguished, international wine list. Our dining room is graced with low vaulted ceilings & fresh flowers, creating a private retreat for an intimate meal or important meeting. Consider our second floor for your next cocktail party or private function, or drop by our buzzing patio & bar for a glass of wine, a casual meal, or a light snack.

CN Tower – 360 Restaurant
301 Front Street West
416.868.6937

360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower one of Toronto’s finest restaurants, features unforgettable, award-winning dining combined with an outstanding revolving view of Toronto more than 350 metres below. Executive Chef Peter George and his staff offer market-fresh cuisine and regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience. 360’s award-winning wine cellar now boasts a new interactive wine list of over 550 international wines from the “world’s highest wine cellar”. Enjoy an expanded selection of spectacular wines by the glass with our state-of-the-art preservation system. A leading event venue, 360 hosts over 300 memorable events each year.

Pangaea Restaurant
1221 Bay Street
416.920.2323

Since 1996, host Peter Geary and Chef Martin Kouprie have been welcoming diners at Pangaea Restaurant, now an anchor in the vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood. Simple, understated and elegant, there is ample space between the tables, and the 18 foot high ceiling creates an open, airy feel.

Kouprie’s eclectic menu reflects his passion for locally-sourced artisan ingredients of the very highest quality along with delicious, sustainable seafood. The service is friendly, thoughtful and gracious. Flexibility is the restaurant watchword. Whatever your needs, we will do our best to fulfill them.

The Thompson Hotel
550 Wellington Street West
416.640.7778

Thompson Toronto features 102 luxury guestrooms, including 18 suites. Located in the vibrant King West Village, with close proximity to the TIFF Bell Lightbox Tower, Thompson Toronto offers unique dining and entertainment options including The Counter - a modern 24-hour upscale diner, Scarpetta Restaurant, an exclusive lounge and a private rooftop bar and pool, with stunning panoramic views of Toronto. The hotel features 30,000 square feet of dynamic event space along with a 41 person state of the art screening room. All guestrooms offer floor- to-ceiling windows with city views to complement the hotel’s contemporary design.

à la Carte Kitchen Inc.
2 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Unit # 43
416.971.4068

Superior tastes, polished service and innovative design. With this goal in mind one of Toronto's first full-service, fine culinary caterers was established in 1981. By combining top quality, fresh ingredients with creativity and well-honed culinary expertise, founders Simon Kattar and Brian King set out to make food excellence à la Carte's signature.

Creating dynamic, imaginative, professional and functional atmospheres has been an à la Carte strength from the beginning. From Parisian-garden themed parties to environmental summits, à la Carte event planners use style and know-how to fulfill clients' needs while surpassing expectations.

Crush Wine Bar
455 King Street West
416.977.1234

Celebrate this festival season at Crush Wine Bar - the restaurant of choice for those with discerning tastes. Savour Chef Wilson’s stellar cuisine, unique food and wine pairings, plus a wine list with over 70 wines by the glass and 900 labels. Whether looking for an intimate dinner or a large Corporate gathering, Crush has the space to accommodate with a sense of privacy and professionalism. Join us on the strip this September. Sip cocktails named after TIFF’s featured films at the bar or dine al fresco on the patio.

Easy & The Fifth
225 Richmond Street West
416.979.3000

Famous for its award winning cuisine, excellent service and beautiful setting, The Fifth has been the venue of choice for over 13 years. With three beautifully furnished loft style rooms and a stunning view of the city skyline from the year-round terrace, The Fifth is one of Toronto’s favorite event destinations . It offers the perfect space for celebrations of any kind, including corporate functions, weddings and holiday parties. The venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests with the ability to customize and tailor each event to meet specific needs and requirements. The Fifth is located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of screening theatres and just minutes away from the new TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Four Seasons Hotel
21 Avenue Road
416.964.0411

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is a proud Hospitality Partner of the 36th Annual Toronto International Film Festival. Fashionably located in the heart of Yorkville, Four Seasons is the address of choice for award-winning cuisine, impeccable service, and the most breathtaking views of the city. Celebrate this year’s eleven-day film extravaganza at Four Seasons Hotel’s legendary Avenue Bar and Lounge, offering extended, late-night food and beverage hours, exceptional menus, and extraordinary cocktails. For reservations please call 416.928.7332.

Icon Legacy
20 Maud Street, Unit #200
416.367.9000

Icon Legacy hospitality pushes the creative envelope to design original spaces that reflect emotions and investigate the senses. Each of our venues introduces new materials and innovative layouts. We balance our eclectic environments with a genuine humility in the pursuit of service and excellence.

Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel – Azure Restaurant
225 Front Street West
416.597.1400

The 4-Diamond InterContinental Toronto Centre is ideally situated only steps from the Entertainment district and only two blocks from the new TIFF Bell Lightbox. The Hotel features 586 luxurious and spacious guestrooms and suites, with breathtaking views, deluxe amenities and contemporary furnishings. Azure Restaurant and Bar creates a warm, comfortable atmosphere, with a combination of visual elegance and delectable Canadian cuisine. The Spa, a full-service luxury Aveda Concept spa, rejuvenates the senses with a wealth of revitalizing massage therapy treatments using organic and essential oils.

Lai Wah Heen
108 Chestnut Street
416.977.9899

Cuisine and culture come together at Lai Wah Heen to create an authentic Chinese dining experience that remains unrivalled amongst Toronto's top-seated restaurants. Lai Wah Heen’s team of masters brings the latest trends in Chinese cuisine. Exotic herbs and spices from the Pacific Rim, culinary jewels derived from tropical fruits and refined seafood dishes grace the menu along with a selection of fine teas and notable wine list.

With accolades from The New York Times, Gourmet Magazine and enRoute Magazine, Lai Wah Heen delivers a luxurious and authentic dining experience reminiscent of China and Hong Kong in the heart of Toronto.

Marben
488 Wellington Street Suite 102
416.979.1990

Marben is a farmhouse revival. In a rustic atmosphere, we provide an experience much like I would have had on my grandmother's farm as a child. Fresh food made from scratch by a talented chef served with the grace and intent of family. We use fresh local ingredients that we buy directly from the farm and apply modern cooking techniques. Our food is simple, convivial and momentary.

Milestones Festival Hall
123 John Street
416.595.1990

Milestones Festival Hall is known throughout Toronto’s Entertainment District for its jaw dropping grandeur. With an inspired menu featuring authentic and globally inspired dishes, Milestones Group and prix fixe menus are suitable for large groups or private dining. With floor to ceiling windows, our vibrant Cocktail Lounge is the perfect spot to sip on a Bellini before a show, or an ideal meeting place after work or before the game. Milestones’ combination of personalized service and refined atmosphere are certain to make your dining experience a memorable occasion.

Sassafraz
100 Cumberland Street
416.964.2222

Set in an array of Victorian rowhouses, Sassafraz has evolved through the decades to become a magical space in the heart of historic Yorkville. Located at the corner of Bellair and Cumberland, the little yellow house has “seen it all” from the early hippie movement of the 60’s to the lack of movement that comes from too much Bordeaux. Sassafraz offers an exceptional menu serving market-driven, French-inspired Canadian cuisine.

Sen5es
318 Wellington Street West
416.935.0400

The 36-seat stylish Senses Restaurant is located in the heart of the entertainment district. The contemporary à la carte menu features Asian-fusion dishes that highlight the season's best ingredients. The extensive wine list is sure to challenge any well-informed connoisseur. The restaurant also features a14-seat private dining room, perfect for an exclusive Chef's Table dinner.

Senses Bar is modern, hip and the place to be seen. Equally smooth are the specialty drinks and microbrews on offer – the perfect accompaniment for the menu of savory starters and gourmet entrées.

The Hoxton
69 Bathurst Street
416.519.6784

Toronto’s newest culture driven event space/nightclub. Brought to you by Parts & Labour and The Social. Designed by Castor. It is a modern art gallery inspired space. Located at the corner of King and Bathurst, The Hoxton is equipped with the latest audio visual technology. We provide a blank canvas for your event’s needs. The Hoxton has a 21 x 17’ stage ideal for live bands, DJ’s and any kind of corporate or social event. The Hoxton’s capacity is 650 people.

The Pilot
22 Cumberland Street
416.923.5716

A mainstay in Toronto’s Yorkville area since 1944, The Pilot is three floors of fun including a spectacular roof-top patio. With retractable awnings, heaters and 185 happy people, The Flight Deck offers “altitude, not attitude." The Pilot has 20 beers on tap, a wide range of wines and full bar service on all levels. The menu is a slice above the usual ‘pub fare’ with daily seasonal specials.

More “Austin Powers than Ostentatious”; the friendly service, a cool vibe and a wide range of music attract a multi-generational crowd and keep people coming back to The Pilot again and again.

Tutti Matti
364 Adelaide Street West
416.597.8839

After living and cooking in Montalcino, Italy for six years, Chef Alida opened Tutti Matti in 2002 specializing in rustic Tuscan Cuisine. The menu changes seasonally and is all about pinci, papardelle and other pastas all made in house as are all the desserts. Using local farmers some of the entrees are whild boar, venison, beef, short-ribs with antipastos and salads; all are complimented by a wine list with favourites chosen by Chef Alida. The closest thing to a trip to Italy!