Ice Ice Baby at Queen West hipster hotspot

If you've ever felt the desire to experience the culture of Iceland, but are more into taking baby steps, the Drake Hotel is your logical destination from March 17 to 20.

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'Over asking' the new Toronto market norm

At every appraisal, I show the potential seller what other homes in their area have recently sold for. What I find staggering is that roughly eight out of 10 homes I use as comparisons have sold for more than the original asking price.

For more than 20 years, Elli Davis has ranked as one of Toronto's top real estate agents.

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Revamp your wardrobe at Yorkville dressmaker

As You Like It impresses me every time I go. The owner, Julia, greets you with a smile and detail-oriented eyes. The goal – transforming your clothes into pieces that look like they were made custom for you.

Wendy Woods is a personal style coach with THE REFINERY and an expert in finding fashions to express your unique personal style.

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The Source: Run for Public Office on Queen

If the phrase "lightly or never worn" seems sketchy to you, there's a phrase that should take your mind off it: "60 per cent off retail." That's how much you can get off once worn Betsey Johnson clothing at Public Office.

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Bite into brisket at popular Queen Street resto

I visited Nota Bene restaurant recently to try what some foodie friends have advised is the "best brisket sandwich in the city." I am typically a skeptic about such comfort food claims but knowing the skills of chef David Lee I went with an open mind.

Dr. Josh Josephson is a member and former president of the International Wine and Food Society, Toronto chapter.

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Prepare for a military invasion in T.O. this spring

I'm looking for a stylish spring jacket. Any suggestions? If I had to get one new jacket for spring it would come with military-inspired details like epaulets, metal buttons and exposed zippers.

With three stores in Toronto, Franco Mirabelli continues to distinguish himself as one of Canada's top designers.

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Royal rejection for Toronto's condo king

Condo king Brad Lamb's proposal for a 45-storey condo tower next to King Street's Royal Alexandra Theatre has been rejected by city councillors. Local councillor Adam Vaughan voted against the project but called the design "astonishing."

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Three must-haves for a stylish spring in T.O.

Without a doubt, the unseasonably sunny weather is cause to celebrate with a shopping spree. We asked our resident retail guru Wendy Woods to list three items that every woman needs this March to prep for a spirited spring.

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Bidding wars belong in Toronto marketplace

I am having a hard time getting upset about real estate bidding wars. The same purchasers who denounce the event pray it will happen when their own house is up for sale.

Harry Stinson is a high-profile real estate developer and entrepreneur.

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