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From San Francisco to Shanghai, Fairmont has a long, illustrious history of serving the best Afternoon Tea in town. To celebrate the luxury hotel brand’s historic connection to this cherished tradition, Fairmont has declared Saturday, November 12, 2011 as an “official” day to pay tribute to all things tea.

Get Steeped with Fairmont festivities will go on around the world and include everything from discounts for wearing fancy hats at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and signature “Tea-quila” cocktails at The Fairmont Dallas to a multi-cultural tea celebration at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui.

For a full listing of local Get Steeped events, tea fun facts, recipes and more, visit http://www.fairmont.com/getsteeped.

The Fairmont Royal York will be steeped in its British legacy from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, November 12, 2011.

The hotel salutes Fairmont’s self-declared official “Tea Day” with a Royal TEA, complete with Prince William’s grooms’ cake (a chocolate biscuit cake) plus Her Majesty’s favourite treats and an array of teas from the Commonwealth. Non-teetotallers will have the opportunity to sip a la carte on Canada’s cocktail royalty: Victoria Gin MarTEAnis.

The “Royal Tea” is $40.00 exclusive of tax and gratuities with a portion of all proceeds going to support Interval House, the hotel’s adopted shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

To reserve, call 416-860-5004 or email: festive@fairmont.com.

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A table setting and dinner guests are all the preparation required for this Thanksgiving. For over ten years the Fairmont Royal York’s annual Turkey to Go program has been providing a seamless dinner for hosts with the most while helping those with less.

For every Turkey to Go dinner sold, Toronto’s landmark hotel will donate a turkey to the Daily Bread Food Bank.

This generous feast starts at $129 (CAD) and is available for pick up from Saturday, October 9 to Monday, October 10, 2011.

The Fairmont Royal York’s culinary brigade eases the stress of entertaining by preparing a take-out traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Complete Turkey to Go dinners may be reserved to serve four or eight people. For a simpler fare, a traditional turkey with only stuffing and jus is also available.

The hotel’s annual Turkey to Go program also adheres to the Fairmont Royal York’s sustainable and local sourcing philosophy.

Its own rooftop garden provides the herbs used to flavour the Turkey to Go dinners. Herbs are picked hours before being added to these delicious take out dishes. Ontario growers and turkey farmers also play feature roles in the Thanksgiving menu line-up.

The Turkey to Go menu is as follows:

Soup
Canadian Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Bisque

Main
Rowe Farms Natural Ontario Roast Turkey, Onion Sage Stuffing

Sides
Savory Pan Gravy
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel Cranberry Sauce
Herb Roasted Chateau Potatoes
Maple Glazed Root Vegetable Medley

Dessert
Home Style Pumpkin Tarts with Whipped Molasses Cream

Turkey to Go prices are exclusive of taxes and are as follows:

Traditional meals:
Meal for four (3 to 5 kg): $185.00
Meal for eight (5 to 7 kg): $295.00

Traditional Turkey:
Turkey for four (3 to 5kg): $129
Turkey for eight (5 to 7 kg): $165

Upon request, Lifestyle Cuisine options can be taken into consideration. Gluten, lactose-free and heart-healthy choices are available. Customers are asked inform the hotel of any dietary preferences at the time of reservation.

To reserve a turkey please email festive@fairmont.com or call 416.860.5050.

All orders must be placed by Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Pick up parking is available at the Fairmont Royal York’s east doors.

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Royal Tea, a time honoured tradition at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York, will be served starting at 5 a.m. on April 29 during the live broadcast of Kate and William’s wedding on TV screens in the Library Bar.

The Fairmont Royal York’s Royal Wedding Tea in the Library Bar is $35 per person and includes: a fine selection of Premium Fairmont Loose Leafs Teas, Seasonal Berry Cocktail, Traditional Finger Sandwiches (lobster, smoked salmon, cucumber, Manchego, brie), a selection of pastries (pastry swans, clafoutis, chocolate cakes, madelines) and house-baked Royal York cranberry scones with Devonshire cream and preserves.

For more information or to make reservations for the Library Bar Tea call 416-860-5004 or email festive@fairmont.com.

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The Fairmont Royal York will be rolling out the red carpet to commemorate the marriage of Miss Catherine Middleton and His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales during the live television broadcast of their highly anticipated wedding at Westminster Abbey.

To celebrate the unforgettable affair, The Library Bar and EPIC Lounge will be hosting celebration activities and two early morning British-themed dining experiences during the televised broadcast at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011.

Elegance, prestige and legendary hospitality have made The Fairmont Royal York the hotel of choice for some of the most celebrated and influential personalities of the 20th century.

In particular, the hotel has been privileged to accommodate three successive generations of the British Royal Family, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, the Queen Mother, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Margaret and King George VI.

The Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29th will be a wedding of enormous proportions as the second in succession for the throne marries his long time sweetheart. The Fairmont Royal York celebrates the wedding of Catherine Middleton and Prince William of Wales by placing a red carpet in the lobby, a mailbox for well wishes that will be sent to the newlywed couple, and screens to watch the wedding in both Library Bar and EPIC Lounge. During the celebrations Royal look-a-likes are anticipated and welcome at the hotel.

Royal Tea, a time honoured tradition at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York, will be served starting at 5 a.m. on April 29 during the live broadcast of Kate and William’s wedding on TV screens in the Library Bar. EPIC will also be broadcasting the wedding live while serving guests with a traditional English Breakfast.

The Fairmont Royal York’s Royal Wedding Tea in the Library Bar is $35 per person and includes: a fine selection of Premium Fairmont Loose Leafs Teas, Seasonal Berry Cocktail, Traditional Finger Sandwiches (lobster, smoked salmon, cucumber, Manchego, brie), a selection of pastries (pastry swans, clafoutis, chocolate cakes, madelines) and house-baked Royal York cranberry scones with Devonshire cream and preserves.

The Fairmont Royal York’s Royal English Breakfast in EPIC includes:? Two Eggs any Style, Bacon Rashers, Black Pudding, Baked Beans, Braised Mushrooms and Hash Brown Potatoes.

For more information or to make reservations for the Library Bar Tea call 416-860-5004 or email festive@fairmont.com. For the English Breakfast in EPIC, please call 416-860-6949 or email festive@fairmont.com.

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The Royal Stinger will run past midnight and the haggis will be sliding as The Fairmont Royal York’s Library Bar marks Robbie Burns Day from 12 Noon through to 1 AM on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

In the spirit of Burns’ namesake day, The Library Bar will pour and pair a variety of Scotch whiskeys and beers, including the hotel’s exclusive rooftop honey beer, to “Haggis Sliders” and other specialized Scottish menu items.

Hear what the team have in store by listening to Episode #12 of Radio Royal York: Robbie Burns Day In The Library Bar.

Robbie Burns, a pioneer of the Romantic Movement, has become a handsome voice for the Scottish nation, with dinners held in his honour for over 200 years.  A young lad romanced by words, Robert Burns grew up in poverty, but never settled for labouring in the fields, instead he produced poems, songs and letters chronicling the life of the common Scotsman.

Poems and songs of Burns that remain well-known across the world today include “A Red, Red Rose”, “A Man’s A Man for A’ That”, “To a Louse”, “To a Mouse”, “The Battle of Sherramuir”, “Tam o’ Shanter” and “Ae Fond Kiss”.

The Robbie Burns Day menu features Scotch Broth, Haggis Sliders, Yukon Gold Fries, and a Haggis carving station complemented by a collection of over 25 rare and single malt Scotch whiskeys. For a list of our collection, right-click on the link to download.

You can also download the hotel’s haggis recipe to try at home.

Robbie Burns Day is a one-day event, taking place January 25, 2010 from 12 Noon to 1 AM in The Library Bar at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. To make a reservation, please call 416-860-5050. Walk in’s are also welcome.

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