MONTECRISTO

Aladdin Star Mena Massoud Wants to Change How You Think About Plant-Based Food

These are his five favourite vegan restaurants in Vancouver.

The Transformative Healing Power of Music

New book shares 111 Canadian stories of musical comfort and joy.

Chantal Kreviazuk’s New Christmas Album Came to Her in a Dream

The Canadian singer-songwriter hopes to keep the spirit of humanity alive all year.

The Warm, Toasty Tones of Coral Patola’s Ceramic Art

From deep-set mugs to familiar shapes, her handmade wares evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Alex Cuba’s Mix of Latin Roots with the Landscape of British Columbia is Sublime

How life in Smithers, B.C. has influenced the Cuban-born musician.

The Cave Supper Club

James Brown graced it; Ray Charles, too. Liza Minelli played on it for nine consecutive days, Diana Ross and the Supremes a near two week stint. The performance space of the Cave Supper Club saw some world-class acts in its day.

The City of Bhangra Festival

A presentation of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration, the City of Bhangra Festival is a 10-day fete composed of various events throughout the city, entwined in togetherness through bhangra, a lively and colourful Punjabi folk dance and music.

Komono

Belgian watch and sunglass brand Komono fuses classic and contemporary styles with an internationally-influenced aesthetic.

Wild Sweets by Dominique and Cindy Duby

Dominique and Cindy Duby, the husband-wife team behind Wild Sweets by Dominique and Cindy Duby, understand the meticulous attention to detail required when creating artisan chocolate. Their Valentine’s Day CocoArt Hearts collection is no exception.

The Omega Measurement Unit

In 1932, a single technician, equipped with 27 Omega stopwatches, clocked each event at the Olympic Winter Games. It was an tradition that Omega has continued as the Olympics official timekeeper.