Celebrating the essence of French style, Colette Grand Café is the latest addition to Toronto’s highly celebrated Chase Hospitality Group. Located at the stylish Thompson Hotel, this gorgeous space exudes a refined beauty and sophistication thanks to Audax Architecture‘s principal, Gianpiero Pugliese and his Southern France-inspired design. The sophisticated 5,000 square-foot space (click on photo to enlarge […]
Located in Toronto’s trendy Distillery District, Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie is one of the hottest new restaurants in the city. Opened last June by the Distillery Restaurant Corp. (owners of El Catrin, Pure Spirits, and The Boiler House) at the old Tank House, Cluny is a declaration of love to France’s bistro culture. Upon entering […]
The beautiful Entre Cielos Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa in Mendoza, Argentina was recently nominated for this year’s Global Wellness Travel Awards in the category “Favorite Wellness Travel Property in Argentina”. This elegant 16-room boutique hotel, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, broke new ground as the first traditional hamam + spa […]
As part of the Focalized interview series, Focal Journey celebrates and highlights the hard work of colleagues (photographers, bloggers, stylists, designers, etc.) whose creativity and passion enhance the travel, lifestyle, and design industries. Given that Toronto will soon join the ranks of London, Florence, Milan, Singapore, Vancouver, and Los Angeles by hosting the 8th […]
Drinking tea is an ancient ritual that continues to plays an important role in many of our social interactions (think of high tea in England or tea ceremonies in Asian countries). Aureola is the final product of research conducted by Italian designer Luca Nichetto. Along with Russian designer Lera Moiseeva and Mjölk, a gallery specializing in the pure aesthetic of […]
