The beverage sponsor, Belvedere, graciously served complimentary drinks until 7 p.m. to go along with the other foods and treats provided by Maison Mercer and Treeline Catering. Along with sliders, skewers and other barbecue, there were rounds of sorbet and freshly popped popcorn up for grabs.

On behalf of everyone at CityEvents, we would like to thank all of those who attended the Maison Mercer After Work Schmooze Grand Opening event. It was an amazing evening enjoyed by all and we can’t wait to see you on the patio again!

To view pictures from the first Schmooze event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/albums/72157669048904476

For more information and to stay up-to date with CityEvents, visit www.torontocityevents.ca and follow us on Twitter @CityEvents.

I arrived just before 5 pm, and there was already a lineup of people waiting to get inside! Once we were in, it was so nice. The Maison staff had set up all of the booths and the staff was all very pleasant and accommodating. As soon as it started it was pretty busy but after an hour there were so many people! It was great to see some familiar faces and so many new ones too.

The food, courtesy of Treeline Catering was unreal. I saw mini burgers and chicken skewers, which were delicious. People were lingering around the BBQ and it seemed just as the guy was done preparing the food, it was gone so I’m glad everyone enjoyed it!

The sun came out just in time for SCHMOOZE and people seemed to enjoy being able to relax after a long week of working. It must have been a long week judging by the amount of jagerbombs I saw being passed around! Maison’s patio is the best spot for a warm evening and the DJ was playing some classic summer tunes to really kick off patio season in Toronto.

My staff was able to snap a few pictures before it got dark. Check out the link below and see if you can spot yourself in any of them! And if you weren’t able to make it this time, don’t worry. SCHMOOZE is happening each and every Friday until the end of summer on Maison’s rooftop patio. However, if you want to see me and Shanny in the City (which I know you do) we’ll be there again June 26! Same deal as last time. We’ll be having drink specials (who can pass up $4 drinks??) and a complimentary BBQ before 630 pm. We’re so happy everyone came out and we can’t wait to see you again in June!

PHOTOS: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157653808729135

Being located in Toronto´s Entertainment District, the venue has a great location – just some minutes away from the Bell TIFF Lightbox, Rogers Centre, Metro Convention Centre.

Maison Mercer is a 12,000 square foot venue and it can host groups of 250 up to 1300 guests at full capacity. To offer its clients an unforgettable and unified event, they provide state of the art audio and lightning system, video walls.

A unique feature is the Maison Terrace, incorporating the South Beach style mixed with classic French European garden features. Providing great views of Toronto’s skyline, guests can enjoy the evening sun and enjoy the atmosphere of an urban place that takes you away from the city for a while! With a capacity of 350 persons the space is perfect for events.

Amenities and services at a glance

• On-site Event Planner
• Nearby self park
• LED video walls and LCD 3D TV screens
• Wireless microphone and Function One audio system
• Wi-Fi
• Event consulting services
• Photography & Videography services
• Ground transportation service (valet, car service)
• Security services, catering services and coat check
• Audio/visual technician
• DJ services
• Entertainment bookings
• Event production services, invitation, flyers, print service

The venue at a glance

•      Adress

15 Mercer Street ?(between John Street and Blue Jays Way)
Toronto, ON M5V 2M9
Tel: 416 341 7777
Fax: 416 971 0477
Website: http://www.maisonmercer.com/private-events/

•      Indoor Capacity

950 (Standing Cocktail Reception)
180 (Seated Dinner)

•  Terrace Capacity

350 (Standing cocktail reception)
60 (Seated)

On Friday August 15th Maison Mercer &Disaronno joined up for a unique edition of the Afterwork Schmooze!

As usual, the After Work Schmooze was accompanied by a complimentary BBQ and happy hour drinks. People enjoyed tasty burgers, grilled corn and chicken skewers.  On top of that, Disaronno – “the world’s favourite Italian liqueur” – offered free samples of Disaronno Sour and passed appetizers such as meatballs, bruschetta bites and Amaretto marinated cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto. So the guests had the full Italian experience!

A Live Jazz Band rounded off the event in a musical manner. The three musicians accompanied the first hours of the Schmooze with live music. Later on, a DJ took over. With his mix of current and classic club beats he ensured a relaxed and joyful atmosphere at the patio. Luckily, the weather was sunny that Friday so there was no need for a warm jacket even in the late hours.

This After Work at Maison Mercer’s gorgeous rooftop terrace was the 3rd Schmooze that was co-hosted by Shanny in the City and CityEvents. The promotion via Social Media and Word-of-Mouth made many people curious about the event as the terrace was crowded in the first few hours. Many guests and familiar faces who attended the last Schmooze evenings returned because they had a really good time and met some nice people.

Many guests mentioned they liked the event due to the great terrace and how it makes you feel as if you are on a short holiday!  What is a better start to your Friday than $3.50 happy hour drinks, some food and meeting people? Hanging out on the sofas or at the bar having Toronto’s skyline in the background is a great extra on top!

Abdi and Cassandra  attended the Schmooze for the first time. Here are their impressions. Abdi said that “the energy, atmosphere and execution of the event was outstanding and was a perfect way to end off the summer.” Cassandra mentioned that this event “certainly attracted crowds of young business professionals. The appetizers coupled with tasty Disaronno Amaretto made this a memorable and delicious afterwork schmooze.”

Make sure to check out the photos of the event

Written by Manon Larbot

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.

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

All of the women in the office got a chance to check out this year’s auction, and I can honestly say that we it was a perfect night out.

This year’s hosts, Wes Hayden and Jessie Sulidis, brought a higher level of entertainment to the event, offering quirky and hilarious commentary. And they were further complemented by the beautiful list of bachelors and bachelorettes, who ranged from professional athletes to models to corporate leaders to world travelers. When each bachelor or bachelorette came on stage, it was exciting to hear about each one’s story and what kind of date they had planned for the lucky winner. This was the first auction that I had been to which featured high-profile bachelors and bachelorettes, so to gain even a little insight into the life each one was great!

And what’s an event without a silent auction and a gift bag? Guests saw no disappointment in this area. Sponsors for the silent auction and ‘swag bag’ included MAC Cosmetics, Politica, Notable, Luxe Travel Company, CMC Entertainment, Dell, Danier, Elle Canada and Steamwhistle.

Overall, the auction raised quite a bit of money (with some eligible singles going for literally thousands of dollars!) for the Canadian Cancer Society. And it truly was an event with fabulous entertainment, incredible date packages, and great food at the perfect venue.

And as I mentioned before, the swag bag brought no disappointment. Complete with MAC make-up (which I love!), discounts on spa packages, and chocolates, the bag was perfect.

This auction was unlike any other bachelor/bachelorette auction I’ve ever seen. Congratulations IntriKate on a fabulous event!