Inside Architect Javier Campos’ Nature-Forward Mexico Oasis
Imagine a space that reconnects you to nature inside the comfort of your home through an intentionally built environment. But it involves more than adding a few plants, painting your cabinets green or swapping in a wooden table. In fact, it looks like living in harmony with nature without sacrificin
Saudi Arabia’s Artistic Renaissance: How the Kingdom is Becoming a Global Art Hub
Saudi Arabia is on its way to becoming one of the hottest art destinations in the world. While the country’s global reputation encompasses many things—monarchy, oil, religion, to name a few—it’s never been considered a hub for arts and culture. That is, until now. The Saudi Vision 2030 proje
Beyond the Dubai Chocolate Bar: Why Middle Eastern Confectioners Are Making The Buzziest Sweets
When my new neighbours moved in from Saudi Arabia, they brought sweets with them. During their first Ramadan in their new home, their young sons showed up on my doorstep with trays of cookies and desserts that surprised and delighted me: salty cheese drenched in syrup, pastries coated with rose and
Plant-Based Meals Are No Longer Just Necessity or Tradition, but a Choice
With the rise of mammoth brands like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, plant-based proteins have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. While brands have moved beyond veggie patties to “burgers that bleed” in an attempt to imitate animal protein, not all brands are focused on one-to-one replace
These Fine Dining Establishments Are Putting South Asian Cuisine on the Map
Despite the region being home to a quarter of the world’s population, cuisine from South Asia has long been underrepresented in the world of fine dining. Much of this has been due to preconceived notions and stereotypes about the cuisine. “I’ve been hearing stuff since I was a little kid [
Inside The Light-Filled Oasis of Architect Omar Gandhi
It was never in architect Omar Gandhi’s plans to build his own house. But in 2019, rebuilding his life after a divorce and living between condos in Toronto and Halifax with his son Adrian, a vacant lot came up for sale in the latter city that piqued his interest. It was a narrow, 20-foot-wide plot
How Entrepreneur Huda Alvi, “The Wellthy Woman,” Is Empowering Women To Travel Solo
Two years ago, when Huda Alvi—then a 37-year-old married entrepreneur with three teenagers (a daughter and two sons)—announced that she would be taking a solo backpacking trip to Central and South America, her South Asian parents were alarmed. “They literally sat me down and it was a full-on i
Here’s What Reminds Chef Masaki Saito of Home
After I graduated high school in 2006, I went to Tokyo to study and learn about sushi. Every student needs to buy a good knife. This was the first knife that I purchased after graduating the first level, and I’ve continued using it as my primary knife for over 15 years. It was made by […]
These Desi Musicians Are Defining Indo-Canadian Music
Desi music is surging around the world, and especially in North America. (Canada is #3 of the top five countries streaming this genre outside of South Asia.) Some of this can be explained by demographic changes, but it also speaks to the great art Indo-Canadian musicians are producing—which is why
For Fashion Designer Dorian Who, Innovation Is Resistance
Dorian Who appears on my computer screen, her hands adorned with silver jewellery and pointed metallic nails that catch my eye instantly. She’s wearing a white top with red detailing called “the Julien,” which she later reveals is one of her own designs. As she guides me through the garment’
