Elements: An Evening of Event Inspiration

The Globe and Mail Centre collaborated with our partners to create an inspiring evening for clients and friends.

Hosted by: The Globe and Mail Centre

Event Planner: Luis Cabrera

Number of Guests: 200

Event Timing:: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

“To kick start a new year and decade, we wanted to welcome planners and industry professionals to an incredible event that would set the bar for 2020, and it did just that. In order to create a truly magical evening, our team came up with the theme of ‘Elements’. We wanted to focus on earth, air, fire and water; something that was also a play on ‘the Globe’. The event was dark and moody and all of our incredible planners and clients showed up to a space that was completely transformed. The result? A once in a lifetime event experience that created lots of buzz and inspired our guests to make magic in 2020.”

- Luis

“From the very second the elevators opened, we were lured into a visually ground-breaking realm, which had the power to make anyone completely forget that they were in downtown Toronto. Let's just say the Garden of Eden is an understatement. Greeted by blissful sounds of crickets and glass jars full of twinkly lights that resembled fireflies, the enchanted garden set up was truly a wow! A new surprise was waiting for us with every step we took. A cello player and violinist welcomed us to the main room which was surrounded by some of the best food tasting. The impressive margarita cocktail literally resembled a lava lamp, the mouth-watering mushroom flat bread was heavenly, and the lobster creations and ice cream sundaes looked to be straight out of Michelin star restaurant. The huge lit garden backdrop behind the bar sealed the deal on this magical event. Hats off to the AV company and all the teams involved with giving life to this extraordinary event.”

- Andrea P.
TD Bank Group

Venue

Venue Setup and Furniture

This reception event utilized specialty rentals from Event Rental Group and Detailz Furniture rentals including bar stations, soft seating, cocktail tables.

Floorplan

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Event Schedule:

6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception.
9:00 PM – Guest Departure

Savour

WATER BY MCEWAN CATERING

Passed Appetizers

Beetroot cured salmon with winter slaw and horseradish crème fraiche
Mini tuna with Kori rice and chipotle, jalapeno soy

Food Station

Butter poached lobster and pork belly with lobster roe

FIRE BY THE FOOD DUDES

Passed Appetizers

Charcoal Flatbread, Truffle Goat Cheese, Mushroom, Mozzarella, Sunflower Pesto, Truffle Honey, Parmesan
Smoked Chicken Drumette, Nashville Hot Sauce, Honey Garlic, Dill Sour Cream, Crispy Quinoa, Chives
Sashimi Wonton, Salmon, Sambal Hoisin, Truffle Aioli, Yuzu Kohlrabi, Charred Scallion, Shiso

Food Station

Torched Wagyu Beef Tataki, Meyer Lemon Ginger Ponzu, Toasted Garlic,King Mushroom, Preserved Chili, Charred Scallion, Pomme Frites, Chives
Fiery Mezcal Shrimp Tostada, Chili Honey Shrimp, Mezcal, Blue Corn Tostada, Guacamole, Green Papaya Slaw, Crispy Brown Rice, Cilantro Sprouts

Dessert (AIR)

Earth by Presidential Gourmet

Passed Appetizers

Huitlacoche Truffle - Huit lacoche infused bechemel croquette, smoked ancho pipette
Mini Pork Belly Slider - Kona coffee aioli, smoked cucumber, pickled shallot, Hawaiian pineapple bun
Bacon Blue Cheese Baklava - Honey pistachio baklava with bacon and blue cheese, presented on a spoon

Food Station

Beef Tenderloin roasted cauliflower soil, charred scallion puree Yukon potato nest, Bone marrow smoked chanterelle mushrooms
Butter Bean and Sage Tortellini - Pumpkin velouté, caramelized shallots, spicy candied pepitas, cashew mousse

AIR (a collaboration)

Liquid nitrogen poached Calamansi mousse with beer foam and sugar threads (McEwan)
Banana Split Sundae, Aged Rum Banana Flambee, Smoked Vanilla Ice Cream Snow, Poached Cherries, Peanut Brittle, Salted Caramel Sauce,Spiced Chocolate Sauce, Spearmint leaves (The Food Dudes)
Mango Sorbetto - Chamoy syrup, chili lime air, tamarind crunch (Presidential Gourmet)

Sip

Beverage and Refreshment Highlights

Luxury Cocktails by BarChef

Fire

Thai Chili Carbonic Margarita. Reposado tequila, carbonic snow, thyme syrup, Thai chili. maraschino, fresh lemon, coconut brunoise, vanilla syrup, pink Himalayan salt, fresh basil, edible flower petals

Water

Cryo Stirred Elderflower Spritz. Elderflower Soda, Curacao, gin, thyme syrup, Pastis, red grapefruit
Spherified Curacao (Wonton Spoon). Grapefruit and vanilla, edible flower petals

Air

Cucumber Fizz. Lemon and vanilla air, edible flowers.
Canapes of flavour no texture.
- Cucumber, green grass, basil
- Orange blossom, orange zest, marigolds

Earth

Brandied Carbonic Julep. Rosemary brunoise, brandy, balsam fir bitter, sweet vermouth, fresh mint
Canape of dragons breath, balsam fir and absinthe, juniper

Sparkling Wine: Ruffino Prosecco
Red Wine: Kim Crawford Pinot Noir
White Wine: Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Beer: Mill Street Organic, Collective Art Rhyme and Reason
Spirits: Grey Goose Vodka, Hendricks's Gin, Don Julio Blanco, Premium
Scotch
Soft drinks and sparkling water

Shine

Audio Visual Highlights

This event showcased some exceptional cutting edge technology and event trends including a 24’ x 12’ LED wall behind the main bar playing a looped forest video, LED bar lights and LED bulbs integrated into special ceiling fixtures designed by Opening Night Flowers, LED environmental lights, haze, ambient sounds complimenting the live music and DJ presented by The Idea Hunter – pulling together a magical, symbiotic and living environment.

Savvy

Specialty Suppliers

Florals and Creative: Opening Night Flowers
Vinyl and Creative: Dance Floor Décor
Carpet: Reznik Carpets
Furniture: Detailz
Décor Elements: Index Creative
Entertainment: The Idea Hunter
Videography: Big Ticket Productions
Photobooth and Photography: Mango Studios
Staffing: Leave It to Us & Sentinel Security

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