{"id":3328,"date":"2014-10-20T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-10-20T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=3328"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:44:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:44:52","slug":"choosing-the-right-venue-for-your-holiday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/choosing-the-right-venue-for-your-holiday-party","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the right venue for your holiday party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holiday Season 2014 is just around the corner. The autumn leaves have begun to turn and now is the time to choose that perfect place in which to host your holiday party.<\/p>

And what a choice we Torontonians have! \u00a0Our restaurants<\/a> offer food from around the globe.\u00a0 Our bars and lounges are helmed by creative mixologists using sprits to concoct drinks that are innovative as well as delicious.\u00a0 We are truly enjoying an explosion of culinary talent in our city and it is all there for us to enjoy this holiday season.<\/p>

Is it a casual laid back evening you are after or a night of fine dining and fine wines? \u00a0Is your gathering an intimate affair or are you looking to celebrate with a large gang of colleagues or friends? \u00a0Here are a few suggestions to guide you in your decisions for this year\u2019s festivities.<\/p>

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Los Colibris (private dining room). Photos courtesy of\u00a0 David Goorevitch\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Mexican cuisine-haute as well as street food has taken the city by storm.\u00a0 A recent addition to Toronto\u2019s love affair with Mexican food can be found at Los Colibris<\/a>, where the Chef lovingly prepares recipes from Vera Cruz passed down from her mother and grandmother.\u00a0 Private rooms are available for small and larger groups for an elegant and refined dining experience.<\/p>

Meanwhile, downstairs at sister restaurant El Cabalitto<\/a>\u00a0your group will enjoy Mexican street food with tequila, tequila and more tequila.\u00a0 The atmosphere here is lively and fun and you will be transported away from Toronto\u2019s cold to Mexico\u2019s heat for the evening.<\/p>

Momofuku<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0Chef David Chang\u2019s sensational Asian fusion restaurant sits on University Ave providing a magnificent view of Toronto\u2019s grand boulevard. There are a number of venues within the restaurant to host private dining events.\u00a0 Menus are specially curated for your event and served family style. A celebration at Momofuku will be an event that will not soon be forgotten!<\/p>

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El Catrin. Photo courtesy of\u00a0 David Goorevitch<\/span><\/p>

The Distillery District transforms itself with the Toronto Christmas Market during the holiday season.\u00a0 Based on an old European tradition, the Christmas Market features unique handicrafts from local vendors, street entertainers, carolers and choirs.\u00a0 And all of this is in addition to some of the best dining venues in the city.\u00a0 Archeo<\/a> and El Catrin<\/a>\u00a0are just a few of the terrific restaurants in which to host your party and enjoy Christmas with a European twist.<\/p>

For something a little more casual but no less eye-catching,\u00a0 try \u00a0on Queen\u2019s Quay. Located in a landmark historical building from the 1920\u2019s, the Brewhouse is surrounded by water on three sides.\u00a0 It offers a 14,000 square foot facility with a working craft brewery and authentic wood burning oven in the open kitchen, keeping you nice and cozy as you gaze out at the wintery waters of Lake Ontario.<\/p>

Clubs and Lounges \u2013a laid back choice for holiday cheer<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>
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Pravda Vodka Bar. Photo courtesy of\u00a0 David Goorevitch\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Big comfy couches perfect for sinking into, eclectic neon artwork, the warmth of exposed brick and rich wood, restrooms designed to delight the eye – these are but some of the characteristics of club venues that shape the entertainment landscape in Toronto.\u00a0\u00a0 Clubs can accommodate larger groups for more casual affairs offering food stations and opportunities for dancing and mingling.\u00a0 Bloke & 4th<\/sup>, Cube<\/em> and the Courthouse<\/a>\u00a0are but a few of the clubs available to host your event.\u00a0 Or looking to immerse yourself in the world of vodka and the land of Russia?\u00a0Pravda Vodka Bar <\/strong>offers a Russian-inspired dining experience specifically designed for vodka pairing.<\/p>

With holiday season approaching, the choices for unique, specialized and unusual venues are yours to entertain.<\/p>

Have you found a great place for a holiday event? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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