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things Ku De Ta A stunning setting in beautiful Bali makes Ku De Ta what some call Asia’s most prestigious venue. Since arriving on the restaurant scene in 2000, Ku De Ta has transformed itself into an international icon of beachside chic. Now, rumour has it that chic hotel-style accomodations are on the drawing board. www.kudeta.net favourite First place goes to… Declared one of the world’s top 50 retail designers, Toronto’s own II BY IV has been awarded accolades for their unique showroom. It conveys a South Beach style loaded with glamour, novelty and tradition. Like a clairvoyant, II BY IV picks up on emerging consumer trends, applying them to design with expert precision. www.iibyiv.com Liquid poetry Inscribed with the delicate words of Canadian poets, Southbrook introduces “Poetica,” an innovative artist series of wine and words. New limited-edition wines are available only through pre-ordering directly from its Niagara winery. What better way to curl up with the work of Sarah Slean, P.K. Page or Christopher Dewdney? www.southbrook.com Sparkle and shine A new concept in wall decor. Sparkling Crystal Dream goes beyond the mere use of shiny objects in artwork by becoming part of the design. Let your imagination run wild with the endless possibilities opened up by merging photographic artwork with the elegance of crystal. www.ramdot.com Melt in your mink! Sweet dreams come true at Vancouver’s Mink Chocolate Café. Obsessively devoted to creating fine chocolate, Mink offers over 30 different hand-crafted chocolate bars. Its artist series tempts chocoholics with nine different melt- in-your-mouth bon bons. The “Beret”—a sumptuous concoction of raspberry in dark chocolate ganache smothered in dark chocolate—is to die for. www.minkchocolates.com 6 HOMEFRONTSPRING 2009 Photo: Mink Chocolates Inc. Photo: ChristopherLeggett.com Photo: Southbrook Vineyards Photo: Ramdot.com P h o t o : I I B Y I V
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First place goes to…<br /> <br /> Declared one of the world’s top 50 retail designers, Toronto’s own II BY IV has been awarded accolades for their unique showroom. It conveys a South Beach style loaded with glamour, novelty and tradition. Like a clairvoyant, II BY IV picks up on emerging consumer trends, applying them to design with expert precision.<br /> Www.iibyiv.com<br /> <br /> Ku De Ta <br /> <br /> A stunning setting in beautiful Bali makes Ku De Ta what some call Asia’s most prestigious venue. Since arriving on the restaurant scene in 2000, Ku De Ta has transformed itself into an international icon of beachside chic. Now, rumour has it that chic hotel-style accommodations are on the drawing board.<br /> Www.kudeta.net<br /> <br /> Melt in your mink!<br /> <br /> Sweet dreams come true at Vancouver’s Mink Chocolate Café. Obsessively devoted to creating fine chocolate, Mink offers over 30 different hand-crafted chocolate bars. Its artist series tempts chocoholics with nine different meltin- your-mouth bon bons. The “Beret”—a sumptuous concoction of raspberry in dark chocolate ganache smothered in dark chocolate—is to die for.<br /> Www.minkchocolates.com<br /> <br /> Liquid poetry <br /> <br /> Inscribed with the delicate words of Canadian poets, Southbrook introduces “Poetica,” an innovative artist series of wine and words. New limited-edition wines are available only through pre-ordering directly from its Niagara winery. What better way to curl up with the work of Sarah Slean, P.K. Page or Christopher Dewdney? Www.southbrook.com<br /> <br /> Sparkle and shine <br /> <br /> A new concept in wall decor. Sparkling Crystal Dream goes beyond the mere use of shiny objects in artwork by becoming part of the design. Let your imagination run wild with the endless possibilities opened up by merging photographic artwork with the elegance of crystal. Www.ramdot.com<br /> <br /> The crown jewel of cruising <br /> <br /> Founded over 30 years ago by Leon R. Slikkers, Tiara Yachts are truly royal. It’s all hands on deck as Kings, Czars and “passionatos” reign over the high seas in these classic beauties.Www.tiarayachts.com<br /> <br /> Sphere pleasure <br /> <br /> Way, way up in the Alta Badia of the Italian Dolomites sits a spectacular silver drop of mercury—or perhaps a stray piece of a planet? Not extraterrestrial, in fact, this shiny bauble is Ross Lovegrove’s Alpine Capsule, a 21st century ski chalet run on sustainable energy. Made of one-sided mirrors, the inside affords lucky guests the ultimate 3600 view.<br /> Www.rosslovegrove.com <br /> <br /> The green mile <br /> <br /> The number one biking trail on the planet, Québec’s Route Verte entices all levels of riders.With over 4,000 kilometres of panoramic views and endless options for exploring, this spectacular trail is both breathtaking and accessible.Www.routeverte.com<br /> <br /> Ps in a pod <br /> <br /> Porsche + Poggenphol = precision, passion, performance and purism. The oldest kitchen brand in the world, Poggenpohl has written the pages of furniture history.Paired with unique Porsche design, these kitchen living spaces are reduced to showcase the most basic function, where only the most innovative materials take hold.Www.poggenpohl-porsche-design-kitchen.com<br /> <br /> Red regime <br /> <br /> Decorative and bespoke, this flash of colour may be the largest piece of artwork you’ll ever own.Dare to define your space and yourself, while not so subtly enhancing your floor’s décor.Www.wstudio.ca<br /> <br /> Food for thought <br /> <br /> Winner of the 2008 Best Local Cookery Book in the World award, Farmers in Chef Hats is an agrotourism success story. Tour Ile d’Orléans with a group of farmers who don their epicurean garb to share their personal recipes and joie de vivre.Www.farmersinchefhats.com
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