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A Dream and a Team

The highly anticipated Nobu Hotel Toronto will soon make its Canadian debut. It will be the latest offering of the global culinary and hotel phenomenon, created by the lauded celebrity chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. In the lead-up to the opening, we talked to the renowned chef and restaurateur about the secrets to creating fabulous food, enjoying international success and triumphing over adversity along the way.

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Players In Hospitality

Liberty Entertainment Group’s Nick and Nadia Di Donato have partnered with celebrity entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary and Maple Leafs all-star Mitch Marner in their latest venture: Blue Bovine. Located in Union Station, the steak-and-sushi restaurant is at the junction of Bay Street and the Scotiabank Arena district, offering culinary delights to the business community, sports fans, and everyone else who loves the high-end cuisine for which Liberty Group is famous. Here, the partners discuss with Living Luxe editor-in-chief Stephanie Whittaker why Blue Bovine is such an exquisite addition to the heritage train station and how Liberty Entertainment Group is scoring another win in the fine-dining arena.

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Aging Gracefully

A wide range of treatments allows us to continue looking our best as we move into mid-life.We all want to age gracefully, moving seamlessly and beautifully into our future selves. As we approach midlife, there are various treatments we can turn to for a little help to slow down the aging process. Dr. Philip Solomon MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Surgery in Toronto, discusses some of the treatments and tools that can help along the way.

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Test Drive

Corban Hu was only too eager to visit Portugal and get behind the wheel of a coveted and celebrated Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle, the EQE SUV. Read on for his review of the car’s versatility, power and what it was like touring the European country in a European automobile.

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Curated Coffee

JURA’s high-performance machines and personalized service bring the café experience home. It o  ers you more than just your basic blend.

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The Crown Jewel

Humbertown Jewellers might have started as a neighbourhood jewellery store, but 43 years later, it has the distinct and impressive reputation as one of the foremost retailers in the city for fine jewellery and masterfully designed timepieces. Here’s what Ferit Tecimer told us about the pride he takes in his work and his ultimate goal — making clients happy.

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To Go or Not To Go?

Medical tourism is a hot topic and we had plenty of questions about it. So, we asked Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Surgery inToronto, his thoughts on travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery. Read onand consider his expertise ifyou’re contemplating a trip.

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With a Little Help From Their Friends

It’s not every day you cross paths with someone who shares your values, cares about your dreams, and understands your passions, so it’s pretty fortunate Natasha Koifman and Peter Tunney found each other when they did. For nearly two decades, they’ve grown their friendship and nurtured their relationship, all the while doing good in the universe. The public relations maven and renowned artist sat down with Lisa van de Geyn, Living Luxe’s editor-in-chief, to talk about their collaborations in business and philanthropy, and the significance of designing your life around like-minded people.

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Fountain of Youth

When Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Surgery in Toronto, told us his facial clients have been skewing younger recently, we wanted to learn more. Here’s what he told us about this procedure that was once seen as something for only an older demographic.

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To Give or Not To Give

That is certainly a super-common question that’s arisen for so many of us — where do you give, how do you do it and how much makes sense? Financial expert Libby Wildman walks us through the art and science of being philanthropic.

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