A Boost of Immunity

After months of monitoring, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that swine flu is the first global flu pandemic since 1968. Since April of this year, H1N1 (swine flu), has spread globally to 74 countries across the world. With almost 30,000 people infected and 141 deaths, there are grave reasons why we all need to concern ourselves with our immunity. As pharmaceutical companies gear up to concoct vaccines that could take months to hit the market, boosting your body’s resistance to infection may be your best bet to avert the flu. Read more

Faith: Part of a Healthy Diet

If you’re having a rough day, chances are, you’re anxious. And it’s no wonder. Living in today’s fast-paced world can fill the mind with restless thoughts. It’s an issue that ultimately boils down to one question: How do I deal with my stress? If you tour the streets of London, England, a simple solution might drive by. As part of a new awareness campaign, public transit buses now flaunt an advertisement professing, “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” Read more

A Breath of Fresh Air: Bellaria Residences

With crossed gold keys pinned to the lapel of his uniform, a courteous Les Clefs d’Or concierge greets me warmly with a smile and a sweep of his hands. “Welcome to Bellaria Residences, my name is Vic Geiger,” says the experienced curator, as a swanky syncopation of jazz drifts through a stunning atrium of marbled floors, stoned walls, gleaming glass and artistic expressions of the Renaissance. “It’s a lifestyle that is very pleasing, because you walk in and you feel like you’re welcomed home,” says longtime sales representative Frances Chetti.

In just a few steps, the expectations of a boutique condominium complex set in suburbia are surpassed, as the extravagance of a European hotel unfolds. “I feel like I’m waking up in The Ritz-Carlton every morning,” gushes a resident as she heads to the private women’s changing room adjacent to a Read more

Top Food & Gourmet Shoppes

Take a stroll and discover these village treasures.

It’s your city, which is why we’ve scavenged high and low for some of the best it has to offer. Introducing our prime picks of gourmet restaurants, a quality butcher, and a  fine cheese outlet, each spot offers an unbeatable product, guaranteed to please.

Whether you’re heading out for a night on the town or hosting a long-weekend getaway affair, get ready to discover some of your city’s top shoppes. Read more

The Emirates A380: Flying In Style Has Never Been So Enjoyable.

Picture the experience that comes with a first-class ticket on a giant cruise ship. Luxurious amenities span throughout your stateroom, allowing for a blissfully comfortable voyage. Now imagine the same lavish surroundings aboard a plane – exactly what Emirates offers. The airline’s Airbus A380, the largest commercial aircraft in the world, has some of the most lush features for the refined flyer. Touching down for the first time in Toronto this June, media and VIP guests got a sneak peek at the double-decker, four-aisle aircraft which holds over 500 people.

Starting in economy class, each seat features more surrounding space, deeper recline, and a 23-inch widescreen television with more than 1,000 channels of on-demand movies. Read more

Great Backyard Escapes

Whether you’re hosting a sunset soiree, charming luncheon or lolling the heated days away in a getaway garden, you can release your natural instincts in the privacy of your own backyard. Read more

Di Manno Ristorante: The City’s Culinary Hot Spot

Finding a delicious meal in a friendly urban atmosphere has just become easier. If you’re up for an experience that transcends the average date with your local trattoria, it’s worth taking a trip uptown. This summer, the opening of Di Manno Ristorante will offer a savoury piece of Italy and a touch of Mediterranean fusion to patrons throughout the city. The upscale eatery is set to unleash some of the freshest and finest gourmet cuisine, combined with an unbeatably warm encounter.

Specializing in preparing heavenly meals is not something the establishment takes lightly. “It’s more than just food; it’s something social and comforting,” says co-founder Nancy Di Manno. “Dining is a great way to unwind with a good glass of wine Read more

Brix Napa Valley Grille & Wine Bar: Pairing Cuisine With Pleasure

If the 19th century German chemist A.F.W. Brix was alive today, he’d surely be wining and dining at the restaurant bearing his name. Brix Napa Valley Grille & Wine Bar is named after the inventor’s scale system, used to measure grape sugar content. It’s a cleverly appropriate title for an establishment that provides an attentive pairing of food and wine. Read more

Hot Couture

Become one with summer in sensuous evening gowns, prints that burst with life, and cuts that will make your body move.

It’s time for a new look this summer that will leave you feeling fresh, confident and glowing. With so many stylish creations taking over the runways, summer is a time to go bold with bright colours as you break out of a winter shell. Take note from up-and-coming designer Joy Han, creator of the popular fashion lines Vava and Voom, on how to wear these steamy items the right way. Read more

Brix Napa Valley

Why travel to California when you can bring its vineyards to you? Brix Napa Valley Grille & Wine Bar is one of the most popular dining destinations north of the city. With an expert sommelier and a handpicked Read more

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