On Our Radar: The Toronto Film Festival and the Fairmont Royal York

The 35th annual Toronto International Film Festival which begins today through  September 19th presents the best new movies for film lovers and industry professionals alike. The Fairmont Royal York is the perfect place to enjoy the festival and is offering a special package for festival go-ers.

The Toronto International Film Festival Package includes:


Four pairs of tickets and accommodations on the luxurious Fairmont Gold Floor
Availability Monday September 13, 2010 – September 19, 2010
Continental breakfast
TIFF festival gift bag
Official Film schedule
Program book
Starting from Rates: $459 for the first night, and $359 for additional nights
For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com/royalyork

To celebrate the film festival, the Fairmont is serving up a couple of yummy looking cocktails: the TIFF Tini and the Festival  Buzz (pictured below). Try them yourselves!

“TIFF TINI” RECIPE

chilled Fairmont Organic Jasmine tea
1 oz of pear vodka
5 oz of Galliano
freshly squeezed lemon juice
dash of simple syrup.
Garnish with fresh lemon zest.
Gently stirred and served on the rocks in fine china

“FESTIVAL BUZZ” RECIPE
1 oz White Peach Puree
¼ oz Royal York hotel honey
4 oz Moet Champagne
Stir puree and honey in a shaker glass. Pour into a flute glass. Top with champagne.