Working in Israel: Part Two of a Life in Israel Series

Erin Gold Skyline of Tel Aviv at dawn I’ve always thought of autumn as a time of work. As I watch the leaves change, I think of the summer holidays behind me and the goals that lay ahead.  This year, as I set out on my duties, I’m constantly reminded of the five months that […]

Designers Show Their Art of Progression for Spring/Summer 2011

Cynthia Cheng Mintz L-R: Spring/Summer collections from Joeffer Coac, Dmitri-Chris and NADA Toronto’s Fashion Elite braved the cold (this event was the polar opposite of the lingerie show our previous incarnation, Prospere Magazine, covered back in the summer) Thursday night at The Art of Progression, where three Canadian designers presented their Spring/Summer 2011 collections at Brickworks on Bayview Avenue, […]

A Sneak Peak at 442 McAdam’s Spring Collection

Cynthia Cheng Mintz          (Marnie with designer, Sarah Shell (top left image); Carla and Sherri (top right); Beth (l) and Jasmine of Polarity Music (bottom left image); Hobo bag in wine (bottom right)) Fashionistas and Fashionistos from across the GTA gathered at the Spoke Club last night to see Sarah Shell reveal 442 McAdam‘s Spring/Summer 2011 collection.  Attendees nibbled on delicious vegetarian goodies […]

New York Cabbies: Gotta Love ‘Em, Gotta Hate ‘Em

Meghna Lamore So I recently had an opportunity to visit New York City, where I had lived for the better part of a decade before the wonders of Toronto seduced me. It never ceases to amaze me how, while time marches on, certain things about New York never seem to change. Take cabs, for instance. […]

Joe Keeps Everything Fresh, Each Season

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Launched in 2006 and sold in many larger Loblaws banner stores (including the Real Canadian Superstore and Maxi & Cie), Joseph Mimran’s Joe Fresh is the go-to affordable brand of clothing.  Despite being sold in a supermarket, this is no soccer mom line.  In fact, Joe Fresh has particpated in the past several […]

An Asian-Inspired Turkey for (Canadian) Thanksgiving

My family and I just had a wonderful turkey dinner, my first as host.  I bought the turkey earlier this week, and was lucky to find a smaller one – we were only going to be feeding four people (my parents, my husband and I) after all.  The turkey was already deboned and weighed in […]

Handmade Jewellery from London, England

Two years ago, brother and sister, Algis Abromaitis and Jolita Abromaityte, launched a hand made jewellery line out of London, UK.  Called Jolita Jewellery, these colourful, handmade pieces are created  from material sourced globally and are a great way to spice up one’s little black dress.  Prices for these pieces start at around $75-80 Canadian.  Jolita’s women’s line […]

Rancho La Puerta – The Original Destination Spa

Long before health spas became trendy getaways and yoga pants were considered fashionable street wear, there was Rancho La Puerta. Founded in 1940 by Edmond and Deborah Szekely in the Mexican border town of Tecaté, “the Ranch” is the template for the modern health spa resort. This place is a far cry from the mass […]

Fall in Love this Thanksgiving with Pumpkin Curry

Meghna Lamore As the leaves start to turn colour, we shake of the laziness and long, hazy days of summer to welcome autumn. Much as we may miss summer, there are plenty of autumn goodies to look forward to, not the least of which is that ubiquitous emblem of the season: the pumpkin! All around […]

Creative Entertaining Doesn’t Have to be Expensive, Part I: Unique Brunch Ideas

Sebastian Centner of Toronto’s Eatertainment, which not only operates some of the Yorkville area’s most-frequented restaurants, but also offers event planning and catering (he has worked on various high profile events including the Toronto International Film Festival) recently spoke with DelectablyChic! about this very topic.  Centner has ideas for many different ways to entertain, ranging from cocktail […]