The Addisons Residence has taken over C-Lounge and gutted
the interior to make it into a retro Beverly Hills home. Although it still
looks industrial-like from the outside, upon entering you can see the
transformation. The changes are courtesy of designer Lisa Ho, of Lisa Ho Studios. The entrance resembles a foyer with a bright LA feel.
As you wind through the hallway you end up in a large
kitchen & dining room area, which inevitably like all homes is the area
people like to conjugate in and mingle. Other rooms to the venue include a
large living area and rec room.
Opened Wednesday to Saturday, the venue offers their own
events (karaoke Wednesdays, DJ Thursdays, live band Fridays and party
Saturdays) or can be rented out (by room or the entire venue) for private
events.
It’s an interesting concept for this new King West lounge:
you’re invited to an awesome house party and the back story is that the
Addisons throw spectacular parties.
It’s a grown-up house party complete with delicious cocktails but still playful
enough that the “rec room” has a foosball table and shuffleboard.
During their launch party, I was able to try a couple of
cocktails. An easy going drink for the summer months is their strawberry
sangria ($50 for a punch bowl) made with white wine, rum, strawberry lemonade and cut up fruit. Sweet
and refreshing, you wouldn’t think you’re even drinking alcohol.
For something interesting, try the Smoked Heat ($13) made with mezcal,
grapefruit juice, lime and bitters and then spiced with jalapeno. It also starts
off easy as the citrus taste is apparent first, but then the bitter and spicy
elements hit for a unique finish.
The patio will be transformed into a backyard oasis. Unfortunately,
it wasn’t opened during the launch party, but the Addisons notes they will be
offering slushy drinks to help beat the rare Toronto heat waves.
The venue also offers food, courtesy of the Food Dudes, so
while you rest in one of their many sitting areas you can enjoy a bite. At the
opening party, they featured a hearty spread of juicy fried chicken, aromatic
pierogies, chicken wings and tons of delicious salads.
There’s a grown-up feel to the lounge and the home environment offers an inviting and relaxing feel. And like a house party, I've been advised there will be no cover charge or dress code at the Addisons. Welcome to the neighbourhood!
How To Find Them
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 456 Wellington Street West
Address: 456 Wellington Street West
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