Scene & Herd

Brought to you by Cadillac

Illustrations by Kagan McLeod

TIFF.TOSEPTEMBER 4 - 13, 2008

The Velvet Rope

At the Holt Renfrew party, it was literally impossible to have your cake and eat it, too

Posted on 09/08/08 04:50 PM

image for At the Holt Renfrew party, it was literally impossible to have your cake and eat it, too Let them not eat cake:
Munchies untouchable at Holt Renfrew
(Photo by Jen McNeely)

Knocking back dirty Grey Goose martinis and dancing in Christian Louboutin heels is hard work, and thus around 1 a.m., everyone at the Holts party longingly eyed the decadent dessert table laden with three-tiered cakes and colourful candies. Lifting a cover and descending on a blueberry, a daring man was suddenly surrounded by three security guards:
   “Sir, you can’t eat the cake.”
   “Why?”
   “You know why.”

The giant cake tease is still a mystery to us, but we admittedly spent little time pondering its truths. We were content to suck olives and get loaded on premium vodka. Cheers!—Jen McNeely

Comments

Neither the author nor Toronto Life necessarily agree with the comments posted below. Editors will not correct spelling or grammar. Toronto Life reserves the right to edit or delete comments entirely. Read our full policy

You must register to post comments. Please register here.

Post a comment

Username:
Password: (Forgotten your password?)

Comment:

Neighbourhood Guide

Map of Toronto Neighbourhoods

The film fest party scene was once confined Yorkville, but now sprawls like the city itself. With more stars every year and new it spots opening every month, TIFF has never been so fun. Here, we¹ve mapped out the best places to eat, drink and play. View the map

Features

Paul GrossPassion Project

Paul Gross’s Passchendaele is opening TIFF. Are people finally ready to take the Mountie seriously?

Behind the Screens: The Big ChillBehind the Screens

TIFF’s opening night selections have a history of ruffling film world feathers