by 8hXGkA9xz785J2BJ | Nov 16, 2017 | FOOD & DRINK
YAM looks into the bittersweet appeal of vermouth. By Cinda Chavich Amaro Sour from Brad Thomas Parsons’ book Amaro. To make a good martini, you need a good vermouth. I recall watching the dapper bartender at Dukes Bar, in the posh London hotel of the same name,...
by 8hXGkA9xz785J2BJ | Nov 13, 2017 | Canada, TRAVEL
The OPUS Hotel in Vancouver’s trendy Yaletown neighbourhood mixes local art with the sassy chic of bright colours and bold patterns. By Karin Olafson The lobby at the OPUS features minimalist elements such as the white marble floor and simple light fixtures, mixed...
by 8hXGkA9xz785J2BJ | Nov 9, 2017 | FOOD & DRINK, Recipes
This step-by-step coconut cake recipe brings Victoria’s beloved Ruth & Dean classic into your kitchen, complete with bakery-style layers and a lush coconut filling. Ruth & Dean’s iconic coconut cake. Photo: Jeffrey Bosdet Susannah Ruth Bryan, the maker of...
by 8hXGkA9xz785J2BJ | Nov 7, 2017 | HOME & DESIGN, Shopping Guides, Shopping Guides
Inspired by Greenery, Pantone’s colour of the year, the world of design has returned to nature — from fashion to interiors, there’s a glorious abundance of this verdant tone. Iittalia’s Kastehelmi Dewdrop footed bowl It’s designed by iconic...
by 8hXGkA9xz785J2BJ | Nov 6, 2017 | FASHION, Fashion Editorial
All that glitters is not gold — festive fashions make a statement with shimmering metallics, iridescent textiles and the sparkle of sequin. Maxi Mermaid bamboo-jersey dress (nikkibabie.com, $135); Lamarque feather jacket (Frances Grey, $298): Jenny Bird Ariel earrings...
