Author: Nellie Chen

On any given night, the city opens up to countless unexpected food journeys that will tickle the palates of any epicurean. Such was true when Popup Markets hosted one of their food parties at WonderPho, a modern Vietnamese restaurant, located at York Mills and Don Mills, in North York.

Photo: Nellie Chen

Like many of us these days, over-worked and stressed out, I’m always looking for natural therapeutic treatments that allow me to fully escape from a demanding lifestyle. A new and unique form of luxury spa service comes to Toronto that allows you to do just that…while floating on water. Recently opened at Broadview and Danforth, H2O Float Spa offers floatation therapy. Hoping to cure my worsening insomnia, I had the pleasure of experiencing a float session.

The Adelaide – Rye whiskey cocktail | Photo: Nellie Chen

A new resto-bar, SpeakEasy 21, opens in the heart of the Financial District. Located on the main floor of the Scotiabank Plaza right next to the Trump Hotel, the 4,000 square foot space offers a contemporary dining experience with relaxing casual vibes.

Last weekend, I had the esteemed privilege of attending a rehearsal of the latest project by the critically acclaimed Arabesque Dance Company and Orchestra. Founded in 1992 in downtown Toronto, Arabesque features dance and music styles of the Middle East with contemporary twists. Titled SAWAH, meaning traveller or wanderer in Arabic, this latest dance and music production premieres on Thursday, April 10th at the Fleck Dance Theatre at Harbourfront Centre.

World famous Cirque du Soleil arrives in Toronto soon with a new creation. The Montreal-
founded circus art company brings you its latest production, Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities, to the Toronto Port Lands this summer.

Swipe to check in and pay when ready

Imagine this… it’s a rainy morning, and you’re late for work. You’ve made a mad dash to your favourite cafe and ordered a coffee to go. Now you’re fumbling through your wallet to find change, all the while balancing your umbrella in one hand and adjusting your laptop bag over your shoulder. Is there a better way to settle payment without all the fuss?

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