Venue Menu: Treat yourself to Toronto-inspired beer with a classic Chicago touch at Goose Island Brewhouse
April 11, 2018 by torontocityevents6@gmail.com torontocityevents6@gmail.com
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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.
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
Not so Empty Nesters – Crowsnest Theatre, The New Home for Events in the East End.
February 28, 2017 by City Events
Filed under Event tips, Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto
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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
345 Carlaw Ave. Toronto, ON M4M 2T1
Written by: Paula McDines
Valentine’s Day Guide for the Maters and the Haters
February 12, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Past Events
Whether you’re married, in a relationship, single or have children, there is something for everyone this Valentine’s Day season! Here’s your guide in picking the perfect way to celebrate this season of love.
If you’re thinking ‘ I hate Valentine’s Day, it was created by card companies to get more money’, you’re in luck because we have a list of anti VDay activities for you too!
Couples
This weekend (Feb 15-16) the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will be screening the classic film Casablanca as the TSO will perform Max Steiner’s iconic score.
For couples wanting to sweeten things up, Le Dolci is offering a Valentine’s Day cupcake decorating class. Learn how to bake and decorate like a pro while working with fondant, and buttercream making hearts, roses, bows and Cupid’s arrows, in this hands-on decorating class.
Sweep your partner off their feet with the Valentine’s Big Band Dance. An evening promising to deliver a night of romance, dinner and dancing. The band will be performing hits from the big band era, including hits by Bobby Darrin, Peggy Lee and Glen Miller.
For the animal lovers out there, The Toronto Zoo will be featuring a Valentine’s event with the opportunity for couples to look at how different animals raise their young. The evening will start off with a romantic dinner, followed by meeting some animals, learning about their offspring, and culminating in a visit to the zoo’s reproductive labs.
Family
For parents who want an evening of romance but can’t find a sitter, Pawsitively Pets has an exciting alterative that the kids will love. Close encounters with several animals and a special pizza dinner! A fun evening for everyone.
On Sunday if you’re feeling to lazy to cook from all the weekend excitement, Old Mill Toronto will be hosting Sunday brunch and dinner buffet with a little Valentine’s twist on it. Both meals will feature a selection of favourites and specialty dishes. And did you know the Old Mill is celebrating 100 Years?
Take a walk on the sweeter side of Kensington Market at Tasty Tours. Chocolates, cupcakes, pastries, you name it the tour will bring you there. The tour will take place on Friday, February 14.
Singles
Single and ready to mingle? Well you’re in luck because Valentine’s Day seems to be a bumping time for singles events.
On Friday House of Moments will hold the Sugar and Spice Valentines Party. This event features a dinner, dance with open bar option included. Attendees will groove to live music and DJ Ricky Lee amusing music.
Those in their 20s to 30s can search for love at Simply Sophisticated Speed Dating with a complementary glass of wine and gourmet appetizers.
Singles looking for their Sherlock or Nancy Drew make your way to the Royal Ontario Museum. The ROM is holding a singles-only murder mystery. A curator has been murdered and a trail of clues left behind. After the code has been cracked have the opportunity to explore the ROM famous collections. A night of mystery, learning and maybe even love.
The Beaver (ladies only) on Queen West, with a DJ’s spinning all female artists (LGBTQ)
An all male singles evening will be held at The Marquis of Granby. Meet 10 – 12 single bachelors while enjoying complementary drinks and appetizers. (LGBTQ)
The BOND Affair Pop Up Dinner Series promises to be a night of mystery and luxury. Four course gourmet meals, unknown set locations (golf clubs, museums art galleries ect.) and hors d’oeuvres with drinks in the Bond lounge. Valentine’s Day has already sold out but will be hosting others, so keep your double o’ open for the next one!
Anti-Valentines Day
Finally those of you who can’t stand this day, why not be surrounded by others who feel the same.
Revival Restaurant will be holding its 2nd annual Anti-Valentines Day Mixer. Enjoy fun and games as well as Dj Ideal who will be spinning everything from R&B to Funk.
Looking to let off some steam, Zirger Academy Martial Arts has a workshop for you. Pad Drills Valentine’s Day workshop is a great workout and an even better way to forget the chocolates, flowers or even that ex.
If you need a good laugh to get through the day, Second City has the show for you, “We’ll Tickle The Funny Bone. The Rest is Up to You.” So put down the ice cream bucket and save the tissue for tears of laughter.
20th Annual Disability Hall of Fame Inductees 2013
November 14, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Non-Profit Events, Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
On Tuesday November 5th, 2013, 20th Annual Disability Hall of Fame Inductees was held by the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Around 300 guests came out to celebrate 5 honorable inductees who made an outstanding contribution in their fields.
Here is a list of inductees who were celebrated:
- Paralympian Stephanie Dixon who was the first Canadian woman in history to win five gold medals in a single Paralympic Games winning 19 medals throughout her career.
- Ramesh Ferris, who is a global leader in the battle to end polio. He hand-cycled more than 7,000 kilometres across Canada to raise money and awareness for global polio eradication, education and rehabilitation and provide humane support and rehabilitation for the survivors.
- Jerry and Annie Johnston who introduced Canada’s first program for disabled skiers and were instrumental in the growth of the sport in Canada.
- Founder, publisher, editor and guiding spirit of Abilities magazine connecting 80,000 readers across Canada, Raymond D. Cohen (posthumously)
- This year’s Lifetime Achievement recipient is David Crombie who always has time for disability issues, beginning with his Mayor’s Task Force on the Disabled, and then, for 20 years the selection committee chair for the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame and gifted MC for every presentation.
After guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, the award-giving ceremony started with a speech provided by CFPDP Chair, Honourable Vim Kochhar. After he presented the awards, each of the inductees made a touching short speech that made guests reconsider about the importance how to view people with a disability. The hall was filled with applause due to the inductees’ amazing speeches.
YWCA Donate & Learn Workshop – Search & Social Marketing
May 10, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
Supported a great cause and learned from ABC News, Google Canada and Green Lotus search engine and social media marketing experts. Speakers provided industry best practices to better manage your online marketing strategy, improve brand awareness and your bottom line.
Where: YWCA Toronto Headquarters, 87 Elm St. Toronto (Bay & Dundas)
Admission: FREE with a donation to the YWCA Toronto Girls’ Centre
Whether just starting to plan an online marketing strategy or deep into implementation; the Donate & Learn Workshop provided the knowledge, strategies and networking opportunities needed to improve online marketing results,&take your businesses to the next level!
For more information contact:
YWCA Donate & Learn – Search and Social Media Workshop
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.TO
Twitter: @YWCAToronto
Sponsored by: Go Daddy, Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com, Epic Cruises and Big3 Video Agency
100% of donations went to the YWCA Girl’s Centre – a judgment free and supportive environment for young women to start building their futures. The YWCA Girls’ Center members are media savvy, fearless future leaders. Supporting members of the Girls’Center becoming exactly who they’d like to be!