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A Classic Cocktail Bar Arrives at Le Germain Hotel Toronto
An intimate new lounge tucked just off the hotel lobby revives the glamour of the old-world speakeasy. In the dead of winter, when the city feels more like something to endure than explore, it helps to have a reason to make plans. Mercer Lounge, the newest addition to Le Germain Hotel Toronto, offers exactly that. Now open (and just in
Super Bowl, But Make It Chic: 4 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes
If your idea of game-day hosting is a little more Martha Stewart than Tex-Mex layer dip, this menu is for you. Roast Rack of Pork with Rosemary Gravy, Honey Glazes Carrots & Maltese Baked Potatoes Courtesy of Hiram Cassar, chef of Michelin-starred Fernandõ Gastrotheque in Malta. Roast Rack of Pork Ingredients – 1 rack of pork (2.5–3 kg, bone-in) –
Crispy Parmigiano Reggiano and Sage Ravioli
Crunchy on the outside, soft within – this is ravioli made for cheese lovers. These ravioli hit all the right notes – crunchy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and deeply savoury thanks to plenty of aged cheese and fragrant herbs. Think of them as ravioli crossed with your favourite bar snack: indulgent, nostalgic, and dangerously easy to keep
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The Modern Holiday Recipe Series: Chef Hiram Cassar’s Roast Rack of Pork & Maltese Baked Potatoes
By Jessica Huras As head chef of Fernandõ Gastrotheque, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Malta, Hiram Cassar is known for his elegant, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. At Christmas, however, he trades the restaurant kitchen for his own, preparing a festive meal for family and friends. Find one of his favourite recipes below. Moving from Michelin-starred menus to home cooking comes easily to Cassar
Holland America Line Unveils Caribbean-Inspired Menus and Cocktails
New island-themed dishes and drinks debut across the cruise fleet this winter. This winter, Holland America Line is transforming its Caribbean sailings into full-fledged culinary journeys. From October 2025 through April 2026, six ships will feature new regionally inspired menus and cocktails celebrating the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean — all crafted with the cruise line’s hallmark focus on fine dining
Martinique’s Homegrown Flavours
From rainforest cacao to beachfront rum tastings, Martinique’s culinary identity is inseparable from the land that feeds it. By Jessica Huras Miles from Martinique’s sandy beaches and sun-splashed coastlines, I find myself deep in the island’s northern rainforest, following a path tangled with hibiscus, heliconia and wild cilantro at Habitation Céron. Founded in 1658 as a sugar plantation, the 75-hectare
Hale Muskoka: A new spot for art, food and fun
A few minutes off Highway 11, tucked into the trees just outside Gravenhurst, a new summer destination is taking root in Muskoka. Hale Muskoka, a five-acre farm turned year-round culture hub, officially opens on August 10, bringing design-forward cabins, live music, local makers and fire pit feasts to cottage country. Picture this: You’re roaming an open-air market filled with handmade
A Classic Cocktail Bar Arrives at Le Germain Hotel Toronto
An intimate new lounge tucked just off the hotel lobby revives the glamour of the old-world speakeasy. In the dead of winter, when the city feels more like something to endure than explore, it helps to have a reason to make plans. Mercer Lounge, the newest addition to Le Germain Hotel Toronto, offers exactly that. Now open (and just in
Chef spotlight: Catching up with Alexandra Launay, executive chef, Ladurée, Canada
Alexandra Launay has fond childhood memories of baking cakes with her mother. “I started very early,” she recalls, noting that French labour laws admit employment by those as young as 15. With several family members working in bakeries, Launay grew up in the pastry industry, and later left her hometown to train as a pastry apprentice in Paris, France. Working
Super Bowl, But Make It Chic: 4 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes
If your idea of game-day hosting is a little more Martha Stewart than Tex-Mex layer dip, this menu is for you. Roast Rack of Pork with Rosemary Gravy, Honey Glazes Carrots & Maltese Baked Potatoes Courtesy of Hiram Cassar, chef of Michelin-starred Fernandõ Gastrotheque in Malta. Roast Rack of Pork Ingredients – 1 rack of pork (2.5–3 kg, bone-in) –
Dine Under the Stars at Emerald Lake Lodge’s New Sky Dome
At Emerald Lake Lodge in British Columbia’s Yoho National Park, an intimate glass-walled dome invites guests to enjoy a new kind of mountain dining. On winter nights at Emerald Lake Lodge, when the lake is frozen still and the forest falls quiet, a new glow appears just beyond the main lodge. The Emerald Sky Dome, a clear-walled, softly lit dining