Trendy New Event Venue Opens in Downtown Toronto

Have you been at Yonge and Gould lately?  This stretch of Yonge street has lost the lights above the record stores but has gained a brand new student centre for Ryerson as well as a new event venue. Aperture Room is a stylish event space located on the third floor of The Thornton-Smith Building in the heart of downtown Toronto. The space features original exposed brick walls and three magnificent skylights. Aperture Room can be the perfect space to host an unforgettable event. The space caters to all types of social and corporate events and can accommodate 120 guests for a seated event and 180 guests for a standing reception.

The building was designed in 1922 by architect John M. Lyle, who is also credited with designing Toronto’s Union Station and The Royal Alexandra Theatre. There is a lot of history in The Thornton-Smith Building; Aperture Room was designed to keep that history, as well as the history of Yonge Street in mind. Despite all of the renovations, this building has stayed true to its award-winning original architecture. Aperture Room has become one of Toronto’s most popular venues and has already hosted a number of weddings.

Aperture Room is definitely a venue to consider when planning your next event. The atmosphere of the space alone will provide your guests with an exceptional experience and we haven’t even mentioned the food yet.

Oliver & Bonacini will be taking on the catering duties for the event space. The dishes they have discussed for Aperture Room vary from oyster shucking table to a poutine station. The bar menu is just as diverse with various champagnes and a mojito bar.

This stylish space has a loft-like interior and boasts exceptional service and attention to detail. The staff at O&B will help customize your menu to perfectly suit your taste and budget, ensuring that no detail is overlooked.

Capacity:

• Seated: 120
• Standing: 180

Location:

340 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor

The Thornton-Smith Building

M5B1R8

 

Contact:

Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering

401 Bay Street, Simpson Tower, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON  M5H 2Y4

Email: events@oliverbonacini.com

Website: http://www.oliverbonacinievents.com/home.aspx

Discover Toronto’s Private Dining Rooms

Toronto offers many private dining rooms all over the GTA, for all sorts of private functions and special occasions. The list below includes some of the restaurants in Toronto that offer a private area for your group to gather. Be sure to check out some of our suggestions and do not over look these venue options!

Gusto 101

This Southern Italian restaurant with an industrial setting is located in the King West area. Private dining is available at Gusto        and includes YOUR choice of required family style menu for up to 20 people in the barrel-lined wine cellar. Additionally,                breakfast, lunch and dinner is available for private dining and family style menus can be customized in advance. However, a            non-refundable deposit of $150 and minimum spending is required!

101 Portland St.

Toronto, ON

M5V 2N3

Phone: (416) 504-9669

Website: http://gusto101.squarespace.com/

Twitter: @Gusto101TO

 

Terroni (Adelaide)

Terroni known for its traditional Southern Italian family style menus has 3 Toronto locations. Terroni on Adelaide is located in the financial district. It is a historical courthouse turned restaurant with private dining space for guests up to 50 people. Terroni has 3 different private spaces including the Ufficio for parties up to 14, the Cantina for up to 50 people and the Tinello Alcove can be booked for the winter months for small parties up to 12 people. Larger parties are required to set their menus in advanced.

57A Adelaide St. East

Toronto, ON

M5C 1K6

Phone: (416) 203 3093

Website: http://adelaide.terroni.com/

Twitter: @TerroniTO

REDS Wine Tavern

This chic Toronto restaurant is located in the Financial District on Adelaide Street West. REDS is known for its vast wine          collection, with wines from all over the world. They have 2 private dining rooms, the Bay Room can seat up to 14 guests and       the Adelaide Room can seat up to 30 guests comfortably. REDS offer a canapé and prix fixe menu that use the freshest                 seasonal ingredients.

 

7 Adelaide St. W

Toronto, ON

M5H 1P9

Phone: (416) 862 7337

Website: http://www.redswinetavern.com/

 

Table 17

Table 17 is located in the heart of Riverside, just east of Broadview. It is a seasonal European influenced restaurant with a long cocktail list. Table 17 offers a private second floor dining room that can seat 10 to 24 guests. The space has its own powder room, bar and option to add food stations. This private dining room can be booked for brunch, lunch and dinner any day of the week!

782 Queen St. E

Toronto, ON

M4M 1H4

Phone: (416) 519 1851

Website: http://table17.ca/private-dining/

Twitter: @Table17

 

Lee

Lee, one of the 3 restaurants owned by the World-renowned Chef Susur Lee, offers a delicious fusion menu with Asian and French    influences. Lee’s menu is designed for sharing, making it a top private dining choice. Their private dining room is designed for           special occasions and can accommodate up to 30 guests.

 

601 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1M5

Phone: (416) 504 7867

Website: http://www.susur.com/lee/

Twitter: @SusurLee

 

Harbour Sixty Steakhouse

Harbour Sixty a 2013 Diner’s Choice Winner, located downtown Toronto in the historic Harbour Commission Building. Offers a world-class selection of steaks and seafood. Additionally, they have 5 private spaces that can be used for intimate dinner parties or business dinners for up to 50 people.

 

 

60 Harbour St

Toronto, ON

M5J 1B7

Phone: (416) 777-2111

Website: http://www.harboursixty.com/

Twitter: @HarbourSixty

Ruby Watchco

Ruby Watchco is located on Queen St. E just south of Leslieville. Inspired by local and farm fresh ingredients, Ruby Watchco offers     a seasonal Canadian menu. They offer a private upstairs dining room, with a four course family style meal for up to 24 guests.

 

 

730 Queen St. E

Toronto, ON

M4M 1H2

 Phone: (416) 465 0100

Website: http://rubywatchco.ca/

Twitter: @Cheff_Lynn

 

Brassaii

Brassaii, Toronto’s sophisticated and cosmopolitan restaurant and lounge is located in the King West area. This sophisticated restaurant offers a Mediterranean inspired menu to guests with a unique palate. Brassaii also has a private dining room that can seat up to 26 people in what they call “The Study.”

 

461 King St W

Toronto, ON

M5V 1K4

Phone: (416) 598 4730

Website: http://www.brassaii.com/

Twitter: @Brassaii

Enoteca Sociale

This stylish, Italian Wine Bar is Located in the Dundas West Area. It offers a beautiful private wine cellar space for parties of 8 to     14 people. The kitchen lead by Chef Kris Schlotzhauer serves an Italian family style dinner with classic Roman cuisine and a hint     of local influence consisting of salumi, formaggi, antipasti, pasta, secondi and dolci. Dinner ranges from $45- $60 per person.

 

1288 Dundas St. West

Toronto, ON

M6J 1X7

Phone: (416) 534 1200

Website: http://sociale.ca/

Twitter: @EnotecaSociale

The new Asian Bar-Barfish – Newest Addition of Blowfish

There is good news for all cocktail lovers. There is a new cocktail bar in Blowfish Japanese restaurant King and Bathurst, whose name is Barfish cocktail lounge.

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

MANAGING FOR GROWTH SERIES – The Productivity Paradox: Understanding the importance of Process.

Do you think that you can double your productivity without any capital investment. Phil Kirby can help you to think about the process in your business, to be flexible, and to reduce your costs. Because the solution to this paradox is hiding in plain sight – if you know where to look.

Being fast can increase cost and decrease quality. Being flexible – providing variety and customization – can slow things down and escalate price. And being low cost requires standardization without variation. Being all three—fast, flexible and low cost—seems contradictory, if not impossible— except to a process mind.

With Phil Kirby learn some ways you can transform your business, and achieve new goals.

He says, “Your problems are hiding in plain sight; in the processes of your business, whether you are making widgets, distributing gizmos or servicing needs. You can outperform your competition by changing the way you think about process, by developing a process mind.”

In a captivating, candid, conversational style, Phil takes the audience from the boardroom to the frontlines, moving easily from thought-leading management theory to roll-up-your-sleeves, in-the-trenches practices.

 

Guest Speaker: Phil Kirby, President, Organization Thoughtware International Inc.

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Venue: Delta Toronto East,  2035 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1T 3G2

Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Delta+Toronto+East/@43.777344,-79.283427,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6c9a3942bb7699cd

 

Fees: $25 which includes continental breakfast (net proceeds go to the Ted Rogers School of Management

Seating is limited, please RSVP online at http://www.hss-ca.com/events.php

 

Who Should Attend:

• Small to medium business owners, entrepreneurs
• CEO’s, CFO’s

 

Key Learnings

• Current economic forecast
• Industry trends
• Business cycle forecasts
• Easy-to-understand, strategic action items

 

Series Sponsors:

Hogg, Shain & Scheck, PROFIT Magazine, Ted Rogers School of Management

New design office space clear and simple commitment to our members: IQ Office

          New design office space clear and simple commitment to our members

     IQ Office

IQ Office Suites offers a customized shared office rental solution which also contains a number of meeting rooms. It is located in the Dineen building at Yonge and Temperance in downtown Toronto. The architecture was built in 1897 and has seen many changes in Toronto over the last 118 years. This office building also has a historic atmosphere which makes it unique .

The office and meeting spaces are designed to inspire you and to deliver the best flexibility and performance for your business or event. The space provides private offices as well as dedicated desks, as well as a variety or open spaces.

In addition, IQ Office offers unique event spaces. The event space can accommodate up to 100 people for social, business or other events. It contains four 60” media screens and has full audio surround sound.

The staff can assist you with anything from supplying rentals, to set up and tear down. They offer  a high level of personalized level of service to let you love where you work or host clients.

The IQ Office features top quality design, furnishings and technology. If you would like to learn more about this shared office space / event space contact IQ Suites for a tour.

 

IQ Office Suites
140 Yonge Street,Toronto, ON M5C 1X6
TEL: 1.416.238.1111
E-mail: info@iqoffice.ca

More information

http://iqoffice.ca/

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