Goose Island Beer Company has collaborated with Bier Markt to build Toronto’s premier Goose Island Brewhouse; a Chicago-based craft brewery in Old Town Toronto. This venue is approximately 19 years old and has been revamped into a cozy brewpub on The Esplanade.

Cocktails

The brewhouse is Goose Island Beer Company’s first endeavor into the Canadian brewery business. Premium beer is prepared at the state-of-the-art on-site brewery and is served from 12 taps. As you walk in, the well-lit space features modern wooden decor, complemented by rustic brickwork all throughout the venue. It also features very long bar, behind which sits seven fermentors.

Mains – Features

In the brewhouse, catch a full view of the brewery operations of head brewer Bernard Priest and his team, right from your seat. This casual, yet refined venue space has a capacity of 100 guests mingling and approximately 75 seated. It’s ideal for any social gathering such as a networking event, farewell party, or beer-paired dinner. The brewhouse also offers smaller dedicated sections for groups of 20-75. After your event, take home a Beer Growler (64oz) or Howler (32oz) of a brewed-in-house favourite! Do you have a bigger event? Book the brewhouse and Bier Markt Esplanade for a maximum of 700 guests mingling.

Sides

Enjoy al fresco dining at the Beer Garden. This outdoor space boasts a wall of homegrown hops climbing the surrounding four storeys of exposed brick. It’s an excellent space for a team building event or summer social. While enjoying craft brews paired with from-scratch cuisine, challenge a friend to Giant Jenga ® and Connect-4 ™.

Desserts – The Icing

The food menu was developed by Bier Markt Executive Chef Kevin Maniaci and Chef de Cuisine Shawn Jackson. The menu is seasonal, as the team uses fresh and local ingredients, with dishes designed to pair with the beers on tap.

Capacities

Brewhouse: 100 mingling, 75 seated

Beer Garden: 60 guests

Front Patio: 60 guests

Bier Markt Esplanade + Goose Island Brewhouse: 700 mingling

Bier Markt Patio: 90 guests

Address

70 The Esplanade, Toronto  ON M5E 1M1

Hours

Brewhouse: Sunday-Wednesday 11am-1am, Thursday-Saturday 11am-2am

Retail Shop: Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-7pm

Contact

Phone: (416) 862-7575

General info: torontoinfo@gooseisland.com

Reservations: torontoreservation@gooseisland.com

Website

http://www.gooseisland.com/toronto-brewhouse/

Social Media

Facebook: @GooseIslandCanada

Instagram: @goosetoronto

Twitter: @GooseIsland

Snapchat: @goose-island

Exterior View Courtesy of Crowsnest Theatre

After over seven years and $11 million, Streetcar Crowsnest is the newest east end home for events. Located right at the corner of Carlaw Ave. and Dundas St. E., Crowsnest is going to be booking for their upcoming season very fast, keep reading to find out why.

The Crowsnest has three different areas to that can be booked individually or all together for meetings, performances, community events, classes, workshops, rehearsals, kids programming, and social and corporate functions.  It has State-of-the-Art technical inventory (sounds and lighting included in rental prices!) and completely wheelchair accessible.

The largest of the spaces, The Guloien Theatre is 2,600 square feet and can fit 200 seated or 350 standing. The impressive $1 million catwalk that sits high above the theatre ground makes for easy rigging of decor and lighting or other installations.

Next is the 1,250 sq. ft., 52’ x 22’ Scotiabank Community Theatre. This space can accommodate up to 90 when in lecture/theatre mode, plus more once the modular seating is taken away. The full glazed window directly facing Carlaw makes for beautiful ambient lighting day or night. Included in the Scotiabank Community Theatre is a full lighting and sound grid system.  There is also a larger bridal suite and a few dressing room areas downstairs all with lighting and facilities.

The smallest of the spaces, Lobby Bar, can be used for receptions in conjunction with the other spaces, or solo for gatherings and exhibits. Floor-to-ceiling windows cover the north and west walls and there is a fully functioning, fully licensed wet bar.

The whole space was designed as a “floating box” so no sounds will escape and disturb neighbouring residents or other spaces within, party on! An attached yet-to-be-named restaurant (same owners as Table 17 Catering) will be open which holds 65 seats inside and up to 50 seats on the corner patio. Outside catering is allowed, with a 20 per cent landmark fee, as there is a warming kitchen for use.

For availability and tours contact:

Fiona Christie, Event and Sales Manager

647.341.7390 x 1004

Fiona@CrownTheatre.com

345 Carlaw Ave. Toronto, ON M4M 2T1

Written by: Paula McDines

Miller Genuine Draft sponsored the event providing complimentary drinks to guests who arrived before 6:30 p.m., which was the perfect start to the night. The sun was shining bright and warm, making the snow-cone machine a massive hit. Guests were also treated to complimentary barbecue courtesy of Treeline Catering, which included sliders and skewers. A new addition to this Schmooze event was the classic party game of beer pong, set up to the right of the bar. The game was played by many guests, and even created a spectator gathering.

Guests created memories by taking pictures for our social media contest, the winner receiving a $25 Sweet Jesus ice cream gift card. To enter, contestants posted a picture using the hashtag, #MaisonAfterWorkSchmooze. The winner chosen by the most number of likes on the post. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our winner @paola_latronico!

On behalf of CityEvents, we would like to thank everyone who came to Schmooze with us and made this yet another successful event. Don’t forget to join us Friday, August 12 for more after-work fun on one of Toronto’s best rooftop patios!

For pictures from the Schmooze event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/albums/72157669926043316

For pictures of past events by CityEvents: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/albums

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

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.

You can beat the heat with the $4 happy hour specials and fuel your evening with the complementary barbecue provided by Treeline catering.

Schmooze is Toronto’s favourite after work patio for both young and established professionals in the downtown core. With drink sponsors and prizes to be won, Schmooze is the best, weekly, after work party!

When: May 27th, 2016 from 5-9 p.m.

Where: Maison Mercer Rooftop, 15 Mercer Street, Toronto M5V 3C6

Website: www.maisonmercer.com

Link for event: https://www.facebook.com/events/484014798464678/

Pictures from past Schmooze events: Schmooze pictures

Look out for the next Schmooze parties hosted by CityEvents:

Friday, June 17, 2016

Friday, August 12, 2016

www.torontocityevents.com  

Twitter: @cityevents

www.shannyinthecity.com   

Twitter: @ShannyintheCity

SCHMOOZE is back this summer at Maison Mercer. It is time to take advantage of the beautiful weather on one of Toronto’s best rooftop patios. This summer, SCHMOOZE begins Friday September 18h from 5-11 p.m.

Come early and enjoy our Happy Hour Cocktails. SCHMOOZE is once again hosted by CityEvents and Shanny in the City.

Presented by Alizée French Liquors, SCHMOOZE will be featuring premium drink specials to help your after-work thirst. There is no better feeling than going out with your colleagues on Friday and enjoying the sweet vibes of summer to live a unique evening of the most memorable.

This year as you SCHMOOZE with us, you’ll be in the most wanted patio of Toronto, next to most big offices of Toronto. It is the best place for networking or just chilling before starting your great weekend !

RENDEZ-VOUS this Friday for the most popular summer event in Toronto and let us host your 5-9.

Check out the photos from last summer’s Afterwork Schmooze!

When: September 18th of 2015 from 5 to 11pm

Where: Maison Mercer, 15 Mercer Street, Toronto M5V 3C6

Website: www.maisonmercer.com

Twitter: @Maison_Mercer

Link for the website : https://www.facebook.com/events/575103849295024/

Venue Capacity:

– Main dining room: 240 people

– Larma room: 22 people

– Patio: 130 people

– Full venue: 500 people

They have an upscale patio. You’re sure to be satisfied in this relaxed atmosphere with some great weather and lovely meals.

Sam Chao, the chef has worked at many world class restaurants and has been part of many high profile events as a chef.  He creates beautiful and authentic Indo-Chinese meals using fresh ingredients and offering meticulous dedication to taste. Spice route incorporates authentic beverages including tea, sake and imported beer. The plentiful options are sure to work with any meal.

Contact:

499 KIng St. W

Toronto,ON

M5K1K4

Phone number: 416 849 1808

website: http://www.spiceroute.ca/

All you have to do is show up! You can bring your friends or coworkers!

We are waiting for you! Don’t Forget the tasty complimentary barbecue courtesy of Treeline Catering until 6:30pm. The beautiful hostesses and the bar staff will serve you exceptional cocktails.

If you are still hesitating, then just come! It is free and our hostesses will welcome you well.

Come rock the end of the week with CityEvents, Shanny in the City and Maison Mercer for the SCHMOOZE. I promise, you won’t regret it!

CityEvents will be hosting the following upcoming Schmooze Events:

Friday, July 24, 2015.

Friday, August 14, 2015.

Friday, August 28 2015.

You can now relive the past Schmooze event with all the pictures on : https://www.facebook.com/TorontoCityEvents?fref=ts

Snapchat: CityEvents

Instagram: @CityEvents

Friday June 26 Shanny in the City and CityEvents are back to host SCHMOOZE on Maison Mercer’s beautiful rooftop patio. Join us from 5-9 pm.  Friday, June 26th Casamigos Tequila presents House of Friends.

Join our Facebook event:   https://www.facebook.com/maisonmercer/photos/gm.960329437344677/904151379628360/?type=1&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=null

By now you all know the drill- drink specials all night and free entry before 9 pm. Bring your friends, colleagues your boss…whoever, it doesn’t matter because you’re guaranteed to have a good time. Treeline catering will be grilling up some delicious complimentary (yes, they are FREE) snacks until 630 pm so ARRIVE EARLY. Last month was CRAZY and we intend to do it again only bigger because when the tequila is this good, anything can happen.

There is no better feeling than spending a summer night outside mingling with friends. Maison’s rooftop patio allows you to feel the vibe of a beautiful summer night while surrounded by Toronto’s skyline.

Join us for the most popular summer event in Toronto. When your work day is over, let us host your 5-9.

If you are looking for a place to gather with your company and team email deb at Deborah@torontocityevents.ca as she is arranging booth areas.

SCHMOOZE is continuing all summer long, check below to see future dates. Hope to see you soon!

Upcoming Dates CityEvents and Shanny in the City are hosting but it happens every Friday

Friday, June 26, 2015

Friday, July 24, 2015.

Friday, August 14, 2015.

Friday, August 28 2015.

www.torontocityevents.com    Twitter: @cityevents

www.shannyinthecity.com    Twitter: @ShannyintheCity

Barfish was opened in December, 2014 by award winning mixologist Nishan Nepulongoda and the building was designed by Antonio Tadrissi. It is formerly an outdoor space between Blowfish and the beside historic Bank of Montreal building and used to be the Blowfish patio in years past.

This location can accommodate up to 60 people with DJs every night and is available for private functions and events.

Nishan Nepulongoda is also a bartender who serves up creative Japanese-inspired cocktails, like cognac-based concoction flavoured with yuzu and figs, and a tiki-inspired cocktail served in a mug shaped like an Easter Island moai.The food menu is created by BlowFish Executive Chef G Q Pan and it features his new late-night snacks. It perfectly paired with Nishan’s innovative cocktails.

Barfish is perfect for after-work drinking, pre-party or private events in a peppy setting !

You can have a marvelous time at a contemporary designed-bar with creative and inspired Japanese cocktails and meals.

Barfish

668 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V1M7

416-860-0606

http://www.blowfishrestaurant.com/

info@blowfishrestaurant.com