Toronto is home to several historic sites that have been around for the longest time. One of these is Hotel Victoria, which first opened way back in 1909. Except that wasn’t the name then – it was Hotel Mossop. Since its opening, the hotel has had quite a journey and it has experienced many changes, with the former Hotel Lobby now restored as Mossop’s Social House – named after the person who initially was behind the construction of the hotel in 1909.
The restored space is led by General Manager Jordan Gravelle and Food and Beverage Manager Jhovaine Brown. There’s 20th-century decor adorning the area, with living-room-inspired seating areas and cozy nooks.
“There’s been a lot of thought put into this space to ensure that every visit is an experience, where guests can soak in the history of Hotel Victoria and the diversity of the city, through our menus, design, and welcoming team,” Gravelle said in a press release statement.
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Some of the dishes include Avocado Toast, Nutella French Toast, Omelettes, and Shakshuka for breakfast, Pitas, Za’atar Fries, Salads, and Hummus Bowls for lunch, and Steak, Chicken or Cauliflower Skewers, Kebabs, and Branzino for dinner.
Mossop’s Social House also has all-day café offerings: Detour Coffee and a wide variety of teas.
Flavours of the Levant region are the highlights of the cocktails, with ingredients like pomegranate, arak, za’atar, and molasses. Beverages include Arak Mojito, Za’atar Paloma, and Absolutely Fireproof Caesar. Zero-proof mocktails are also available.
“I wanted to showcase the flavours of my childhood through a fresh perspective, inviting people to find joy and excitement in discovering those flavours in new ways,” Chef Tomer Markovitz also said in the statement.
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The eatery comes with a large multi-use space called Mosaic Room. The name is a reference to the mosaic tile flooring that was uncovered during the hotel’s renovations last year. There are plans to have the space host events like chocolate workshops and coffee tastings.
It’s even currently being used as an art gallery. The first exhibition, “Making an Impression”, is available for viewing until March 3. You can see different works by a series of local artists.
