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Shopping heaven

Posted in Style, tagged , , , , on May 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Teatro Verde’s new residence at 100 Yorkville Avenue is a unique mix of global gems housed in a renovated Georgian mansion, a former hospital and nursing home that had been left to its squalor for many years. Owners Shawn Gibson and Michael Pellegrino embarked on 27 buying trips in the past year to bring customers [...]

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A sensory journey

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , , , on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

 
 

JOHNNY LUCAS PHOTO
Old Dubai’s spice souk is a maze of pathways where spice merchants beckon customers into their small shops. There’s no haggling, but vendors will often give shoppers a small gift as an enticement to make a return visit.
 
A sensory journey through old Dubai’s ancient marketplace
Follow your nose through souk’s aromatic array [...]

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In Pulse: Best Neighbourhood Shops

Posted in Style, Travel, tagged , , on December 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Here are three shops in Toronto that are distinct, cool and can make finding a gift easy:

Green Shag
670 Queen St. W, Queen Street, 416-360-7424
greenshag.com

The Draw: This men’s store has the wardrobe for the trendy 20- to 30-something man who’s climbing the cooler corporate ladder.
The Scene: New to the Queen Street strip, this bespoke men’s clothier [...]

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The Big Apple

Posted in Travel, tagged , , on July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

We love New York City. And no matter if it’s for 24 hours or for a week (heavenly!) jump in and don’t expect to get any sleep!
GETTING AROUND
NYC is definitely a walking city, but don’t hesitate to take transit – its affordable, clean and safe, and when the taxis disappear from 4-6pm, it’s the best [...]

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