With Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated ERAS Tour set to rock the Rogers Centre in just a few weeks’ time (November 14, 15 and 16 to be precise, and again the next week), there’s one burning question on every fan’s mind: Where will Taylor stay during her time in Toronto? Could it be the SoHo Hotel Toronto, known for its discreetly luxurious accommodations and celebrity-favourite tri-level penthouse? “While the hotel believes in discretion, it’s just steps away from the Rogers Centre, The SoHo Penthouse is the pinnacle of modern luxury living , and offers a truly exclusive experience for high-profile guests Read more
Italian food
TAMPA – The growing downtown skyline is impressive. The growth of the Tampa food scene is what really grabbed my attention. I recently enjoyed three full days in Tampa and sampled everything from Middle Eastern cuisine to Michelin-starred Italian, and from craft cocktails to maybe the best tuna poke nachos I’ve had outside Hawaii. And that was served up at a sports bar/brewhouse on Super Bowl Sunday, when you pretty much expect a diet of Budweiser and Buffalo chicken wings. I also checked out a fine art museum, took a ride on an electric boat on a brilliant sunny day, Read more
After a summer 2022 air travel season filled with delays and disruptions, NBC News says air travelers should prepare for what could be more of the same this summer. In an interview with CNBC, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said customers are more interested than ever in getting out of town this summer. Air travel “is something the consumer’s prioritizing,” he said. “They may be pulling back in other areas … but I don’t see it in our credit card data, I don’t see it in our bookings.” The New York Times recently reported that three of Read more
It’s always great to get away to the wonderful J.W. Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort and Spa. It’s doubly great when you get a fabulous meal from one of Canada’s top chefs, and assisted by one of the top names in French cuisine, with wine pairings to boot! My wife and I were invited to take part in a six-course tasting menu at the resort on the weekend. It was a perfect June day, with sunny skies, temperatures around 21 C, and no visible smoke in the sky. We were treated to appetizers (including parmesan fritters) on the sun-splashed patio, Read more
Canada’s first Nobu hotel will open sometime later this year. Nobu Hospitality today said it will open five new hotels in 2023, including Toronto, Rome, Marrakech, Atlantic City and San Sebastián, Spain. With recent announcements of Bangkok and Abu Dhabi, the 32nd property to join the portfolio, the brand continues to grow globally. This year will mark Nobu Hotels’ 10th anniversary following the opening of Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2013. For almost 30 years the Nobu brand has been synonymous with modern luxury and instinctive design, a commitment to fine ingredients and incredible food, and an Read more
