TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival is almost here.

Taking place September 8 to 18, the city will be home to the world’s best actors, directors and filmmakers, and we’ll be there to cover it.

ant to sip like a star? Check out our top spots for fesitval cocktails. Will you drop $600 for The 6 Cocktail at The Ritz-Carlton’s DEQ Lounge, made with blended scotch whiskey, bitters, vanilla rooibos syrup, Italian vermouth, and finished with Remy Martin Louis XIII Grande Champagne? And back this year, an extended 4 a.m. last call at many downtown bars and restaurants means you might just rub shoulders with A-listers.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll have all the TIFF-inspired food menus and events happening around town, where the fest parties (nd after-parties) are taking pla, an he best spot o ook your tabl for celebrity sightings.

In the meantime, Festival Street returns for the third year. King West will be closed to traffic between University and Peter Streets from September 8-11. During this time, enjoy expanded patios along Restaurant Row Extension and grab a bite in-between icks at Food Truck Village.

Stay tuned for more xciting IFF food and drinks coverage.