This was a super fun experience. It's a hard place/experience to describe. It's staged artsy areas,…read morewalls and colorful "mini" rooms that you can interact with and take pictures of with your iPhone or camera. It's great for Instagram, Facebook, or even a legit portrait. My twin 17 year olds and I had so much fun. I couldn't imagine it being worth the $20 a person but honestly we had a blast. I'll share some pictures we took so you can get an idea. The staff was very eager to help take photos when we wanted to all get in a picture. Plus we took a lot with my SLR (the small sampling here are just with my phone). Definitely worth checking out with friends or family if you're in Toronto.

Eye candy is a fun and friendly place for you to take friends, family etc. Inside you'll be greeted…read moreby the staff who will proceed to check the tickets for the time frame you bought. How it works is that there are rooms with a selection of back drops for you to take photos/videos in. There aren't much restrictions on what you can or cannot do (maybe except for breaking things LOL). Basically, let your creativity out and strike as many poses as you can. Be mindful that there might be other people who wants to take photos in that room, so make to share. It was a fun experience but it's something where I'd probably only come once or twice. TIP: My friend and I chose the last time slot on a weekday and we had much more time to take photos as there were not much people in there except us. So if you want to not feel rushed, it's best to go on a weekday around closing time :)

My husband and I are avid cruisers, and on our escapades often pick up unique pieces of art on…read morecanvas, often from the painter with personalized autograph... the Art Forum has done amazing work in framing our pieces at a reasonable price... (like the most reasonable price in the city .. I checked!!!) Their service is timely, the owner (Tony),is personable and courteous.... I have framed pictures and mirrors there so far ... I will always go back. ... The place may look a bit 'dated' outside, but inside it's warm and welcoming.

Loooove it! I had a bunch of paintings i made but didn't bother to frame them because from the…read moresimple phone calls i made for quotes on frames for a 5 foot by 4 foot canvas I was stunned. But i moved into a new house and wanted to use my own personal works of art to customize my place - that alone didn't motivate me immediately, instead i was asked to loan them out to a restaurant for public exposure which i thought was a good opportunity, so here i was in a time crunch to get 5 large pieces of art framed and ready to go in a week and a half... I saw this 'junky' looking place from the outside frequently when i used to work near Scarborough Town Center - they often had art work on easles and in fancy frames with SALE signs out side. I went to DeSerres and Dear Me! they were going to charge me a fortune for a simple black or a simple stainless steel frame and they couldn't do the job in a week either. I called The Art Forum and gave the owner the sizes of my canvases and he quoted me the prices which were more than 50% less than the generic art store. He had a variety of similarly priced simple frames and took the time to show me what one would like against the art vs another finish of the stainless steel frame. and he was done the work in 2 days! His prices are modest, and he was very accommodating and courteous. When i picked up my art, he helped me load it into the car, and i also got to see the rest of the store (which is larger than it looks from the outside) he has some good deals on clearance art - already framed. I'll def. go back to get framing done, and to buy a unique beatiful piece of art.

What a great food festival this is. Definitely one of the busiest food festivals in Toronto. The…read morefood items here are outrageous. Lots of seafood offerings on a sick, lots of meats on a stick. The flavours are not only Chinese, but also Indian inspired. Think Hakka. Make sure to try some of the tasty and interesting drinks, from fresh fruit drinks (some served in a pineapple), to ice teas to bubble teas. The perfect accompaniment on a hot summer day. The festival is very busy, so be prepared for the crowds. Parking can be a hassle, but there is lots of street parking in the surrounding neighbourhoods. On a hot summer day, you can step into the adjacent Pacific Mall to cool down. So, why not a 5 star review you ask me? Simple reason: The place has a very unappetizing smell. I asked around, and was informed that it's the Sticky Tofu. I do believe that people eat it as a novelty, like durian fruit. So, I hope I'm not being culturally insensitive when I mention it. But honestly, I think this festival would be much better if the Sticky Tofu truck was stuck on the 401. Sorry. In case I'm misunderstanding the whole Sticky Tofu thing, please enlighten me! Other than that, I would definitely recommend this food festival. As an added bonus, there is a stage with dance and song performances.

Taste of Asia just isn't what it used to be. Sure there's still lots of food stalls this year but…read moreit's a far cry from the past. It feels more like a community fair now with many non-food stalls like GO transit, embassy of India, MPs, plants and even Scientology (lol). Food options were good, but predominantly Chinese. There's a few Thai and other Asian cuisines but the variety was rather poor and selections were limited compared to a Night Market that I attended last year in New York. Food prices definitely went up by quite a bit this year ($20 for 4 scallops/oysters).

Had time before dinner in the area, so decided to grab a drink…read more Had heard about their matcha drinks being really good, so we chose one, and also another drink. Green Beard tasted great! Good combination or matcha, soy, and kinako. Really enjoyed their Seasonal Drink, Oolong Dew, as well. The plum & lemon-cured cherry tomatoes in it were so delicious! The shop itself showcases so many beautiful ceramics! There is super limited seating (2 two-seaters and counter) so you will see a lot of people standing and walking around to check out all the pieces and furniture around the shop. The backroom is also limited for the tea tasting experience only. Overall, the staff working were friendly, informative, and made great drinks! Paid parking lot behind the shop, so if driving, it's still pretty convenient.

Meandered down College and finally got to check out this cozy spot. Unique space with…read moreceramics/pottery and a tea room/cafe. I decided to try the matcha coco drink.... Sooo good. The matcha was so cream and the coconut was refreshing. Great combo. And nice touch with toasted coconut on top. Definitely in my top 5 for matcha drinks. Staff was friendly & welcoming!

What a fantastic experience at THE GALLERIA getting our oil paintings stretched n framed along with…read morecouple of sports jerseys, graduate degrees and some old memento heirloom photographs, blue prints and old vintage documents custom framed. The framing jobs were so beautifully crafted with incredible fit finish, exceeding our expectations. All the work was was ready sooner than promised, which was a huge plus! We highly recommend this gem who's been in business since the 70's to anyone looking for boutique museum quality custom picture framing at below market prices and exceptional customer service! We will definitely be back!

I just picked up my custom frames from THE GALLERIA FRAMES at Center Point Mall. I wanted to…read morecreate a 14 frame gallery wall for my family room, it is quite a big project. I looked around a lot, almost purchased 'ready-made' frames from a big box store but after dealing with Aret from THE GALLERIA FRAMES, I knew I was in the right hands! He offered great advise, design ideas and really competitive prices. We decided on custom frames and they are great quality, look super sharp and are certainly going to wow my family! I am very grateful to Aret for his kind advise and efforts to make sure I got what I was looking for. He was a pleasure to deal with, very attentive! I wholeheartedly recommend anyone to THE GALLERIA FRAMES. This wonderful company's customer service is at the forefront of their business along with offering high quality products! With much gratitude, Kim

Omy Gallery opened in 2005 more as a gallery than anything else…read more It's right next to the Drake Hotel and attracts local scenesters and young art appreciators. They showcase a lot of local talent that leans to pop art and SPAZZ, one of the founding members of the gallery and featured artists, painted the mural that's on the rooftop patio at the Drake. Over the years, they have expanded to include shoes and clothes by local designers for sale at the gallery and have fun showings like redesigned Vans for sale as gallery showings. Very accessible art and products for young hip locals.

Super cute venue for weddings! I went here on the weekend for a friend's wedding and we all adored…read morethe place! It's simple but elegant. I love the massive floor to ceiling windows - great spot for a photo-op/drinking and people watching. They have paintings by various Toronto artists for your viewing if you're tired of mingling The drinks/bartenders - not sure if they were provided by twist gallery or by the bride/groom but I was a bit disappointed. One of their specials were mojitos and they literally ran out just after reception/cocktail hrs which was only 1.5-2 hrs

I visited Twist Gallery, purely as an art enthusiast, and on a random Wednesday afternoon, after…read morehappening upon some information online about the current exhibition. Visiting private art galleries can sometimes be intimidating when you are in no position to purchase. Browsing oftentimes feels intrusive. This was not the case at Twist Gallery. In addition to exhibiting art the large space can be booked for events. It is easy to see how the venue can be transformed by bringing in furniture and accessories for a variety of purposes. An interesting space that is charming without being formal. I was greeted and encouraged to take my time with the art which I greatly appreciated. It was a very nice showcase of locally based Toronto talent. Twist Gallery will definitely remain on my radar for art and as an event space to recommend to friends and associates. I am so pleased that the gallery has survived the pandemic.

I liked the concept of being able to paint either solo or with a friend/partner. The instructions…read morewere clear and I love the concept of kicking back and doing something creative with the option to purchase an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink. The instructor was cheerful and friendly. The other thing that I found a little bit concerning is how close people are to one another, but I know that maximizing studio space is an art in of itself. All-in-all, still a solid experience and something worth trying at least once in your life.

We had a great time at Pinot's Palette!! The instructor was very approachable and provided…read moreeasy-to-follow instructions. I liked how she reassured us to go at our own pace and encouraged us to experiment beyond the templated design! We went on sunday for discounted sangrias and they provided us with aprons as well. It was an amazing calm experience and will definitely come back soon.