new bar opening in Markham: Urban Lounge

[tinlunlau]

opening this weekend. located at the corner of Kennedy and Denison. come by and give feedback!

thx!

[mslam]

Is it where that old coffee shop used to be? north-west corner?

BTW, are you the owner?

[Geologic]

I live next door :lol:

I'm sure all the punks from mix2 will show up sooner or later.

[Anessa]

Sounds like a cheap pop :lol:

[PCDawg]

That's the old Mug Master....i remember the previous owner was trying to sell his business for a long time.

I've seen that Urban Lounge sign up and the OPEN SOON sign has been there for quite some time....

[ferkel]

how come you have a big sign "OPENING SOON" still on the front ?

[llAPll]

what kind of spot is this???

[tinlunlau]

no, i'm not the owner. a friend of mine is partial owner.
there are details that i don't want to disclose simply because i don't know the details...lol! but i wouldn't if i knew.

[sucka]

Is this a hip hop / reggae / socca type place where you have to wear a baseball cap tilted 30 degrees to the right and a basketball jersey with jeans down to your knees????? ...... by the name, it sure sounds like it. If it is then its not for me or 99% of RFD. :cheesygri

[llAPll]

Is this a hip hop / reggae / socca type place where you have to wear a baseball cap tilted 30 degrees to the right and a basketball jersey with jeans down to your knees????? ...... by the name, it sure sounds like it. If it is then its not for me or 99% of RFD. :cheesygri
it doesn't sound like that to me..... and from location of it, it sounds like fob/CBC asian place or just another small sports bar with a mixed crowd..

[gman]

Is it where that old coffee shop used to be? north-west corner?

BTW, are you the owner?

There is nothing in the north west corner. May be you mean North East.

[TigerEROS]

Is it where that old coffee shop used to be? north-west corner?

BTW, are you the owner?

Northwest corner? There's nothing there.

Northeast corner has a plaza though.

[Geologic]

was there something going on there tonight? I was driving by and saw soem ppl leaving. No more "opening soon" sign or whatever, I actually got to look inside and see all the tv's.

[llAPll]

yeah...your assumption is pretty close to being right.

we don't have alot of chinese music videos right now but i'm onto it. gettin' as much chinese MTV/KTV's as much as possible. gonna talk to EMG (after all, i've worked with Emporer Motion Pictures and Joy Sales for the dvd releases of their 2 most recent movies "The Myth" and "A Chinese Tall Story") about whether or not they can hook me up with any exclusives. canadian distro's are usually very overpriced from what i hear.
since my assumption was rite, do i get any discounts of VIP cards!??! :cheesygri j/j....

i'm not sure about how the whole thing works, but i *think* lots of places that show KTVs/MVs dun actually have the right to them. They either d/l it off the net, or just play from DVDs (both pirated and legit) they buy. So I dun think u really need to ask EMG rite? ;)

[tinlunlau]

since my assumption was rite, do i get any discounts of VIP cards!??! :cheesygri j/j....

i'm not sure about how the whole thing works, but i *think* lots of places that show KTVs/MVs dun actually have the right to them. They either d/l it off the net, or just play from DVDs (both pirated and legit) they buy. So I dun think u really need to ask EMG rite? ;)


man...i'm too tired to deal with discounts... i don't know...i don't know how to hook myself up with discounts. let alone hooking it up for others.

but i think it's just a matter of principle here. if not for them to give me the okay for working on "the myth", i wouldn't have this translation job, wouldn't i? i'll download everything else, but no EMG stuff. if i want that, then i'll get it thru legit means.

[h2o-]

I'll be there some time one weeknight since my friend who used to live here and returned to HK is in Toronto again for visit. I am going to bring him to visit...

just curious......
is any of the current owners also the owner of Mug Master Cafe by chance?
what would you rate Urban Lounge & Platform2 (on Woodbine)?

Speaking about Platform2 (sorry for OT), we need to have this kind of bars (more like H.K. style) here in T.O. since we have not much.

[ferkel]

how much is a beer? do you serve chicken wings?

[Blunt]

Why the name 'Urban Lounge'?
What makes it urban? It's in the middle of nowhere.
It would have been funnier if they called it Suburban Lounge. At least they wouldn't be trying to be hip or downtown.

I give'm 1 year...

[mslam]

There is nothing in the north west corner. May be you mean North East.

My bad. I meant North-east.

[IceMan77]

No rfd discount, me no come. :D

[tinlunlau]

how much is a beer? do you serve chicken wings?

i forgot the price for a beer, i'll have to check the menu. lol!
and yes, we serve chicken wings. (put a bit too much fries with the wings last night. lol!)

[tinlunlau]

I'll be there some time one weeknight since my friend who used to live here and returned to HK is in Toronto again for visit. I am going to bring him to visit...

just curious......
is any of the current owners also the owner of Mug Master Cafe by chance?
what would you rate Urban Lounge & Platform2 (on Woodbine)?

Speaking about Platform2 (sorry for OT), we need to have this kind of bars (more like H.K. style) here in T.O. since we have not much.

i'm not sure about the owners. i only went to Mug Masters 4-5 times in total so i don't really know how it was back then. i do know one of the old owners in Mug Masters, though.

never been to Platform2 either.

[tinlunlau]

Why the name 'Urban Lounge'?
What makes it urban? It's in the middle of nowhere.
It would have been funnier if they called it Suburban Lounge. At least they wouldn't be trying to be hip or downtown.




i'm really the wrong guy to ask. i just work there.
i'm gonna check out the place as a customer later tonight. i'm on my day off.

[15-20_God]

how hot are the waitstaff and bartenders? what kinda beer do they serve?

[tinlunlau]

how hot are the waitstaff and bartenders? what kinda beer do they serve?


from the top of my head, we have Coors Light, Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Korean Soju, and etc. i can't remember it all. there were other stuff that i've never heard of.

the hard liquor's all in the front and i'm rarely there so i'm not too familiar with what they have at front.

[15-20_God]

from the top of my head, we have Coors Light, Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Korean Soju, and etc. i can't remember it all. there were other stuff that i've never heard of.

so i'm guessing this is the kinda place that'll serve chivas green tea and fried beef balls?

[tinlunlau]

so i'm guessing this is the kinda place that'll serve chivas green tea and fried beef balls?

we have fried beef/fish balls too.
not sure about chivas green tea. i'll ask for it tonight and see if they have it.

[c2girl]

I actually went to Urban on their opening night. That place was rammed! It's actually a really nice classy place, and they have SOJU!!! Finally somewhere uptown that's close to home with soju! I liked the crowd, mostly people in the 20-30's, bartender looks like a pretty cool guy.. did flare shows and everything. Service was quick too. Definitely going to hang out there more often.

[civic6url]

How's the crowd there?? Is it a CBC hanging place or a FOB hanging place or a mixture of both?? Coz I remember Mug Master used to be CBC place more!!!

[c2girl]

it's a mixture of both when i went on sat, i actually went to drop by last night b/c some of my friends were there and it was packed too..

[tinlunlau]

I actually went to Urban on their opening night. That place was rammed! It's actually a really nice classy place, and they have SOJU!!! Finally somewhere uptown that's close to home with soju! I liked the crowd, mostly people in the 20-30's, bartender looks like a pretty cool guy.. did flare shows and everything. Service was quick too. Definitely going to hang out there more often.


oh yeah...forgot to mention the soju. i'll try some next time when i'm there as a customer again. i think they decided to serve soju cuz i probably mentioned....MANY TIMES to the one of the owners (yeah...the one i know well).

[c2girl]

ya i'm so happy they have soju! me and my friends usually drive all the way to nox or downtown for soju!! i love it!!

[actng]

how is this not spam / not locked?
this is practically an advertisement for a commercial business that isn't a forum sponsor.

[kingsley]

What's soju? I might have to try some of that stuff.

[tinlunlau]

how is this not spam / not locked?
this is practically an advertisement for a commercial business that isn't a forum sponsor.

because i'm asking for feedback. and your rebuttal isn't really much of a rebuttal.

all the other restaurant/bar establishments aren't exactly a forum sponsor either. and there is still a thread on them.

[actng]

what rebuttal?

[15-20_God]

ya i'm so happy they have soju! me and my friends usually drive all the way to nox or downtown for soju!! i love it!!

its nice that you signed up specifically to rave about this new bar and post nowhere else than here. usually i avoid chivas green tea beef ball bars but tell you what, post a pic of yourself and i might consider coming.

[15-20_God]

all the other restaurant/bar establishments aren't exactly a forum sponsor either. and there is still a thread on them.

none of them are by ppl working there, that know the owners, that have friends signing up to rave about the place.

[Blunt]

Yup... just as I suspected..
The place is a wannabe.

The place is trying way too hard to be cool...

[tinlunlau]

none of them are by ppl working there, that know the owners, that have friends signing up to rave about the place.


first of all, did i rave about it?
check my original post. i only asked for feedback.

[B40]

so i'm guessing this is the kinda place that'll serve chivas green tea and fried beef balls?

Sounds like it...can I get some curry squid with that too? :)

[NDman]

none of them are by ppl working there, that know the owners, that have friends signing up to rave about the place.
Though this one comes mightily close. :)

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109789

[Narutard]

prices would be nice!!

[tinlunlau]

Though this one comes mightily close. :)

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109789


pwned! lol!
thanks, NDman.

[NDman]

pwned! lol!
thanks, NDman.
I didn't say it was. I just said it came close

[tinlunlau]

I didn't say it was. I just said it came close

well, it's close enough.
thx anyway.

[Luckyinfil]

all ages or 19+? and wats the price on a beer or a shot of 40

[15-20_God]

I didn't say it was. I just said it came close

pawned! olo!!
NDman, thanks!

[NDman]

Don't thank me guys. I just think you should go for dinner at Sushi on 7 first and then chill out at Urban Lounge after, to settle this

[15-20_God]

Don't thank me guys. I just think you should go for dinner at Sushi on 7 first and then chill out at Urban Lounge after, to settle this

i'll provide the beef balls if you bring some yellow tail for me.

[NDman]

Can't do without sake, and soju, of course

[mushi]

I don't know if this is inappropriate to ask...but can you smoke there?

[GemInite]

I don't know if this is inappropriate to ask...but can you smoke there?

It's against the law to smoke indoors at any bar or restaurant.

[tinlunlau]

I don't know if this is inappropriate to ask...but can you smoke there?


no. not during business hours. i know it sucks but the government's been very anal-retentive about it lately. i heard this other bar in the GTA, which i will keep unidentified here, got fined for alot of money for having ppl smoking inside. one of which, was underaged.

BUT you gotta obey the rules in order to keep a business running. even though, i know zilch about business, it's just what i figured.

Hydra Bar has even stopped allowing ppl to smoke inside.

[tinlunlau]

It's against the law to smoke indoors at any bar or restaurant.

there are establishments that have separate smoking tables, though. Jack Astor's is an example.

[PCDawg]

How's this place? I keep hearing from my friends that the palce is alright, but has really bad ventilation.

It gets really humid and stuff inside.

[gilboman]

I don't know if this is inappropriate to ask...but can you smoke there?

nope..but u can smoke at the mix2 lounge across the street. it's got a huge smoking room with decent ventilation. too bad the ambience is missing, but alcohol is cheaper than urban lounge

[AirBosh]

I went during the weekdays and it was OK. NOt so packed and it's a nice hip looking place for the burbs. If you enjoy hiphop music then it's the place for you to ack like Jayz and Rockafella

Food could of been better. The nachos surpreme was ok but they brought the nacho and salsa sauce from the Food Basic sales $1 each(i was eating those just the day before I went to urban). http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280069&highlight=food+basic
The calamri i ordered were sooo fried it was uneatable. Had to tell them to bring a new batch over

[jc-fury]

i went to Urban with some friends about 2 weeks ago and it was soooo packed. We didnt even make it inside. We took a look from outside and it seemed like more of lounge and the crowd was all cbc so we decided to head to platform instead (more fob).

[CYP]

where is platform?

[N1_EVO]

where is platform?

Woodbine and Denision in Markham..Northwest corner plaza..

[gilboman]

i find platform to be like a dim sum restaurant, with the layout and such. big room with tables. it's got a cafeteria feel and with life band on weekends singing like william hung :lol:

[Instagator]

SO urban lounge only cbc/fob or is it a mixed crowd of other nationalities too?

[tinlunlau]

SO urban lounge only cbc/fob or is it a mixed crowd of other nationalities too?

it's more like a place for both because frankly speaking, i've seen ppl from both crowds come in and out of the smoking area. (btw, we do have chinese videos. chances of them being played is most likely early on in the day. of course, that is just my assumption. don't take it seriously.)

[Instagator]

it's more like a place for both because frankly speaking, i've seen ppl from both crowds come in and out of the smoking area. (btw, we do have chinese videos. chances of them being played is most likely early on in the day. of course, that is just my assumption. don't take it seriously.)

What I meant was are there any OTHER nationailities that go there... (other then cbc/fob)

[PCDawg]

Urban Lounge istypically an asian hangout. Other nationalites? Only if they are in groups with other asians.

Over by platform, I do see non-asians go there to drink. its sorta like a lounge/bar with TVs placed everywhere that shows mainly sports and some asian music videos/TV shows.

Does anyone have a problem with Urban Lounge's ventilation ?? As i keep haering about how bad the air circulation is.

[elusion]

funny thing is i see girls from my former highschool get in there and drink.
and they are like in gr.11 and they are drunk

[tinlunlau]

funny thing is i see girls from my former highschool get in there and drink.
and they are like in gr.11 and they are drunk

make some sense here.
since u're saying that it's your former high school, i assume you've graduated already. and these girls u speak of, are they in grade 11 now or were they in grade 11 when you knew them?

:confused:

[Rosico]

okay, I know what FOB is -- what is CBC?

If a white guy wanted to go there to check out the int'l beers, would he get any attitude (a la pacific mall)?

[Blunt]

Canadian Born Chinese

..chinese people born in canada...

[pennywize]

There are some hot waitresses at Urban Lounge

[Instagator]

If a white guy wanted to go there to check out the int'l beers, would he get any attitude (a la pacific mall)?

Lol.. Well judging from the looks I get everytime I go into mix 2... yeah.. I'm pretty sure you will .. lol

[elusion]

make some sense here.
since u're saying that it's your former high school, i assume you've graduated already. and these girls u speak of, are they in grade 11 now or were they in grade 11 when you knew them?

:confused:
well, me and a couple of friends went there to come and check the place out.
WE got carded and got kicked out. while i saw couple of girls that ive seen around from my former highschool getting in without getting carded.

and yes they are in grade. 11

I think you should card everyone regardless if they look older then they truely are
thats my rant of the day and btw, I recently turned 19 so yeah!
=D

[gilboman]

well, me and a couple of friends went there to come and check the place out.
WE got carded and got kicked out. while i saw couple of girls that ive seen around from my former highschool getting in without getting carded.

and yes they are in grade. 11

I think you should card everyone regardless if they look older then they truely are
thats my rant of the day and btw, I recently turned 19 so yeah!
=D

so if you are 19..y did you get kicked out? besides, those girls prolly have id's anyways.

[elusion]

so if you are 19..y did you get kicked out? besides, those girls prolly have id's anyways.

keyword:
Recently turned 19.
I checked urban lounge like 2 months ago or so.
o well. w/e i can care less.
im legal now =D

[nogoro]

Lol.. Well judging from the looks I get everytime I go into mix 2... yeah.. I'm pretty sure you will .. lol

I went with some friends to mix2, we're all chinese, and they gave us a bad time. So I guess they are equal opportunity snobs. :lol:

[Instagator]

I went with some friends to mix2, we're all chinese, and they gave us a bad time. So I guess they are equal opportunity snobs. :lol:

rofl...
:lol:

[tinlunlau]

well, me and a couple of friends went there to come and check the place out.
WE got carded and got kicked out. while i saw couple of girls that ive seen around from my former highschool getting in without getting carded.

and yes they are in grade. 11

I think you should card everyone regardless if they look older then they truely are
thats my rant of the day and btw, I recently turned 19 so yeah!
=D

i can't say for sure but i'm assuming that the place was probably crowded and the establishment can only serve a certain amount of people. come at a better time or something.

[UrbanPoet]

i can't say for sure but i'm assuming that the place was probably crowded and the establishment can only serve a certain amount of people. come at a better time or something.

**** dat. they obviously just want underage girls in there

http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/jb.gif

[evoviii]

Glad it's run by former Midnight Oil manager, now i have a new place for nachos and chillin

[elusion]

btw...when i was 18 at the time when we went. We told the waiter we wern't going to order any drinks. Just food and we still got kicked.
sad.

[IceMan77]

Lol.. Well judging from the looks I get everytime I go into mix 2... yeah.. I'm pretty sure you will .. lol

You'll get that treatment if you're asian as well. They're not racist. They hate all races equally! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[gilboman]

btw...when i was 18 at the time when we went. We told the waiter we wern't going to order any drinks. Just food and we still got kicked.
sad.

um...what did you expect? like all bars..its 19+ regardless if you drink alcohol or milk there

[evoviii]

Yep, they do get raided occaisonally so it's not worth the a measly sale of food to be worth getting fined or license revoke for having minors in the establishment. Besides, they earn more from alcohol than food. The food is to get you to buy more drinks.

Just went last night horrible service, they can't make HK milk tea for beans. Looks like they hired friends or relatives because they were incompetent or ugly (sorry but that matters if you want consistent clientele). The one waitress that served me last time before was great, very friendly and made everything I ordered correctly. Probably will go back tonite, itchin for some nachos supreme

[tinlunlau]

btw...when i was 18 at the time when we went. We told the waiter we wern't going to order any drinks. Just food and we still got kicked.
sad.

lol! i don't even know what to say from here.
roflmao...

[angelove]

I see that place everytime I go to Pacific Mall. But haven't had the time to just hang out there because of the parking. Has anyone been to the Japanese all you can eat restaurant at Pacific Mall on the basement/bottom level facing Steeles?

I was going to eat there w/ my mom but a couple that walked out said it wasn't that good for the price. I think it's like $18.99 (not including tax) for dinner where you can order as much food but if you leave some pieces, you'll get charge. I think it's sorta like the one on Woodbine across from Taste of Japan. I used to love eating at Taste of Japan but now their food quality/freshness isn't as good... I guess it's b/c of competition from the all you can eat Japanese restaurant there.

So my mom and I ate at the Pho place across Pacific Mall where TD Bank is. Pho's food is so cheap and their taste/quality is good and fresh (from what I ordered)! I paid for my mom and I and it was under $20 lol. First time for me as I'm a leecher. ^^; They also have another restaurant in Scarborough - Finch and Midland (I think!), it's where the Taco Bell/KFC is and has that old ugly Brown Medical building. I take the TTC to get there the Finch bus heading to Neilson/McCowan.

[shadowfighta]

I agree that the service here kind of sucks. Ordered 4 beers, took almost 20 minutes to get them when the place had maybe 2 other groups inside at the time. Some friends ordered other items but many of the items were "out of stock/not available". It was also really warm inside. At least the atmosphere was pretty nice and they played some Roots videos (but also ja rule crap). Oh and most of the food items were good (nachos!) :|

[UrbanPoet]

Yep, they do get raided occaisonally so it's not worth the a measly sale of food to be worth getting fined or license revoke for having minors in the establishment. Besides, they earn more from alcohol than food. The food is to get you to buy more drinks.

Just went last night horrible service, they can't make HK milk tea for beans. Looks like they hired friends or relatives because they were incompetent or ugly (sorry but that matters if you want consistent clientele). The one waitress that served me last time before was great, very friendly and made everything I ordered correctly. Probably will go back tonite, itchin for some nachos supreme

the wait staff dont make anything. They just bring it out to you. :lol:

[tinlunlau]

I agree that the service here kind of sucks. Ordered 4 beers, took almost 20 minutes to get them when the place had maybe 2 other groups inside at the time. Some friends ordered other items but many of the items were "out of stock/not available". It was also really warm inside. At least the atmosphere was pretty nice and they played some Roots videos (but also ja rule crap). Oh and most of the food items were good (nachos!) :|

ha! i've seen people complain that the nacho supreme sucks. the odd thing is, i'm like sitting next to these people at the time and they've left the nachos there on the table for like half an hour while the cheese hardens up as it got cold. some customers should have some common sense (esp. when one of the kitchen staff is there).

[evoviii]

the wait staff dont make anything. They just bring it out to you. :lol:

She did because we went there early because my friend had to sleep at 10pm and we were there like 6-7pm when the sun was still out. Needless to say there wasn't anyone in there and the waitress was the only person there. So she told me she'd make it herself.

Nachos alone is good enough reason to go, completely ruining my regimen

[aquariaguy]

ha! i've seen people complain that the nacho supreme sucks. the odd thing is, i'm like sitting next to these people at the time and they've left the nachos there on the table for like half an hour while the cheese hardens up as it got cold. some customers should have some common sense (esp. when one of the kitchen staff is there).

Nice try on advertising your restaurant. ;)

[tinlunlau]

Nice try on advertising your restaurant. ;)

i'm not the owner. and Urban Lounge is a bar.

[NDman]

Then why are you so flattered? Because you love "your friends" that much?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3307328&postcount=12

[UrbanPoet]

She did because we went there early because my friend had to sleep at 10pm and we were there like 6-7pm when the sun was still out. Needless to say there wasn't anyone in there and the waitress was the only person there. So she told me she'd make it herself.

Nachos alone is good enough reason to go, completely ruining my regimen

thats weird.. usually there is always at least 1 person in the kitchen and 1 person serving..

[gilboman]

i'm not the owner. and Urban Lounge is a bar.

u just work there though... urban lounge is alrite place since not that many lounges in that area.

[tinlunlau]

Then why are you so flattered? Because you love "your friends" that much?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3307328&postcount=12

because i'm a kitchen staff and i normally make the the nacho supreme.
has that ever crossed your mind?

excuse my language, i am a little more than buzzed right now.

[west]

^ is urban lounge hiring! lol


i live close byy i wouldnt mind working there..

[EH100501AC]

^ is urban lounge hiring! lol


i live close byy i wouldnt mind working there..

Go for it :lol:

[AirBosh]

^ is urban lounge hiring! lol


i live close byy i wouldnt mind working there..


I hope they are hiring cute or hot waitresses......

[evoviii]

thats weird.. usually there is always at least 1 person in the kitchen and 1 person serving..

The kitchen guy, maybe tintunlau, was out picking up beer supplies. The only problem is that the clientele is like a club's, ration of sausage to bun is quite high

[tinlunlau]

The kitchen guy, maybe tintunlau, was out picking up beer supplies. The only problem is that the clientele is like a club's, ration of sausage to bun is quite high


say what?
:?:

[tinlunlau]

^ is urban lounge hiring! lol


i live close byy i wouldnt mind working there..


talk to the manager. it's not up for me to decide

[SoGood]

went there like a month ago, service was pretty good, but the attitude of the waitresses need to be adjusted,, i know that its their job to drive up the bill by enticing the patrons to order more, but indirectly saying that people can't handle shots just to get them to order more is kinda sleazy.

[Alvito]

went there like a month ago, service was pretty good, but the attitude of the waitresses need to be adjusted,, i know that its their job to drive up the bill by enticing the patrons to order more, but indirectly saying that people can't handle shots just to get them to order more is kinda sleazy.

no its not, i'd tell that hoe to sit down and go shot for shot with me. she'd probably win, but at the end of the night, i'd come out on top. :lol:

oh i'm bad.... :evil:

[tinlunlau]

no its not, i'd tell that hoe to sit down and go shot for shot with me. she'd probably win, but at the end of the night, i'd come out on top. :lol:

oh i'm bad.... :evil:


right....and people ask me why they're still single.
:rolleyes:

[shadowfighta]

tinlunlau I have a question for you. A friend of mine got some kinda VIP card from the owner of Urban Lounge through her boss. What exactly is this for (I didn't see it myself and apparently it doesn't say anything on the card itself)?

[UrbanPoet]

tinlunlau I have a question for you. A friend of mine got some kinda VIP card from the owner of Urban Lounge through her boss. What exactly is this for (I didn't see it myself and apparently it doesn't say anything on the card itself)?

im guessing free/discounted cover after a certain time..
do they charge cover @ this lounge?

[gilboman]

do they charge cover @ this lounge?

no...it's more of a bar anyways... u basically just get a table/seat and u order drinks..nothing more.

[UrbanPoet]

no...it's more of a bar anyways... u basically just get a table/seat and u order drinks..nothing more.

sseems like a pure chin star place.
Im guessing it wont be that hyped up over hockey games eh? :cheesygri

[tinlunlau]

tinlunlau I have a question for you. A friend of mine got some kinda VIP card from the owner of Urban Lounge through her boss. What exactly is this for (I didn't see it myself and apparently it doesn't say anything on the card itself)?

heh....i have no idea, man. ask the owner when he gets back to toronto.
but i'm guessing the card permits a discount at anytime the bar is open. just a wild guess.

[gilboman]

sseems like a pure chin star place.
Im guessing it wont be that hyped up over hockey games eh? :cheesygri

:lol: :lol:

[Oni-kun]

I went in there last night just before 2am the girl comes and tells me that they wont serve alcohol anymore and they were closing or something. What a crappy place. closes so early. lol i ended up drinking milk at timmies

[gilboman]

I went in there last night just before 2am the girl comes and tells me that they wont serve alcohol anymore and they were closing or something. What a crappy place. closes so early. lol i ended up drinking milk at timmies

to be fair... last call at most places are like 1:45 and alcohol has to be off the table by 2am by law. unless u goto special places that serve alcohol until you cant drink anymore or pay anymore :lol:

[UrbanPoet]

I went in there last night just before 2am the girl comes and tells me that they wont serve alcohol anymore and they were closing or something. What a crappy place. closes so early. lol i ended up drinking milk at timmies

umm... you do know its illegal to sell alcohol past 2 am anywhere in ontario right?
its called Last call.

[nsr250]

sseems like a pure chin star place.
Im guessing it wont be that hyped up over hockey games eh? :cheesygri

Yah all they do is play music vids on the tv's there.

[Coke355mL]

This lounge attempts to pass off as a posh, hip, lounge playing music anywhere from hiphop, r&b to even chinese music - an odd combination in my opinion. They perhaps do well to cater to the younger crowds ranging from 19-24 but fail in its advertised promise of "bringing downtown uptown" as it is nowhere close to the ambiance of downtown club and lounge establishments. The service staff there is average at best and while I was there on a Saturday night, they were out of stock on a lot of things - not a very good impression on a lounge boasting so much promise. The environment is dark and unrelaxing. It does not create the atmosphere where you feel welcomed - likely due to choice of lights that were used. There is nothing about this lounge that makes it unique from any other markham/richmond hill bar. It is similiar to bars like the one at Commerce Gate (where Tropical used to be - now called Status) and it also reminds me of that karaoke lounge where Hot Gossip used to be. Overall, it does well for young patrons looking for a simple place to just drink some rounds of alcohol but fails on all the hype it had promised prior to its opening.

[AirBosh]

This lounge attempts to pass off as a posh, hip, lounge playing music anywhere from hiphop, r&b to even chinese music - an odd combination in my opinion. They perhaps do well to cater to the younger crowds ranging from 19-24 but fail in its advertised promise of "bringing downtown uptown" as it is nowhere close to the ambiance of downtown club and lounge establishments. The service staff there is average at best and while I was there on a Saturday night, they were out of stock on a lot of things - not a very good impression on a lounge boasting so much promise. The environment is dark and unrelaxing. It does not create the atmosphere where you feel welcomed - likely due to choice of lights that were used. There is nothing about this lounge that makes it unique from any other markham/richmond hill bar. It is similiar to bars like the one at Commerce Gate (where Jungle used to be) and it also reminds me of that karaoke lounge where Hot Gossip used to be. Overall, it does well for young patrons looking for a simple place to just drink some rounds of alcohol but fails on all the hype it had promised prior to its opening.

Poetically written and a consensus view to the point.

[tinlunlau]

well.....y'know....
the world cup is just around the corner...

*cough* *cough*
*furball*

[UrbanPoet]

This lounge attempts to pass off as a posh, hip, lounge playing music anywhere from hiphop, r&b to even chinese music - an odd combination in my opinion. They perhaps do well to cater to the younger crowds ranging from 19-24 but fail in its advertised promise of "bringing downtown uptown" as it is nowhere close to the ambiance of downtown club and lounge establishments. The service staff there is average at best and while I was there on a Saturday night, they were out of stock on a lot of things - not a very good impression on a lounge boasting so much promise. The environment is dark and unrelaxing. It does not create the atmosphere where you feel welcomed - likely due to choice of lights that were used. There is nothing about this lounge that makes it unique from any other markham/richmond hill bar. It is similiar to bars like the one at Commerce Gate (where Tropical used to be - now called Status) and it also reminds me of that karaoke lounge where Hot Gossip used to be. Overall, it does well for young patrons looking for a simple place to just drink some rounds of alcohol but fails on all the hype it had promised prior to its opening.

Man! thats a good review.. do you work for a magazine or something?!?!

[gilboman]

well.....y'know....
the world cup is just around the corner...

*cough* *cough*
*furball*

ya..and urban is definitely NOT the place to be watching it.

[tinlunlau]

ya..and urban is definitely NOT the place to be watching it.

why not?
put on some soccer fever music (Samba de Janeiro, anyone?) and you're set.

[UrbanPoet]

why not?
put on some soccer fever music (Samba de Janeiro, anyone?) and you're set.

its not the same...
and why are you still trying to big up this bar ? :lol:

[Headhunter]

Been there once, it's not bad if you're passing through and want a couple of beers.

It doesn't look like a lot of money was put into the place; the seating feels uncomfortable, the interior is somewhat sparse (not in a good way), the LCD displays are fuzzy and always showing music vids from Kobra Videos...I wouldn't recommend it for a planned outing.

[gilboman]

why not?
put on some soccer fever music (Samba de Janeiro, anyone?) and you're set.

its not a sportsbar or sports type place whatsoever. the atomosphere, setting, furniture etc.. are all total opposite of a place to watch soccer.

[IceMan77]

This lounge attempts to pass off as a posh, hip, lounge playing music anywhere from hiphop, r&b to even chinese music - an odd combination in my opinion. They perhaps do well to cater to the younger crowds ranging from 19-24 but fail in its advertised promise of "bringing downtown uptown" as it is nowhere close to the ambiance of downtown club and lounge establishments. The service staff there is average at best and while I was there on a Saturday night, they were out of stock on a lot of things - not a very good impression on a lounge boasting so much promise. The environment is dark and unrelaxing. It does not create the atmosphere where you feel welcomed - likely due to choice of lights that were used. There is nothing about this lounge that makes it unique from any other markham/richmond hill bar. It is similiar to bars like the one at Commerce Gate (where Tropical used to be - now called Status) and it also reminds me of that karaoke lounge where Hot Gossip used to be. Overall, it does well for young patrons looking for a simple place to just drink some rounds of alcohol but fails on all the hype it had promised prior to its opening.

I'd have to agree with Coke. There's just something about the setup that just doesn't feel right. I'd describe this more like an urban bbtea house that server alcohol. You don't feel it's a sports bar and it's a not a place you'd want to hang out in. The low tables and booth chairs facing the bar felt really akward. Although the teenie bopper waitresses tried to flirt a bit enticing you to buy more drinks/food. I'd say save your money and buy your beers somewhere else.

[djRice]

i checked this place out last night. If you are used to the downtown scene Urban wouldnt deliver this kind of ambience.

Its more of a cozy intimate setting good for a crowd that would prefer a quiet chillaxing evening while listening to a live acoustic set.

I like the interior, i think it was laid out up to par to my standards

thats my two cents

[Oni-kun]

Yeah I agree the place sucks. I went there me and my friend sat down outside and by the time the waitress came (10 minutes later, it wasn't even that busy of a night) we got up and left. The place is too weird.

[HockeyGirl]

my friend, she works there, i think on weekends...

[tinlunlau]

my friend, she works there, i think on weekends...


is it Nitty?

[djRice]

Can any members here recommend any lounges preferrably around the Markham/Richmond Hill area.

Urban may suffice, however i want to fill at least 100 people for a private function.

Any suggestions?

[gilboman]

Can any members here recommend any lounges preferrably around the Markham/Richmond Hill area.

Urban may suffice, however i want to fill at least 100 people for a private function.

Any suggestions?

brix has a private function room with own private bar

[h2o-]

brix has a private function room with own private bar

yeah but if you've been to Urban, you know the age group of people there might not be the same age group of people who would consume Brix...

[h2o-]

This place has been opened for more than 1 year... how's lately? I've never gone there again for more than 9 months.

How's it now?

[HockeyGirl]

both of my friends work there..... so i guess its still running!

[CSAgent]

is it Nitty?

ROFLs... I know her too. She plays on my softball team.

[tinlunlau]

i haven't worked there since last October and probably haven't gone there for months up until recently. something's different about UL now. food seems to be alot more expensive these days. close to 10 bucks for a smaller plate of nacho supreme and it also seems like something is missing out of the nacho supreme. i, of all people, would know since i used to make nacho supreme all the time (having worked there and all). on the other hand, i love the current fries they make right now. nice, crispy and just the right amount of salt.

and CSAgent, i recall there was another former UL waitress that was also part of ur softball team.

[HockeyGirl]

is it Nitty?

Nope..Celia...

[HSK]

Urban Lounge sucks! Horrible atmosphere.

Go down Unionville Main Street for real bars.

[tinlunlau]

Nope..Celia...

oh...i know her but not too well.
and when you said "both of my friends", i think i can automatically assume the 2nd friend is Jeny. anyway, i'm comtemplating about returning to Urban so the bar would (at least) get its old nacho supreme back because to be honest, when i tried the nacho supreme recently, it doesn't taste the same anymore. lack of cheese, the meat doesn't taste the same and the portion looks so much smaller now. when i look at the new price tag and see that it's $9, i feel so hesitant to spend that money for a plate of nacho supreme now.

i've actually discussed this with their current manager yesterday. gotta give the old UL style nacho supreme the comeback it deserves.

i know ppl @ UL may be reading this but if i can be blunt about my other work at Joy Sales & Diskotek Media (i work on DVD's for these companies), i can be blunt about UL as well.

[UrbanPoet]

oh...i know her but not too well.
and when you said "both of my friends", i think i can automatically assume the 2nd friend is Jeny. anyway, i'm comtemplating about returning to Urban so the bar would (at least) get its old nacho supreme back because to be honest, when i tried the nacho supreme recently, it doesn't taste the same anymore. lack of cheese, the meat doesn't taste the same and the portion looks so much smaller now. when i look at the new price tag and see that it's $9, i feel so hesitant to spend that money for a plate of nacho supreme now.

i've actually discussed this with their current manager yesterday. gotta give the old UL style nacho supreme the comeback it deserves.

i know ppl @ UL may be reading this but if i can be blunt about my other work at Joy Sales & Diskotek Media (i work on DVD's for these companies), i can be blunt about UL as well.

You seem pretty proud about making nacho supreme for a living.

[tinlunlau]

You seem pretty proud about making nacho supreme for a living.


on the contrary, i dont' work there anymore. but you gotta be serious in terms of work. it doesn't matter where or what you're working at. despite the possibility of coming back, my real cash flow comes from translations.

if you were to say that there's something that i worked on that i'm proud of. this would definitely be one of them.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NQ28OW/thedigitalbit-20

[shadowfighta]

i have to say, the nachos at UL were pretty damn good last summer. Haven't been there since though.

[SwiZz]

i moved into the kennedy/dennison neighborhood last summer, and have seen urban lounge there each time i go home...

never gone though....is this more of an asian ppl hangout? or will the brown folk like me be welcomed without any gawking *what the hell is he doing here* stares? :cheesygri

what type of ppl is the crowd normally? is there a dancefloor and stuff? or jsut a place to chill/eat/drink ?

also is there a dress code?

[tinlunlau]

from what i remember, there were plenty of brown people coming and no, there weren't any weird stares from what i recall. dunno about now since i just started comin' down to visit recently. there isn't a dance floor. i know there were even live bands comin' down to play some music last year. i dunno if they still have that now. and no dress code in effect as i recall.

the nacho supremes were very good last year. this year, it just doesn't taste the same. by returning to UL temporarily, i'm trying to bring the old nacho supreme back. if the price has raised to 9 bucks, it's gotta worth the 9 bucks. that's what i think.

[501]

mix2 these days is pretty much multicultural too now :)

[krash322]

Who cares how something tastes like once you leave a place? If it's crap, then dont order it.

[SwiZz]

anyone been to urban lounge lately? i'm thinking of going for a friend's birthday party just to hang out, listen to some music and have some drinks...

whats the place like these days? i might have to do an advanced scouting report before the event just to ensure it ain't a crapshoot.

[CSAgent]

anyone been to urban lounge lately? i'm thinking of going for a friend's birthday party just to hang out, listen to some music and have some drinks...

whats the place like these days? i might have to do an advanced scouting report before the event just to ensure it ain't a crapshoot.

I haven't been there myself but the two girls I know who works there says its crap, its even more crap as of late with the place falling apart - lots of gangsta wannabes go there. Its like second choice for most people when it's full at Honest Lawyers.

I think HL is ok, more like a sports bar than the upscale bar its trying to be. But I guess there aren't really any other nicer bars in that Markham/Richmond Hill end of town.

And holy thread ressurection!

[SwiZz]

I haven't been there myself but the two girls I know who works there says its crap, its even more crap as of late with the place falling apart - lots of gangsta wannabes go there. Its like second choice for most people when it's full at Honest Lawyers.

I think HL is ok, more like a sports bar than the upscale bar its trying to be. But I guess there aren't really any other nicer bars in that Markham/Richmond Hill end of town.

And holy thread ressurection!

lol yeah sorry for bringing this thread back. I just dind't want to start a brand new topic on this place again since there was already one. I've heard about Honest Lawyers as well, but yeah we were hoping to find a more nicer place as opposed to a sports bar type place.

But your right, there really isn't much around these areas......maybe we'll just settle for HL...or maybe Nava....

thanks.

[tinlunlau]

I used to work at Urban Lounge and even I've stopped going there.
Thought I'd pay them a visit one day and sat at the patio for a bit. I turn around and I see this punk starting a fight outside. Not that it's unusual or anything but these guys fight on the parking area, just rollin' around. It's sad to see so much negative change to the place I once loved working at.

Nowadays, it's either Honest Lawyer's or Choco Red (also owned by friends of ours). I'm not into gambling as much but Choco Red does have poker tournaments on Sundays.

[GemInite]

I drove by this place yesterday and noticed it's now called the good will lounge.

Uggh terrible name plus they still go the big U logo up.