A Royal Showcase

I had the honour of attending Event Showcase Night at The Royal Conservatory’s Telus Centre. It was an evening specifically for Event Planners to showcase the glorious hall and various reception rooms. The Telus Centre has an exclusive list of suppliers that commanded our presence that evening. My Uber black car pulled up to 273 Bloor Street West. I walked down a long aisle to be greeted by polite and professional wait staff carrying warm up drinks of some pomegranate coloured, sweet and sour with a splash of sparkling bubbles. I continued down a long hallway (regrettably in my stilettos, albeit it was a walk that entwined both romance and modern art that made the walk oh so spectacular. One wall was composed of a brick wall and a glass enclosure on the other, humbly overlooking the atrium, home to the b’espresso bar, where you will see students mingling amongst classical repertoires.

 A group of exclusive, yet diverse vendors were lined up on the circumference of the main lobby. Behind each vendor, their company name was discreetly but creatively

displayed in white font, and appeared to be floating, on the glass window behind them. How tasteful.  Only the finest samplings were provided. It was not your usual chicken on a stick or spring roll offering. There was melt in your mouth, fork tender beef ribs carved in the creamiest polenta ever. There was fois gras stuffed cornish hen. Clearly no expense was spared. But wait, there were also lobster rolls stuffed in those bite size half moon, mini white bread concoctions.

 A beautiful jazz trio, dressed in tuxedos played in the corner of the glass enclosed hall. Could the evening be any more perfect?

 You can rent one of the three floors but why would you? Go big or go home and rent the entire venue. It’s a must for your special occasion. Except, all in, it starts at about $50, 000 as you must rent each individual floor and bring in caterers and décor and tables and chairs. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

 If you’re looking for a gorgeous venue and your budget has lots of room for incidentals, consider the breathtaking Telus Centre. And put me on your guest list.

Enjoy a Memorable Evening at 417 Restaurant and Lounge.

 

 

Have had enough of your regular food menu?? Looking to try out something new? Then you are in luck. 417 restaurant and lounge is just the thing you are seeking. This new restaurant has earned much reputation in a very short span of time by hard labor and groovy food items.

Other than just coming and visiting here, you can also book the restaurant for various large and important events such as: anniversaries, dinner parties, birthday’s, cocktail parties, family and friendly gatherings, and neighborhood events etc. You need not worry even if the party, you are throwing, is gigantic. From a small party of only 10 people to a grand dinner party of more than 250, they have it all covered up. They also offer multimedia hosting and that paves the way towards arranging all sorts of business meetings, academic seminars and symposiums perfectly. Not many restaurants can accommodate VIP guests.

 

 

The food quality of this restaurant and lounge has made it possible to make a name in such a short time. And all credits
go to Tyson Lambert, the executive chef. His use of local, regional and seasonal ingredients has brought about a drastic change in the food menu of the restaurant. Seafood, exceptional meat and beef items, Filets, Poutines- say the name and he got you covered. Also the environment here is pretty mind-blowing and refreshing. The surroundings are so alluring that you will lose track of time very easily.

 

 

 

Website: http://417restaurantlounge.com

 

Enjoy groovy Italian food items at Alimento fine food emporium. Restaurant and Grocery Store in King West.

Alimento fine food emporium, the newest addition to the list of restaurants in King West Toronto, has become quite popular among the Torontonians as it is trying to give them a chance to taste the Italian wow without venturing out of the city. Japanese chef Joe Friday has devoted all his dedication to this new restaurant named Bar Mozza, part ofAlimento. It stands on King West Street strip just close to Spadina Avenue. And now people of Toronto finally have the luxury of >enjoying Italian cuisine at a very cheap rate.

The geometrically favorable location and calm inside environment >has made Bar Mozza the perfect heaven for many to relax on their way  >home from work. They enjoy homemade quality food items there and  >buy any Italian food they want from a nearby food mart.

They have more than 140 types of Italian cheeses there. Other than those, there are also various delicious appetizers and main courses. This way you can come and enjoy something different every single day. They prepare the main to go courses and all other food items daily at home to keep them fresh and tasty.

Nowadays the celebrities have begun gathering here to treat themselves at the world of Italian food.

Again, the restaurant has already managed to take all the required measures to arrange various unforgettable and memorable events of your life. From wedding to birthday celebration, marriage anniversary, cocktail parties- they have it all planned out. Cityevents have visited this newly established last July to check out the new style of dining and shopping. The food quality and prices of food items at the food mart have dazzled their eyes.

For more information about the menu, location, special events visit. http://www.alimento.ca/, Twitter: @alimentofoods

Happy Bastille Day!!!

On July 14 1789, Parisian revolutionaries and mutinous troops stormed and dismantled the Bastille, a royal fortress that had come to symbolise the tyranny of the Bourbon monarchs. This was the beginning of a new government.

Since 1880, July 14 has become National French Day, also called “QuatorzeJuillet” (The Fourteenth of July). This celebration happens every year in commemoration of the day when France, which was the monarchy, became the First Republic. This year the country celebrates the 222nd anniversary of the fall of the Bastille in Paris..

Bastille Day is a symbol of liberty and equality won by people for this day, French flags are displayed in every possible empty space.

In France, this is a national day of celebration and on this day people don’t work. The annual parade in the morning of July 14 is truly a patriotic event in France. In Paris in the morning there are a lot of parachute jumps, military bands and walking parades, and then the press interviews the President. The other cities feature a military parade with local troops. The National celebration ends with balls and fireworks throughout the country.

Parade in Paris:

On Bastille Day, the tradition of food is that every dish have to be cook with fresh local ingredient. Furthermore, people eat what poor peasants were eating in the past, like crepes, rice, bread, pasta, fish…

Two most famous dish on this day are:

Salmon en Croute

Salad nicoise

Then you can eat Lemon or apple or strawberry pie.

And of course all the meal have to be accompany by red or white wine and for dessert … champagne!

 

Even though this day is recognized as a French commemoration, people celebrate this day all around the world. So don’t hesitate to join French people in celebrating this day! Come with your friends and family and enjoy this some of the events in Toronto! Here are some events happening in Toronto for National French Day:

Levying French flag ceremony, and official reception
Date: July 14th
Time : 11:30 am
Location : in front of the City Hall of Toronto,

http://consulfrance-toronto.org/spip.php?article1443

French Karaoke
Date: July 14th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Office Pub, 117 John Street
Tickets: 5$

http://francetoronto.ca/

French Picnic:
Date : July 14th
Time : 12:30 pm
Location : Budapest Park (Sunnyside)

http://www.torontois.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2842

Bon appetit! (dig in!), and Enjoy Bastille Day!!!

Escape to Artscape

Could Wychwood Barns, located at 601 Christie Street, be the venue for your next event? To answer that question it is important to know a few more details about the location itself.

Artscape Wychwood Barns is a community cultural hub where a dynamic mix of arts, culture, food security, urban agriculture, environmental and other community activities and initiatives come together to provide a new lease on life for a century-old former streetcar repair facility. This multi-faceted complex is home to: 26 artist live/work spaces, programming and administrative facilities for 14 not-for-profit organizations, indoor and outdoor growing areas, a community-run gallery and a 7,680 square foot Covered Street used for farmers and art markets, conferences and events that can fit up to 1000 people.

Since opening in November 2008, Artscape Wychwood Barns has become one of Toronto’s most unique event venues. The building’s soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls, abundant natural light and architectural detailing create a dramatic backdrop for fundraisers and gala events, meetings and conferences, weddings and celebrations, exhibitions and product launches, festivals and community events.

Next time you are in need of a venue location for a visual arts exhibition, performance or meeting check out Wychwood Barns.

For more information check out their website: http://www.wychwoodbarnscommunity.ca/

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