Russell Smith Party Going, by Henry Green. (Random House UK) This classic from 1939 is often said to be the most famous modernist book you’ve never heard of. The entire story takes place among rich and idle young people trapped in a London railway station hotel, waiting for a train to take … Read More
You may have read in Eye Weekly last week an interview with our sociable editor, Russell, who likes to boast about his old clothes. In the embarrassing photo, he was seen clutching a martini glass containing a murky amber liquid. That, dear readers, is our new creation: it’s a cocktail … Read More
So, it’s that time of year: You’re driving on the parkway and it’s not the first time you and your girl notice how stunning the canopy is from that elevated viewpoint and you look at the steaming river of traffic and you think, “Why don’t we get out of the … Read More
In this new series, we’re asking our favourite menswear retailers from around town to answer a few questions about the fashion of the moment. We’ll go from large chains to small boutiques, and we’ll deal with clothes both dressy and funky. The idea is to learn what the insiders are … Read More
Before everyone does, get yourself to a chic new bar at the corner of Parliament and Winchester. Yes that’s right, in the heart of Cabbagetown, an area that’s – let’s face it – sorely in need of sophistication. We suspect that the Cobourg will finally provide all the film producers … Read More
