For many, wine is an essential ingredient to la dolce vita, and celebrity chef David Rocco is among that group. The Toronto-based culinary icon, most recognized for his Food Network series David Rocco’s Dolce Vita, has released his own collection of quality wines, fittingly named after the hit show. The Ontario release of his wines …
When Cadillac first set out to build an SUV for 1999, the stakes were high. The BMW X5 was on its way to market that same year and the Mercedes-Benz ML had been on the road for a little over a year, as had its prime competition, the Lincoln Navigator. The Germans have kept the …
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Don’t get us wrong: the food at Toronto’s brand-new Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant Barsa Taberna is to die for. But diners may find it challenging to focus on their taste buds while surrounded by the eatery’s mind-tickling décor. It’s said that a restaurant should introduce a multi-sensory experience to its guests — and +tongtong, the multidisciplinary …
The 4th annual Diwali event, held at The Carlu in Toronto, brought its colourful and cultured celebration to the city once again. In support of the University Health Network, the sold-out event brought together 450 members of the Greater Toronto Area’s corporate and philanthropic communities. Diwali, the namesake of the event, is the Hindu festival …
An audience of 450 guests sat riveted as CBC News chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge delivered his keynote address at the 60th Annual Chair’s Dinner hosted by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce this past September. With his baritone voice and commanding presence, the news veteran shared personal stories of past interviews with impressive leaders, including his …
On Nov. 7, 2014, Toronto’s Design Exchange welcomed over 1,000 guests to DX Intersection, the museum’s annual fundraising affair. This time, the theme was “Rise Up,” a celebration of creativity, community and protest culture that had Castor Design shrink-wrap the entire library in white — a stark contrast to the red food installation, a symbol …
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, alongside Dame Julia Cleverdon and a team of executives, recently launched his Canadian Responsible Business Network (PCRBN), a national business-led initiative to advance youth employment. Led by founding partners George Weston Ltd., KPMG, RBC and Scotiabank, the new network is working in Canadian neighbourhoods facing severe social and …
The newest addition to Ontario’s wine country is Two Sisters Vineyards, a premium winery run by siblings Angela Marotta and Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli. The company celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 21, 2014, welcoming over 350 guests from near and far to its grand estate on Niagara-on-the-Lake. Eventgoers had the chance to explore the winery, from …
Renowned fashion photographer Arthur Elgort appeared in Toronto for the opening of his first Canadian exhibit at the Izzy Gallery on Oct. 9, 2014. “The Big Picture” featured 22 of his black and white portraits of iconic beauties ranging from Kate Moss to Linda Evangelista and Karlie Kloss. Born and bred in New York, Elgort …
