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With hype culture past its apex, there’s a renewed appetite for quality products, including raw denim. For Canadians looking closer to home, Toronto-based @plaza.works offers an intriguing alternative, driven by the same impulse that prizes fit and quality.
Read the full interview at the link in bio.
Words by @benzirk
Photos by @matsschram
What’s the best way to ring in the Lunar New Year? We asked two of North America’s star chefs, @bradenchong and @meilin21.
Ahead of the Year of the Horse on February 17th, SHARP caught up with Mei Lin and Braden Chong at @mimichinese, as the pair shared their favourite Lunar New Year traditions, dishes, and details on which plates were on the menu at the unforgettable MIMI Chinese x Mei Lin collaboration. Head to the link in our bio for the full conversation.
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Always on the look out for the next best thing to give your feedback on your health? One editor was intrigued when a company called NiaHealth reached out with a promise of discovering his “biological age.” Read more about his experience at the link in bio.
Photo courtesy of @niahealthco
Every year in February, Switzerland’s top brands can be relied upon to offer a lil’ something special to commemorate the beginning of the new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Head to the link in bio for all our favourites for 2026, the year of the horse.
Words: @_____.jeremy._____
Photo 1: courtesy of @vacheronconstantin
Photo 2: courtesy of @iwcwatches
Photo 3: courtesy of @bulovacanada
Photo 4: courtesy of @longines
With Lunar New Year right around the corner, Chinese kitchens across Canada are shifting into a higher gear. Here are our picks of restaurants honoring Chinese tradition, but with some finesse. Read the full list at the link in bio.
Words by Adam Bibsy
Photo 1 courtesy of @yuseafoodyorkdale
Photo 2 courtesy of @akin.toronto
Photo 3 courtesy of @oncleleekao
Photo 4 courtesy of @dintaifungcanada
Photo 5 courtesy of @mimichinese
Valentine’s Day often comes with a side dish of culinary pressure. But when chefs cook for the people they love, the approach is far more personal (and far less performative).
That’s why we asked seven of Canada’s top chefs to share the meals they actually make for their life partners on Valentine’s Day. Neither showpieces nor trends, these are just the dishes they turn to when they want to slow down, connect, and make the moment feel meaningful.
Words: @adambisby
Photo 1: via Adobe Stock
Photo 2: Courtesy of @restaurantlucie
Photo 3: Courtesy of @hawksworthrest
Photo 4: Courtesy of @blueblood_steakhouse
Photo 5: Courtesy of @roseross.restaurant
For its fourth instalment, #Bridgerton turns its focus to forbidden romance once more. This time, however, the story ventures beyond the familiar stomping grounds of aristocracy, swooping viewers down the stairs and into the servants’ quarters. It’s there that we find our leading lady, Sophie Baek (@yerinha_), scrubbing the floors and — to kick off the season — sneaking into a particularly fateful masquerade ball. In a sparkling silver disguise, Baek earns the affection of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson). An artistically-inclined bachelor, Benedict’s disdain for formality and enthusiasm for alcohol makes him a bit of a black sheep amongst the Bridgerton brothers.
At the link in bio, #LukeThompson gets candid and spills all things filming Season 4 of Bridgerton, including his favourite fan experiences and the best Regency ‘fits.
Words: @cormacnew
Photos: courtesy of Netflix
What’s better than bubbles? A romantic cocktail. The Cupid Spritz by Dillon’s Distillery is fresh, light sip made with vodka, Niagara Grenadine and fresh lime, finished with a sparkling cherry. It’s gorgeous in a glass and simple to shake.
Head to the link in bio for our ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide.
Photos courtesy of @dillonsdistills
