The Shangri-la Toronto celebrates the return of TIFF with a star-studded menu of film-based cocktails, food dishes, decadent desserts, and premium teas. Here’s what you can expect for High Tea at the official hospitality partner of the TIFF.
In a press release, Kari Koskela, General Manager of Shangri-la Toronto had this to say about the hotel’s contribution as the official hospitality partner of the TIFF. “Building on several years of partnership, we are excited to continue to share this celebratory milestone with TIFF. Being in the heart of downtown Toronto, the hotel is perfectly situated to host TIFF’s opening party and we are looking forward to welcoming our friends back once more.”
The Opening Party is on September 7th, but the special High Tea they offer will be running from September 1st and throughout the entire month. A luxurious array of treats crafted by Executive Chef JohnRoss Woodland and Pastry Chef Steven Tran takes inspiration from TIFF films, like their Truffle and Mushroom Choux and the Mini Deep Dish Pizza inspired by the flavors of the city Goodfellas is set in.
For desserts, classics like Harry Potter get a nod with Butterbeer, Willy Wonka inspires a “magic mushroom” and of course the latest Barbie movie was the inspiration behind a pink, fruited cheesecake.
There are even 8 unique signature cocktails starting at $35 CAD, from The Sound of Music, featuring strawberry infused gin, a honey and habanero syrup, Veuve De Clicquot Brut Rose, and a dash of lemon to their Uncorked cocktail, a homage to a man’s journey to become a master sommelier, made with “Muscat Beaumes De Venise with Hennessy VS and Brioche & Honey Butter Washed Lillet Blanc Butterscotch Liqueur topped with Pineapple & Clove Bitters and a dash of Lemon.”
There are 2 room specials from the 1st to 17th of September:
TIFF Inspired Experience:
● Overnight stay for 2 available across all room categories
● TIFF Afternoon Tea & TIFF Cocktails in the Lobby Lounge
● TIFF amenity in room to include vintage cinema inspired treats
● Daily Breakfast
● Rates from: 1200 CAD
Exclusive TIFF Suite Experience:
“As TIFF’s Official Hospitality Partner, the hotel offers suite guests’ exclusive access to limited edition
tickets to the Opening Night Party on 7th September or to a choice of movies and premiers showingthroughout the festival depending on the dates of stay.”
● Overnight stay for 2 exclusively available to all suite stays
● TIFF Afternoon Tea & TIFF Cocktails in the Lobby Lounge
● TIFF amenity in suite to include vintage cinema inspired treats
● Daily Breakfast
● Rates from: 1550 CAD
Room Reservations can be made via email at reservations.slto@shangri-la.com
Afternoon Tea and Cocktail reservations can be made via DineTO@shangri-la.com
For more information or to make reservations by phone please call the hotel on +1
647 788 8888.