World-renowned Italian restaurant is a game-changer to the local scene. Interview By Victoria Scott Very rarely in recent memory has the opening of a new restaurant in a major city caused the same sense of buzz and anticipation as Don Alfonso 1890, which is bringing its Michelin-starred reputation to downtown Toronto. And even more rarely …
Elegant accommodations and well-supported R&R are just one side of the yachting life. For die-hards, the real luxury is the freedom to go exploring. When Kitchener, Ont., native Derek Mader was just 12 years old, he built his very first boat with some help from his father. As a young boy, Mader would often go …
Table talking with the new chef de cuisine of Café Boulud, Sylvain Assié Café Boulud is stepping up to the plate for a second crack at Toronto’s fine dining scene. Just in time for TIFF, chef Daniel Boulud’s upscale French restaurant will be relaunching at the Four Seasons with what’s being described as a new …
you’re in a mall. On June 2, 2012, Yorkdale Shopping Centre introduced a new culinary experience. A large space of 45,000 sq. ft. was transformed into a dining centre and a resting place for fashion enthusiasts and everyday shoppers. Why the change? “Those customers who have visited Yorkdale in the past probably would admit that …
What could be more fitting than meeting the winner of Top Chef Canada at a farmer’s market? Carl Heinrich arrives riding a bicycle —“It’s the only way to get around the city,” he says — and is almost instantly recognized by a pedestrian. “My wife loves you,” says the onlooker. On that scorching June afternoon …
There’s magic in the air down on Front Street — an enchanting allure enticing the senses with the sights and smells of a mystical land where history is as rich as the fare. The source is The Sultan’s Tent & Café Moroc, and waiting at this authentic Moroccan restaurant is an experience fit for a …
