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| - Having been to both ROM Friday and, now, AGO Thursdays, I can say with certainty that AGO Fridays are slightly better, but not by far. The crowd is older (20's-60's) and the venue is more spacious and attractive. Everything else was hit/miss, depending on your taste. Fancy getting your nails done at the spiral staircase? This is an option.
At the performance stage in the main atrium, there was a group of men/boys? in white pants and tops donning outrageous wigs and sunglasses, dancing to pounding house music. This is entertainment? For adults? Serious mismatch with the evening's crowd and its surroundings.
The food selection was odd and ultimately, disappointing. Deep fried mac 'n' cheese sticks for appetizers? Your other option is buttered popcorn or a cronut (croissant-doughnut). They also served pork on a bun. Sounds like no one thought about the logistical eating challenges or taste preferences of its audience. How about a crab cake or mushroom tart to go with that Group of Seven?
The wine is from Ontario. Enough said.
Apart from those observations, the event has great potential (just like the ROM!) but seems to fall short of it. Better food & wine selection would be a start. Music (how about a DJ?) would be next. Please, no more house. This isn't a King West club, its a MUSEUM!
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