On April 17th, we were treated to 2 choices of signature Perrier cocktails at the trendy, newish Bloke and 4th at King West. Cocktail No. 01 (Tangerine Mojito) was Bacardi rum-based and featured a whole, peeled tangerine dipped in liquid nitrogen. Cocktail No. 07 (Blood-Orange Vodka) a Grey Goose Vodka based drink with blood-orange juice and generous amounts of rosemary. The tangerine mojito was most refreshing especially with the thawing tangerine at the bottom. The hors d’oeurves were plentiful and delicious. We were especially delighted with the seasoned rack of lamb and tiger shrimp treats. The amazing staff at Perrier and Bloke and 4th were friendly and courteous. With the food, drink, live music and atmosphere all on point, we were satisfied with this sleeper of an event. For more information, please visit http://societeperrier.com/toronto
Last week the Stirling Room in the Distillery District hosted an open house gala event to showcase their cocktails created by The Martini Club and a select few caterers featuring delicious treats such as gazpacho, oysters, fried chicken on waffles and cupcakes. The Star Martini was our favourite cocktail of the night for the right amount of sweetness but some guests preferred the more bitter Blueberry Collins. Overall it was a fantastic night that met our expectations with entertainment from DJ Agile and Sahab Habibi of Bongo & B Entertainment.
Foursquare celebrated Foursquare Day with social media fans in Toronto at the Pilot Tavern at Cumberland with the help of sponsors Creemore Springs, iSkin, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Jugnoo, the LBMA, ContactMonkey and GoBabu. Guests were treated to a free Creemore Springs beer upon arrival, a complimentary iSkin smartphone case and the chance to win many great prizes from Fairmont Royal York Hotel and a Samsung Galaxy Tab. Thanks for hosting, Nat and Marie!
Lou Dawg’s at King West invited the public to celebrate their 3rd year with the help of New Orleans big band Irene Torres and the Sugar Devils. Appreciative customers were treated to Executive Chef Sean Smith’s famous jambalaya and samples of Fireball whiskey and swag. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday night! For more information visit loudawgs.com
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) had an elegant fundraising gala after party with a silent auction in support of children with cancer at the Liberty Grand on Saturday, April 14th, 2012. For more information visit POGO.ca
The Dutch based watch brand, TW Steel, showcased their collection of oversized watches at the Thompson Hotel rooftop. Jordy Cobelens, the founder of TW Steel, gave a speech reiterating Kelly Rowland as the newest brand ambassador with promises of more ambassadors to come. The collections feature great upscale design and a surprisingly competitive pricepoint with some great designs below $800. ABOUT TW STEEL TW Steel is specializes in oversized watches that are affordable and feature design and innovation. Founded in 2005 in Amsterdam by Jordy Cobelens with the CEO and Chief Design Officer duties handled by Jordy’s father Ton Cobelens. For more information visit twsteel.com
Compared to last month’s event where it was unbearably cold unless you were glued next to a heat lamp and most food was sold out before 8pm, this month’s Toronto Underground Market event was better. Heat lamps were not there this time would have been useful for those unprepared for the cool evening at Evergreen Brick Works. Regardless, the TUM events consistently sell out quickly for the opportunity to experience unique good eats. We heard the bank machine was out-of-order, so this could have been pretty inconvenient for the cashless at a cash-only event. Familiar vendors from last month included Hogtown Brewers, Babi & Co, Fidel Gastro, Tequila Tromba and Comida Del Pueblo. La Carnita Taco’s absence was noticeable as they are busy preparing for UNO and their new storefront. It was great to see that after most vendors were selling out, Rock Lobster was one of the few still going strong up until a grand 1,000 orders. See you at the Street Food Block Party on May 5th at 5pm! Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 12th at 10am. It will sell out fast! For more information visit http://www.yumtum.ca.
To celebrate having 10,000 likes on their Facebook page, Steamwhistle threw a customer appreciation party with live music from Free Whiskey and pop-up food vendors Rock Lobster and Fusia Dog. That was a nice-looking cake! http://www.facebook.com/SteamWhistle https://twitter.com/RockLobsterFood http://fusiadog.com
BMW Toronto treated guests to a delicious variety of fine food catered by Food Dudes and drinks while showcasing the all new BMW 3 Series. For the first time there will be Sport, Luxury and Modern Lines. Thanks for allowing us to be there, Katie Quinn and BMW Toronto! For more information visit http://www.bmwtoronto.ca [print_gllr id=1824]
Melanie Fiona mingled with us at Nyood on Queen West over complimentary cocktails and canapes. It was great meeting you! Your mother is so nice!
Media, designers and architecture were invited to preview the new “Ottawa Collection” designed by Karim Rashi at the BoConcept store at Jarvis and Adelaide. Karim Rashid is considered one of the most prolific designers of his generation with international acclaim from over 3,000 designs in production and works featured in 200 permanent collections in over 35 countries.
Molson is going across Canada and wants you to know that Coors Light Iced Tea is the beer of the summer by introducing the product to the party people of Toronto at the Sound Academy at Polson Pier last night. It is a unique light-tasting beer that’s refreshing and not too bad. There are also similar parties coming up in Ottawa and Niagara next week. Was it one of the biggest parties of the summer? Without any food it’s not likely to hold the title for long but the entertainment provided and venue setup made it a very good effort. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/MolsonCoorsToronto
The food truck revolution in Toronto is well underway, with the Gourmet Bitches (Shontelle Pinch and Bianka Matchett) showing that food from a truck doesn’t always need to be a heart attack in box, stick or sausage form. Healthy and delicious choices are possible as evident with last night’s Gourmet Bitches food truck launch and tasting event at The Boiler House in the distillery district. Guests were given an envelope to provide feedback on the gourmet delicacies. Greetings were well-received with a delicious saketini cocktail with lavender which was sweet, strong yet delicious. Wouldn’t it be amazing if this was served from the truck as well?? If only… The kale and arugula salad was packed full of intense garlic flavour with sliced tomatoes which was a side dish worthy of standing on its own. The mahi mahi & shrimp cerviche dish was another refreshing salad that would be benefit greatly with fresh squeezed lemon juice and peppercorn. I could go to town with the rubbed chicken wings with 3 types of dip (lemon aioli was my favourite) and the pulled pork /sweet potato fries. The best treat was the Balinese chicken on corn tostada with sour cream. Looking forward to the mobile healthy gluten-free eats and treats in this hard-to-miss pimped out food truck! [print_gllr id=2559]
As part of the Canadian Special Events expo, Fermenting Cellar had an open house last week. The feature cocktail of the night was a refreshing Cucumber Collins. We especially enjoyed the oyster bar and dessert station as must-haves at your next grand event. About the Fermenting Cellar: The Fermenting Cellar of the former Gooderham and Worts Distillery, originally constructed in 1859 on what was then Toronto’s waterfront, has now been transformed into the most unique event platform in the GTA. Located in the critically acclaimed Distillery Historic District, a national historic site and the most important heritage destination in Canada, this flagship venue hold up to 600 people for a stand up licensed event, to a maximum of 400 people for a seated dinner in a breathtaking Industrial chic setting. From the heavy timber beams and trusses to the original Kingston limestone walls, the Fermenting Cellar offers your event a memorable atmosphere. For more information about the Fermenting Cellar visit http://www.fermentingcellar.ca
On Friday March 30, 2012, the boutique loft-style, exposed-brick store located at Queen West which featuring unique designers closed its doors. What better way to close a store than having an amazing DJ, open bar and a store full of energetic, dancing party people? We bid a sad “adieu” to the bricks and mortar store but there will be an online store coming soon.
Club Monaco at 157 Bloor Street West held a launch party to celebrate the launch of Tommy Ton. From what we heard, the Tommy Ton bags were well received by fashionistas in attendance. There was a waiting list to be the first to purchase the bags.
Join META 2012’s artists for a night of art, technology and celebration, featuring thesis works by Ryerson University’s graduating New Media students. Admission is free, all are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments to be served. Remarks begin promptly at 6 p.m. See you at Airship 37 in the Distillery District! For more information visit http://www.meta2012.ca/
To celebrate the spring and the unusual hot weather we decided to have lunch at Khao San Road to hear what all the fuss was about. Khao Soi dish with tender braised beef, egg noodles in a golden curry rich in coconut garnished with crispy noodles, green onion, coriander and lime at Khao San Road on 326 Adelaide West. At only $11 it was a delicious treat that even made me full! I had to refuse my coworker’s leftovers which is unusual for me! We’re looking forward to the next visit. For more information visit http://www.khaosanroad.ca
Call the Harbourfront Centre now to get your free tickets! We got ours for Sunday at 8pm. Will we see you there? FREE DANCE TIX! The Chimera Project performs through Mar. 25. 416-973-4000. Quote promo code CALMFRONT12 for FREE TIX. Limited quantities. Known for delivering high-intensity productions and superb ensemble work, The Chimera Project’s The Calm Before… blurs the lines between theatre, urban and contemporary dance. Malgorzata Nowacka investigates the fear, fight and success of the human condition in the face of unpredictable darkness. “Works that rumble and crackle with pent up urban fury.” – National Post For more information about the show visit http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/today.cfm?id=3293 For more information about the performance visit chimeraproject.org
Happy Macaron Day, Toronto! We got ours! Did you? Find your nearest participating location! http://macarondayto.com/macaron.html
Amazing performances by the Arctic Monkeys who performed a good, lengthy and energetic set. The Black Keys rocked the stadium for a good long set that was thrilling and it was obvious the good vibes were felt by the thousands in attendance at this sold out show. We’re already looking forward to the next Toronto show at Molson Ampitheatre with The Shins on Saturday, August 4th. Did you get your tickets yet?
A Live Photoshoot featuring the SS12 COLLECTION by Noir Masae Special Guest DJ SMALLZ from Miami Southern Smoke Mixtapes Alongside DJ Capone from Ottawa LUCKY 7 SPECIAL LADIES IN GROUPS OF 7 OR MORE GET A COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE!!! RSVP Guest List 416.838.7654 | 416.564.0639 Featuring creative services by: Noir Masae http://www.noirmasaecouture.com/ Live photoshoot by Dana Borberly Beyond Impression Photography http://danaborbely.com/ Beauty Looks coordinated by Victoria Fedosoff http://www.victoriafedosoff.com/ Kay’s Management & Konsulting Free gourmet cupcake samples provided by Suite Dessert Co. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsXVf0vy-8Y&w=420&h=315]
Real Sports launched a new line of hockey based apparel. The fashion show was hosted by social media celebrity, Alyonka Larionov. Special guest appearances included Down with Webster. Also, the Sauce look book cover was also unveiled which featured Paulina Gretzky looking stellar wearing Sauce Hockey apparel. Looking good! For more information visit http://www.saucehockey.com
It was a cold, cold Sunday March 3rd for the sold-out foodie event at Evergreen Brick Works. There were a few heat lamps and long, long lines for virtually every booth. La Carnita tacos stole the show with the most outrageous line at the event. Many vendor booths closed up and sold out by 7:30pm or so. I managed to have an amazing pork and caramelized onion sandwich from Fidel Gastro’s which was delicious and worth the wait. Tromba Tequila had high spirits and were still pouring by the time I left at 8pm. But those who arrived at 8pm for the second wave of $15 door tickets would have been sadly disappointed and had their time wasted. I hope the organizers and vendors will manage the event better for those who arrive for the latecomers. The next event is on Saturday, April 7th. Tickets are $10 and go on sale on March 16th around noon. The event should sell out quickly once again (especially with warmer temperatures) so mark your calendars! For more information visit http://www.yumtum.ca
Hosted by Colin Mochrie with a surprise performance by Jully Black there was a massive lineup for free Oreo cookies and milk provided by Natrel. Happy 100th birthday, Oreo!
With much fanfare to launch her new line, Ivanka Trump made an appearance at The Bay at Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto on March 6th, 2012 with a brief introduction by Bonnie Brooks. Brooks mentioned that Ivanka Trump is the Vice President of The Bay itself and that the collection is affordable with handbags and shoes at $150. The lineup to get Ivanka Trump’s autograph was long with priority given to those who made a Ivanka Trump merchandise purchase of $75 or more. For more information visit ivankatrump.com and www.thebay.com
On Friday March 2nd, the Liss Gallery in Yorkville featured the mixed media on canvas work of Jonathan Ball “The Good” which included a portraits of James Dean, themes of owls, a nude with wings and more. Jonathan Ball’s portfolio can be previewed here http://lissgallery.com/gallery/?page_id=313 For more information, please visit http://lissgallery.com
Get your free Mountain Dew and Doritos at Dundas Square until 11pm today. March 3rd as well!
At Queen Elizabeth Theatre at the Exhibition featuring exhibits from 200 artists in one great venue. The opening night featured a haunting music performance by Clara Venice with the Theremin. Be sure to visit the Artist Project this weekend! http://www.theartistprojecttoronto.com/ Clara Venice performs at Queen Elizabeth Theatre at the Exhibition. Eerie vocals match the haunting, skillful use of the Theremin. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjocwLQvagI]