Hidden gems are located everywhere, and one of Toronto's hottest spots is the Mahjong Bar, located on the east end of Toronto. Owned by Joshua Leblanc, Emily Blake, Kyle Wong, and Andrew Perry, Mahjong Bar is a place for both dining and drinking, tucked behind a pink-hued bodega. The unique space takes on a Chinese-inspired aesthetic and was designed in collaborative works with Grey North Design. It has a captivating 36 foot tall custom mural painted by local artist, Gabriella Lo. The space is 2,000 square feet, illuminated with glowing neon lights and intricate design details.
Mahjong Bar offers a comprehensive drink and food menu, with 10 taps of cider and beer, wine selection, a list of cocktails, and the food menu is only available from 5PM to 12AM.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hidden Bars
- Opportunity for businesses to create unique and exclusive hidden bars that offer a sense of adventure and discovery to customers.
- Chinese-inspired Aesthetics
- Potential for incorporating Chinese-inspired aesthetics in various industries, such as hospitality, interior design, and entertainment, to create captivating and immersive experiences.
- Collaborative Design Works
- Innovation in design and creativity by collaborating with artists and designers to create unique spaces that combine different artistic visions and expertise.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- Hospitality industry can take inspiration from Mahjong Bar to create hidden bars with a unique theme and atmosphere to attract customers.
- Interior Design
- Interior design industry can explore Chinese-inspired aesthetics to create visually stunning and culturally immersive spaces.
- Food and Beverage
- Food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of hidden bars and offer exclusive and secretive drinking and dining experiences to customers.
