This was my first time attending an event at Village Loft, operated by Oliver and Bonacini. Wow!…read moreThe venue, food, and service were all on point The venue, located on the upper level of a standalone building in the parking lot of Bayview Village, was a warm and inviting space, with brick and wood walls, large windows, and very intimate lighting. We used two of the three available sections and it was more than enough space. The event was a baby shower luncheon and the menu was very appropriate, with a variety of roving hors d'ouevres, salads, sandwiches, and desserts that satisfied everybody's appetite. The salads were all colourful, fresh, and tasty, with a good variety to choose from. The sandwiches - salmon, chicken, pulled pork, and vegetarian - were all delicious, as were the desserts. Personally, I would have preferred a tad less dressing on the salads but maybe that's just me. The service was also excellent, from the moment I walked in and was greeted with smiles by all the staff. Used plates were cleared from the tables very efficiently and the buffet table was replenished quickly. Overall, this was a great experience and a very enjoyable baby shower!

Came here for a friend's wedding. And this place is pretty modern in design. It has an earthy tone…read morethrough out the building. I liked the fact they got an elevator to get us to the 2nd floor, as the venue is there. Then I found out this venue is part of the O&B group, there's a certain aura this venue signifies as well as a standard O&B represents. I like! I like the setup as the food came in the middle, and we serve ourselves. I like that configuration. I can control portion on my own. First came the appetizers and there's risotto ball, and warm salad. Surprisingly they taste quite decent even though it was mass produced. Then the mains came after about half hour and there's all three choices of beef, chicken and fish. So I am not stuck with one. The biggest surprise were the beef and fish. As I mentioned earlier, banquet food tends to flop when it is mass produced. But not here, the beef came out soft and juicy still and the fish actually tasted good. I didn't have chicken as I was full by then. Dessert were homemade doughnut balls and a tiramisu. These were dynamite. I had an extra serving of these wonderful goodies. Overall experience is very nice. Food was good and service is quite good.

We came here recently for a conference…read more The event venue is typically used for weddings and I can see why. The interior of the place looks recently renovated, and its beautiful with white and marble decorations everywhere. The other attendees were walking around taking photos of the place. As the name implies, it does have a crystal fountain. It's a little bit underwhelming, but it does make a great centerpiece. We had a buffet style continental breakfast and lunch, and food was served along the edges of the fountain. I read a comment on here about how the chairs were nice enough to not be decorated and I completely agree! Their tables and chairs required very little decoration as it's already really nice. The only thing that was a bit strange was that the main washrooms were upstairs, and they weren't particularly nice either. They do have washrooms on the main floor but they're quite small (two stalls each).

I attended a RBC conference. Food was terrible. Services were acceptable If I had to pay I would…read morenot come again

My fiance and I attended an open house event whist considering the venue for our wedding reception…read morenext year. The venue itself was unique, easy to find on King Street, and had lots of space to move around in - there were two floors that we had access to. Loved the solarium area of the upstairs part of the space, which had lighted trees set up in it and overlooked a gorgeous little parkette with a water fall. They also had amazing pieces of art on the wall and had tables set up with various colour schemes for consideration. We were also treated to many passed appetizers they make in house while viewing the space. All were very good however my fave were the crispy wrapped shrimp, so delicious! The staff representing the venue were very friendly and polite, making sure we were attended to and answering any questions we had. A great venue to look into if you would like to throw a party in a unique space in Toronto with great food/drink options!

Attended a wedding here. It was a nice venue, but definitely had some flaws…read more Venue: It definitely looks beautiful, and to be able to find a venue with a rustic feel right in the city is nice. There's affordable parking around the area. It was awkward to be told that the coat checks are at the back of the venue, because you had to walk down the aisle and basically walk all the way to where the groom is getting ready. The chairs were not the most comfortable, and they were wooden, so they were quite noisy. Also, there is not a lot of seating, so many people are standing in the front area, even thought it was probably a wedding of less than 75 guests. The upper dining areas is nice; the solarium was bright and beautiful. However, the shape of the dining area is a giant ring, which means there isn't really a central place for the wedding couple/family to sit. Staff: Friendly staff, however they need to work on their attentiveness. Half of the table I was seated at was served, coffee/tea and the other half didn't get served. And no one was checking in on us. When we finally got the attention of one of the people, he directed us to ask a server instead (guess he wasn't a server?!). Food: Very good food. Enjoyed the meal very much. Overall, it is more like a 3.5 out of 5.

I've attended a few different events at Victorian Garden and each one was nothing less than…read moreabsolutely flawless! The staff was so attentive and thoughtful throughout each event, food was some of the best and most authentic I've ever had, and the hall itself was always so clean and well kept. I would recommend this hall, the staff, the owners, ALL of it to anyone looking to host any event. Whether it's a big event like a wedding or smaller like a baby shower (I've been to both at this hall lol), the venue is a perfect size and the event is always treated with intention and care. 10/10!!

This place is so great. I had my henna night and my wedding here. The place isn't huge, but it was…read morea good size for the number of guests I had. The place has new owners who were so great and helped my husband and me out with everything we needed. They gave some recommendations on decorators that we actually ended up hiring. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and I could not have asked for anything better. I'll post pics soon.

Shangri-La ... the name sounds so exotic and it seems everyone has tried their dim sum or attended…read morea wedding/event here except us. Off we went! The lobby had an interesting fountain surrounded by pieces of artwork, and a very large wall decorated with huge paper-like flowers. It would make a nice backdrop for pictures if you were so inclined. We made a reservation for 9:30 a.m. to try their early bird promotion of ordering any size dish (small, medium and large) for the price of $3.50 each (weekdays only). I'm not sure if it was just a quiet week, but there was only one person when we arrived. I was able to snap pictures and pick a table, any table! The dining room took me by surprise. The tables and chairs were draped with cream and gold colored linen, and the stage area was completely adorned floor to ceiling with more of the ginormous paper-like flowers, strands of crystal and upon closer look, the purple and pink fluorescent lights seem to be coming from spotlights. I liked how the ceiling was completely draped in silver colored shimmery fabric. I would describe the stage as being very dramatic and sparkly ...lol Tip #1: It is quite dim inside and my better half had to use a flashlight/magnifier from his phone to take a look at the menu ... guess he doesn't have 20/20 vision as he claims! The service was friendly and efficient, and not as rushed or impersonal as other places we've dined at. The food came quickly but not all at once, and we appreciated the flow as we ordered quite a bit. The presentation of the dishes was quite nice. The dishes we ordered tasted similar and comparable to other establishments. * Chiu Chow Dumplings * Cuttlefish in Curry Sauce * Chicken Feet in Special Sauce * Beef Tripe with Ginger & Green Onion * Rice Roll with Fish & Cilantro * Chicken Pie in Portuguese Sauce * Spring Roll with Shredded Chicken & Taro * Deep Fried Taro Dumpling * Pan Fried Dumpling with Chives * Puff with BBQ Pork A few dishes were truly a miss: * Bovine Tendons - this is one of my favorite dim sum items and I was looking forward to trying it. The tendons were very hard and chewy, and most definitely not simmered enough. My mother-in-law said to take it home and simmer it again ...lol * Sticky Rice with Preserved Meat & Dried Shredded Pork - the rice was al dente and quite bland * Baked Sago with Egg Pudding - one of my favorite desserts and the size of the bowl was quite misleading. I've always been able to share this dessert, but it turned out to be very shallow with just a few spoonfuls! My mother-in-law doesn't eat desserts, and my better half said to enjoy ...lol Overall, our dim sum was good and we enjoy trying new places. There are more items on the menu that are worth trying as well, so you will definitely find some of your tried and true, along with uniquely different dishes. Tip #2: Shout out to Emily L. for letting me know there is a 35-cent charge for each container. We were prepared and brought our own for leftovers! Thank you Emily! Price: Tea $2.00 per person Total: $55.00 + tax + tip Note: I steamed both the tendons and sticky rice for about 45 minutes at home and it made a nice light snack!

Great food, ambiance, and service. Took my parents here last Saturday for dim sum. This is a great…read moreplace if you are looking for a place to host a party or wedding. I helped my sister-in-law organize her pre-wedding party here a few years ago and we got a private room with 2 tables and I remember both food and service was wonderful. I can't say that it was the best dim sum but it was very tasty. I also liked the fact that there were a few dishes that were either new or prepared in a different way like the dumpling in soup, deep fried shrimp balls, and seaweed fish sticks. I originally ordered 3 dumplings in soup but the server recommended for us to change it to 1 order. She told us that one is pretty big and there would be enough for the 5 of us to share. I didn't really believe her so I just changed to 2. I was so wrong....this dumpling was huge! We were so stuffed after sharing the dumplings. I would recommend ordering one as well if you want to try other dishes or order less. The fish sticks looked like Japanese maki rolls but with cooked fish paste....interesting but I probably wouldn't order it again. The food was a bit pricey on the weekends. It is much cheaper if you come on the weekday before 11am. It was a nice change from going to the busy and noisy dim sum places.

I recently had the pleasure of attending the wedding of the daughter of dear friends, with the…read morereception being held at Parkview Manor. It was my first time being here and I was impressed with the venue and the service. The name, Parkview Manor, suggests something exotic or traditional, maybe like an old mansion. Instead, it was a rather plain looking grey building with a large parking lot, in the middle of an industrial area. It was clean and in good repair but really had no character to it. Stepping inside, however, told a different story altogether. The reception/bar area was a bit small and cramped, making it a little hard for all the guests to move around comfortably. The passed hors d'oeuvres were plentiful, with a decent variety but tasted a bit ordinary. The main banquet room, with the head table, dining tables, and dance floor, was very spacious and beautifully decorated, with intimate lighting. Our meal was very good, maybe even excellent! We started with soup and salad, both served tableside. The main course had a properly cooked piece of salmon, a very tender steak, potatoes, and veggies. Dessert was chocolate mousse tart and creme brulee, served alternately. Other than the dessert being a tad sweet for my taste, the food quality was good. Kudos to our server, who was very friendly, engaging, and efficient! Having worked at one of the top banquet facilities in the GTA for ten years, the food and service here was top notch! If they had an area, indoor or outdoor, for photos, it would be perfect! The wedding, overall, was fantastic! Congratulations, Melissa and Brian!

I was teetering into 3-star territory because of how unimpressed I was with the entree. But then I…read morethought about everything else, the antipasto, the dessert, the food stations, the service, and the insider info from my friend about how great the coordinator is. So I'm thinking...meh, why bring down a decent venue over some overcooked steak? Parkview Manor, like every other banquet hall, has a fairly boring exterior, but the inside is clean and well-presented with your typical banquet hall decor and chandeliers. TONS of parking, which is an advantage of being in a bland commercial area. The building is split into two areas so it's highly possible there are multiple events happening at the same time. Food, of course, is the number 1 priority as a wedding guest. As stated up front, the entree was bad. Really bad. The filet mignon was tough like leftover meat from boiled stew. The chicken, already expected to be underwhelming at a banquet hall, was especially bland. I suppose that's the risk of a 2-meat plate. But everything else made up for it, I think. The antipasto was plentiful and delicious, especially the smoked salmon and the giant parmesan cheese wheel. The dessert was a wonderful creme brulee. The oysters at the oyster bar were fresh and shucked before your eyes. Even the sweets table had some tasty cakes. Servers were quick and unnoticeable, which is a mark of a good banquet hall server. You don't want plates clanging against each other during a speech. The bottom line is I had a wonderful time here as a guest; food, service, and coordination being a huge part of that. So I can live with a little chewy beef. If you are planning a wedding at a banquet hall, I wouldn't pass on this. I hear the guy that coordinates the venue is fantastic. (50/100) - 2018

Fantastic experience planning two events at Brighton with Sen and his team! We've now hosted two of…read moreour largest events ever at Brighton with resounding success. As with most live events, there was a lot of moving parts involved but we were able to lean into their expertise, trust their guidance and pulled off something very impressive. In fact our event at Brighton was so impressive that it's lead to other opportunities for our small business. We hope to make our June show a yearly tradition at Brighton and look forward to partnering with them again in the future.

I was at the Brighton Convention Centre for a work conference last week. It's not a massive venue,…read morebut it's not tiny as well. The parking lot is large; I was running a little late, but managed to find quite a few spots. The decor is not super fancy so I'm not too sure about backgrounds for photos. As for the food, I was quite impressed. It wasn't your typical rubber chicken dish; the chicken was juicy and quite tasty. I'm not planning a wedding or large event any time soon, but the Brighton Convention Centre does the trick. Good for: large events, conferences

It's been a tough year for Restaurants out there but imagine if you are a caterer? You don't…read morereally have a storefront to even do take out. All events have been cancelled. Nothing I would wish on any business so how do we help them make it through these unprecedented times? Well, we try their foods and tell the world about them! This is my first caterer/food delivery service review. I thought I could cook my way through all this chaos - but there are only so many meals and variations I can do with meat, kimchi, and lettuce! OMG! I don't remember how many bowls of instant ramen has passed through my well developing spare tire around my gut! I'm taking that Covid-19lbs challenge serious! LOL! I've been asked to try some various foods and endorse them but it's not my thing. Unless I like it, I won't post it or I might POST a real humzinger of a post if I really disliked something. I had some thaw and chaw (usually raw) dinners. -.- I had some heat and eat - yeah... that didn't go right. :( I had some take and make - hmm... this has promise. I like take and make. You still have to prep it. You can get creative with the starch (sorry keto-peeps) and veggies (yes, I said veggies... veggiemaniacs revel in that statement! You might be hard pressed to see it again!) :D Presidential Gourmet makes food prep easy and bang on. Just follow the heating instructions on their label and you can't go wrong. I made their Maple Salmon - 5 mins in boiling water and a perfect medium rare. 7mins will give you medium - whatever you fancy it was a great meal. The Chimichurri Flank Steak was so perfect. Put in the oven or on a BBQ - 12mins later... Ta-da!!! Just check out my plated pics! FYI - I don't have a bbq...so sad. Dang it for living in a condo with a no BBQ on the Balcony rule! BUT...It was perfectly done in a toaster oven! Ye-yah! True Story!!! :) I also had the Shepherds Pie. A little salty for my taste but it is supposed to be had with some plain starch which would balance it. All in all, I'm looking forward to placing an order with them again soon. Talking about ordering, it's not a place that makes a bunch of food and freezes it. That's the beauty of this place. They make it and take it to you - vacuum sealed bags and not frozen! They deliver twice per week. Order by Tues night, get it Friday. Order by Fri night, get it Tuesday. Simple enough. I'm fresh out of Salmon because my kid devoured two steaks in one sitting with all the Paella. The other kid on his visit had the steak. He also took the lasagna and the remaining shepherds pie with him! Bottomless stomachs! I wish I could be like that again - that way my spare tire would like a bicycle tire! LOL! CHEERS!!!!

PG was our caterer for an outdoor wedding at the beautiful Miller Lash House many moons ago. The…read morestaff are superbly trained, attentive and best of all, they serve the food to match the caliber of service they provide. We opted for food stations instead of the sit down dinner with some unusual request for those stations (fried chicken with gravy fountain, oysters and congee...etc) and they worked around our request to provide excellent food that matched our expectations. They even brought extra food just in case we didn't have enough. Need I say more?