Gossip Restaurant – Spread the word on this great patio / event space!
July 31, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Toronto
Gossip Restaurant is located on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition and directly across from Ontario Place. It is a modern, chic & elegant restaurant, with a unique and artful environment for an intimate evening with that special someone or dinner with a group of friends.
This restaurant has beautiful spacious dining room and patio which are good for events, but it also has a lot of private seats which is good for date. There are 240 inside seats, 560 cocktail style service seats, and 680 Patio and Cocktail seats.
The chef is Rob Rainford who is one of Canada’s celebrity chefs and author of Rob Rainford’s Born to Grill. There are often opportunities where he demonstrates different techniques for the guests. When he prepares an Italian meal, and wears a 70’s “Afro” wig, and you can see awesome performance.
Hours of operation
Monday and Sunday : Open for Private Functions ONLY
Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm – Close
Address
50 Prince Edward Island Crescent
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Website: http://gossiprestaurant.com/
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library
July 23, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Toronto
Conveniently located on the second floor of the iconic Toronto Reference Library, The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon is a vibrant new literary and cultural commons at the heart of the city.
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon’s unique, contemporary and versatile venue is ideal for any occasion. From meetings, to weddings, corporate and other special events, the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon’s experienced team will help you create a satisfying and memorable experience.
The Full Appel Salon, which is comprised of three modular spaces: Epic Hall, Prologue, and Novella Room – and has a maximum capacity of 575 people.
Epic Hall which is the largest room and includes a catering kitchen, an A/V control room, coat check room, and an outdoor terrace that overlooks Rosedale Valley.
Epic Hall is separated from the Prologue with an attractive retractable glass partition. The Prologue provides a pre-function space with a separate entrance. It includes a fully equipped service bar, and an additional outdoor terrace. The combined space has a maximum capacity of 575 people.
Prologue which is ideal for small to medium sized events. Prologue offers an ideal pre-function or break out area with separate entrance, outdoor terrace and built-in bar. The Novella Room is perfect for smaller meetings or dinners. The combined space has the following maximum capacity: theatre (118), dining (90-100), reception (350), classroom (varied).
Novella Room which is the smallest of the three spaces, Novella Room offers an intimate space for receptions or meetings. It has a maximum capacity of 118 people.
Fulfill all your event needs
• Competitive rental rates
• Convenient downtown location
• Venue tables and chairs included for all events
• Fully-equipped catering kitchen
• We are partnered with Toronto’s best caterers and suppliers
• Friendly and responsive staff expertly advise on your event planning
• Outdoor terraces provide great views of Toronto
• State-of-the-art technical services including audio-visual equipment, high speed Internet connectivity and complimentary wifi
• Customized events: the Library has extensive resources and a comprehensive collection for event theme support or unique guest
activities during your event
• Convenient nearby parking
• Fully air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible, private washrooms, coat check closet, built-in bar area
For more information, visit : http://salonrentals.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
MAISON AFTER WORK SCHMOOZE– Were you Ready for another Rendez Schmooze?
July 22, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Past Events, Toronto
The famous After Work Schmooze returned to one of Toronto’s greatest rooftop patios, hosted by CityEvents and Shanny in the City. On Friday, July 25th, Rendez Schmooze was at Maison´s rooftop deck, which provided an amazing view of the skyline.
A complimentary BBQ, and cocktails returned at the Rendezvous and guess what? The atmosphere and the weather did too! Spicy chicken skewers, tasty burgers, popcorn, and a number of people enjoying cocktails under a sun of 28°C. Many of the guests were on the sofas of Maison’s patio… What more do you need more for a Summer Friday Afterwork?
Check out some pictures from the last event, here, so that you know what is waiting for you on August 15th!
Discover or return to the venue you know and love to experience another Friday Schmooze! The Friday Schmooze Afterwork is August 15th at Maison, 5:00PM – 11:00PM.
Amsterdam BrewHouse: the BEER place to be!
July 11, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Toronto
The Amsterdam BrewHouse is a pub unlike any other amongst other things specializing on beer. It is a true Brewery experience where the starters, main courses and desserts, are all prepared with beer.
It has a perfect location: only 500 meters from the TTC, 450 meters from the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre, and surrounded by water on three sides, it is one of the few pubs on the waterfront where you can savour your meal in one of three outside pubs.
Opened for nearly a year now(July 2013), the Amsterdam BrewHouse is a place to relax. Inside, you can feel the contemporary atmosphere of the place: from the variety of beer to the huge TV screen surrounded by the fresco painting, the Amsterdam BrewHouse is definitely going to charm you.
The Amsterdam BrewHouse is equipped with 8 independent areas and its total capacity can go up to 850 people (515 inside and 335 outdoor):
- The North Lounge: 125 seating spaces and 140 standing spaces for cocktail
- The North Mezzanine: 30 seating spaces and 50 standing spaces for cocktail
- The North Patio: 68 seating spaces and 70 standing spaces for cocktail
- The South Mezzanine: 100 seating spaces and 145 standing spaces for cocktail
- The South Patio: 40 seating space and 60 standing spaces for cocktail
- The West Patio: 120 seating spaces and 145 standing spaces for cocktail
- The Main Dining Room: 163 seating spaces and 180 standing places for cocktail
- The Patio Bar/Lounge: 60 standing places for cocktail
The venue has also a retail store where you can buy products and souvenirs before going home.
Hours of operation are:
Sunday to Thursday:11:30am – 11:00pm
Friday to Saturday: 11:30am – 1:00am
245 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Email: info@amsterdambrewhouse.com
Phone: 416.504.1020.
Website: www.amsterdambrewhouse.com
By: Raphaëlla Tareau
MAISON AFTER WORK SCHMOOZE – We started the weekend off with a kick start.
July 8, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Past Events
On Friday, July 11th, the famous After Work Schmooze returned to one of Toronto´s greatest rooftop patios in Entertainment District hosted by CityEvents and Shanny in the City.
The After Work Schmooze was presented by Remy Martin and takes place every Friday on the patio. And the best was the location: The event occurred at Mercer´s rooftop terrace, which provides an amazing view on Toronto´s skyline. If that is not a suitable way to start the weekend on a great summer day!
The event was co-hosted by CityEvents Toronto so many people from their network learned about the event via Social Media. Thus, the location filled up quickly and the terrace matched perfectly – it was crowded but not packed. The night was accompanied by happy hour drinks and a complimentary BBQ.
So if you were not there, just imagine the sunshine in your face, sitting on a cozy sofa, talking to your colleague while having a good wine and a snack from the tasty BBQ! Being surrounded by other people relaxing and listening to good music. Let´s hear from Manon and Annie who are currently at CityEvents how they liked the event Manon: “It was the first time that I went to Maison Mercer and I really enjoyed it, it’s a fancy venue where it’s nice to relax after work!” Annie: “The atmosphere of the venue was great and it is a good opportunity to meet new people and have interesting conversations!
Some other guests told me they just heard about the event from friends and that they will definitely come again as the relaxed atmosphere was a perfect start for a Friday night!
So now you basically know what you missed at Schmooze. But no worries, your next chance is Friday, July 25th– so don´t miss that one!
Check out the photos from the event: www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/
Website: www.maisonmercer.com
Twitter: @Maison_Mercer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events
