Honeymoon in Vegas
“I love Vegas,” he said, emphasis on the verb, his voice a mixture of awe, enthusiasm – and relief at finding himself (again) in the world’s most spectacular adult playground. We were high above the city, on the 64th floor of THEHotel…
Las Vegas, Nevada
"I can make that happen," the charming hotel rep assured a client. In Vegas, anything is possible and the city's m.o. is most definitely "I can make that happen." If you want it in Vegas, you got it.
Refreshingly Dry Summer Elixirs
In the midst of a heatwave, what you want is cool and dry. Something that hits the palate like a crisp apple. Something as elegant as a white linen shirt. Something that refreshes like an ocean breeze. It’s not always about vodka – and martinis in…
Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel: Toronto, Canada
Imagine stepping out of your hotel into the thick of the Toronto Pride Parade. That’s what happens when you’re a guest at the Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel, located at the intersection of Church and Bloor Streets, exactly where the Parade kicks off. On…
Hilton Toronto Hotel: Toronto, Canada
First of all, this is not your grandmother’s Hilton. Oh, no, far from it – although if your grandmother is as sophisticated, urban, and stylish as Carmen Dell’Orefice, she’ll have a wonderful time in residence at this cosmopolitan urban retreat.…
La Société: Toronto, Canada
A blast of belle époque Paris along Toronto’s Bloor Street, La Société is an opulent brasserie outfitted with a stunning stained-glass ceiling, leather banquettes, mahogany furnishings, and a zinc bar. Opened in June of 2011 by Toronto entertainment…
Toronto Pride 2012: Out, Loud, and Proud
“We call this a loonie,” she said, holding the coin to the sunlight. It was brand new, freshly minted, which was what had caught our attention. “See the loon? Most of our coins have animals on them.” A loonie for the Canadian…
Nota Bene Restaurant: Toronto, Canada
One of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants, Nota Bene was named Canada’s best new restaurant by both Toronto Life and enRoute magazines. Chef/owner David Lee’s latest eatery opened in July 2008 on Queen Street West in a location that draws artists from…