Food, Restaurants, and Style

Celebrate National Coffee Day with the Star of Bombay Espresso Negroni

September 29, 2016

Happy National Coffee Day! Sure, you could celebrate with a cappuccino, but tonight you can elevate your coffee experience with a special cocktail that combines espresso and Star of Bombay.

Get creative: TIFF cocktail inspiration

W. Andrew Powell

September 9, 2016

Food & Style, Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival is back, the films are rolling, and the stars are glamming it up around town and on the red carpet. To celebrate, The GATE has some cocktail inspiration for you courtesy of The Macallan, Courvoisier, Grey Goose, Cîroc, and Baileys. Whether you're celebrating TIFF, or just hosting a party, these cocktails will help add a little star power.

Getting ready for TIFF 2016 with a made-to-order suit from Indochino

W. Andrew Powell

August 23, 2016

Food & Style

There is nothing like a made-to-order suit, especially when you're getting ready for the Toronto International Film Festival. After all, when you're interviewing stars and drinking cocktails at TIFF, you've got to be dressed for the part, and that's where Indochino suit was the perfect fit for me.

The Guy’s Gift Guide: Gadgets, cooking, whisky, and more

W. Andrew Powell

July 4, 2016

Food & Style

If you're looking for gifting inspiration for the guy in your life, for your own summer treat, or maybe even for back to school, then look no further than our brand new Guy's Gift Guide. From new gadgets, cooking gear, and whisky, here are 12 of the best gift ideas that will really get him smiling for summer, fall, and maybe even into winter.

Chambray Women's Floral Cork Platform Wedges

The best of Toms summer styles

W. Andrew Powell

June 1, 2016

Food & Style

Get ready for summer on the beach, in the city, or at the cottage with our picks for the best of Toms--from shoes, to shades and bags. Dress up your beachwear, or go casual, with highlights from Toms' latest spring and summer lineup.

Innis & Gunn master brewer Dougal Sharp talks flavours and seasonal beers

W. Andrew Powell

May 9, 2016

Food & Style

Innis & Gunn founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp has been making beer since he was a teenager. Back then, Sharp worked at his father's Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh, Scotland, but it wasn't until a fire in 1994 that he became much more deeply involved in making award-winning brews. And while he had other plans for his career, brewing beer was clearly his calling.

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Review: Dyson V6 Absolute cordless vacuum

W. Andrew Powell

April 25, 2016

Food & Style

Step your spring cleaning up to the next level with the ultimate portable vacuum. The Dyson V6 Absolute is fast, powerful, it comes packed with attachments, and it is one of the best cordless vacuums available.

Heineken BrewLock Pour Lounge celebrates fresh new kegs with a few pints

W. Andrew Powell

April 20, 2016

Food & Style

Heineken launched their new BrewLock kegs in Canada recently, at their Heineken BrewLock Pour Lounge in Toronto, by offering up a few pints to their social media and VIP friends, and aside from nibbles, a DJ, pint pouring training, it was a great Friday afternoon break to hoist a few fresh pints.

Ikea launching three new collections with European fashion designers

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April 1, 2016

Food & Style

Ikea is making a rare partnership with European designers to launch three new limited collections between April and September this year at their stores in Canada. The innovative and unique partnership marks the first time the retailer is releasing collections that respond directly to the modern fashion trend, and combines several factors to create designs that are still affordable.

Winter cocktail recipes featuring Grand Marnier

W. Andrew Powell

March 1, 2016

Food & Style

Maybe you thought winter was over, but this week has proven it's still going to be cold for a little while longer, so we've got a few special cocktail recipes to help brighten up your evenings, whether you're relaxing at home or entertaining.