Essential Toronto Magazine 2017 | Page 10

A Note from the CoNCierge On behalf of my fellow Clefs d’Or colleagues, it’s an honour to welcome you to Toronto, Canada’s downtown! This is a fantastic city and it will be our pleasure to help you discover its landmarks and hidden gems. You will find Les Clefs d’Or concierges at all of Toronto’s finest hotels. Look for the crossed gold keys on the lapels of your concierge—and rest assured that you are in good hands. We proudly deliver a consistent level of service excellence coupled with an extensive knowledge of Toronto. Here are insiders’ tips from some of our members to get you excited to explore. In Service Through Friendship, In Service Through Excellence, 416.260.9057 ANDreA meLeNDeZ Regional Director, Ontario Les Clefs d’Or Canada lesclefsdorcanada.org. Chef Concierge, Thompson Hotel Sherine robinson Chef Concierge Intercontinental Toronto Centre “The waterfront is one of my favourite places to visit in summer and an absolute ‘must do’! For a memorable experience, canoe or kayak around the Toronto Islands.” Xavier guidis La Casa del Habano has moved to its permanent location! Large front patio, a completely new walk-in cedar humidor, full bar and the largest selection of Habanos, plus features accessories, pipes and gifts. La Casa del Habano the largest range of Cuban cigars in the city, plus a variety of pipes, smoking La accessories Casa del and Habano men’s gifts. Now located in Old York Lane, 111 humidor. Yorkville Ave. with a terrifi c new cedar Toronto, M5R 1C1 416.926.9066 | [email protected] La Casa del Habano 10 138 Cumberland St-Unit 5 (Old York Lane, Yorkville) where EssEntial toronto 416.926.9066 | [email protected] Concierge Adelaide Hotel “One of my favourite parts of the city is Queen Street West. For home furnishings, indie boutiques, art galleries and hip lounges, wander along Queen between Bathurst Street and Ossington Avenue.” monika grossenbacher Concierge Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel “TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre for movie lovers. The films are an eclectic mix of classics, foreign-language films and art-house releases. One of the best-kept local secrets is that it serves cocktails at the concession stand that you can take into screenings with you!”