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Life of the Party

Make your next gathering or special occasion a memorable one with the endless possibilities granted by Pusateri’s cutting-edge culinary team Pusateri’s Fine Foods has wowed the palates of discerning customers in search of artisanal and specialty foods for decades. But the family-run business isn’t just Toronto’s premier luxe grocer — it’s the city’s best answer …

Objects of Desire

Spy-approved vodka, whimsical roadsters and golden scale bathtubs round out this list of attention-grabbing must-haves. 1. RIPPLE EFFECT: Like gentle ripples left by a pebble breaking the surface of still water, the Ebel Onde pulsates with a fluid elegance that’s understated and hypnotic. www.finchcentrejewellers.com 2. DECORATIVE TWIST: The high and low Sexy Doll stools by …

Fashion of the Future

With the crystal ball of fashion in her hands, Paris-based model and entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh impresses the world with her history-making productions DM: Where did you find inspiration for your unique fashion shows? JMA: I’m inspired by art, architecture, culture and fashion. These elements contribute a great deal to my many catwalk concepts. I …

Panama Jazz Connection

Even during the busy month of the Pan Am Games, Liberty Village swayed to the smooth and seductive sounds of jazz tunes at the 2015 Panama Jazz Connection, hosted by Toronto’s own Jazz.FM91 and Level 1 Collective. The musical talents of Danilo Pérez, Brian Blade, John Patitucci and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute serenaded festivalgoers. …

At Our Table 2015

This year marks the 12th annual At Our Table fundraiser where over 235 women gathered at the gardens of Casa Loma. Do-gooding types such as Lynda Fishman and Helen Ching-Kircher enjoyed good company and good food while helping to raise over $183,000 to support rapid response initiatives at Canadian Hadassah-WIZO’s Marla Dan Stroke and Invasive …

Thrill of the Ascot

The 9th annual The Thrill of Ascot, hosted by Best Buddies Canada at the Woodbine Racetrack, raised over $400,000 to help those living with intellectual disabilities. Dressed to the nines with fascinators and fancy hats, guests enjoyed brunch and champagne while betting on horse races. www.bestbuddies.ca PHOTOS BY TOM SANDLER

The Spoke Club

For new and current members of both the Spoke Club and the Island Yacht Club, it’s the best of both worlds. The “Spoke on the Water at the Island Yacht Club” launch event celebrated the new partnership of two luxurious Toronto facilities, featuring many amenities for a shared elite retreat. www.thespokeclub.com Photos by Ryan Emberley

RAISE A LITTLE HEALTH GALA

The 15th annual Raise a Little Health Gala in support of the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre was held in Toronto at a private residence, raising a net of $600,000. Juno Award-winning band Trooper played a stellar performance of some of their greatest hits, such as “We’re Here for a Good Time.” Since …

XXI Chophouse – Kleinburg

The quietly affluent area of Kleinburg has been set ablaze by its latest fine-dining hot spot, XXI Chophouse. Part of The Doctor’s House’s $4-million renovation, this modern steakhouse, a passion project by owners Ben and Marc Graci, launched to a crowd of excited gastronomes that swooned over the restaurant’s premium steaks and fresh seafood. www.xxichophouse.com …

Haute Health 2015

All eyes were on Mary Katrantzou as she presented her autumn-winter collection at the 2015 Haute Health charity fundraiser held at Arcadian Court. The $400,000 raised from the fashionable afternoon will support the Dotsa Bitove Wellness Academy and Nursing at UHN. www.uhn.ca Photos by George Pimentel Photography