Unmistakably Summer: How Tanqueray Continues to be the Standard of Excellence for Your Warm Weather Cocktail Program
Ah, the Gin & Tonic. A universally favoured highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over ice, it’s not just one of the most iconic drinks there is, if you ask us, it’s in many ways the consummate summer drink, period. And no, not just because of its unquestioned thirst-quenching capabilities. It’s easy […]
Westleaf Inc. is Taking a Unique Approach to Retail with its Vinyl-Inspired Store, Prairie Records
An approach to cannabis retail that’s as inviting as it is differentiated from the rest. From the instant you march through the door of Prairie Records in centrally-located Warman, the ninth-largest city in Saskatchewan and officially Canada’s fastest growing municipality, you’re greeted by an approach to cannabis retail that’s as inviting as it is differentiated […]
One&Only Resorts Continues to Evolve the Concept of Ultra-Luxury
Situated at the edge of the Baja Peninsula, the One&Only Palmilla resort has been long known as one of the world’s most exclusive ultra-luxury resorts. Originally built in 1956 as a 15-room luxury hideaway, it officially became One&Only Palmilla in 2004, following a $90 million refurbishment. More recently, after an extensive rebirth in 2014, One&Only […]
Chris Hadfield: Lessons on legacy, leadership, and success from a world-conquering astronaut
The first Canadian astronaut to walk in space reflects on his storied career and tells us why success is all about perspective.
The design ambition of MINI to go above and beyond
AS A PROGRESSIVE AND EXPRESSIVE BRAND, BRITISH AUTOMOTIVE MARQUE, MINI, HAS ALWAYS HAD A STRONG CONNECTION TO THE FASHION WORLD — INSPIRING AND FASCINATING TRENDSETTERS. Written by Christopher Metler We’re beyond the medieval gates of Fortezza da Basso, a monumental stronghold inserted within Florence’s 14th-century walls. Right now, the historic, open-air site is a veritable […]
The Eataly Effect: How the Italian Marketplace’s Canadian Debut is Already Affecting Toronto Real Estate
Once Mario Batali’s wildly popular Italian food megalith — a combination of grocery stores, restaurants and gourmet food courts — hits a neighbourhood near you, you can expect an immediate economic impact to be felt. Written by Chris Metler The Eataly effect. Yes, this is a thing. Google it. Heck, you needn’t look any further […]
Gary Vee Claims Social Media is Exposing Us — and That Ain’t a Bad Thing!
AH, SOCIAL MEDIA. THE PHENOMENON THAT SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, UNIVERSALLY-ACCLAIMED SPEAKER AND UBIQUITOUS INTERNET PERSONALITY, GARY VAYNERCHUK, HAS VAUNTED TO BE AS POWERFUL AS OXYGEN, EVEN WITHOUT OUR EXPERIENCING ITS FULL CAPABILITIES YET. IS THERE ANY BRANCH OF INDUSTRY THAT THE OUTSPOKEN HALF MAN, HALF BRAND, HALF DIGITAL EXPERIMENT — WHO WE RECENTLY PROFILED […]
Bacardi is leading the rise of rum back to high-class status
Brought to you by Long plagued by its “pirates and punch” image, rum’s experiencing a resurgence – and like bourbon, gin and tequila before it, Bacardi is betting the storied molasses-based spirit will prove the latest category to trend upscale. Written by Chris Metler Beyond claiming a considerable chunk of Canada’s 37-million-plus population, Ontario represents […]
