Why Shoppers Are Ditching Big Chains for Specialty Grocers
While you might be more moved by, say, a historic landmark or a natural wonder, for those under 30 looking to book their next trip, there’s a pretty good chance a grocery store is at the top of their must-visit list. Seriously. Take, for example, the hordes of people who flock to outposts of the [
How 3’s Ambassador Program Is Bringing Together Culturally Curious Individuals
I n January, 3 magazine introduced six luminaries as our inaugural group of ambassadors, setting the tone for a journey that begins in 3’s birthplace of Canada but expands beyond borders. Bringing together culturally curious individuals from a vast array of backgrounds and specialties, and with a
How Nuba Tisane, an Egyptian Family Business, Brought Homemade Hibiscus Tea to Market
For founder Amal Soliman and her daughter Gina El Kattan, food and agriculture are woven so intricately into their lives that they believe it is passed through their bloodline. The family, including Soliman’s husband and son, moved to Canada from Egypt in 2011. They left behind a successful family
How These Six Beverage Brands Offer a Blend of Tradition and Innovation
As a kid, I have fond memories of tagging along with my mom to a tiny Ukrainian deli to stock up on kefir—a tangy, probiotic-rich sour milk I drank from the bottle like other kids gulped down 2 per cent milk. Back then, kefir felt like my little secret, but today, it’s proudly sitting next [&hel
Five One-of-a-Kind Meals at the Coolest Third-Culture Restaurants Across Canada
As a Millennial and a pretty decent home cook, I’d still rather spend my hard-earned cash on unforgettable meals—those special dishes I could never recreate at home, no matter how many Netflix cooking shows I’ve binged. Bonus points if the meal comes with a side of drama, spectacle or an epic
For Chef Rafa Covarrubias, Cooking is About Creating Home
Born in central Mexico’s Querétaro, a young Rafa Covarrubias moved to Calgary in 2013 to pursue a culinary career. His star rose rapidly after graduating from culinary school. He became the sous chef at Calgary’s MARKET, the award-winning Calgary dining staple which turned into a “roaming res
3’s Holiday Gift Guide
The end of the year is nearly here, which means it’s time to look back and reflect; celebrating everything we’ve accomplished in 2024 and the people who helped us get there. And nothing says “I love you” more than the perfect gift. But finding a gift that speaks to the special people in your
How the Taste and Tradition of Sorrel is Preserving Caribbean Culture
When it comes to seasonal sips, a refreshing hibiscus punch is more often considered a summertime drink than a holiday-themed one. But for the Caribbean diaspora, sorrel is a Christmas must-have—and the annual quest to find the fresh blossoms at Caribbean grocers across the country has become as
How Sash Simpson Is Giving Back to the Orphanage Where He Grew Up
Philanthropy runs in Chef Sash Simpson’s family. His mother, Sandra Simpson, adopted him from the Families for Children orphanage in Coimbatore, India, a non-profit she founded around 1974. Known as “Babu” while living on the streets prior to his time there, Sash credits his adoptive mother wi
Restaurateur Tannis Ling Isn’t Afraid of Putting A Spin on Cultural Cuisine
When Vancouver-born Tannis Ling left her hometown in 2001 to work as a bartender in London, U.K., she immersed herself in the city’s concept-driven bars and restaurants, which she says were years ahead of Vancouver’s bar scene at the time. “Every detail has been thought of, the design, music,
