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The Best Spots For Celeb Sightings During TIFF 2024
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The Best Spots For Celeb Sightings During TIFF 2024
The Toronto International Film Festival is that fleeting moment each summer when our city briefly becomes a playground for the rich and famous. Between September 5th and 15th, you'll find scores of them filling seats at exclusive world premieres, dazzling photogs on various red carpets, going incognito as they see the sights and, inevitably, pausing to revive at Toronto's top tables. If spotting someone famous on your home turf ranks high on your 2024 bucket list, you'll want to nab a reservation at these spots today. The A-listers are coming, and you want to be ready.
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
Notables in need of pampering know to collapse into a stylish settee in the lobby lounge of Shangri-La Toronto. There, they can bask in the team's TIFF Afternoon Tea, complete with chichi corn dogs, signature scones and sweets inspired by everyone's favourite movie snacks.
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
Notables in need of pampering know to collapse into a stylish settee in the lobby lounge of Shangri-La Toronto. There, they can bask in the team's TIFF Afternoon Tea, complete with chichi corn dogs, signature scones and sweets inspired by everyone's favourite movie snacks.
Nobu
A home-away-from-home for celebs, this new spot will be buzzing come TIFF. So you can't snag a coveted reservation? There's no shame in sidling up to the bar for a few lychee martinis and snacks while you watch the parade of influencers sashay by.
Nobu
A home-away-from-home for celebs, this new spot will be buzzing come TIFF. So you can't snag a coveted reservation? There's no shame in sidling up to the bar for a few lychee martinis and snacks while you watch the parade of influencers sashay by.
Mott 32
Lured by apple-wood-roasted duck, velvety char siu and delectable, if exorbitant, dumplings, visiting celebs will surely direct their chauffeurs to this recent addition to the city's dining scene. Having said that, if they opt to gorge in the sanctum of a private room, you'll have to loiter by the bathrooms if you want to catch a glimpse.
Mott 32
Lured by apple-wood-roasted duck, velvety char siu and delectable, if exorbitant, dumplings, visiting celebs will surely direct their chauffeurs to this recent addition to the city's dining scene. Having said that, if they opt to gorge in the sanctum of a private room, you'll have to loiter by the bathrooms if you want to catch a glimpse.
Louix Louis
For celebs with Champagne tastes, the Perrier Jouët Sky Garden, on the 31st floor of The St. Regis Toronto, offers the sips stars crave paired with views they won't soon forget. Plus, it's the only spot in town to sample the exclusive, if-you-have-to-ask-you-can't-afford-it French 325, a bubbly, caviar-topped sipper inspired by the hotel's address.
Louix Louis
For celebs with Champagne tastes, the Perrier Jouët Sky Garden, on the 31st floor of The St. Regis Toronto, offers the sips stars crave paired with views they won't soon forget. Plus, it's the only spot in town to sample the exclusive, if-you-have-to-ask-you-can't-afford-it French 325, a bubbly, caviar-topped sipper inspired by the hotel's address.
Library Bar
Home to the city's most iconic martini, this seductive spot marries theatricality with a menu of seriously sophisticated drinks. An easier place to disappear into than Fairmont Royal York's Clockwork (though gregarious types might well choose that option), this is where the stars will head when they're dreaming of invisibility.
Library Bar
Home to the city's most iconic martini, this seductive spot marries theatricality with a menu of seriously sophisticated drinks. An easier place to disappear into than Fairmont Royal York's Clockwork (though gregarious types might well choose that option), this is where the stars will head when they're dreaming of invisibility.
LANO
Airy and bright, with an irresistible dash of Italian swagger, this coffee and wine bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, will soon welcome swarms of A-listers for espresso tonics and pastries, crisp aperitivi and more. If you want to catch them first thing, midday or before they turn in for the night, this is where you'll want to camp out.
LANO
Airy and bright, with an irresistible dash of Italian swagger, this coffee and wine bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, will soon welcome swarms of A-listers for espresso tonics and pastries, crisp aperitivi and more. If you want to catch them first thing, midday or before they turn in for the night, this is where you'll want to camp out.
Kissa
An official TIFF hospitality partner, this bar-cum-listening lounge is a swank space to inhabit for a drink, meal, or simply to recharge. Dusky corners abound in the multi-level space so be sure to peer into each one if you dream of spying an off-duty celeb.
Kissa
An official TIFF hospitality partner, this bar-cum-listening lounge is a swank space to inhabit for a drink, meal, or simply to recharge. Dusky corners abound in the multi-level space so be sure to peer into each one if you dream of spying an off-duty celeb.
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A place that cloaks guests in quiet luxury, this bar inside Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is a magnet for fat cats sojourning in the city. Over aperitifs or light lunches, afternoon tea or nightcaps, you'll spy them giggling and nattering, coyly playing to the room as they plan their next big moves.
d|bar
A place that cloaks guests in quiet luxury, this bar inside Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is a magnet for fat cats sojourning in the city. Over aperitifs or light lunches, afternoon tea or nightcaps, you'll spy them giggling and nattering, coyly playing to the room as they plan their next big moves.
Daphne
Devastatingly chic, this spot is tucked away enough to feel exclusive while being central enough to hum. If sophisticated surroundings is what the glitterati seek, they'll find them here — along with an abundance of elegant drinks and enough people-pleasing eats to ensure their energy never wanes.
Daphne
Devastatingly chic, this spot is tucked away enough to feel exclusive while being central enough to hum. If sophisticated surroundings is what the glitterati seek, they'll find them here — along with an abundance of elegant drinks and enough people-pleasing eats to ensure their energy never wanes.
Black + Blue
Press junkets require the type of energy best stoked with quality cuts of beef, fine wines, and sophisticated spaces. Whether they shore up before or after their premieres, the stars will flock to this Financial District meat den like bees to a hive.
Black + Blue
Press junkets require the type of energy best stoked with quality cuts of beef, fine wines, and sophisticated spaces. Whether they shore up before or after their premieres, the stars will flock to this Financial District meat den like bees to a hive.
Baby's Cabaret
When the night calls for more than snacks and sips, this new Queen West spot adds intrigue to every interaction. Seduced by the music, the room, the costumes and the opportunity to flaunt their stuff on a stripper pole, there's no telling what Hollywood's elite might get up to.
Baby's Cabaret
When the night calls for more than snacks and sips, this new Queen West spot adds intrigue to every interaction. Seduced by the music, the room, the costumes and the opportunity to flaunt their stuff on a stripper pole, there's no telling what Hollywood's elite might get up to.
AP
Few views in the city can compete with the one from this restaurant's 51st floor location. Gazing out at the skyline, manicured fingers curled tightly around a Lemongrass Mai Tai and chef Antonio Park's inimitable Pan-Asian cuisine on the table, even the most world-weary celeb is bound to feel inspired.
AP
Few views in the city can compete with the one from this restaurant's 51st floor location. Gazing out at the skyline, manicured fingers curled tightly around a Lemongrass Mai Tai and chef Antonio Park's inimitable Pan-Asian cuisine on the table, even the most world-weary celeb is bound to feel inspired.
Akira Back
Will stars flock to this chic spot inside the Bisha Hotel Toronto for the creative drinks, the gorgeous food from Michelin-starred chef Back, or, like so many of us, for the can't-miss photo ops in the gilded stairwell? Whatever the reason, you're guaranteed a view of them eating, drinking — and posing like the hot shots they are — if you visit during TIFF.
Akira Back
Will stars flock to this chic spot inside the Bisha Hotel Toronto for the creative drinks, the gorgeous food from Michelin-starred chef Back, or, like so many of us, for the can't-miss photo ops in the gilded stairwell? Whatever the reason, you're guaranteed a view of them eating, drinking — and posing like the hot shots they are — if you visit during TIFF.
Aera
Where does one head to escape the city's hustle and bustle? The 39th floor of The Well seems a solid choice. At this rooftop refuge, high-octane cocktails and a varied menu fuel the party until late. During TIFF, will the A-list be flocking to reserve the team's VIP Experience? If you were them, wouldn't you?
Aera
Where does one head to escape the city's hustle and bustle? The 39th floor of The Well seems a solid choice. At this rooftop refuge, high-octane cocktails and a varied menu fuel the party until late. During TIFF, will the A-list be flocking to reserve the team's VIP Experience? If you were them, wouldn't you?