The One Eighty: Sophisticated Panorama Lounge
June 9, 2015 by City Events
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The One Eighty- formerly known as Panorama Lounge- was relaunched in March 2015. There is no doubt The One Eighty is a stylish restaurant. The interior is decorated using white, black and grey decor and furnishing. The bar is striking and features a built-in DJ station.
The space offers north and south facing windows and glass balcony patios. Every guest at 180 is able to enjoy looking down onto a far-reaching unobstructed view of Toronto, unlike any other. The concept of the space is supposedly inspired by Sebastien Centner’s- the president of Eatertainment- travels around the globe. He wanted to create an environment that was fun, luxe and interactive.
The venue can accommodate up to 300 guests and also offer a private event room for 30 people. The One Eighty is located on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre in Yorkville. There is a variety of cocktails, wines and a large selection of food. As a venue, The One Eighty has hosted a variety of events including weddings and get-togethers.
The menu was designed by Eatertainment Executive Chef Christopher Matthews who wanted to focus on comfort classics but with a twist. A unique feature about The One Eighty is their daily bar cart service. Everyday there are different items featured on the bar cart, so you’ll always be able to try something new. The items available on the cart are typically small tapas items that are reasonably priced between $5 and $8 which can be shared among everyone at the table. Cocktails are presented in bottles, for a pop-art touch. If you’ll be visiting The One Eighty soon, I recommend the rosemary maple bourbon sour.
The food and drinks are accentuated by the new contemporary and luxurious design. The venue is stylish and trendy, the food is fresh and delicious but the view is truly something you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Enjoy Toronto like you’ve never seen it before.
Contact:
55 Bloor St. West, 51st Floor
Toronto,ON,M4W1A5
416-967-0000
www.the51stfloor.com/
Trendy New Event Venue Opens in Downtown Toronto
May 13, 2015 by City Events
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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
ANOKHI MEDIA’s 12 Anniversary Event – Post-Event Story
March 31, 2015 by CityEvents4
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On Saturday March 28th, ANOKHI Media celebrated its 12th anniversary event in association with Johnnie Walker. The highly anticipated event was held at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York, where hundreds gathered to celebrate trailblazing celebrities, honorees, performers, and activists within the South Asian community.
Among the festivities, there was a Red Carpet Celebrity Reception, where the likes of International Actor, Rahul Khanna, Legendary Musical Artist, Manj Musik Legendary Music Producer, Rishi Rich, Actress & Singer, Karen David, Actor, Vinay Virmani Singer-Songwriter, Zameer Rizvi and Stand-Up Comedian, Danish Anwar (and MUCH more!) posed with fans and kept ANOKHI Pulse TV and several other media outlets in action.
Guests enjoyed a scrumptious fusion styled 3-course meal while Buddha bar music played in the background in the Concert Hall.
The Awards-Fashion-Entertainment show was the highlight of the night as South Asian stars graced the stage to accept an array of awards and live performances to entertain the crowd. JUNO Nominated Alysha Brilla performed her latest hits and was presented with the Musical Artist of the Year award.
Celebrity fashion designer Archana Kochhar showcased an exclusive runway show for the first time in North America for Anokhi guests that was full glitz and glam!
Special to this year, ANOKHI Media unveiled and released ‘THE ANOKHI LIST 2015’ – a beautiful coffee table book to celebrate the regional, national and international success stories of some of today’s more prolific South Asian personalities. Only 2,500 copies were produced and guests left the event with the coffee table book and a luxurious gift bag from L’Oreal Paris.
To end the night, guests partied at the After Party with all the special guests and celebrities. The ANOKHI Media’s 12th anniversary event was a great success and CityEvents was honoured to be a partner in the extensive planning process and execution of the event.
Until next year!
#ANOKHI12
Geary Lane: A Hub of Culture and Creativity
February 20, 2015 by CityEvents4
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Geary Lane – Toronto’s newest hub for culture and creativity
The Geary Lane studio is a laidback venue that runs on creativity and youthful energy. Located on Geary Avenue at Dufferin and Dupont, the multi-purpose space can be transformed to suit the needs of any creative project. Photography projects, shooting films, music or theatre rehearsals or to educate through workshops or screenings – Geary Lane is poised to become the choice destination for art forms both great and small on Toronto’s West side.
Housed in a 3000 square foot professional film studio and former recording studio, Geary Lane has a unique look. The central part of the space is an open floor surrounded with a massive white cyclorama for projection, a couple of plush leather couches, coffee tables, and a large carpet where musicians or speakers can set up to perform, the space. With 15 inch ceilings, an industrial kitchen, 3-piece washroom and a green roof, the venue is very accommodating and comfortable.
The community-oriented team at Geary Lane understands and supports the concept of working together for the common good and are aiming to build a strong bond with a diverse community of local and international creative.
Venue Capacity: 220 for the main studio, with capacity for another 30 people on the beautiful rooftop patio upstairs
Outdoor Facilities: Patio roof
Access/Parking: No wheelchair access/Onsite parking
Availability: Open to your event date & time, just book in advance.
Geary Lane
360 Geary Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Telephone: (647) 295-0052
More info: www. gearylane.com
O Resto Lounge: An Intimate Downtown Venue
February 20, 2015 by CityEvents4
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O Resto Lounge: An Intimate Downtown Venue
‘Food, Fun, and Friends’ is the Motto of O Resto Lounge. Located at 7 King Street East, the staff incorporate this vision into reality by embracing the mantra that, ‘at ‘O,’ we celebrate life everyday’.
Open for Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, O Resto Lounge comfortably sits 80 to 100 people and provides a basic atmosphere for hosting events.
The restaurant is perfect for smaller casual corporate events as it is themed with elegant red and hot pink accents, classy black mini chandeliers, a fabulous long bar, plus a lovely front patio.
During breakfast hours ‘O’s’ excellent food selections are complemented by the extensive list of coffee’s and specialty drinks. Whether you are in the mood for coffee, espresso, latte, or mocha, ‘O’ has what seems to be a never-ending list of selection. The array of choices extends to the Lunch and Dinner menu. A variety of burgers, pizzas, and poutines are among the list of comfort foods most popular at ‘O’.
If you are looking to host a late night event, ‘O’ offers a long list of red and white wines, craft beer, martinis, scotch, whisky, cognac, and cocktails- perfect for serving at your event.
We checked out the venue and it is quite casual so may be a good fit for staff events. We felt the rental and min spend was a bit high for the venue but the location is excellent as is beside the King subway.
Address: 7 King Street East, Toronto, ON
Hours: 11am-11pm (weekdays), 11am-12am (weekends)
Contact: 416-901-5535 or INFO@ORESTOLOUNGE.com
Website: http://www.orestolounge.com
