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See inside the Gladstone Hotel’s food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer

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See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer

Food Network Canada host (and self-professed “gastronaut”) Bob Blumer has designed the ultimate foodie hideaway for the Gladstone Hotel. He’s currently in town to show off his imaginative, snack-based space. We can’t decide whether its extremely cool or slightly creepy.

While the hotel-cum-art-hub prides itself on its themed chambers, Blumer’s less subtle addition was clearly designed by his inner child. Dubbed the “Surreal Gourmet Room” (after Blumer’s popular Food Network show), it boasts marshmallow pillows, a closet lined with Froot Loops and a swiss-cheese ceiling. Photos of food mascots, shot by local photographer Fausta Facciponteobserve the action: Pillsbury Dough Boy guards the television, a massive Mr. Peanut watches over the bed and the Trix Rabbit supervises the kitchen area. Naturally, the kitchenette is kitted out with hotel luxuries, like a vintage blender for morning smoothies. For entertainment, Blumer has chosen ten of his favourite food-related DVDs, including a John Cleese wine tutorial. Here, a peek inside the fun, food-themed room.

See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
See inside the Gladstone's food-themed room designed by Bob Blumer
Jean Grant has been a freelance writer since 2015, covering a range of lifestyle topics like shopping, interiors, wellness and culture for publications like Maclean’s and Toronto Life. She also enjoys working with brands to develop custom content, and shares personal essays through her Substack newsletter, Nobody is Thinking About You.
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