City Style and Living - Winter 2008/2009 - (Page 17)

NEED IT WANT IT Portugal has many secrets: its history spans over 20,000 years; it has the longest white sandy beach in Europe; it oﬀers 220 days of sunshine; it produces the world's best port. But the "best-kept secret" is that Portugal also produces some of the world's nest wine. And the secret to being the perfect party guest is bringing the perfect hostess gi . From rich and full-bodied to light and crisp, Portugal oﬀers award-winning exceptional wines starting at $9.45 and ranging to $100+. A bo le of Portuguese wine makes the perfect hostess gi , one that will guarantee a lot of a ention. Wondering what to bring a sophisticated vegetarian friend? Why not pack a basket full of treats including Czaviar. canadian-made, this private label brand is a clever faux-caviar made from natural seaweed harvested in canada. is is an exotic gi , and vegetarians will rave that they too can enjoy a classic h’ors d’oeuvre favourite. Yourfriendshaveinvitedyouoverforahome-madedinner,andyouhavenocluewhattobringthehostessforhereﬀorts.There’snoneedtoworry-rememberthatit’sthethoughtthatcountsnomatterhow bigorsmall. ByNatalieFox e HoﬆeGi GLUCKSTEIN HOME HAMMERED BAR SET, $24.99-$29.99; www.homeoutfitters.com Vegetarian Friendly CZAVIAR SALMON ROE, 113g jar, $19.95; CZAVIAR SEVRUGA, 113g jar, $29.95; CZAVIAR BELUGA, 113g jar, $39.95; CZAVIAR WASABI FLAVOURED FLYING FISH ROE 114g jar $19.95; www.epicureal.com Start a new tradition, tell an enchanted story about the origins of this gi named “lucky butter y.” Handcra ed in France, and made of real crystal, it will leave your hostess spellbound. BACCARAT LUCKY BUTTERFLY IN RUBY, $150; www.baccarat.com A stunning gi for a hostess, an anniversary, engagement or ‘just because’, these Steven Weinberg designed Swarovski crystal champagne utes add a special touch to any occasion. Each ute features a faceted clear crystal base accented by clear crystals enclosed in the stems of each utehere’s a toast to you! COURTESY: HOME OUTFITTERS, SWAROVSKI, BACCARAT, EPICUREAL; PORTUGUESE WINE CHAMPAGNE FLUTES (2), $500; www.swarovski.com Instead of the conventional bunch of owers, why not bring your hostess all the accoutrements for a great bar? With a pitcher, ice bucket, and cocktail set that looks chic in any home, the Gluckstein, Hammered Bar Set will inspire your hostess to make her own cocktails. citystyleandliving.com | WINTER 2008/09 | 17 http://www.epicureal.com http://www.baccarat.com http://www.homeoutfitters.com http://www.swarovski.com http://www.citystyleandliving.com

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City Style and Living - Winter 2008/2009 Contents Editor's Note Behind the Cover The District Events Wrap It Up To Market To Market Culinary Conversation Need It Want It Kitchen Restaurant Inspiration Dancing the Cocoa Covet Prêt-à-porter Inspired By... Giving Anatomy Of... Casanova Fragrance Profile Focal Pointe Passport 24 Hours In... The Staycation Ombudsperson Horoscopes Final Thought

City Style and Living - Winter 2008/2009

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