With the playoffs in full swing, the NBA has exciting news for basketball fans in Canada. The first-ever NBA Courtside Restaurant, a premium sports-inspired dining experience is now open in downtown Toronto.
The 10,000 square foot space will be operated by Toronto-based Urban Dining Group, a family-owned and operated business serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1989. Toronto-based chef Erica Karbelnik, winner of Top Chef Canada Season 9 and Chopped Canada Season 3, will serve as NBA Courtside Restaurant’s Culinary Ambassador and oversee the development of a globally inspired menu.
The NBA Courtside Restaurant will showcase the stages of an NBA player’s journey. IT starts from dreamer to champion through artwork and décor inspired by the league and its influence on popular culture. The restaurant’s dining rooms will feature artwork by artists KWEST, Victor Solomon, and others. Guests will be able to view a series of NBA Top Shot Moments featuring some of the top plays from the NBA season on display in the restaurant. A large-scale Woodland pop art-style mural titled The Journey by Anishinaabe artist Jenny Kay Dupuis will be featured on one of the restaurant’s exterior walls.
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Collector’s Paradise
Fans can also look forward to a curated collection of Official NBA and Exclusive NBA Courtside Restaurant apparel and merchandise. Among the options include 47 Brand, New Era, Mitchell & Ness, and Wilson, available in the retail space. The retail space will also feature a selection of prints and products featuring custom illustrations by Dupuis.
“There’s no better location for the first NBA Courtside Restaurant than Canada, where basketball has a rich history and tradition.” – Leah MacNab, NBA Canada Senior Vice President. “From the artwork and wine to the food, this is a Toronto gem that will continue our love and passion for basketball,” adds Chef Erica Karbelnik, NBA Courtside Restaurant Culinary Ambassador.
Fans can learn more about the NBA Courtside Restaurant through their socials. For more information about the NBA in Canada, fans can download the NBA App and follow along. A full range of official NBA merchandise is available at the NBA Store in Canada by visiting NBAStore.ca.
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The NBA Courtside Restaurant in Toronto is a must-visit destination for basketball fans and foodies alike. As the playoffs are underway, why not experience it in style.
Feature image credit NBA
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