Eating Out
Giving a space warmth and character within the walls of a cold new-build is always hard, but when the classic Italian osteria — the tradition-based precursor to the public house — is your point of reference, with its roots in family,...
Eating Out
The sign on the sidewalk at 15 West 8th Street, Vancouver, pretty much nails it. “33 Acres Brewing Co. Beer, coffee and snacks”, and that's the kind of promise that can waylay even the most purposeful pedestrian. True to their word,...
Eating Out
With a blossoming food truck business going by the name of Le Tigre, Vancouver chefs Clement Chan and Steve Kuan are putting down roots and extending their operation to a bricks and mortar venue on Main Street. Torafuku allows the duo...
Shopping
It seems as though nothing is built to last in these times of mass production and squeezed profit margins. Cheap, disposable and readily-replaceable is the order of the day, but not everyone thinks this is the way forward. Walter Manning and...
Eating Out
They say size isn't everything, and in fact we'd say the modest 25-seater space at Thai eatery Kin Kao in Vancouver works in its favour. It's run by Bangkok native Tang Phoonchai and his wife Min, and calls on the chef's childhood meals for...
Eating Out
Get your tapas on in downtown Toronto at the Barsa Taberna, which has come snorting onto the scene from the creative minds at design studio +tongtong. Energy and authenticity were two key principles of the job here at the Market Street heritage...
Hotels
Ten years on from the launch of The Drake in downtown Toronto, hotelier Jeff Stober is taking things in a more rural direction with the Drake Devonshire in the historical town of Wellington, Southern Ontario. The country inn, bar and restaurant -...
Culture
In its successful first incarnation, The Chinatown Experiment in Vancouver hosted more than 70 pop-ups over two years, and after a short break to recharge the batteries and freshen things up, the venture has expanded and re-branded and is back to...
Eating Out
I wonder how many of our ever-growing readership are familiar with the flora and fauna of British Columbia. For our part, we're pretty clued up, and knew straight away that the Blacktail in Blacktail Florist refers to a species of deer, especially...
Eating Out
Makoto Ono's parents were trailblazers in their way, opening up the first sushi restaurant in the Canadian city of Winnipeg. The philosophy of that restaurant stayed with Makoto as he embarked on his own journey as a chef, and “elegance through...
Culture
Toronto is a city very much on the up. High-rise development is booming, famous names in hospitality are heading there to take on new projects, and hipster favourite The Drake Hotel's parent company recognised it was no time for half measures when...
Bars & Nightlife
Cool beer on a hot day? Yes please. With their typical September Indian summers, Torontonians were revelling in patio weather until the very last second when we dropped by recently. Beer Hall is the latest but perhaps greatest in the patio and craft...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
Dispatches
It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
Dispatches
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...