Principal and owner of Oretta, Salvatore Mele, welcomes Dolce to share how authenticity and a family-driven spirit shape the restaurant’s experience. In Toronto, the Oretta restaurants are known for bringing something unique to the table: authentic Italian food in elegant, subtly Art Deco-inspired settings, making them stand out from the city’s crowded restaurant scene. If …
Robert De Niro’s done it all from acting to business, and even dipped his toes in the political scene. In his early eighties he’s still curious, eager to try new things and share with us what is important in his life. I’ve known Robert De Niro for twelve years now, and every interview with him …
With her new album Raíces, Gloria Estefan explores her roots once again, combining authentic Cuban rhythms, Spanish lyrics and a modern sound. But family — Emilio, her husband of nearly 50 years, their kids and grandkids — always comes first. These days, we take it for granted that J Balvin can dominate the charts, Jennifer …
A five-star Provençal retreat where nature, wine, and refined living come together. Nestled in the hills of Provence roughly 35 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea lies the small town of Flayosc and its crown jewel: the Château de Berne. The estate’s history stretches back to Roman times, when vines were already cultivated here. Positioned on …
Willem Dafoe, nearing 70, continues his prolific career with the upcoming Nosferatu, showcasing his versatility in film while balancing numerous projects and his life in Rome, Italy. Just shy of turning 70, Willem Dafoe is adding to his superb film career with his new movie, Nosferatu, a reimagining of the classic Dracula story, set to …
After many ups and downs, Giancarlo Esposito’s moment seems to have finally arrived, and he’s not about to let it go. When Giancarlo Esposito introduces himself, there’s nothing left to chance, no room for ambiguity. The way he pronounces his name, the Italian way, rolling the “r,” is a statement in and of itself. It’s …
Danish star Mads Mikkelsen has made movies in five different languages, with a double career in Europe and in Hollywood, but he can’t be put in a box. He’s played everything from franchise villain to romantic lead to comedy hero. Then there's his upcoming movie, Dust Bunny, to be released later this year ... From …
After the reality TV show she started, The Family Stallone, was renewed for a second season, actress, writer and podcast host Sistine Stallone has been making a name for herself with wits that match her looks. Almost as breathtakingly beautiful as her namesake, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Sistine Stallone has catapulted her family name …
Wrapping up a world tour for his most recent album, 2022’s Higher, the Canadian icon reflects on his roots, his enduring success and what lies ahead. With his velvety voice and down-to-earth charm, Michael Bublé is the epitome of the modern crooner. He’s as Canadian as it gets — don’t get him started on the …
Fashionista Mary Beth Shimmon unveils a five-storey home saturated with colours in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighbourhood. San Francisco is a city of many hills, some say up to 44, but only seven can claim to be the original hills of San Francisco. Among them is Russian Hill, named after the many Russian naval and …
