by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 3:55 PM ET, Mon August 25, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announced its return as an official hospitality partner for the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
"Four Seasons has a longstanding history with TIFF, and it is an honour to once again be a central part of the festivities for the 50th edition," said Patrick Pollak, GM of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto.
The festival’s celebrations at the hotel begin Tuesday, September 2, with the annual kick-off event at d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud. The event will feature the unveiling of this year’s photo exhibit in collaboration with the TIFF Film Reference Library, highlighting a curated selection of festival photos from the past five decades. This display also serves as inspiration for the hotel’s outdoor mural on Yorkville Avenue.
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On Wednesday, September 3, celebrity chef Daniel Boulud will return to Toronto to host a dinner at Café Boulud with Rob Feenie, Executive Chef and Partner at Vancouver’s Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie. The four-course prix fixe menu will include wine pairings from CheckMate and Martin’s Lane wineries in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, showcasing ingredients from across Canada.
Thursday, September 4, marks the first official day of TIFF. d|bar will debut a special edition cocktail menu celebrating five decades of the festival, including The Golden Cherry by bartender Egon Bonato, featuring cherry-infused vodka, Grand Marnier, saffron syrup, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, and topped with a 23K gold cherry.
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Other events at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto include:
- Friday, September 5: BAFTA, in partnership with the hotel, will host an afternoon tea at d|bar to highlight British films and filmmakers. Guests will be served Champagne, premium loose-leaf tea, and treats prepared by Pastry Chef Kevin Levionnois.
- Saturday, September 6: The Road to the Golden Globes Party, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will kick off the countdown to the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, in partnership with RBC and the hotel.
- Sunday, September 7: Vanity Fair will host an invitation-only event at d|bar featuring Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater, Baz Luhrmann, and Alice Winocour. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and film-inspired cocktails.
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The hotel will also offer the 50 for 50 Power Lunch at Café Boulud for industry professionals seeking a quieter setting between screenings.
The Spa at Four Seasons Toronto will provide limited-time services during TIFF from September 4 to 14, including the Red-Carpet Glam Facial and Golden Glow Manicure.
For updates on events and programming, visitors can follow Four Seasons Hotel Toronto’s official Instagram page.
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