This past week we paid a visit to La Fenice, which over the 35 years since it opened has become a staple on King West in Toronto and now, we understand why. Luigi Orgera and his wife Sandra opened La…
When you first walk into Gran Tivoli, located on the Lower East Side in Manhattan, you are immediately hit with the most charming ambience and friendly staff. Their dinner menu is delectable and they now open for Brunch as well. …
Nestled on the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico is a little island known as South Padre. It’s about 370 miles south of Houston and while in the past may have been known as a college party spot, has grown…
I’ve been a doctor for over forty years, a general practitioner and medical broadcaster on UK TV and radio for much of that time. I’ve treated many thousands of patients and one thing that stands out it is how much…
The long weekend is here and it time to kick back, enjoy the hopefully beautiful weather and make some delicious cocktails with friends. Since our friends over at Bacardi always have our back we asked them what they plan on…
You purchased an expensive bottle of wine and you wonder what other things you can do with it aside from drinking. Well, I got an answer for you: bake or cook with wine. You probably wouldn’t cook with wine…
*post and photos by Erika Larson Imagine stepping off the street in Hermosa Beach and feeling immediately transported to Italy. The warm, ocean air flowing freely in through the long, white curtains, and the soothing sound of an Italian crooner…
Fan favourite gourmet hot sauce, TRUFF, has officially partnered with (RED), the AIDS organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver, and leading youth culture e-commerce and content platform NTWRK, and we are all for it! Today, nearly 22 million people living…
There is a reason that some people live much longer than others. There are a lot of reasons, actually, and while some of them have to do with simple luck, a lot of it comes down to the way people…
* by Erika Larson, LA based contributor Situated in LA’s growing Frogtown right along the LA River, Salazar is a true gem in what’s becoming an increasingly popular part of Los Angeles. As someone who can’t say I make it…
This past weekend I had the honour of joining in with some of Toronto greatest food lovers, creators and Connoisseur’s to enjoy an evening in support of Second Harvest known as Toronto Taste. For those of you that don’t know,…
Anyone who knows me knows how close I am to my wonderful parents. My entire life I’ve been the first to admit that I won the parent lottery with those two, and I have spent most of my existence in…