Bar Begonia is next in line to open as part of restaurateur Anthony Rose‘s next project, and on Thursday December 3rd, we got a sneak peak of the Paris-meets-Brooklyn style resto-bar. Tucked away in a standalone building with 3 large windows, Bar Begonia is a few steps away from two of his other Rose & Sons restaurants: Fat Pasha and Big Crow, making it his 6th one in the Annex.
Barsa Taberna, located next to the St. Lawrence Market at 26 Market Street, takes pride in their interior design, resembling that of Barcelona by John Tong‘s collaboration with the restaurant owner, Aras Azadiana. The 19th-century-built restaurant is revamped with works inspired by Gaudi, Picasso, and Dali which incorporate the city’s contemporary culture with bar stools, colourful bottles, abstract bulls, and flamboyant mosaics creating a dynamic atmosphere.
New York City’s visual artist was brought in to collaborate with Saks Fifth Avenue for a special event immersing invited guests in a black and white world of hands on interactive art on Nov 23rd, 2015. The event celebrated the upcoming arrival of Saks to Canada.
While last year it was held at Steamwhistle brewery, this time the third annual Suits and Staches was held just a few steps south on Bremner at Leon’s Warehouse to a packed house full of “Mo” supporters.
I remember my first visit to Portland Variety in the summer of 2014. Back then I was quite impressed with the delicious food and amazing cocktails. Flash forward to November 2015, and we’re visiting again to see what’s new and exciting on Portland Variety’s new fall/winter menu.
The first-ever Fete Chinoise was a dazzling display of high end decor immersing guests in an inspiring spectacle that took over all the ballrooms on the 3rd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel including the heated outdoor terrace.
Showcasing the finest of Chinese and Asian culture with modern interpretations by hundreds of hours of artists’ works, talent and craftsmanship in each installation.
During the busy holiday season your time is stretched with shopping for gifts, obligatory company parties and just unexpected twists that happen in real life.
So when you’re hosting your own holiday party and your guests are about to come over, it’s all about minimizing prep time. Because the holiday season is all about maximizing quality time with friends and family.
This November e11even restaurant turns 5, and we were invited to celebrate with none other than their signature dishes & cocktails, as well as a sneak peak into new ones to be added to the fall and winter menu. All the dishes were presented by Executive Chef Evan Tandy, who’s also worked at Real Sports Bar and Grill, since 2011.
We were invited to an intimate dining experience at MoRoCo Chocolat for an evening of indulgence. Walking in, the décor is chic. If you’re unfamiliar with MoRoCo Chocolat, located in the heart of Yorkville, imagine stepping into an Alice in Wonderland world, filled with Victorian-styled chairs, dark velvet curtains, vintage teapots, silver deer and gnomes.
This year’s 3rd annual Le Grand Bal was a masquerade-themed black-tie “Illusion” charity gala where guests donned venetian masks at the Fermenting Cellar on November 19th, 2015.
The Italian restaurant, Coco Lezzone, located in the Yorkville district (137 Avenue Road), provided us the ultimate 4-course pairing dining experience on Tuesday November 17th. This event was hosted by the 360 Gourmet Club, a new pop-up event service that gives diners a taste of a chef’s creations, a guide-through of each course, as well as take-home recipes and specialty ingredients. Chef Marlon Graham and master mixologist/TV host, Jeremy Parsons, took us through the first interactive dining experience.
It’s not everyday you get to have dinner with a sixth-generation Spanish Vintner as renowned as Bodegas Osborne, but as unlikely as it seems, here I am graced with Rocio Osborne’s presence. Despite the fact that she’s the brand ambassador of her namesake wine, she’s supremely humble and friendly. In fact, she’s floating around like a gracious host and ensuring we’re having a lovely evening. And how could we not: Spanish wines are flowing and so too is the phenomenal Spanish food, courtesy of Chef Stuart Cameron and his staff at Patria.
Behind the glass-paneled walls of the lobby at The Templar Hotel, 348 Adelaide Street West, lies the newest exquisite restaurant Parcae. This two-floored resto-bar lounge officially opened this November 11, 2015, featuring a Quebec-themed menu and a variety of inventive cocktails.
The list of our city’s most influential leaders and thinkers was revealed last week at a swanky reception at Four Seasons Hotel, reading like a list of who’s who.
Looking for plans this Saturday? We’ve got your date night right here!
We’re giving away a 3-course dinner for two with wine at the Paintbox Bistro in celebration of the 13th annual Regent Park Film Festival closing film in the same building, Daniels Spectrum. Good luck!
On Thursday, November 12, Air Canada‘s enRoute Magazine held a gala at The Ritz Carlton hotel in Toronto to celebrate this year’s top 10 best new restaurants in Canada. Guests met the chefs and sample some of their dishes, giving them a taste of why they made this year’s list.
Celebrating Canadian design firm Yabu-Pushelberg, the annual Design Exchange fundraising gala was held on Saturday, November 7th, 2015. Even though Halloween was the weekend prior, there were many guests and dancers who dressed up in Kismet-inspired costumes for this elegant design party.
DX Kismet gala took over the entire design museum with hundreds in attendance (including our #DXKISMET giveaway winner, Erika Komori!) and it was quite a treat. Check out photos below!
On Saturday November 7th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Mon Sheong Foundation held their 24th annual Cathay Ball charity gala. This year the Cathay Ball immersed guests in an enchanting evening in Barcelona.
S/ Magazine celebrated the launch of their Winter 2016 issue with an exclusive event bringing fashion and artistic elements together at the Ritz Carlton on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015.
After the huge turnout at the launch of Artemano Vaughan, Artemano is now having a grand opening celebration for their newest location in Don Mills and we’d like you to join us with tunes, appetizers by The Food Dudes and a 50% discount!
It all takes place on Saturday, December 5th from 12-4pm at Artemano Don Mills on 1090 Don Mills Road, Unit N012A. Also check out our photos below from the Artemano Vaughan launch!
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s 2015 season opening gala was held on September 24th, 2015. It was an elegant evening to kick off the 2015/2016 season, the TSO’s signature fundraising event. First it started with a VIP welcome reception at Roy Thompson Hall followed by a performance by violinist Pinchas Zukerman accompanied by Peter Oundijan and the TSO.
I bike past Fonda Lola, a quaint and cozy Mexican restaurant, nearly every day on my way to work. In fact, it is ideally situated in the Queen West neighbourhood of Toronto.
The Taste of Iceland is back for a fifth time from Nov 12th to 15th with four days of festivities and a dazzling array of Icelandic food, music, film and culture.
Pilates takes time, effort and grit to do well. It requires dedication, persistence, and mental and physical effort during every single session and class. It’s exhausting, not because you’re moving too much, but because for the first time you’re realizing that it is possible to get and stay fit by consciously benefiting your body, and mind without vigor. If I didn’t try Lili Viola’s classical Pilates classes, all of this would sound too good to be true, and frankly, like a bunch of silliness. In this post, I’ll attempt to showcase that there isn’t much like it out there, in my opinion, like Lili’s classical Pilates training in Toronto. From everyday women and men getting or staying in shape to pro and amateur athletes, would enjoy and reap the benefits of Lili’s lessons and classes.
We called it the best annual event of 2014. With all floors of the TIFF Bell Lightbox open for the annual TIFF fundraising party, the fun factor is BOOMBOX is always top notch bringing the magic of film to life.
A new bar, Early Mercy, opens today for its grand opening weekend at King West, taking up the old Grand & Toy space across from Citizen and Spice Route at Brant Street.
Calling all book lovers! This Monday, November 9th, the Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist authors will be onstage at Koerner Hall, offering Torontonians a rare glimpse inside their recent literary achievements.
We will be selecting two winners: that’s 4 tickets we’re giving away in total!
We all know James Bond likes his martini it shaken, not stirred. So now with the new SPECTRE movie out now (the 24th Bond movie), Belvedere Vodka celebrates their partnership with the James Bond franchise with limited edition bottles.
On October 27th, Eat to the Beat was once again held at Toronto’s Roy Thompson Hall. The 2015 edition of this foodie-lovers-dream event marks its 20th year. Since its inception, over $3.7 million has been raised for Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support, a non-for-profit organization offering peer support for anyone coping with breast cancer.
Usually Sinai Soiree takes place in the summer but this time the stakes were raised for a Halloween edition of the annual charity party. As usual it was a sold-out affair with 600 young professionals in costume in attendance. Toronto’s castle, Casa Loma, was the perfect haunted house for a Halloween party.