Happy Days Elite Event @ The Armview

Can I give a Unilocal Elite Event anything other than five stars? So far, they’ve been a blast.
I was unfortunately late to the party, but that didn’t prevent me from enjoying the delicious cocktails, a fun/​terrifying photoshoot with Applehead Studios (I’m not very photogenic, OK?) and the cool, retro vibe of the party. I love The Armview, and the diner was the perfect place to host a Happy Days themed event. It was fun to dress up a little and see everyone in their retro clothes.
All in all it was a great night, and I can’t wait to make it back to The Armview again!

Oh Unilocal,you spoil us!
The venue? Adorable.
The cocktails? Amazing.
The spread? Delicious.
The car? Unbelievable.
The swag? Hilarious.
A++++ Would attend again.

Yet another great time, courtesy of Unilocal!
The Armview is beyond likeable every day of the week, so on a sunny Thursday evening, it was top notch!
After heading there early for supper on their patio, I had to pass on most of the delicious appies being passed around. But geez, I won’t make that mistake twice! They all smelled and looked amazing!
The courtesy drink was no exception. And really, when champagne is one of the ingredients, how can you go wrong?
The swag table, photo shoot, and evening sun streaming through the windows made the vibe of this party pretty killer. Nice work, Ben B.
Let’s chalk this up as another success, you party planner extraordinaire, you.

Are you kidding me? Amazing, just amazing.
Perfect location, fabulous drinks, delicious food, and a super-​cool photoshoot.
Once again, Unilocal (and Ben B.!) knock it out of the park.

Retro 50s theme in a modern retro spot like the Armview? Recipe for yummy and fun times. Leave it to Ben B. to pull together a fantastic event. I’ve only ever had the burgers here (it’s hard to deviate from their burger selections because they’re THAT good) so it was a nice treat to see what else the restaurant had to offer. And they had A LOT to offer: spicy shrimp, mini fish & chips, goat cheese with fig, lamb with cherries, not to mention the table of fruit and cheese. Looking forward to the next Elite event!

Yet another fantastic Unilocal event! Ben B is a great host and made everyone feel welcome and included in this great event. George and the crew at Armview were fantastic! Chef prepared some wonderful firecracker shrimp and they were perfectly cooked and jumbo size… I could have eaten an entire plate! The mini fish & chips in a teacup were adorable and again perfectly cooked, tender, juicy fish… not always easy to accomplish for passed appetizers for a large crowd. Although I am a fish fiend the goat cheese and fig crackers were delicious also!
The lovely bartender was mixing Belvedere Orange cocktails which they topped with grapefruit juice and bubbly… luckily I brought a DD so I could enjoy a few!
Thanks again and can’t wait for the next Unilocal event!

Really, I’m pretty sure Ben B. is incapable of throwing a less-​than-​delightful party. And Thursday’s party was another feather in that adorable little fedora of his.
The evening kicked off on the bar side of the ever-​fabulous Armview restaurant. And unlike some parties when people saunter in late, long enough to be seen, the folks who come to the elite parties know that you show up early, maximize the benefits and go home satisfied. That’s exactly what happened. The party started at the strike of 8 and so did the good times. From free-​flowing bubbly cocktails to yummy food (as if I expected anything else… we were at the Armview), to great company, the event was stellar. The highlight of the night, though, was the El Camino that rolled in and became a killer backdrop for group photos taken by the ridiculously talented Liam Hennessey at Applehead Studio. I’m anxiously awaiting the emergence of those pics!
OK, and after having been to two of these events, I feel like it’s important to highlight just how comfortable these gatherings are. Walking into an event where I’m not sure if I’ll know anyone never makes me particularly excited. But the Unilocal Elite events have such a laid-​back, relaxed feel to them that they’re really easy to be at. And, I’d almost guarantee that you’ll find at least one person you know. So, if you’ve been invited but haven’t yet gone, get yourself to the next one.

Another fantastic Unilocal Elite event and once again at another great Halifax location. The Armview Diner is a favorite in Hali for a lot of reasons. The food and the service are fantastic and the atmosphere is charming.

Oh Unilocal Elite party, you had me at «here’s your champagne-​vodka cocktail».
It was such a pleasure to meet some of Halifax’s finest Unilocalers, and even more of a delight to do so in a fantastic venue like the Armview. Ben B. is clearly a master of event-​planning, and outdid himself on this one, taking care of business in a way that I’m sure only a Unilocal Community Manager could. With delicious appetizers circulating, Unilocal swag aplenty, and great conversations all-​around, the Unilocal Elite party was a perfect way to spend a sunny Thursday evening.

I was very bummed to miss the first Unilocal Elite bash, but the second one definitely made up for that. This retro-​style 50s-​themed party was just the ticket, and The Armview was the perfect location.
Where do I start? Food — so yummy. I hunkered down very close to a table filled with crackers, cheese, dips, fruit and nuts. It was all fresh and tasty. But this was just the beginning. It seemed every few minutes or so, a platter of something amazing was making the rounds through the festive crowd. I couldn’t get enough of the shrimp, and the goat cheese with fig concoction was also high on my list. And how adorable (and tasty) were the mini fish ‘n chips cups?
Cocktails are swell, especially when they’re free! The cocktail of the evening was no exception — a champagne and orange vodka dealio. And of course, The Armview’s bar was available.
A lot of people got into the theme, dressing either in full-​on costume or with at least a touch of retro flare. We all looked fabulous! There was all kinds of fun Unilocal swag for the taking — the fans may have been the most popular item of the evening as it was a warm evening. And the Unilocal Elite gift for 2011 was unveiled and distributed — a totally rad Unilocal watch!
Perhaps the most fun part of the evening was the photography provided by Applehead Studios — particularly the photo shoot with the super cool retro car.
All in all — a fun and fabulous evening. Thanks to Unilocal,The Armview, Applehead Studios, and our very own Community Manager Ben for another successful outing.

Last night at the Armview was a perfect introduction to Summer. Drinks were flowing (courtesy of the Armview!) and everyone in attendance seemed to have a great time.
What I loved what the atmosphere — I’ve never spent much time at the Armview, but I know I’ll be going back soon — the interior, staff and vibe is totally cool and perfect for summer.
Although no one went way out on the theme (‘cept our dear Ben, in his Fozzie jacket!) almost everyone had a subtle hint of ’50’s in their outfits, hats, accessories, and ‘tude. Loved it all.
Also — the car and photo shoot really made the night. An awesome finish to another great Elite party!

The Happy Days Elite Event at the Armview was a great introduction to the perks of being an Elite member. It was my first time at the restaurant, and the décor and feeling of the place really added to tthe night’s theme.
I was warmly received by the nights host Ben B upon entering, who looked super swell in a Fonzie-​esque jacket, sadly I don’t have internet on my phone so I did get to unlock a photo with him. I also took some time to snag some swag, including a delightfully flavored lipbalm, and some tiny, but strong mints, and on top of that I received a watch! My first watch since the age of six, I’m pretty excited.
The Armview were also great hosts, food was constantly being offered, including some cute mini fish and chips seved in a tea cup, lamb pastries, which my +1 said were yummy, some good goat cheese and fig crostini that satisfied my sweet tooth, and some deliciously spicy shrimp, I think I had a half dozen of those. And to cool of my mouth after the shrimp, the bartender did a great job of keeping the signature cocktail flowing. The cocktail was a nice mix between sweet and tart, and I was happy to drink them all night.
Applehead studios also did a great job, I didn’t get a chance for a shoot in the car, though I did enjoy watching some others during their shoots, and the photographers were always around throughout the night taking photos, but were not obtrusive, good job guys!
It was also great to finally meet some of the Unilocaler’s in person who reviews I have to come to rely on. Can’t wait until the next event!

Going to this Unilocal Elite party was like taking a trip back in time to the 1950s. Only, you know, with more iPhones and fewer Red Scares.
Let’s start with the setting. If you’re going to host a retro, 1950s-​themed party, you’d better host it at The Armview. This diner captures all of the kitsch that was a staple of what I imagine 1950s décor to look like. And the food is great, to boot! Hot samples and a fantastic spread helped make sure I was always in my natural state: with food in my hand.
In addition, the service was friendly and prompt. I don’t think I ever went more than five minutes without being offered some sort of appetizing concoction.
I was only partially dressed for the theme — I wore some muted colours and added more product to my hair than usual — but that didn’t matter. The other Unilocalers more than made up for my lack of creativity.
That creativity certainly paid off. With help from Applehead Studios, Ben B. arranged a photoshoot involving a neato retro car that I assume he lifted from an older neighbour. The photographers from Applehead were friendly and helpful and I’m hoping, for the sake of my own self-​esteem, well-​versed in Photoshop.
All in all, it was another great event. And hey — us lucky Elites even got a kickin’ watch as a special, super-​secret (not really) Elite gift!

Another amazeballs party from Unilocal and Ben. Seriously. It was great. The place was packed and you felt like you might melt (but hey! there were Unilocal fans to help with that. They made me feel like I was fanning myself in a Southern church service — the kind I see on TV), but I didn’t care. Even with a head cold, I had a great time.
Armview was the perfect venue for a 50s/​60s sort of event — it’s got a great mid-​century modern décor. The staff was fantastic — I never had to wait for my tasty signature drink and there was always food moving around. The food, by the way, was terrific. Mini fish and chips? Adorable! And tasty! It was hard to say no to the spicy shrimp and the goat cheese/​fig things. In fact, I’m not sure I did say no.
A lot of people got into the theme — even people who don’t really dig themes. It was an easy theme to dress for — change your accessories and you’re set for the Happy Days.
I’m looking forward to seeing the photos from Applehead Studios. They were great at directing people for photos with the vintage El Camino (which is really fun to say. try it) — because seriously? As cute we all are, we are not all professional models and we need direction to pose and smize for the camera. (yes, I just used the word ‘smize’ and yes, I hate myself for it. Damn you, Tyra).
And bee-​tee-​dubs — Elite members got a spiffy gift of a red Unilocal watch, which I am currently trying to work into my outfit. A nice surprise — I thought elite just mean fancy badge and parties with free drinks. But no! It comes with gifts too!

Do you like good company and free stuff? Well then, my friend, you should definitely work your way up to Elite status. Because when you’re Elite you get invited to events like this where there are genuinely fantastic people, free food and drink and free Unilocal swag.
Making great use of the retro look of the Armview, this 50s-​themed event was hosted by our very own CMYE Ben B. The 50s attire was, of course, optional but lots of people took advantage of the chance to get dressed up on a weeknight and strut their stuff. And to reward their hard work, Applehead Studios was their working their magic; both as paparazzi for candids and celebrity photographers for posed photos.
Did I mention there was a vintage el Camino for photos? Yes. Yes, there was.
Let’s talk for a moment about the food. First, the mass quantities. It seemed like they (very gracious) server was bringing by a new plate of something delicious to offer every few minutes. There was some sort of sweet fig with cream cheese on a cracker dish that I wouldn’t murder for but I’d definitely help someone else cover it up.
The «self-​serve» table of fruit, crackers, dips and cheese? Delicious! I honestly didn’t know the Armview could put on a spread quite like this.
Did I mention Elite members, in addition to all the regular awesome free Unilocal gear, also got a free Unilocal watch? It’s true! Though I was sadly disappointed to realize the alarm isn’t full of cute Unilocal catch phrases like, «Write a review!» or «Hey! Maybe you should check in again!»
A great night.