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The Fairmont Royal York Celebrates IIFA With South Asian Inspired Cocktails

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The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto’s landmark hotel, welcomes international delegates, fans and cinema royalty to Toronto for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.

To celebrate the occasion, Louise Cook, Manager of  The Library Bar, and her bartenders have been busy creating cinema inspired cocktails for guests and city residents to enjoy.

The cocktails feature local Canadian products and flavours that can be found in South Asian cooking and libations, including: ginger, mint, mango and banana. These decadent treats are $14.00 each and are available at The Fairmont Royal York in The Library Bar during the IIFA week.

Cocktails range from the distinguished Raj Kapoor Martini of Victoria Gin to the Fairmont Jaipur Pink Mojito made with rum and muddled rooftop mint; the playful Filmi Fizz of tropical flavours paired with Lamb’s Navy Rum, and finally The Kashmir featuring saffron and vodka, mixed with the sweet juices of oranges and mangoes.

Call 416-860-5004 to place a reservation with The Library Bar.


Tying The Windsor Knot

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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.