i was here for a wedding, the venue is pretty, the garden/fountain is neatly manicured and well…read moretaken care of. I wish i could say the same for the glassware, there were a couple whiskey glasses that had jagged edges, which is super dangerous; for an venue this expensive, I would hope there's attention to detail for this. Food was average (lobster roll/tomato bisque for appetizer, duck for entree - duck was cooked perfectly - skin was crispy, meat was tender, sorbet/tiramisu for dessert), service was very slow.

After all the beautiful weddings I've seen shot at Graydon Hall, it was on the top of my list to…read morevisit for my wedding venue search. When it got to my time to shop for wedding venues, I booked an appointment and met with the coordinator. The appointment did not disappoint. The venue is very beautiful, just like the photos with lush garden, beautiful fountain, and an air of dreaminess. The manor itself is very spacious and there is lots of photo opportunities. Even just coming here for a photo session is worth it in my opinion (and more affordable). The neighbourhood isn't as nice as the manor, it's stuck beside an apartment building which is kind of interesting but can easily be avoided in your outdoor pictures.

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

This garden is so beautiful. Lots of flowers even this summer is too hot. Big trees and lots of…read morebenches where you can relax and read a book.

My husband is an avid gardener. He loves to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, etc…read more So we went to visit the Botanical Gardens in Toronto. Not a large space (about 4 acres), but beautifully manicured and landscaped. Almost every plant had a sign/label so it was easy to know what you were looking at. There were tons of staff working the grounds and the gift shop had a lot of educational books and videos. A great place to relax. Parking is $CDN4 an hour, but the entrance to the Gardens is FREE.

I'm not a member of this club but had the privilege of dining there. They had just finished the…read morerenovations and the restaurant looked stunning. I couldn't really appreciate the view as it was still post winter after spring kicking in muddy grounds and bare trees. The food was quite good with the exception of the crepe mariner which for my taste would have been more delicious with the cream on the side.

Granite is an upscale private club in North York area. It is very family friendly with various…read moreactivities. For kids, there are childcare center, gaming room and lots of play area for them to burn off the energy. The buffet line was great and the food mirrors a 5-star restaurant. Highly recommend!

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.

Disorganized and rude team. Lack of communication between the owner and catering. Worst of all,…read morethey double booked us and notified us with the worst email with no details of alternative dates or when they would get back to us with dates. When we responded the caterer addressed nothing in our email other than providing alternative (earlier) dates and didn't include any other months that were outside of their "off season" dates or address if they would offer anything for other months. They stuck by their contract and provided a full refund, but provided no customer service. Owner has not even apologized or contacted us and hides behind the catering group. Look elsewhere first.

Attended a wedding reception here. But I wouldn't want to hold any reception here at all. Number…read moreone rant...Lacking parking spots. Had to park in a reserved spot but luckily it was after hours so it was fine. Number two rant...Lacking space in reception area once inside. Very tight when you have a lot of guests attending a wedding party. My only satisfaction was with the servers. Excellent well-mannered staff working the event.

Always a pleasure going to this culture centre, whether for an event or just for fun…read more It's always clean and nicely presented. It can be a bit crowded for events, but still manageable as everyone is respectful.

I wanted to get here for a while, now I finally visited this center. We got here on weekday that it…read moredidn't have any event plans. The back of the center is a kindergarten that Japanese teacher was wearing their traditional clothes and playing/teaching the kids. The first floor does have an exhibition room that we could learn some Japanese Canadian history. The 2nd floor was more like classrooms or community center use or some events/special exhibition place, and some offices. We came for a quiet day. We actually wanted to try the restaurant next door as well, but they were not open for public, and only by reservations. Someone recommended to go for an event next time. There would be more to see. Definitely will go again.

I am not Greek, and I don't practice Christian Orthodoxy, but when I was given the opportunity to…read moreattend a dinner celebrating the 2017 graduating class of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Society, I figured I might as well attend. After all, worst case scenario was that I'd get a lot of wine for my trouble. The Metropolitan Centre in Scarborough is a fascinating event hall that wears its heritage proudly on its sleeve. It was a bit overwhelming - and a bit humbling to walk in here for the first time and take everything in. This is a sprawling space that offers some of the best food I've had at an event hall in a very long time, and the event was an interesting and fascinating experience. We enjoyed salmon, salad, roasted red peppers, mini potatoes and all the bread and wine we could handle. And the baklava. OH MY GOD THE BAKLAVA. And it was the nice, light baklava that was handmade. I ate like half the plate when they brought it - don't judge me, I'm a growing boy. I will be the first to tell you that I am not literate in Greek culture, so it took some time to acclimate to their customs. When in doubt, kiss the hands of your elders and hug everyone you can. It was very interesting to see the reverence the assembled guests (including several politicians) had for the academy, which is affiliated with Saint-Paul University and teaches young men to be priests. This was definitely an experience I won't soon forget, and the venue was classy and filled with good times and great food. If I ever have the chance to attend the Metropolitian again in the future, I'll be there without delay. Highly recommended.

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