Niagara winemakers have a new kid on the block - Stone Eagle Winery, a purpose-built estate, blending dynamic wines with cuisine and ambience, a modern luxury experience. The project is the latest venture from sisters Angela Marotta and Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli, who...
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Why the 2026 Sierra EV Denali Max Range Will Be Your Next Obsession
When I was offered the opportunity to drive and write on the GMC 2026 Sierra EV Denali Max Range, I said no at first. The truck is a beast, at 19.5 feet long from the front grille to back tailgate, and 78.7 inches high, not including the lift with Air Ride suspension....
Luxury News in Toronto
In luxury news, we can all use a respite, right? The Blue Jays' 5-4 loss to the Dodgers in the World Series sent a lot of people in these parts into a deep emotional tailspin that's going to take some time to recover from. To literally lose the World Series by a toe...
Reasonable Steak Restaurants in Toronto (From a Cost Perspective)
So what are some of the best, reasonable steak restaurants in Toronto, in terms of price, a level down from the elite level? The Saturday over Halloween weekend, I was walking through the downtown of the city with my wife, getting some black and white pics of...
High-End Toronto Butcher Cumbraes Now Offering Home Delivery
Not all steak lovers in Toronto are blessed with the space to house a barbecue. Some of us live in condos, with condo corporation bylaws forbidding us to set up an outdoor grill area. In my home, at the Toy Factory Lofts in Liberty Village, we have a communal barbecue...
Luxury Audit: Cailey Heaps, President and CEO, Heaps Estrin
Heaps Estrin is a prominent Central Toronto's real estate brokerage, offering concierge-level client care, operating under Royal LePage Real Estate Services and consistently ranked as Canada's top team. Cailey Heaps, who serves as President, CEO, and Broker of Record,...
Have Price Changes Made Cuban Cigars Less Desirable?
One thing that's been noticeable over the past two years has been the dramatic rise in prices of Cuban cigars. Global demand surged post pandemic. Shortages in production in Cuba and ongoing economic woes there drove scarcity, pushing pries through the roof. And a...
My Drive to Collingwood in the BMW Mini Cooper S 5-Door
For Canadians of my vintage, and sports fans, you'll be familiar with "Pocket Rocket" - Henri Richard of the Montreal Canadiens, younger brother of "The Rocket", Maurice Richard. I never thought "Pocket Rocket" would be applicable anywhere else until I stepped into...
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric Review
So when I hopped into the new Porsche Macan 4 Electric in July, knowing I had a drive to a family event from Liberty Village in downtown Toronto to Picton, Ont. (218 kilometres, or 135 miles, one way) first thing on my brain was battery range. I was making the drive...










