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Toronto Wedding Venues Review – Scarpetta Toronto

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

By Dana Mattar, WPICC.

Last week we were invited to Toronto Wedding and Corporate Event Venue , Scarpetta Restaurant at the Thompson Hotel, for a tasting of their delicious food and tour the space for our wedding and corporate event clients.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, this Italian restaurant, which first opened in Manhattan, has topped various “Best New Restaurants” lists. After tasting the food there, this is not surprising at all! Scott Conant, who is the Executive Chef of all Scarpetta Restaurants, runs and overseas the Toronto branch.

Upon our arrival at Scarpetta, we were greeted with a glass of Champagne. Different breads, along with different dips, were then brought to the table. The three dips were butter and Marscapone cheese, citrus olive oil, and eggplant and tomato. For the main courses, our waitress put together a tasting menu of the most popular dishes from the menu so we could get the chance to sample a selection of their top menu items.

Chef’s Tasting Menu

Bread

Dip

After they cleared away the bread, appetizer plates paired with a glass of Feudi Di San Gregorio 2010 followed. This white wine has a rare Italian grape that you will not find anywhere else except in a small region of Italy.

Feudi Di San Gregorio 2010

For the appetizers, we had Crispy Vegetables, Burrata Salad, Braised Short Ribs of Beef over seasonal vegetables and risotto, and Creamy Polenta with shallots, mushrooms & truffle, and chicken stock. Every appetizer we tried was absolutely delicious!

Crispy Vegetables

Burrata Salad

Braised Short Ribs over Risotto

Creamy Polenta

Gigi Rona 2009

For our first main course, we had Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli, and one of their signature dishes, the Spaghetti with tomato and basil paired with a glass of Brecciarolo along with the Spiced Duck Breast paired with a gorgeous red wine by Gigi Rono – Barbera D’Alba 2009. By this time, we were absolutely stuffed, but everything was so good we had to keep going!

Duck & Fois Gras Ravioli

Spaghetti with Tomato & Basil

Spiced Duck Breast

Brecciarolo

After a few minutes of digesting, it was time for dessert. We had a glass of Trockenbeerenauslese (or TBA for short), a German dessert wine with a sweet fruity and honey taste. Dessert was absolutely divine. We had the Chocolate flourless cake with burned orange gelato, the Caramel with whipped cream and salted peanut butter waffles, and the Petite Forest Platter.

Various events can be held at the Scarpetta Toronto, from Corporate events, to Rehearsal Dinners, to Private Parties. The capacity of this restaurant is 120 people total with an additional private party room that seats up to 20 people. The uplighting of the restaurant can be changed to the colour of your choice to suit your event theme colours or company colours.

We did not have a single complaint about the food, the service or the ambiance. Everything was absolutely fantastic.

A huge thanks to the Manager, Robert Faichney, Chef Michael Hunter, and the unbelievable wait staff who were nothing less that amazing.

The Fusion Events Team – Melissa Sobotka, WPICC, ArthurK, WPICC, and Dana Mattar,WPICC

For more information regarding booking Scarpetta for your next event please contact Scarpetta or call (416) 601-3590.

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Top Wedding Venues in Toronto – Part 1

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

By: ArthurK, WPICC AND Dana Mattar, WPICC.

Today’s blog post is all about wedding venues. We have had the opportunity to plan events at many of Toronto’s finest establishments however there are a few that really stand out. The following venues have been selected because they offer something unique to couples getting married. Whether it be breathtaking views, unique atmospheres in unique locations, history or exceptional customer service these are some of our favourite Toronto Wedding Venues.

Thompson Hotel:

550 Wellington Street W

416.640.7778

The Thompson Hotel is one of Toronto’s newest and most modern venues to hold a wedding. It is located in the middle of Toronto’s artistically driven King West Village. If you are interested in holding an event at the Thompson, there are a few different options in the Thompson Hotel to hold it, whether it is a wedding, a corporate event, or any other special event.

They have the Wellington Ballroom, which is a 3,100 square foot ballroom that can be divided into two sections. The decor in the room is rich and dark wooden tones, which are accented with glass chandeliers.

The next option is the chic and exclusive Rooftop Lounge. With breathtaking 360 degree view of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, the Rooftop Lounge is surely not one to miss.

Finally, there is 1812. If you are looking for a lounge experience, 1812 is the place to hold your event. For those of you looking for a sophisticated and intimate feel, 1812 offers you just that.

Palais Royale:

1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

416.533.3553

Overlooking the Lake Ontario, the Palais Royale is designed acoustically for live music and has a great history of well known singers who have performed there such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. With that said, this venue is surely like no other.

The most common room used to hold weddings at the Palais Royale is the Ballroom. this 8000 square foot room can gold up to 350 guests for a seated dinner, and up to 880. The decor in the Ballroom is contemporary, with earth colours such as cream, gold taupe and chocolate brown.

Overlooking Lake Ontario, the Patio is perfect for holding wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions. With the ability to fully tent the patio, there is access right to the Ballroom from the deck, which is perfect for couples holding their ceremony and/or cocktail hour on the patio and their reception in the Ballroom. With a 318 person capacity, this patio is perfect for the summer to fall months.

The Lower Lounge is a quiet space at the Palais Royale, and is ideal for holding Cocktail Hour. Clients also have the option of having a portable bar.

Eglinton Grand:

400 Eglinton Avenue West

416.485.5900

Old Hollywood Glamour is always in style. For those clients who like art deco decor, the Eglinton Grand is a great location. Formerly the Eglinton Theatere, this venue has been restored and renovated and is now used as an banquet hall for weddings and events.

The Gallery is perfect for holding a wedding ceremony. Seating up to 220 guests, its art deco decor perfectly compliments the style of the main ballroom.

As for the reception, it is held in the Main Ballroom. Since it was a former theatre, it is equipped with a stage and great in house A/V and lighting. The Balcony level can be used as a private Cocktail Hour space, which is very convenient for the guests as it is just above the Main Ballroom.

Liberty Grand:

25 British Columbia Road

416.542.3789

The Liberty Grand is one of Toronto’s most popular venues to hold an event, whether it is a wedding or a corporate event. The venue has 3 grand ballrooms, each with a different vibe. Two of which are traditional, and one of which is a contemporary open concept. There is the Governer’s Room, the Renaissance + Centennial Rooms, and the Artifacts Room. In addition to those rooms, they have the Courtyard, which is perfect for holding ceremonies or cocktail hour.

One of the great things about this venue is that they have their own in house production, which is perfect for clients who are having a Live band or a DJ.

Artifacts Room

Fermenting Cellar

55 Mill Street

416.203.2363

Located in the heart of Toronto’s Distillery Historic District, the Fermenting Cellar is an urban space with an industrial chic setting. This venue can hold up to 600 guests for a stand up event, and up to 400 guests for a seated dinner. They provide great decor and production by in-house A/V and decor company, 5th Element Events.

The space at the Fermenting Cellar can be divided so that clients can hold their ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the same room. From the heavy timber beams and trusses to the original Kingston limestone walls, the Fermenting Cellar offers your event a memorable atmosphere.

Photos Courtesy of:

http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/toronto/thompson-toronto

http://www.palaisroyale.ca/

http://www.lisamarkphotography.com/2011/nadira-andrew-palais-royale-wedding-toronto/

http://www.eglintongrand.com/main.html

http://www.libertygrand.com/

http://www.fermentingcellar.ca/

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Toronto Wedding and Event Caterers – Pepperberry Catering

Monday, January 30th, 2012

By Dana Mattar, WPICC

I am now convinced. We, at Fusion Events, are the chosen ones! Why, might you ask? Well let me tell you. We were lucky enough to get to taste the divine creations of Toronto Catering Company, Pepperberry

In-House Tasting at your home or office.

Peperberry is a Toronto based green catering company that specializes in corporate events, cocktail parties, weddings, and pretty much whatever tickles your fancy! They cater to meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike! They incorporate many natural foods, organic ingredients, fair-trade products, whole grains, and organic cooking wines into their menus at no additional cost to their clients. How amazing is that?! By request, they can accommodate to their clients who prefer to have a menu that is strictly 100% Organic or locally grown seasonal produce (extra charges apply). They have breakfast, lunch, dinner, sandwich, and even barbecue menus! In addition to that, they also offer buffet menus and much more.
Pepperberry pretty much caters to everybody’s taste buds. They are so diverse in their menus, and are unique and inventive with their gorgeous presentations.
Take a look at some photos of our lovely little rendezvous we had at the office with Pepperberry.

The Fusion Events Tasting Menu consisted of a Fruits & Cheese Platter,

Herbed Chevre Mousse with Shallot & Rosemary filled Filo Cups,

and California Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls as well as Chicken, Mango & Pickled Lime Rice Paper Rolls, which were served with Soy and Sweet Tamarind Chutney.

It’s not over yet, my little lovebirds! Obviously you knew I was going to save the best for last. DESSERT! Oh yum, where do I start. Let me give you a quick little riddle here: What do you get when you introduce, chocolate, cheesecake, and a stick to each other? If you guessed a DELISH cheesecake pop, you guessed right!!