The 28th annual Teddy Bear Affair in support of Children’s Aid Foundation was a night of ‘la dolce vita’. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre was transformed into a splendid Italian piazza, adorned in a panorama of Italian decadence and elegance.
Just before TIFF, America Restaurant opened in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, halfway up the Trump Hotel Toronto on the 31st floor. Formerly Stock Restaurant, it was reborn through the partnership of INK Entertainment and Oliver & Bonancini Restaurants, undergoing a complete transformation in less than two weeks. On Thursday, November 6th, we were invited to discover the tastes that America had to offer.
On November 5th, 2014 The Stop Community Food Centre held their 10th annual signature fundraising event called What’s on the Table at Daniels Spectrum. It’s their signature fundraising event with a focus on great food from top local chefs and restaurants.
After John and I attended the preview menu tasting at Montecito, we were commissioned to do photography for the menu, cocktails and the beautiful venue itself.
For something different, here’s your chance to get immersed in all things Icelandic. In it’s 4th year spanning multiple cities, The Taste of Iceland festival takes place here in downtown Toronto from Thursday, Nov 13th to Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014 in the form of prix fixe dining at Luma Restaurant as well as free concerts and films for the love of Reykjavik and beyond.
On the evening of Saturday, Oct 25th, the Heart of Fashion charity gala was one last bang to end this season’s Fashion Week. Taking place at the Town Square at Shops at Don Mills, premium designers and brands were showcased on the runway in a large heated tent.
On October 29th, we were fortunate to attend an intimate bourbon tasting, featuring a selection of Jim Beam bourbons. And what better place to have this tasting than at Aft Kitchen & Bar, a neighbourhood restaurant in Queen East specializing in classic comfort food.
It’s time to save the date for “Frocktail Six”, the annual Frocktail Party in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF). So bring out your best dress for this fun and fashionable event for charity.
TIFF‘s annual fundraising event, BOOMBOX, once again brings awareness to major exhibition’s opening. Last year, the exhibition was in celebration of the work of Canadian David Cronenberg. This year, it’s an exhibition dedicated to the creative genius and film legacy of Stanley Kubrick.
Now there’s a new streaming video service available to Canadians and it might actually make you take notice.
It’s Friday and I’m already thinking about weekend brunch. And who doesn’t love brunch? Now there’s a new way for you to enjoy weekend brunch, Thai style, at Linda Modern Thai.
It was quite a day on October 21st in the midst of fashion week. Jo-Anna and I checked out some fashion week shows during the day including the awesome “Viva La Juicy” Juicy Couture brunch and the Minnie Mouse fashion event.
At the exclusive launch party for Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary, friends, family and TV personalities attended the preview of the new one-of-a-kind dog and horse sanctuary in King City. “You Were Meant For Me” singer Jewel came to perform for the special occasion in animal welfare.
It’s that time of year again where TIFF kicks off another highly-anticipated signature exhibition with a special filmmaker. For this year’s occasion, TIFF programming takes us into the mind of Stanley Kubrick.
The 19th edition of Eat to the Beat – held on October 21st at Roy Thompson Hall – had extra significance this year, as Willow Breast & Hereditary Cancer Support was also celebrating its 20th birthday. Eat to the Beat is an important fundraising and awareness event for Willow, having raised more than $3.5 million in the past twenty years.
Pink lights glowed within the classical architecture of the Bloor Gladstone Library with a sign hung from the entry doors that read…
Celebrating Anthony Passero’s new venue for an upscale salon in Yorkville, an opening bash was held on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014.
Here’s our list of this weekend’s best events if you’re looking for something to do in Toronto. Have a great weekend!
On Thursday, October 2nd, pretty much everyone came out to the highly anticipated unveiling of America restaurant at the Trump Hotel, one of Toronto’s five-star luxury hotels.
You can get a taste of many of Montreal’s best restaurants during MTL à TABLE, Montreal’s 3rd annual restaurant week. It’s fast approaching starting from Oct 30th to Nov 9th with over 135 restaurants participating with delectable set menus.
What are you doing this Halloween? If you’re looking for something fun and out of the ordinary, here’s some news for you – Evil Dead – The Musical is returning to Toronto at the Randolph Theatre, for a limited, 13 performance engagement.
On Thursday, October 16th, 2014, the illustrious Four Seasons Centre was illuminated for the annual Operanation gala. It’s the signature fundraiser of the Canadian Opera Company, this time with the theme of “Light Up the Night”.
Kujira Japanese Cuisine opened its doors in Yorkville just before the Labour Day weekend. On Friday, October 10, we finally had the chance to visit to discover what Kujira promises – a harmonious fusion of authentic Eastern flavours with Western modern flair.
Having already been available at Harry Rosen locations, premium casual menswear label, Patrick Assaraf has now opened their flagship store at 392 Eglinton Avenue West.
It was big top fun for a circus-themed “#BigTopBooby” charity bash at this year’s edition of the sold-out Booby Ball held last night, Friday, October 17th, 2014 at Kool Haus.
Ahead of the 2nd annual Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA), the 2015 nominees were announced on the evening of October 14th at the Spoke Club.
For all gentlemanly things that cater to the modern, refined man, The Gentlemen’s Expo is back for a 2nd edition boasting to be “bigger, better and WAY more fun”! The Gentlemen’s Expo 2014 will educate both men and women in the areas of fashion, cars, food, entrepreneurship, technology, sports, music, grooming and not to mention fine adult beverages.
And for even better news, we’re giving away a pair of all-access passes to The Gentlemen’s Expo all weekend long! You get access to all 3 days and not only that but you also get 15 drink tokens with each pass. That’s a total prize value of $130.
The first edition of Love Food Fest was definitely a memorable one! Food lovers and charitable donors descended on Artscape Wychwood Barns on October 7, 2014 for Toronto’s newest food event. Love Food Fest is part of the Love Food Give Food campaign running all October-long for Action Against Hunger – an international humanitarian organization dedicated to ending world hunger, with special focus on children under five.
I was lucky to break the news on instagram last week of the new Toronto FC capsule collection in collaboration with the beloved online menswear shop, Frank & Oak. To celebrate this new collection…
Last night, Oct 9th, we celebrated the launch of the new women’s Hi-Top sneaker “SW X ALK” designed in collaboration by Sully Wong and Amanda Lew Kee at the GotStyle retail store in the Distillery.