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.

Decent mid size venue for your events. Very hipster-artsy feel with a fountain to greet you at the…read moreentrance. For this particular promo event, there was an open bar, and different vendors showcasing a selection of foods from raw mussels to caviar to steak skewers to chocolate puffs, to name a few. There were music being played by the dj, makeup sessions and a photoshoot. The only thing that could be better was that there needed to be more associates working because dirty plates were piling up fast and people were knocking them over. The loud breaking sound of china into pieces several times encouraged some spectators to shout, "OPA!"

All star wedding and event venue!…read more I have seen this place done up in many ways, for events, performances, and now a wedding. Without fail, this place delivers. What do they deliver? The vibe. The Distillery District charm. The food. They somehow are able to transform into so many different spaces, while still holding true to remind you that you are in a historic area. The wedding I went to was roughly 100 people, and it was super spacious for us all. Different elements were hosted in different corners and it all flowed together very well. As a guest, would definitely recommend!

Nice space. Just went to private event hosted here yesterday. I never even knew about this museum…read moreuntil I got an invite. Lol. Tucked away in between buildings and with only a door and small sign, my friend and I almost passed this place. It's 3 stories and while we didn't get to browse around much to see the art. I would come again for a more detailed look. I think it's free admission but not 100% sure. Please double check before planning to head here.

The DX is a small but interesting gallery space in the TD bank tower right in the Financial…read moreDistrict. It's not where you normally expect to go to look at art -- sort of a hidden gem in the middle of all the banks and businesses. And unlike most things in the Financial District, they are open on weekends! Also, I have been there a number of times and it is never crowded. Actually, on several occasions I've had the gallery to myself. Kind of nice! It's housed in the old Toronto Stock Exchange, but the trading floor is not open to the public. It is used for private events, mostly. I was there for an exhibition opening party and the hall is very Art Deco, clean, and elegant. The main gallery is on the 3rd floor. Again, it is small -- probably 30 mins. is enough for most people to walk around. They have a variety of special exhibits (no permanent collection) that rotate every few months. I have been there for an exhibit of Princess Diana's dresses that were being shown before they were auctioned. They also had a photography exhibit in May as part of the CONTACT festival. They had a Chinese Industrial Design exhibit a few years ago and every year there are Canadian Design Awards and you can see some of the winners here. Currently, the exhibit is a collection of ballet costumes and sets in collaboration with the National Ballet of Canada, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Entrance to the main gallery is ~$10 (student discount available, $8), but look out for free exhibits on the main floor. Tuesdays from 5-8pm are PWYC. Considering the size of the gallery, the admission prices are a bit expensive IMO. Also, check out the little design shop on the main floor that sells great gift items, stationary, and home accessories mainly by independent Canadian designers. In addition to the exhibits and store, they organize lectures and events pretty regularly. Check the website for details: http://www.dx.org/.

Huge disappointment. The food was mediocre, there were two half-dressed children wandering in the…read morekitchen (one of them was even riding a bike), and another smaller child in the stroller - yes, in the kitchen. The tablecloth had stains, my serviette had lipstick smears. The food was bland, but came with hair! My daughter found hair in her food too. One person asked for a glass, and got one with greasy stains on it. Never again.

This was a hidden gem. I have lived in Richmond Hill for 15 some yrs and have attended alot of…read moreparties, but this was one place Halal with great food. and beautiful Chandeliers, great stage, very roomy can easily fit 150-200 people a great Venue to plan our next part!!

I had an event there washrooms where not cleaned and had a slip and fall than they denied…read moreeverything ..... washroom tiles were all slippery, if your spending that much at a venue might as well book somewhere else .... guess that's why they make you take a 2 million dollar liability

Phyllis has been an absolute gem to work with!!! She has taken the wedding stress off of our plate…read moreto make sure we have a seamless day. Such a stunning space and the food is delicious! Thank you Phyllis and grand empire!

This is a decent sized hall that holds about 500 people. I'm not familiar with the area, but it did…read moreseem to be located in the middle of nowhere and not convenient to those coming from out of town. There's a small dance floor where the drunken dancing takes place. The bar is conveniently wedged in a corner located near the front entrance. Bathrooms are kind of old but they work, at least. I liked that the lighting can dim but there was one set of lights that was spazzing out while I was there. I felt like I might start convulsing because of them. The acoustics are also pretty bad. Very, very, loud, and muffled. The Indian food I had here was very, very delicious. It was made in house and not catered. Best part of my whole evening here.

I had my sons communion party at this hall and overall I was extremely happy with the event. The…read moreowner is extremely accommodating and helpful, he even let me use some of his decor at no extra charge. The hall is located in what seems like a primarily industrial area, but if you are looking for excellent food( which was cooked in house on the day itself) and a good size area to accommodate your guests and have a good time I would say this place gives you the best bang for your buck!

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.

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