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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
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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
We still can’t get over @badbunnypr’s SuperBowl Halftime performance. The singer wore unreleased @adidas originals Para Bad Bunny Badbo 1.0 in White to perform.
Photos: Getty Images, PR usage provided by adidas Originals
@dior announces three new ambassadors of the House with actors Mike Faist, Sam Nivola and Will Price contributing the evolving new era of @dior under Jonathan Anderson’s creative direction.
Photos courtesy of @dior
@badbunnypr just gave the performance of a lifetime at the #SuperBowl Half Time show. Complete with a set reminiscent of Puerto Rico and surprise guest @ladygaga, this performance also goes down in history as the first all-Spanish set.
Photo: Getty
Ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl (taking place in sunny Santa Clara), one editor took a deep dive into some favourite NFL winter style moments from over the years, from sherpa-laden coaches to Super Bowl halftime performers, read more at the link in bio.
Words: @stol.jpeg
Photos: via Getty
