Soused In The Springtime
Celebrating the Japanese cherry blossom.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Revisiting a memorable trip to Japan, where a cherry-blossom party runs wild and romance cuts short.
Spring 2008
The Distillery District
A historic neighbourhood.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: In 2001, the four venturesome founders of Cityscape Development Corporation set out to create a dynamic new district in Toronto. Now, it’s the site of an eclectic collection of artists, businesses and residences. And it all began with an old whisky warehouse.
Chef Tojo
Sushi and sensibility.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Hidekazu Tojo, one of the most respected chefs and restaurateurs in Vancouver, was born in post-war Japan in Kagoshima, at the southernmost tip of Japan.
Sandra Oh
Seoul sister.
For Ottawa native Sandra Oh, getting to the top is only half the battle. She’s had the fortitude to not only succeed, but to do it on her own terms.
Island Shopping
An oasis of your own.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Perhaps it was Marlon Brando who popularized the notion of owning an island when he purchased one after filming Mutiny on the Bounty in the 1960s. And in 1963, Aristotle Onassis bought a private island, Skorpios, in the Ionian Sea.
Katie Gold’s Ceramics
Objets d’art.
Katie Gold’s striking ceramic shoes, boots and handbags are reminiscent of the opulent silk and brocade dancing slippers of the 19th century.
A Rose Arisen
The flower flavour of the year.
It’s true. A rose by any other name would be delicious. Rose essence and rosewater, both distillates of rose petals, are turning up in swishy cocktails at your favourite watering holes and in desserts at upscale restaurants.
The Photography of Ruth Orkin
American girl in Italy.
It’s one of the most iconic images of the 20th century: a young woman walks through a crowd of gawking men in an Italian city and tries to keep her composure. You can just hear the whistles and catcalls.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Waking dreams above the clouds.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: As with most gruelling undertakings, my decision to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro was one I made lightly and on a whim.