This uniquely Canadian gin is creating a new distilling tradition.
Soracha McKinley
Otto Studio: The Wallpaper Brand Designed With Joy in Mind
Vancouver-based Otto Studio’s rental-friendly wallcoverings are rooted in the founders’ passion for art and design.
HAY Merges Iconic Designs with the New Liberty Matin Lamp
Scandinavian furniture house HAY and London’s iconic luxury department store, Liberty, collaborate on the new Matin Lamp.
Where There’s a Wills
Wills Beer addresses a gap in the Quebec beer market, between old-school lagers and kitschy new experimental brews.
First Look: Italy’s Toscana Resort Castelfalfi
Between Pisa and Florence, recently renovated Toscana Resort Castelfalfi is welcoming travellers to its historic 2,700-acre property.
Design Space: Josafat Zalapa by FMA
The contemporary Mexican restaurant Josafat Zalapa honours the structure’s original architecture while breathing fresh life into it.
Sicily: More Than an Island of Wine
Sicily is a mountainous island, and many vineyards are planted at high altitudes to benefit from cooler conditions that promote acidity and produce fresh-tasting wines.
Clarity of Style
Stepping aboard, passengers feel at home in Clarity, which protects from the midday heat while delivering eye-popping views.
The Museum of Fear and Wonder Explores the Art of the Body
The Museum of Fear and Wonder is bring its uncanny, corporeal art to Calgary’s Esker Foundation gallery this Autumn.
A Taste of Brazil: Xinxim de Bacalhau Recipe
Chef Argelia Diaz Cabral from Vancouver’s El Camino’s restaurant has provided us with a recipe for a classic Brazilian dish. Although there are some specialty ingredients in here that you may have to seek out, the end result is definitely worth it. Xinxim de Bacalhau Makes 4 portions Ingredients For the curry sauce: 1/2 cup dried shrimp 1 garlic …
Home of the Week: Home on the Ranch by Robbins Architecture
Wyoming has become known for its impressive modern architecture. One of those projects is Home on the Ranch by Robbins Architecture.
Fashion Designer Wanze Song on Creativity and the Dumpling Bag
Wanze Song is making a name for herself for more than her popular Dumpling Bag.
High-Tech Wood Skyrises Might Help Heal the Planet
Over the past decade, scientists, engineers, and architects (many of them Canadian) have used advanced technology to challenge wood’s limitations.
Jacques et Anna’s Contemporary Canadian Lighting
Jacques et Anna studio draws on an impressive roster of technicians, woodworkers, artisans, and teaming up with local design powerhouses.
Bar Cart: Henkell Crémant de Loire 2016
A German take on France’s quickly growing sparkling wine.
First Look: Kona Village
The big island of Hawai‘i is welcoming visitors to experience a new luxury accommodation and ho’okipa (hospitality) at Kona Village, the first Rosewood Hotel in the Hawaiian Islands.
The Pioneering Study Solving Jet Lag
Researchers from the University of Sydney and Australian national airline Qantas—which, given its home base, flies plenty of long-haul flights—recently undertook Project Sunrise, an extensive in-air research project that aims to lessen the suffering of the long-distance traveller.
Design Space: Mix by Atelier Lionel Jadot
In Mix, each knob, chair, and lamp is crafted by an artist, reflecting the highest-quality European design.
Ilia Beauty’s Rising Tide
Ilia Beauty’s Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40—with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and squalane—has become the brand’s bestselling complexion product and won numerous awards.
Bonjout Beauty’s Science-Based Skincare Solution
After analyzing hundreds of ingredients and versions over five years, Bonjout Beauty’s Le Balm Skin Savior Solid Sérum was born last spring.
Inside the New Generation of Breguet Watches
The pilot’s watch was introduced in the early 1950s, and for 2023, there are two redesigned variations: Breguet Type XX and Type 20.
A Pumpkin Pie Latte to Ease in Into Fall
A fall treat featuring Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur.
Home of the Week: Rambler House by GO’C
Rambler House references the simple single-storey houses, that are the prevailing house type in U.S. suburbs, towns, and countrysides.
Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1
At a wondrous reveal in Venice earlier this year, Louis XIII unveiled Rare Cask 42.1, an even more rarefied cognac presented in a Baccarat decanter.
Pomp and Pageantry Return to Cannes
Cannes is hardly unfamiliar with pomp and pageantry. The Yachting Festival has over 650 yachts this year and will debut new launches.
Bar Cart: Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve
Glenfiddich’s 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve is aged for 14 years in American ex-bourbon casks before being finished in new American oak casks.
Coco Chanel’s Glittering Cosmos in Bijoux de Diamants
Titled 1932, the collection revolves around three celestial symbols: the stars, the moon, and the sun. There are 77 pieces, 13 of which are transformable—from necklace to brooch, necklace to ring—containing sapphires, fancy-coloured diamonds, opals, rubies, spinels, and tanzanites.
Dior Rouge Premier, an Haute Couture Concept for the Lips
From Suite 461 at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, there is picture perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. Peter Philips, creative and image director for Dior Makeup, is on the couch, the suite a Dior Maison universe of toile de Jouy: cushions, throws, candles, and even a life-size tiger with the signature motif. Dior and Plaza Athénée, with its iconic red-awning-trimmed façade, …
Design Space: Mimco Chadstone by Studio Doherty
Designed by Studio Doherty, the Chadstone Mimco is awash in a custom glossy sage-green wet-look render that serves as the base of the design.
Rothschild & Bickers’ Timeless Forms
Victoria Rothschild and Mark Bickers founded their studio in 2003 to help enliven the traditional art of glass blowing with a modern ethos.
Take Flight With Home RO54 by Arshia Architects
Overlooking the Los Angeles basin and the Pacific Ocean, RO54 has a dynamic form that looks as if it might take flight.
The Loneliness and Nostalgia of Rural America
In self-taught photographer Arnaud Montagard’s work, what isn’t in the frame is felt as acutely as what is. The loneliness and nostalgia of the mostly unpeopled images, quiet moments in rural America in medium-format film, are palpable, like a moment captured after it’s over.
Two Books to Add to Your Reading List this Autumn
Here are two must-read books to add to your reading list. Featured in NUVO’s Autumn Issue, Rebecca Peng provides an in-depth review.
A Dungeness Crab Dish for the Changing Seasons
Chef Craig Sung’s Dungeness crab salad with gazpacho is a wonder for both summer and fall.
Home of the Week: Cascina by Jonathan Tuckey Design
Cascina’s starting point was a grouping of farm buildings: a two-storey farmhouse and a large barn with a hay loft connected by an enclosed bridge.
Sami Tsang’s Rule-Breaking Sculptures
Sami Tsang’s sculptures, usually of people, are whimsical, colourful, cartoonish, and expressive, and she often takes inspiration from the Chinese proverbs of her childhood.
Tiffany & Co. Landmark
The Landmark footprint spans 10 floors with a design-forward curvilinear staircase that was inspired by the organic designs of the late Elsa Peretti, who created many iconic pieces for Tiffany & Co.
The 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre Redefines the Luxury EV
Like the Spirit of Ecstasy popping out of the long hood, the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre exhibits plenty of showmanship.
Bar Cart: Road 13 Vineyards Select Harvest GSM 2020
Road 13 Vineyards, in Oliver, B.C., is one of the few Canadian wineries regularly crafting a GSM blend.
The Palmetto Hotel Is Downtown Charleston’s New Hotel of Note
Charleston’s new boutique lodging, the Palmetto Hotel, which opened its doors in March, pays its respects to the city’s eclectic charm.
Magdalene Odundo at the Gardiner Museum
The Kenyan British artist is one of the most celebrated living ceramicists, with work in the collections of celebrated institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
First Look: Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka
High above Hakata Bay on the island of Kyushu in Japan, the Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, occupies the top nine floors of the 25-storey main tower of the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex
Kokomo Private Island Fiji
A stay at Kokomo feels like the entire island is all to yourself: uninterrupted quiet, surrounded by breathtaking views of crystal blue waters, white sand beaches, and Fiji’s lush topography.
Camellia, the Eternal Code of Chanel
How a flower came to be the emblem of the French maison.
Clé de Peau Beauté Celebrates the Science of Skin Intelligence
The study of skin intelligence has helped scientists at Clé de Peau Beauté visualize the skin gene network.
Design Space: Restaurant Makoto by India Mahdavi
Makoto, on the newly opened third floor of Bal Harbour Shops, is awash in sunset hues and floral motifs, a playful but elegant reimagining of Japanese fine dining.
Exploring the Diversity of Mexican Cuisine With Elia Herrera of Calgary’s Milpa
Leading the talented team at Milpa, Elia Herrera expands upon the lessons instilled in her by her mother and grandmother, both chefs themselves, as well as the flavours and techniques of her native Veracruz.
Boath House: A Georgian Mansion Turned Hotel and Artist Residency
Boath House is a hub of creativity and calm in the Scottish Highlands.
Chef Ned Bell’s Wild Pacific Halibut Niçoise Salad
Topped with a tangy black olive dressing, this easy-to-make salad is a fantastic way to use up what’s left of summer’s bounty.
Big Sky Beach House by Andrea McLean Studio and the Airey Group
As people flock to beaches to enjoy the last few weekends of summer, the owners of Big Sky Beach House have only a short half-block walk to go.
Fefe Dobson Reclaims Her Pop Punk Throne
The singer-songwriter is set to release her new album Emotion Sickness, music that celebrates her unapologetic spunk and nonconformist sense of self.
Multi-Vintage Wines Are Coming of Age
Today, winemakers around the world produce multi-vintage still wines in the same spirit as champagne as well as in the name of experimentation and luxury.
Bar Cart: Chronos Syrah 2020
Fans of the Okanagan are sure to like the 2020 Chronos syrah, a rendition of what is quickly becoming the region’s emblematic red grape crafted with love by winemaker Lynzee Schatz.
A Spirit of Teamwork at Design Firm IVY Studio
Guillaume Riel, Philip Staszewski, Gabrielle Rousseau, and David Kirouac are university friends who have formed Ivy Studio, the collaborative design practice that delivers bold and bespoke spatial solutions.
Fashion: All the Fall Feels
From plaids to prep, coats to one-pieces, and knits to suiting, there are plenty of wardrobe options this season.
First Look: The Lafayette Hotel and Club
The Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego has scaled up in its 77th year, as owners CH Projects, well-known for its restaurants, revamped the first hotel in its hospitality portfolio, eschewing subtle and embracing maximalist style. Originally opened in 1946 as Imig Manor, this was a haven for Hollywood stars such as Lana Turner, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, and …
Ligne Roset Togo by Raf Simons
With a low-slung profile and instantly recognizable silhouette described as “a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself,” Michel Ducaroy’s Togo chair now features in the homes of taste-making celebrities and designers alike. How, then, does one update such a contemporary icon?
Design Space: Giorgia by Studio Kiki
A jewel box of funky maximalism, Giorgia Trattoria Italiana doesn’t take itself too seriously, staying focused on bringing a dose of Italy to Munich since its opening last summer. For Studio Kiki, the in-house creative team of ascendant restaurant group Big Mamma, the goal for the group’s first foray into the German market was to transport diners to a perfect …
Autumn, Issue 98, Out Now
Letter from the Editor, Claudia Cusano.
Artist Sergio Fiorentino Translates the Charm of His Noto, Sicily, Into Gripping Paintings and Artworks
Collector-turned-artist Sergio Fiorentino translates the charm of his Noto, Sicily, into gripping paintings and artworks.
The Coveted Story
The Coveted Story offers luxury furniture, collectibles, and ceramics that are handmade and sourced directly from their European designers and artists.
Exploring the Flavours of the Cretan Diet
Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is also the farthest south, with a climate suitable for producing fresh produce, cheese, honey, herbs, and olive oil, all contributing to longevity and well-being.
Portland, Oregon: America’s Food Destination
With its thriving and diverse culinary scene, top-notch restaurants, and more than 500 food carts throughout the city serving everything from barbecue tacos to sushi rolls, Portland is a food destination with neighbourhoods that each have their own food flair.
Fully Loaded Prawn Rolls to See You Through the Rest of Patio Season
To celebrate what’s left of summer, Rosewood Wines estate chef Wesley Gendron is serving up decadent prawn rolls for the already well-hydrated visitors at the winery.
Home of the Week: Granary House by Mima Housing
Working with her team at Mima Housing, architect Marta Brandão imagined a new future for the site: a getaway cabin in the woods.
The All-New 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ
Just three years after the launch of Cadillac’s fifth-generation gasoline-propelled flagship, the premium brand has taken the wraps off a reimagined, all-electric take on the full-size SUV: the Escalade IQ.
Bar Cart: Tequila Tromba Cedano
As new distilling techniques and styles lead to more distinctive spirits, some distillers are becoming more closely associated with what they make. Among this wave of superstar distillers is the leader of a distillery with a Canadian connection, where his eponymous tequila is now available in certain markets.
Six Week Residency Speaks to a New Generation of Misfits
The idiosyncrasies of Six Week Residency tell a story of abandon, exploring the energy of subculture and portraying a lifestyle that gives permission to those wanting to have fun with their wardrobe. Six Week Residency is polished roughness. It’s undone, untethered, and deliberate.
First Look: La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin
Is a sojourn in the French countryside calling your name? Consider La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin in Cognac, which opened in July.
NKPR Founder Sparks Inspiration for an Exquisite Toronto Residential Venture
Natasha the Residences, Lanterra Developments’ new project designed by Quadrangle with interiors by Studio Munge, found inspiration in the style of Natasha Koifman, founder of NKPR.
Design Space: The Pharmacy Lab by StudioAC
StudioAC reimagines the pharmacy in an environment that makes accessing medicine a calmer and more approachable experience for all in the Pharmacy Lab.
Haute Cuisine and Mixology Meet at an Exciting Toronto Culinary Event
Experience Tanqueray No. 10’s beguiling botanicals at the Park Hyatt Toronto’s exclusive Masters of Food & Wine event.
A Tanqueray Gin Cocktail to Enjoy Before Summer’s End
To celebrate what’s left of summer, Tanqueray has teamed up with 1 ou 2 Cocktails founder Rose Simard for a series of unique gin cocktail recipes.
Home of the Week: Lindsay House by Ryan W. Kennihan Architects
This resonance creates a continuity among the Victorian house, the extension out back, and the natural landscape—and it establishes an elegant approach to the 21st-century version of the Dublin backlands.
La Posta Vecchia Gets a Facelift
Thanks to Sciò’s keen eye and delicate touch, La Posta Vecchia is even better than Getty left it. And the best part is you don’t need to be a Getty to see it for yourself.
It’s Time You Savoured Saskatoon
Saskatoon is proving you don’t have to go to Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver to experience a delicious Canadian culinary experience. After all, the Paris of the Prairies is surrounded by rich and fertile lands that make up Canada’s bountiful bread basket, and it is home to an increasing amount of young, inspired chefs and restaurateurs who are putting their souls on a plate and transforming this city into a hip foodie favourite.
Bar Cart: Damilano Barbera d’Asti 2020
While nebbiolo is the grape most often associated with Piedmont, the diverse growing region is home to many indigenous and international grape varieties that make wines that often match up to a good barolo but don’t require years to reach their peak.
First Look: InterContinental Rome Ambasicatori Palace
Travellers headed to the Eternal City should consider checking into the newest addition to Rome’s famed Via Veneto: InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace. Designed by Italian architect Carlo Busiri Vici, the Renaissance-inspired building opened in 1905 as a residence for visiting ambassadors, and from 1946 to 1993, it was the library for the American Embassy across the street.
Inside the 1818 Collective
The 1818 Collective takes a multifaceted approach to business. Tucked cozily behind tall trees and an ivy-covered picket fence, the white-shuttered Hamptons house serves as part homeware shop, part gathering space for design enthusiasts, and part home base for its interior design practice.
Design Space: Hyatt Centric by Ivy Studio
Gare Viger in Old Montreal opened in 1898 as a hotel and train station for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Now, the iconic building is undergoing redevelopment that will transform it into office and residential spaces as well as the home of the new Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie Hotel.
A Wellness Retreat Like No Other
Rancho La Puerta isn’t a typical health spa and fitness retreat. Founded in 1940 by Edmond and Deborah Szekely, this serene, intimate, wellness sanctuary in Tecate, Mexico, is all-inclusive resort where guests can immerse themselves in week-long transformative journeys where nature and nutrition converge with health, inner peace, and personal growth.
The Sky-High Restaurant, Bar, and Terrasse Trifecta atop Montreal’s Place Ville Marie
In the space once occupied by Place Ville Marie’s observatory, a new two-storey restaurant—Hiatus—sits almost as high as the peak of Montreal’s forested centrepiece, Mount Royal.
A Delightful Tuna Season-Celebrating Recipe
After trying this tuna treat, you’ll wish August would come more than once a year.
Home of the Week: Black Fox Ranch by CLB Architects
For this house, the clients worked with a local firm, CLB Architects, to design a modern house—but to do that using materials and forms that referenced the site’s longer history and that resonated with its place.
Tres Generaciones Tequila Launches in Canada
Established in 1973 in honour of 100 years of this tri-generational pursuit of the highest-quality tequila, Tres Generaciones, Sauza’s ultrapremium brand, is triple distilled, delivering a smooth, balanced, flavour profile across all of its four standard expressions, two of which are now available in Canada for the first time.
How to Spend a Weekend in Barcelona
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and Spain’s second-largest city, has a rich history, architectural masterpieces, fantastic food, and a beautiful coastline.
‘The Summer I Turned Glowy’: The Algenist 10 Day Challenge Rejuvenates City-Life Skin
With its 10-Day Results Kit and full-sized products now available in stores across Canada, Algenist promises a quick turnaround for “firmer, plumper, and more radiant” skin.
Bar Cart: La Cerveceria Astilleros Salted Lime Lager
North Vancouver’s La Cerveceria Astilleros makes a lager so complex that it took gold in the herb and spice beer category at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards in June.
First Look: Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort
On the southeast coast of Puerto Rico, the area’s only hotel, the Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort, is welcoming guests to its newly renovated property.
The Attraction of South Africa’s Old Vine Wines
South Africa’s pioneering Old Vine Project encourages owners of the country’s oldest vines to keep them in the ground and continue to make wine from them.
Design Space: North of Brooklyn Pizzeria by MRDK
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria Avenue Road pays its respects to the classic New York pizzeria while bringing contemporary flare thanks to the creative cues of Montreal architecture firm MRDK.
How to Spend a Week in Los Angeles
Here’s our curated travel guide for spending a week in L.A., a sprawling city with more than meets the eye.
A Margarita Twist Made for Summer
In many ways, margaritas are the perfect summer cocktail. A little bit sweet, a little bit sour, and always ice cold, the refreshing cocktail is just made for high heat.
Home of the Week: Amagansett House by Starling Architecture
Ian Starling, founder of Starling Architecture, says, “in Amagansett, you feel like you’re at the beach—the dune grasses filter back into the neighbourhoods.”
Welcoming the All-New Rivian Brentwood Space
The California-based electric vehicle manufacturer wants Rivian Spaces to be a place to learn about EVs.
5 Stylish Pieces Crush the Rest of Summer Wedding Season
Summer wedding season is in full swing. From gifts for the happy couple to travel arrangements, and if you’re lucky, a family gathering or two, it can be difficult to pick out the right outfit. But don’t fret. NUVO has rounded up five simple summer staples to crush summer wedding season.
Bar Cart: Belle de Brillet
After an extensive rebranding, Maison Brillet’s Belle de Brillet pear and cognac liqueur is now available across Ontario as well as in Quebec. Drawing on Maison Brillet’s nearly 200-year history in distillation, Belle de Brillet is made with the simple but ingenious addition of Williams pear eau-de-vie, Madagascan vanilla sugar, and water to cognac.
Maritimo’s All-New M75 Flybridge Raises the Bar on Luxury Motor Yacht Design
With apologies to the AC/DC lads, Maritimo’s delightful new M75 gets the nod as this year’s top Thunder From Down Under. More than two decades in the making, the Aussie builder’s new flagship takes everything that was wonderful about the company’s original flybridge motor yacht and makes it that much better.
First Look: Grand Hyatt Kuwait
The Grand Hyatt Kuwait, a contemporary hotel in the Al Zahra district, is connected to the 360 Mall, a mixed-use development offering business and leisure travellers numerous diversions.
History, Design, and Culinary Delights in Dalmatia
Seemingly dropped into crystalline turquoise waters, the island of Hvar in Croatia’s Dalmatia region looks like a Photoshopped dream.