The Unshakable Serenity of Nobu Matsuhisa
To call Nobu Matsuhisa merely a chef is to ignore the many other aspects inherent to his success. The name Nobu is now synonymous with not only high culinary standards, but luxury itself. It could be argued that his famous black cod miso is as much a status symbol as a Rolex or a Ferrari. […]
The 2024 Upgrade: 22 Gifts To Elevate Every Part of Your Life
Whether you’re searching for a statement piece to define your personal style or a functional investment that transcends trends, our annual Upgrade guide is for those who understand that true luxury isn’t just about price—it’s about substance. From precision timepieces that measure more than just moments to rare bottles that elevate your bar game, […]
How Evelyn Chick Turned a Pandemic Pivot Into a $1 Million Hospitality Empire
From a pandemic pivot to a multi-faceted empire, Evelyn Chick’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and innovation. What began as a modest project sharing cocktail recipes during lockdown quickly blossomed into Evelyn Chick Projects Inc., an umbrella of ventures redefining the city’s hospitality landscape. From launching her business and generating $1 million in […]
Taylor Swift Could Make These Canadian Brands Go Viral During Her Eras Tour
Taylor Swift’s influence is legendary—not only for selling out stadiums but for launching brands into the global spotlight with one well-timed photo or casual endorsement. As her Eras Tour touches down in Canada, she’s bringing more than her lineup of record-breaking hits; she’s bringing an economic boom to town. Swift’s endorsement of small businesses and […]
Meet Our 2024 Champions of Change
In an era where leadership demands more than ambition, a new generation of women is setting the bar for what it means to be trailblazers. These are not simply power players; they are visionaries, reinventing industries, sparking cultural change, and challenging norms with unflinching commitment. From hospitality mavens preserving culinary tradition and turning their resources […]
How Janet Zuccarini Built One of Today’s Most Enduring Hospitality Groups
As the driving force behind Toronto’s acclaimed Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, Janet Zuccarini is a rare blend of visionary and architect, crafting a culinary empire that pays homage to her Italian heritage while pushing the boundaries of what hospitality can be. Her restaurants, including the beloved Gusto 101 and the pasta-centric Felix Trattoria in Los […]
How Connie Lo Bootstrapped Her Beauty Brand, Three Ships, on $4,000
Connie Lo’s path to founding Three Ships is rooted in the cultural, personal, and entrepreneurial crossroads of her identity as a Chinese-Canadian woman. For Lo, beauty was never just about aesthetics—it was about self-discovery, well-being, and finding harmony between two worlds that often pulled her in opposite directions. Lo’s own journey with skincare began […]
How Madelyn Chung is Amplifying Asian Voices with The RepresentASIAN Project
Madelyn Chung didn’t just see a gap in media representation—she felt it. As a seasoned journalist working, Chung constantly encountered the limitations of traditional media’s narrow lens, especially when it came to telling stories from diverse Asian perspectives. This inspired her to create The RepresentASIAN Project, a platform dedicated to amplifying voices from the Asian […]
