| The Royal York (Episode #98) Taste of Life visits with the crown jewel of Canadian Hotels: The Fairmont Royal York. With its grand stature and detailed interior, the Fairmont Royal York defines the elegance of a refined past. The flagship of the Canadian Fairmont Hotels, the Royal York has had a rich and diverse history, filled with royalty, celebrities and world-renowned service. Three generations of British royalty have stayed in the signature "royal suite" and such timeless celebrities as Gary Grant, Mohammed Ali, Nelson Rockefeller, and John Barrymore have all stayed in Toronto's landmark hotel. In this episode, Taste of Life talks with Melanie Coates, the Fairmont Royal York's Director of communications and public relations about the illustrious history and we'll hear some inside stories from Mario, the hotelís Bell captain. Later, we'll watch as Executive Chef John Cordeaux prepares his signature shrimp and foie gras dish. We'll also learn why he recently received the coveted "chef of the year" award. Finally, we'll find out why EPIC Restaurant is a four-diamond treat when Chef de Cuisine Jean Charles Dupois creates one of his signature dishes.
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