Do you ever wonder what happened to your favorite Disney princesses? Well Jon Cozart, AKA "Paint," knows. According to this Broadway whiz, life has been less than a fairytale for Ariel, Jasmine, Belle and Pocahontas. His parody of these much-admired Disney darlings is dark, poignant and just plain brilliant. Cozart is going places, he is tremendously … [Read more...]

What the pho? Pho (pronounced FUH) is a rich Vietnamese soup with mounds of nefarious rice noodles, thin slices of succulent beef, bean sprouts, fresh herbs, lime and chillies floating around in a heady broth. With roots in the mid 1880s, the traditional pho was often made with lesser cuts of meats such as beef bones, knee bones and even tripe (stomach lining), … [Read more...]

Let's face it, tea sandwiches have gotten a bum rap over the years. Every time I see someone take a bite of these dainty little morsels on television they spit it out as if they had mistakenly taken a mouthful of the pretty decor. But, I think tea sandwiches are the perfect canvases to pack on the flavor. The key is to use … [Read more...]

This is a man's drink. When I picture this drink, I think of tycoons huddled in masses at a seedy bar with thick clouds of fumes from their Cuban cigars escaping their lips after a hard day of negotiations. So, guys this is for what ails you. Bottoms up. The Penicillin Yield: 1 cocktail Glassware: Rock glass Tools: Juicer or … [Read more...]

Do you recall that scene from the very first Harry Potter series when Harry stumbled upon the magic mirror that revealed not his own reflection but his heart's innermost desire? If only life were that telling. Unfortunately, we inhabit the Muggle world and our mirrors only reveal how many shots we may have downed the previous night at the club and its … [Read more...]

In my humble opinion, this dish exemplifies the term heaven on a plate. There's nothing more comforting than a pile of airy, fluffy pancakes. Add delicious morsels of sweet chocolate chips, crispy crumbles of bacon and a hint of orange zest to balance out the rich porky flavor and you have yourself a recipe for the perfect weekend breakfast. Go ahead, have seconds and … [Read more...]

Ruche, the brainchild of real life couple Mai and Josh Olivo offers its customers beautiful vintage-inspired fashion but from the looks of it their loyal followers visit their charming website just as much for a glimpse of their fantastical catalogues. Photographed by Stephanie Williams, their newest lookbook "Tea For Two" is a vision of dreamy pastel playfulness … [Read more...]

The national dish of Canada is undoubtedly Poutine. Invented in Warwick, Quebec, in 1957, by restaurateur Fernand Lachance -- Poutine is a sinful amalgamation of blistering hot fries, submerged with flavorful brown gravy and stippled with a flurry of cheese curds. Off course the American version of Poutine is even more dizzying as it is often topped with a … [Read more...]