Find the hottest spots to cool off this summer
May 30, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Event Venues
With the weather warming up, the beautiful breeze in the air, the sun staying up a lot longer, summer isn’t the only season around the corner; it’s also patio season. Just in time for this season blogTO’s Patio Guide app ‘The Toronto Patio Guide.’ If you haven’t already downloaded it, we highly recommend you do.
The Toronto Patio Guide app is dedicated to helping you find the perfect patio for whatever your evening has in store. Feel like staying close to home tonight; use the ‘Patios Near Me’ option. It will tell you your distance from the patio and even suggest a route to get there.
In the mood to explore a new part of the city; this app has the options of being divided in specific neighbourhoods and for those feeling a bit adventurous there is always the “Feeling Lucky” option. Shake the app and it will suggest a patio you might like.
You are also able to pick the date and time to see restaurant daily specials. If the temperature is a bit cooler or it looks like it might rain, there is a solution for that. Use advanced search options to display patios that are heated and covered. The advanced search can also help sort between rooftop, backyard, sidewalk, and courtyard.
Lastly you are able to sort patios by beers! You are able to search for patios with pints for 5$ or under. Users are able to scroll through which beers restaurants have on draft.
Once you have finally picked your perfect patio, easily share the patio information using the apps share option through Twitter, Facebook, SMS or email. Keep track of your favourite patios by saving them to your blogTO profile. It’s as simple as clicking the heart symbol and it will be stored so you don’t need to remember the name of it.
The Toronto Patio Guide app is available for both iPhone and Android. If you live in the city or are just here for a visit this app is perfect for patio patrolling. Become a pro at patio hopping and impressive your friends with your knowledge of all the hottest spots to cool off are!
To find out more about this app click here
Switch, a playful night-time venue
May 28, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues
Located on Colborne street, Switch is a delightful contradiction, as this venue is both a place to unwind & a space that gets wild.
Catering to the young urban professional from Thursday to Sunday, the lower level Rec Room and main floor bar offer upscale snacks and delightful drinks for the after work crowd to munch and sip. Downstairs, an open kitchen, custom built booths and comfortable seating provide the ideal living room to screen sports and play retro video games. At 10pm the bar makes the switch to a lively lounge with theatrical performances and sideshow spectacles. A space with vintage carnival design elements and endless curiosities, Switch plays host to private events throughout the rest of the week.
What you need to know :
• 3500 Square feet.
• 240 person capacity
• Open Kitchen with upscale snacks menu
• 11 VIP Booths.
• 7 retro video arcade games
• 2 full service bars
Switch
55 colborne street
416.901.9990
For event inquiries : david.berlad@storysbuilding.com
Ballet Event House, the destination for a cabaret!
May 23, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues
On May 8th 2014, CityEvents staff was invited to the Ballet Event for “A Hidden Parisian Gem on Eclectic Ossington”, a networking event and venue open house. Located at 227A Ossington Avenue, the intimate atmosphere of the venue is immediately apparent.
Under their dim light and candles, the staff welcomed us with hors d’oeuvres. In addition to the appetizers, special drinks were also featured including, The Strawberry Aloe Hibiscus, Lemon Grass Delight and The Lychee Martini. These cocktails were a bit out of the ordinary but very tasty.
Ballet Event House has been known as the hottest venue on Ossington since 2013. This particular event, featured a sensual dance show, a Jazz & Blues live music performance with Errol Fisher, which held a real experience to foretaste just for a moment, before coming back to reality!
The venue would be perfect for events such as:
– Music performances
– Music video releases
– Birthdays
– Bar Mitzvahs
– Holiday parties
– Bachelor parties
… the venue is equipped with:
– 4 large 10-person banquettes facing main stage
– Private 50-person VIP
– 2 fully-equipped bars with up to 4 bartenders
– In-house catering by the Saint Tavern or external options
– LCD projector and screen
– Fully-equipped live music mixer and speaker system
– In-house troupe of choreographed burlesque dancers
– DJs, MCs and entertainment consulting
– Access to private rear entrance
Attracted by this venue, which can hold up to 250 guests?
For more information email: INFO@BALLETOSSINGTON.COM
For more information, visit their website ! http://www.balletossington.com/
Author: Annie NGUYEN
The Citizen – Refined Comfort in a Timeless Sports Bar
May 21, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues
The newest addition to King Street West, The Citizen has just recently opened its doors for local residents. Inspired by the vintage design from the 1930’s this restaurant/bar is becoming the new hotspot, serving timeless classics with a contemporary edge.
Venue:
Ian Rydberg has carefully crafted a place of comfort, timelessness and sophistication. He has redesigned the space by using both vintage and contemporary elements in the décor. The spacious venue seats 197, has elegant and comfortable leather couches, original beams from the historic Gooderham and Worts distillery, along with numerous vintage sports equipment that immediately captures your attention. The sports bar ambiance provides a perfect setting to unwind, relax and have drinks with a few friends.
Food:
Amanda Walti is the executive chef whose inspiration behind the menu stems from classic home cooked, comfort food with a unique and contemporary twist. Focusing much attention on food associated with bar snacks, Walti has been able to reinvent dishes that are favored by many. Pairing with the food the carefully crafted cocktails also have a classic resemblance, balanced with a modern and distinctive taste.
Additional Info:
The Citizen also provides its guests with phone charging stations, 8 TV’s for the individual selection of its guests and is equipped with free Wifi. The elegant, comfortable and vintage feel provides a space of quality, where both historical and contemporary elements are brought together to create a unique space for the residents of King Street West.
Contact Info/ Location:
522 King Street West (Entrance On Brant St.)
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1L7
T: (416) – 703 – 2800
F: (416) – 703 – 6088
For more information visit http://thecitizento.com
Don’t stress about your next production or event, Hangloose
May 14, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues
Hangloose Media is a full service production facility, a creative setting for Toronto’s up and coming film and photography industry but open to event planners. This venue has everything you need for your next production or event. Not to mention experienced industry professionals who are determined to help with your perfect shooting package.
There are three large high-end studios, editing suites, office space and equipment available for rent. The largest studio is 4300 sq ft with 17ft ceilings. In addition each studio has hard cycloramas, which can be painted upon request. These rooms can be available for either half day or full day either for filming, photography or an event. Perfect for event space by being only a ten-minute from downtown Toronto. In addition it is conveniently reachable by TTC and both highways Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Express Way. If driving there is street parking available.
For convenient setup and teardown there is indoor loading bays with storage space. Studio spaces also include:
• Lighting grid on the ceiling with mounted studio lights and space for additional lights
• A client area
• Kitchenette
• Hair and makeup areas
• Change-rooms and showers
• Internet and phone lines
• Craft area
• Washrooms
• Lockers for crew
Hangloose Media also offers a roster of industry professionals available to help create your vision or execute productions in a variety of fields, (DPs, PAs, Writers, Producers, Directors, Post Production Experts, AC’s, Grips, Gaffers, and Production Designers). Additionally they have all the rental equipment needed. Plus needed office space available for any task or job. Whether it’s studios, rentals and/or services you name it they’ve have it.
Studio 1
Features
– 4300 sq ft Studio with Large cove Cyclorama measuring 35ft x18ft
– 17ft ceilling
– Dedicated Loading dock
– Craft area and kitchenette
– Dedicated washrooms
– Lockers for crew members
– Hair and makeup room with three stations and a shower
– Private entrance
Dedicated HVA
Studio 2
Features
– 1050 sq ft Studio with 25ft long Cyclorama
– Kitchenette
– HVAC
Roll down seamless back drops in many different colours
Studio 3
Features
– 1050 sq ft Studio with 25ft long Cyclorama
– Kitchenette
– HVAC
Roll down seamless back drops in many different colours
28 Logan Ave
Toronto, Ontario
M4M 2M8
Phone: 416-244-2369
Bookings: 416-900-0869
Email: bookings@hangloosemedia.com
Website: hangloosemedia.com
