When you hear the word ‘Taline’, what emotions or thoughts does it evoke? If you’re Armenian, you may find it to be a name for females, meaning “sunshine” or “rise”.  But for me, I envision a tranquil cozy environment...

Thank you to Jjjiffy for this imageIn high school, when I used to frequent Ashridge’s Bay, no one arrived dressed-to-impress to walk along the boardwalk. That’s all seemed to have changed now that Toronto Beach Club has...

To see Chef Claudio Aprile in real life is a treat. To get to preview Xango’s menu before it opens made the occasion even more special. By being a Toronto Life Insider Member, I had the opportunity to dine at the restaurant...

While researching interesting restaurants to dine at in Washington DC, Ottoman Taverna came up as the place where Michelle Obama and her friends visited for a dinner. Not too shabby if you’re an establishment where...

Mezze are to Middle Eastern cuisine what tapas are to Spain: small plates generally accompanying drinks. They’re nibbles to start on or could be an entire meal in itself. They’re the dishes that draw me to Middle Eastern...

If you’re fortunate enough to score a room at the Manse while staying in Prince Edward County, consider paying the extra $55/person to experience a private meal, which is only available to the inn’s guests. Served in...