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BRASSAII WEDDING

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BRAND

SPACEthe venue

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IMPRESSIONSmedia talks

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Brand

a chic, upscale restaurant and loungelocated in the heart of Toronto`s King Street West area,Brassaii is a visual expression in early French Renaissancedetails married with modern, progressive SOHO inspireddesign innovations. Nestled amidst a romantic cobblestonepalazzo courtyard and glamorous outdoor patio, Brassaiiembraces its architectural heritage, elevating your finedining experience to an expedition in urban archeologyand design. It's airy, bustling, and easy-going; a comfortableplace open from dawn to late night where the food andservice are as well conceived as the space. Every detailhas been considered to make Brassaii a memorable expe-rience each time a guest visits. The newly excavatedspace contains a café, exposed, robust wine cellar, diningarea, chic bar and lounge space, as well as an eventsroom for private bookings. We are completely multi-functionaland suitable for small or large-scale events.Spend your special night with us and enjoy a well-orches-trated, culinary and social gathering ambiance, not soonto be forgotten.

Space

seats up to 26 Guests for dining and up to 40 for cocktail functions. The Studyis equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities including an LCD flatscreen television for presentations and an individually controlled sound systemincluding iPod connection.

THESTUDY

seats up to 150 Guests for dining and up to 500 for cocktail functions. OurMain Dining Room is equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual capabilitiesincluding an individually controlled sound system and iPod connection.

THEDININGROOM

seats up to 88 Guests for dining and up to 200 for cocktail functions. Locatedbehind large vintage Egyptian wood doors that can be kept open or closed forprivacy. It is equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities including 3LCD flat screen televisions, LED lighting with 13 colour options, a retractableprojector screen with projector and an individually controlled sound systemincluding iPod connection.

THELIBRARY

Brassaii`s outdoor patio is considered one of the largest and exciting in the city.With seating for over 100 guests for dining/lounge and nearly 300 for cocktailfunctions, excitement in this open-air environment is second to none. Equippedwith 2 full service bars, private deck, projection screen, LED lighting and soundsystem the possibilities are endless for lunch, dinner, cocktails and late night bottleservice.

THEPATIO

bridal showersHosting a Bridal Shower is an excellent way toget the bride-to-be in the company of friends andfamily to celebrate her upcoming wedding. If youare hosting the bridal shower and need a fantas-tic space for this momentous occasion, Brassaii isthe perfect venue. The Study is the perfect private room to host athree course dinner for the bride’s friends andfamily, or we can alternatively arrange the roominto a more intimate setting for cocktails andpassed hors d’oeuvres. The Study at Brassaii isthe ideal setting for sipping on champagne,catching up, opening presents and of course,pampering the bride!

rehearsal dinnersIf you are getting married and are lookingfor a venue for your Rehearsal dinner,Brassaii offers a couple of fantastic choices.Our Study can seat up to 26 people for aprivate three course dinner to celebrate yourupcoming wedding. Enjoy the room beforeyour dinner, allowing plenty of time for youand your friends and family to socialize overpassed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, enjoyone of the amazing wines off of our winelist while having the option to stay after-wards to continue your evening with us. Ifyour group is on a budget, you also have theoption of having your dinner in the MainDining Room, while still enjoying the urbanambiance of our restaurant.

stag/stagetteWe are the premiere destinationin Toronto for a Saturday nightout, so if you are looking for asophisticated space to host yourStag/Stagette, Brassaii canaccommodate parties of 10-40in our Main Dining Room.After enjoying your dinner, youhave the luxury of staying hereand simply moving into theLibrary for dancing or thelounge to enjoy cocktails,Champagne or bottle service.

Taste

inspirationOur focus is inspired by interpretive Mediterraneanfare crafted by executive chef Chris Kalisperas. Fromelegant canapés to mouthwatering pastries, our menuchanges with the season to give our guests a new andexciting gustatory experience. We focus on fresh, local,organic ingredients, and our bread and pasta is madein-house daily. Award-Winning Pastry Chef MarkCheese will take you on a wild and imaginative journeywith his original interpretations of the classics as well asconstructing truly unique experiences for your palette.

Fine Details

cateringWe not only take great pride in our in-house services,but our expertise in off-sight catering promises to bringBrassaii to your desired destination with flawless execu-tion. Whether you require an intimate gathering oftwenty or a lavish party of four thousand, we are wellequipped with the resources, manpower and manage-ment to successfully streamline a stress-free night whereevery detail is accounted.

As one of TIFF’s hotspots, our team has catered numer-ous premier parties and celebrity events at Brassaii, andexecuted the Vitamin Water Backyard activation inYorkville. Over fifty celebrities including Hollywood A-Listers have had a taste of what we have to offer.

No matter the scope, we execute your vision with thedetermination and enthusiasm to make your day perfect.

servicesWe offer a full-spectrum of services including: wi-fi,projectors, floral services, DJ’s, valet, and linens. Needa wedding cake? Our highly creative pastry chef is atyour service. Using our relationships with other trustedvendors in the city, we make sure you are covered.Please feel free to express your needs, and we will goabove and beyond for your special day.

behind the scenesBehind the kitchen, Executive Chef Chris Kalisperasinfuses elegance and passion into his Mediterraneaninspired dishes. From sablefish with sweet parsnippuree to delicious duck confit, his focus on fresh, seasonalingredients plays an integral part in his craftsmanship.The menu consistently changes to reflect his creativeflare with each passing season.

Dessert will always leave a lasting impression on yourdining experience, and we are very fortunate to haveAward-Winning Pastry Chef Mark Cheese part of thefamily. He studied in the south of France at L'HotelMartinez, and quickly made a name for himself inLondon at the 5 star Claridges Hotel, and then theCapital Hotel. Cheese has taken the art of pastry anddecadence to a whole new level with his original andimaginative desserts. There is no challenge he will nottackle. His passion is in his art.

General Manager and Owner Vince Antonacci bringsa wealth of knowledge to the food and beverage industry.His meticulous attention to detail and direction keepsthe wheels in motion with a constant goal in providingimpeccable service while staying true to the Brassaiibrand. Our well-respected mixologist Jordan Staceywill shoot, sling, pour, shake any cocktail your heartsdesire. He’ll also throw your way something trulyunique and delicious never ever created before.

From our team of hosts, to our servers and supportstaff, we are an army of expertise and a well-roundedfamily dedicated to pleasing our guests.

Impressions

media talks

“Restaurant and Lounge, Brassaii, unveiled its redesigned courtyardpatio channeling a Muskoka nights feel, the brand new cedar deckincludes banquette seating, fireplace and 2 bars, the Brassaii patio offersa cabin retreat in the city.” - Biz Bash

“There’s new and exciting, there are old classics and then there is whathappens when the 2 combine.” - SweetSpot.ca

“The space at Brassaii is wide and towering with widely placed tablesthat can accommodate both large groups that tend to the raucous orromantic two-tops.” - Spotlight TO

“A multitude of delicious courses.”- Tina Taus, FoodNetwork.ca

“If there were ever the perfect time to visit Brassaii, now would be it.” -Notable.ca

“Great restaurant! Beautiful renovation and menu change is delicious!” -Dina Pugliese, BT Toronto & Canada's Got Talent

"Grammy Winner Bruno Mars enjoyed the drinks so much on the patioat Brassaii, off King, that he returned not once, but twice, during hiswhirl through Toronto this past weekend." - Shinan Govani, National Post

“Brassaii was the ultimate wedding venue. The space offers a fun vibe,delicious food and a stunning backdrop for an urban wedding. Perfectfor brides and grooms who are looking for an alternative to traditional(and predictable) wedding halls. We had guests talking about our wed-ding for days and had many emails congratulating us on throwing thebest wedding ever. The service was incredible and the staff bent over back-wards to ensure our day went off without a hitch. Thanks to Brassaiifor making our day so special.”-Katie & Mike Muir, Happily Married Couple

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