How education and avoiding bargain hunting can save you from buying a forgery Finding out you’ve purchased a forged piece of art is one of the most embarrassing, angering and anxiety-laden experiences for any collector. When a pricey forgery comes to light it’s a chilling ordeal, especially if it involves high-profile collectors and reputable galleries …
It was a bold move when Honda released the original NSX a quarter of a century ago. The Japanese manufacturer was determined to stake its claim in the supercar realm and when the mid-engine two-seater debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in 1989 it was a warning shot straight across the bows of Ferrari and …
On January 11, 2015, Anita Ekberg, the stunning Swedish actress best known for her role in La Dolce Vita, passed away in a clinic just outside of Rome. Ekberg had battled illness for the past two years. A funeral will be held in Rome this week, after which her body will be cremated and her …
Canadian chef Daniel Burns wins Michelin star for his New York restaurant Luksus, a Scandinavian-style bistro that focuses on seasonal ingredients, experimentation and beer Restaurants in Canada may not get love from the Michelin Guide, but our culinary exports certainly turn heads. Halifax-born chef Daniel Burns was one of two Canadians in New York City …
Michael Wekerle has entered a new era of his life with a new company, a new TV show and a new outlook. Dolce Magazine catches up (or tries to) with the untamable merchant banker to get to know the man they call “Wek” When Michael Wekerle says he’s going to do something, he does it. …
Peppered lamb with beetroot fritters, broad bean and labne PURÉE Chef Dominique Rizzo for Lindeman’s serves up a classic dish with a twist paired with a rich, spicy wine Ingredients 4 x 200 g lamb loin eye, trimmed ¼ cup pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped 1 tbsp …
Developer Sam Mizrahi has landed what is arguably the most prestigious address in Toronto, 1 Bloor Street West. What he plans on doing with it could be a game-changer for the city No one seems to notice Sam Mizrahi as he stands in the middle of the intersection of Bloor and Yonge streets, posing for …
At home with Toronto’s premier producer of pantomime, the man (dressed as a woman) we love to hate, Ross Petty It’s a chaotic time for Ross Petty. He’s just 10 days away from the start of rehearsals for his annual pantomime production and there’s still a script to finalize and lines to memorize. Not that …
Anyone who knows good food in Toronto knows about the artisanal groceries lining the aisles of Pusateri’s — that row of aged balsamic vinegars and fine Italian olive oils, that display of tempting truffles and fine cheeses imported from Europe. Since its flagship store on Avenue Road opened in 1986, the iconic family-run business has dedicated …
Pemberton Group’s latest masterpiece melds art with culture and luxury with modernism, giving Toronto’s residential market a much-needed boost of creativity It seems that every few weeks there’s a new builder making promises to erect Toronto’s “Next Big Thing.” But this claim, made by renowned residential builder Pemberton Group, is actually sticking. That’s because its …
