Tonight at the Heffel Fine Art Auction House fall sale, Pablo Picasso’s Femme au Chapeau will lead the bidding with a pre-auction estimate of between $8 and $10 million. Picasso’s canvases are some of the most sought-after on the international market, and this piece is no exception. Painted in 1941 oil on canvas, Femme au … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Jordana Deveau was three years old when she started dancing. Now, she’s made an entire career out of it, co-founding a Toronto dance collective named JDdance. But for Deveau, the steps in between those first toddler dance moves and her current career weren’t as obvious. “The truth is, I was set out on a very … Continued
There’s no need to travel across the ocean to gaze at a French chateau—just head to Richmond Hill instead. Locked behind a wrought iron gate at 45 Kensington Drive is an awe-striking mansion fit for royalty. The 2017 build sits on a 1.5 acre property and has over 15,000- square-feet of living space. This two-storey … Continued
The future of one of Toronto’s favourite French restaurants is up in the air after a blaze ripped through it early Tuesday morning. Chantecler, a fixture in the Parkdale dining scene, is temporarily closed following the three-alarm fire. Crews were called to the building, which also contains rental housing, in the wee hours of the … Continued
The Box Donut seems to have ventured where most have failed — to fit a square peg into a round hole. As the name suggests, the Box Donut is just the newest player to win us over in the bakery wars to reinvent familiar offerings in a different format. The Hungarian owned franchise started here … Continued
By lindsaylow
We are sharing the inside scoop on Toronto’s secret dining scene. In part four, we expose the best off-menu eats in the city. Nevermind the Burger’s Priest secret menu (that is not much of a secret at all), these dishes are really undercover. Read on to learn about the late-night snacks and secret pizzas that … Continued
By Nikki Gill
In the third instalment of our sustainable style series, we chat with the Torontonian behind Tamga Designs. The company is based in Indonesia and focuses on ethically-made and forest-friendly fashion. Arriving in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shortly after the Rana Plaza factory collapse changed everything for Yana Dales and her partner Eric. Picking apart their role as … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The popular and seriously photographable Tunnel of Glam will be back at its Yonge and St. Clair home this holiday season beginning on Dec. 1. The 80-foot outdoor pedestrian tunnel comes to life thanks to 14 million reversible sequins offering a fun and festive destination in which to immerse oneself to shake off a hectic … Continued
Sorelle and Co., the popular worry-free bakery on Yorkville Avenue shut its doors on Nov. 3. The elegant store opened in 2018 and captivated the public with its decor, which looked like an ode to Marie Antoinette, and its guilt- and allergen-free sweets. This bakery was symbolic of grandeur and excess, which is humorous as … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Shant Mardirosian is back with a new restaurant and he’s on a mission to redeem another classic American food. The Burger’s Priest founder initially planned to retire after selling the successful series of burger joints, but his life of leisure was short lived. “After four weeks at home I was like: ‘I gotta do something.’ … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Plaid is one of the season’s hottest trends, and we’re not talking about lumberjack plaid. This is country and western chic with a dollop of elegance and a whole lot of pizazz. Our fashion expert Jeanne Beker has picked the perfect pieces from blazers to blouses, skirts, sweaters and more. A) BOYFRIEND BLAZER “I love … Continued
