Jeffry Roick
reveals his living room and his party tricks
WHEN IT COMES TO STAGING ANEVENT– whether it’s a deluxe dinner party at home, a splashy gala or a celeb shindig at the Toronto International Film Festival – Jeffry Roick, 49, is on society’s speed dial. His company, McNabb Roick (with offices in Toronto and New York), executes some 20 mustattend events a year. But with more than 25 years of experience under his Hermès belt – including being managing director of Toronto party edifice The Carlu – what’s his short list for throwing a fab bash? Good lighting and ambience top his list. Make drinks accessible and the food doesn’t have to be extravagant – just make it look good. As he notes, “People at a party eat with their eyes.”
Fragrance Terre
d’Hermès Place to shop for
gifts Online at www. touchofmodern.com or igetit.com Best way to beat
holiday stress A massage at the Four Seasons Toronto by Juan Carlos
Vacation spot Amanyara Hotel, Turks and Caicos Weekend get
away The cottage in Jackson’s Point. “It’s only an hour drive, and we don’t have to worry about what time to leave since it’s such a short commute.”
Movie Houseboat with Sophia Loren and Cary Grant
Cocktail Don Julio on the rocks or a tequila cosmo
Hair product Unite – expanda dust – volumizing powder
Florist Jim at San Remo Florists
Meal to prepare when entertaining
at home Chicken stuffed with sundried tomatoes, spinach and gorgonzola Suit Hugo Boss
Sneakers “I don’t usually wear sneakers but if I do, they are Polo Ralph Lauren”
Hostess gift to
give Veuve Cliquot. “No one can ever have enough champagne!”