TIFF 2012 TIP: If you're a Toronto first-timer, check out this revolving restaurant with a panorama of the Toronto Skyline and Harbourfront. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Azure is a great place to see the beautiful people, and the people who run the entertainment business. Located in the Intercontinental hotel steps away from Roy Thompson Hall Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Located in Toronto's Royal York hotel, Benihana is a place during TIFF to have dinner and a show. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Extended hours, and amazing location & a prix fixe menu combine to amp up an already sublime wine and food experience. Unsure what to try? you're in expert hands. Sit to the bar for fun Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Some of the best mixologists on the West Queen West strip work here. One of the best Bourbon sours in town. An amazing bar menu to keep your energy up 'til the wee hours (open to 4) Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: One of Toronto's oldest and most prestigious hotels, the Royal York is a great place to go celeb spotting. Hollywood royalty can be found here day and night during the festival. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: The decor of this booming place is straight out of a movie. Expect an eclectic mix of clientele. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: The best way to describe the food at Hush is to say it's straight-down-the-line fusion. No surprises here, but there is something to please everyone. Located right in the heart of TIFF Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: On any given night, this is where the beautiful people go to eat incredible food. For TIFF, this is only amplified. A great bar and wine list only add to a "ne plus ultra" experience Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: If you want to show out-of-towners what Toronto nights out are like, bring them here. The menu is smart, the beer is cold, and the music is loud. It's worth the schlep to Parkdale Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: When it comes to celeb spotting, it's a lot like Real Estate: location, location, location. The Pilot is just the ticket, with a great patio, and lots of views of the beautiful people Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: On location and name alone, The Ritz is one of the most "sweetie, darling" places to be for the fest. Marquee names, and seriously good drinks await. Amazing views of the city. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: A monument to La Dolce Vita, this Financial District staple is known for great coffee, and even greater desserts. Close to a few key TIFF venues, it's a great place to nosh & chat Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: If you're lucky enough to get a seat on the micropatio, you will be privy to some of the best TIFF eye candy money can buy. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: As world famous as the people who stay here, the ShangriLa is home to more than a few TIFF parties, and a great place for a drink and a schmooze en route to a film. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Single TIFF visitors will find something worth looking at at Spice Route. A favourite of the after-work crowd, it's known for its Asian fusion cuisine, stiff well-crafted drinks & scene Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: This private arts club is positively bustling during TIFF. Industry insiders, locals, and industry types all congregate on the patio for one of Toronto's best views, and best drinks Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Stock is a beautifully appointed room filled with beautifully expense-accounted people. The feeling here is New York cool. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Quite possibly the city's best patio, the Thompson is high on style, and has some of the best views on the patio, and below. Excellent wine list, beautiful mixed drinks, and ambience. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: Quite simply one of the best Italian restaurants in Toronto. Fantastic wine list for all budgets, and great energy to get your film evening off to a great start. Read more.
TIFF 2012 TIP: It looks like the bar at the famous Driskill Hotel in Texas, but the food and atmosphere are a distinctly Canadian fusion. Enjoy the Tobacco Manhattan- a standout among the A+ drinks. Read more.
A favourite among those TIFF celebs who "want to be alone," this old school luxury boutique hotel is great for a cigar and a scotch after a long day of screenings Read more.
