By Brigitte Hasbron Two Ottawa chefs dish them up divinely. Earthy and loaded with musky aroma, truffles—particularly the white ones—have been called the darling of the dining world. Since they’re considered the most decadent and indulgent ingredients in the culinary realm next to caviar, I made it my mission to unearth what makes these high-priced

As the trees shed their finery and blanket the landscape in vivid hues, there’s an irresistible urge to feather our nests with glorious, cosy new finds. Here are some fresh options to add richness and pleasure to your living space. Sumptuous Seating Designed by Evangelos Vasileiou for Ligne Roset, the Enki seating collection features elegant

Each of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods has its charms. Lucky Westboro; it has Gezellig. And Stephen Beckta. The acclaimed restaurateur lives in the hood, so when he decided to open an eatery close to home in 2012, undoubtedly area foodies were thrilled. After all, the food-scene luminary is behind Beckta Dining and Wine, the award-winning institution on

By Reba Wilson TWO ARCHITECTS AND A DEVELOPER EXPLAIN HOW SETTING INFLUENCES DESIGN Imagine you’re standing on a vacant lot trying to decide what kind of home should be built on it. Not only will this depend on taste, but also on location. Is the lot urban, waterfront or lushly treed with acreage? You’ll want

By Reba Wilson Bringing Meaning to The Word ‘Luxury’ Luxury is an overburdened word and an ever-evolving concept. Everyone has their own definition of luxury and that’s precisely what makes it so hard to pin down. In addition to having become a marketer’s catch-all phrase, it is at once influenced by societal need and a

Fashion InsiderBy Mitchell Kellar Acquiring a watch is not simply about telling the time. It’s about the story, the craftsmanship, and the cachet of having a work of art wrapped around your wrist. Collecting timepieces is a fine art in itself, and now with a boom in demand for certain luxury models, a whole new secondary