Where better to eat then at a TIFF hub where you might be likely to star gaze while enjoying a fancy meal.
Of course, with all its "celebrity" guests, our party was pushed back to the patio "lounge" sitting area.
The VIP treatment was down on the hush hush, but it was quite evident of how "happening" this place was for TIFF out-of-town guests.
On the lunch menu
.... a very nice selection. However, they seemed to be running out of many items (drinks & food) due to the out-of-town guests.
We did get a very sweet waiter that made sure we were good and he kept the fresh and hot bread coming to our "sofa/table".
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I lucked out and got a Turkey club sandwich with a side salad.
The salad and dressing was very tasty and full of colour and textures.
The club sandwich was actually quite filling. I had one side and had to wait to eat the other side for later.
Okkkk... so you're probably wondering, "Did you see any celebrities during your lunch at Brassaii?"
YES!!!
When we arrived, we got lucky and bumped into Tom Felton (Draco from "Harry Potter Series"). There was a handful of people surrounding him just outside of the restaurant and he was very sweet -signing autographs and taking photos with fans.
Tom Felton (TIFF, "Belle") posing with fans =0)
Not one, but two celebrities caught my eye.......
And I was lucky to catch a glimpse of Mr. Adrien Brody (TIFF, "Third Person") as he rushed out from the restaurant. Unfortunately, this is the only photo I got of him.
I watched Third Person as well, and I loved it. The story follows 3 different men -one from NYC, Roma & Paris, and the writer intertwines their lives in a very mysterious way. A must-watch!
Overall, I thought Brassaii was a very nice and classy restaurant to enjoy a meal with friends and/or a romantic rendez-vous.
Price (lunch) ............. $$$
Atmosphere (outdoor only) .......... 3/5
Customer Service ........... 4/5
Taste ............... 4/5
