How to Go From Friends to Lovers

Confession: I don’t like dating much. I prefer when my guy friends seamlessly transition into boyfriend or boyfriend-like tendencies. Actually, I take part of that back. I like the idea of friends becoming lovers, but there is nothing really “seamless” about the transformation. Remember the whole When Harry Met Sally … Read More

Interview: Alisen Down

You’ve seen Alisen Down in action before—she’s in too many things for you not to have seen her. Like what? Oh, Battlestar Galactica, DaVinci’s Inquest, Stephen King’s Dead Zone, Stargate SG-1, Smallville, Flashpoint, Shattered, The L Word, The Killing, CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries, Lost Girl, Supernatural, Haven . . . and … Read More

Mixologist: Sake Seechu

It’s World Sake Day today—the date having to do with the fact that it’s the start of the sake brewing season—so why not celebrate with a cocktail courtesy of Michael Tremblay over at ki modern Japanese? Ingredients 3 oz. Gekkeikan Traditional, heated 1 oz. Elderflower cordial Directions Heat the sake … Read More

Wings + Horns Fall Collection

If utopia demands utilitarianism, the official uniform might consist of items seized from the racks of Vancouver-based menswear line wings + horns. The label celebrated its tenth anniversary this year, embracing collaboration in a series of special projects and two seasonal collections. We’ll review their latest collection first and return … Read More

Mixologist: Hennessy Nice Tie

Chris Brosh is launching a tie, and in honour of that, Hennessy has a new drink. We tried it out, and it’s pretty great. Ingredients 2.5 oz Hennessy V.S 1 bar spoon of sugar 2 dashes orange bitters Orange twist Directions In a mixing glass muddle an orange twist with … Read More

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