There’s a slice of Florida that shimmers with ice-blue water dotted with million-dollar yachts and white sand that’s icing-sugar soft. The place is called the Gold Coast, though smitten tourists have coined it as the “Venice of America” for the views and adventures. What better place for the Ritz-Carlton to call home. The first and …
When we travel, we like to take in all the sights, sounds and tastes of the culture we’re visiting, in an attempt to really live like the locals do. In this sense, where you dine can make the difference between a good vacation and a great vacation. From hearty British fare at London’s The Rib …
Q+A The Grill with Tony Cammalleri Q Gourmet restaurants across Toronto, Montreal and New York have been serving up unconventional versions of the classic burger topped with unique ingredients such as truffle aioli and foie gras. What set this movement in motion? A The new generation of chefs is not only technically skilled but also …
Eight years ago, I moved my young family to the edge of Europe, on the northwestern tip of the Isle of Skye, and took to the stoves at a unique and tiny restaurant called The Three Chimneys. As with every new job, I told my family, and myself, that there was a 50/50 chance of …
Over 200 woolgrowers, fashion lovers and journalists flocked from 31 countries to celebrate the 50th edition of the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Trophy. This tradition, which celebrates the Australian woolgrowers’ commitment to quality, was held in the historic Royal Hall of Industries in Sydney’s Moore Park district. The two-day event held from April 21 to 23 …
On May 7, in honour of the non-profit children’s organization ONEXONE, Louis Vuitton held “An Exceptional Journey” at the new Bloor Street Maison. The theme of the event was travel, celebrating Louis Vuitton’s legendary travel pieces and hosting “Art of Packing” demonstrations with the company’s travel experts. A silent auction took place, with prizes including …
On April 11, 2013, Birks’s Bloor Street location unveiled its new boutique dedicated to the creations of Paris-based jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, exclusively available at Birks in Canada. Among the treasures on display was the Maison’s Alhambra Collection, the iconic line of charming accessories inspired by Jacques Arpels’s love of luck. “Birks is privileged …
Tony Fisher, president of Target Canada, discussed the nationwide expansion of the American retailing company at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto on March 26, 2013. Addressing a full house at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Fisher outlined the need for speed in the strategic rollout of 124 Target stores across 10 …
