A noted restaurateur and TV star with an eponymous gourmet market and two cookbooks, Canadian celebrity chef Mark McEwan leads a four-course life. When he made the time to wine and dine us at Fabbrica, his most recent gastronomic venture, nothing was left off the table. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere: outstanding; but the …
While Italy’s southwestern coast is indeed a crowning jewel, the southeast is no slouch, either. With the Adriatic Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Taranto to the south, Apulia (or Puglia in Italian) is an outstanding region that forms the heel of Italy’s boot. The area is …
Positivism finds its way in a gripping compilation of memorandums written by relatives of those lost in the tragedy of 9/11. Compiled by a non-profit charity that provides programs and services to those living with the aftermath of terrorism’s destruction, The Legacy Letters: Messages of Life and Hope from 9/11 Family Members, delivers 100 stirring …
Fashion aficionado Larry Rosen lets the cloth out of the closet on what every man should wear this fall. Eyeglasses Glasses get modern, too. Change your glasses every couple years so you have a more contemporary, smart look. Tieless Suit You see this more with modern suits. Men will wear a bold dress shirt with …
There are three words you should never say to Formula One’s youngest World Champion: “Not too fast.” I learn this lesson seconds after slipping into the passenger seat of a 2011 G37 IPL Coupe at Infiniti’s media event at Montreal’s Circuit Icar. The luxury auto brand’s newest global ambassador, Red Bull racer Sebastian Vettel, takes …
The persistent bark of Amanda Lang’s dog makes the doorbell inaudible. A few seconds later, her chocolate Lab shows its true colour. “This is Bella,” says Lang before introducing herself. Based on the clacking of her kitten heels, the crispness of her navy blue suit dress and the subtle curls that sweep her shoulders, one …
It happened more than 15 years ago, but Alyse Nelson can still hear the deafening silence that shook the auditorium after former First Lady Hillary Clinton made a momentous declaration in Beijing. “If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, it is that human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are …
Charles Khabouth’s Ink Entertainment makes its mark again with a crowd-pulling destination for Toronto’s socializing pooh-bah. The June grand opening of the French bistro La Société was a mere prelude to its instant success, drawing September stargazers to coalesce for TIFF-inspired dishes and celebrity dinners. “On any given night, when you go in, every seat …
At 68 Parliament St., Helen Ching-Kircher, CEO of Downtown Fine Cars, unveiled one of Porsche’s largest new dealerships in Toronto. The state-of-the-art facility features a modern design that complements the sleek and stylish nature of the Porsches it houses. At a later date, Porsche invited women to Mosport International Raceway to test their driving skills …
The Royal Ontario Museum hosted the inaugural Rock of Ages Gala on June 2, 2011, raising funds to acquire the rare and unique Kirwin collection of ores and minerals. The collection will be used as a teaching resource for the scientific community and public, while being housed in Toronto’s facilities. www.rockofagesgala.com Photos: 1. Sal Badali …
