Chardonnay Musqué is an aromatic clone of Chardonnay, a variety that does very well in Ontario. Because of its fragrance, it’s usually not given any oak treatment, which allows its apple blossom–like bouquet to be as pure as possible.
Toronto women were pretty badass in the ’40s, but they were no match for these ladies learning to shoot in 1915. These tough broads made Harry Houdini look like a putz. Chains? They flossed their teeth with those. Typhoid Mary? They were the ones who infected her. They didn’t need to drink leather — they ate it. Then washed it down with a cold glass of I don’t give a rat’s ass.
Known for his unconventional, intellectual and distinct point of view, designer Adrian Wu has lofty aspirations and has been pinpointed as one to watch. In 2010, after being accepted into the prestigious Istituto Marangoni fashion school, Wu did a 180, opting to open up shop in Burlington (yes, that Burlington) instead. Having recently moved to the big city, we popped into his new downtown studio space to chat with the young designer.
Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon will be at the AGO on Saturday as part of Stylus’ It Starts With The DJ event. Alongside the Wu-Tang alumn will be producers, record label execs, local DJs and rappers such as JD Era, who will take part in panel discussions on how the DJ shaped hip-hop. Though the Spinfest Awards will take place next week, we’re crossing our fingers for a wayback playback from Raekwon. Tickets are $10.
When heading out for a night on the town, the question of safety always comes to mind. Every woman has their secret weapon of choice (pepper spray, stiletto heels) but the key lies in something that’s easily concealed within a cute outfit. Which is where this sparkly clutch from Nine West comes into play: it could easily double as brass knuckles. And even if protecting yourself through fashion isn’t your first priority, we still think this clutch is really cool.
Big news for fast-food fanatics: beloved American burger chain Five Guys Burgers and Fries is making inroads into downtown Toronto and other areas of the city. After taunting our taste buds with the opening of a Scarborough location last year, as well as a number of locations circling the outskirts of the GTA, it seems that Five Guys is finally making the big leap downtown.
So now that Justin Bieber has announced he’s coming back to his home and native land, we think it’s fitting to remember one of Canada’s former teen idols: this guy. He had the requisite popular coif, the bright, tight smile and a swagger like no other, swimming directly after he ate and talking loudly in libraries. Of course, people like this usually have their fame collapse pretty quick and end up working part-time at PJ’s Pets or something.
The newest boutique to open its doors in the swanky Summerhill neighbourhood is Luxe & Found, selling an eclectic collection of brightly-coloured jewellery and accessories hand-picked by owner (and self-proclaimed “accessories fanatic”) Karin Thompson.
Kalle Mattson wrote his first album when he was 18, and his second when he was 19. A veritable triple threat, the Ottawa musician also plays a role in recording and producing his own albums. Though he started as a solo act, he’s joined forces with a full-fledged folk-rock quintet for a new experimental indie rock sound, which ranges from danceable pop tunes to lyric-heavy music that’s both mellow and disturbing (in a good way).
Everything in this photo — the background walls, my hair, my outfit — is all about “the fade”. Ombre (fashion-speak for colour gradation) is no new hair trend to talk about (I recently cut off a cool five inches of my bleached out ends) but we are not here to talk about my hair. I only mention it because looking at this photo, I now see ombre everywhere. That wasn’t planned during the shoot — we just liked the colours together.
Currently, the Toronto District School Board allows electronic devices in classrooms at the teacher’s discretion. Although many private and independent schools are already making the digital transition, some are sticking to a traditional approach.
The doughnut is the latest goody to get the gourmet treatment in Toronto. Glory Hole Doughnuts, which has been selling decadent pastries by delivery, will soon open a storefront location. At Little Nicky’s, customers can watch bite-sized pastries come fresh off the conveyor belt. Who will win? You decide. GLORY HOLE DOUGHNUTS Owned by Ashley … Continued
