Krups Krups’ piano black Espresseria EA 8250 is the key to Torossian’s ebullience.www.krups.ca For Immediate Release Ronn Torossian totes his top-selling public relations book For Immediate Release wherever he goes. www.ronntorossian.com Philip Stein When he’s keeping track of time, Torossian does it with Philip Stein Prestige. www.philipstein.com Hint Water Torossian drops a Hint about seeing …
It’s just another Friday afternoon at Pusateri’s Fine Food flagship store on Avenue Road: a palpable rush of shoppers, the sweet aroma of freshly baked pastries and a signature traffic guard navigating the parking lot outside. In fact, there’s nothing that would indicate that the upscale Toronto grocer has recently undergone the roughest week in …
If you’ve always wanted to nibble on Toronto’s finest fare, Summerlicious is for you. From July 8 – 24, Torontonians are blessed with 17 days of phenomenal dining from 150 of the city’s top restaurants. Depending on the venue, three-course, prix fixe menus range from $15 to $25 for lunch, and $25 to $45 for …
Birds of a feather flock together. At the start of the 20th century, two brothers proved that getting into business with your own blood is sometimes the right decision. Before becoming inconceivably exalted about having invented the world’s first airplane, the Wright brothers peddled bicycles from their cycle repair and sales shop and built a …
Suzanne Rogers Presents Marchesa was arguably this year’s most exclusive, must-attend event on Toronto’s social calendar. Held at the Carlu, the glamorous black-tie gala started with an elegant champagne reception, followed by a breathtaking runway show, scrumptious dinner and a rare live auction. The event raised $950,000, with proceeds going towards children’s charities that include …
This year’s Canadian Stage Theatre Ball “Notte Italiana” was the first fundraising gala to be held at the new Ritz-Carlton Toronto. The evening included a fabulous menu, raffle and unique live and silent auctions. Over $300,000 was raised to help Canadian Stage ensure the ongoing excellence of the company’s artistic programming, artistic development activities, and …
The Juno Gala Awards Dinner, hosted by Jian Ghomeshi and Seamus O’Regan, was held this year at the Allstream Centre in Toronto with over 1,500 nominees, celebrities and music industry VIPs in attendance. Guests enjoyed heartfelt speeches, a great dinner, lots of wine, musical performances and watched as 32 of 40 Juno Awards were presented …
Recently launched to the marketplace is the all-new 5 Series mid-size luxury sedan. Once upon a time, the 5 Series was referred to as the sport sedan in the mid-size premium class, as it offered class-leading performance and handling dynamics that earned its keepsake. Taut, handsome and restrained styling became the 5 Series hallmark. As …
The Art Gallery of Ontario hosted a fabulous Maharaja-themed black-tie gala to launch Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts exhibit. VIP guests enjoyed cocktails, a sumptuous dinner, Indian musical performances, an advanced viewing of the exhibit and an extraordinary live auction. www.ago.net Photos: Acclaimed director Deepa Mehta and Michelle Levy; Yuvrani Saheba Kadambaridevi of …
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS)’s annual fundraising gala took place at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This year’s ‘Shine’ theme shone a light on the beauty of dance, the talent and determination required to become a professional dancer; and on the school as one of Canada’s leading arts training institutions. A cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, …
