The online home of Sharp magazine, Canada's magazine for the sophisticated male Le Scandinave Spa is one of Canada’s hidden treasures. Among six terraced buildings, the spa offers several Scandinavian baths–outdoor hot spring-style pools–for energy and relaxation. Inside, dual Swedish massages will work out any remaining kinks. Scandinavian Bath Access plus Duo Swedish Massage Package, $408]]> Le Scandinave Spa is one of Canada’s hidden treasures. Among six terraced buildings, the spa offers several Scandinavian baths–outdoor hot spring-style pools–for energy and relaxation. Inside, dual Swedish massages will work out any remaining kinks. Scandinavian Bath Access plus Duo Swedish Massage Package, $408]]> Here’s what you do: If you’re with a keeper, she’ll love you for all your hard work this evening. If you want to keep her, you’ll get her a gift anyways. This can be anything from a hand-written card (at Sharp, we appreciate your support of the print industry) to jewelry to the gift that gives back—lingerie. If you’re really not sure what she wants, take her over to her favourite store and tell her it’s on you. Just be sure to remind her when your dinner reservation is before she empties out the store.
We recommend: These Danielle Faith gold vermeil pear drop earrings. Because you can never go wrong with a gorgeous pair of earrings.]]> Here’s what you do: If you’re with a keeper, she’ll love you for all your hard work this evening. If you want to keep her, you’ll get her a gift anyways. This can be anything from a hand-written card (at Sharp, we appreciate your support of the print industry) to jewelry to the gift that gives back—lingerie. If you’re really not sure what she wants, take her over to her favourite store and tell her it’s on you. Just be sure to remind her when your dinner reservation is before she empties out the store.
We recommend: These Danielle Faith gold vermeil pear drop earrings. Because you can never go wrong with a gorgeous pair of earrings.]]> (except Bernard Pollard). But there is one blemish on that chiselled face that sells Ugg boots to men; the knowledge that when Brady had a chance to toast the chalice of flawlessness he was beaten by Eli Manning and the New York Giants. That 2007 season Brady looked unbeatable. He had an 18-0 record going into the Super Bowl, his uncanny vision working at optimum and Randy Moss, one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game. After the Patriots cruised over the entire NFL landscape, decimating opponents with bombs and lasers from above, on Super Bowl Sunday the Giants roughed the golden boy up and Brady's last heave to Moss went unanswered (if there really is a Lombardi up there). A man as competitive as Brady does not forget events like that, even if he is leading a life that is the envy of the entire world. Brady will be primed to play this Super Bowl because he will be battling for sweet vengeance against the team who robbed him of perfection. Photo credit: Bloomberg]]> (except Bernard Pollard). But there is one blemish on that chiselled face that sells Ugg boots to men; the knowledge that when Brady had a chance to toast the chalice of flawlessness he was beaten by Eli Manning and the New York Giants. That 2007 season Brady looked unbeatable. He had an 18-0 record going into the Super Bowl, his uncanny vision working at optimum and Randy Moss, one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game. After the Patriots cruised over the entire NFL landscape, decimating opponents with bombs and lasers from above, on Super Bowl Sunday the Giants roughed the golden boy up and Brady's last heave to Moss went unanswered (if there really is a Lombardi up there). A man as competitive as Brady does not forget events like that, even if he is leading a life that is the envy of the entire world. Brady will be primed to play this Super Bowl because he will be battling for sweet vengeance against the team who robbed him of perfection. Photo credit: Bloomberg]]> Photo credit: Getty/Jamie Squire]]> Photo credit: Getty/Jamie Squire]]> Photo credit: Boston Globe]]> Photo credit: Boston Globe]]> Photo credit: Getty/Rich Schultz]]> Photo credit: Getty/Rich Schultz]]> Getty/Jim Rogash]]> Getty/Jim Rogash]]> dancing at Carnival in Brazil, a trip obviously influenced by Gisele (whom many New England fans have labeled as a curse due to the Pats' failure in the first game she attended; Super Bowl 42 against the Giants). The clip gave people who aren't as ridiculously good-looking and talented as Brady (read: everyone in the world except Prince) a chance to mock him. It's not the only time Brady has shown a sensitive side. In this ESPN article by Elizabeth Merrill published this week, an unnamed Patriot explains how Brady calls everyone on the team "babe." Just in time for a high pressure championship against the only team that has truly bothered him, the New York Post has published a letter written by Brady's drool-inducing spouse asking her family and friends to pray for him. Surely, the Giants are chuckling at what comes off as fear from Gisele and Christopher Hitchens would sneer if he were alive but no one should doubt the boost that Brady receives from having a team of Brazilian goddesses as his cheerleaders. Photo credit: Wire Image/Antonio de Moraes Barros]]> dancing at Carnival in Brazil, a trip obviously influenced by Gisele (whom many New England fans have labeled as a curse due to the Pats' failure in the first game she attended; Super Bowl 42 against the Giants). The clip gave people who aren't as ridiculously good-looking and talented as Brady (read: everyone in the world except Prince) a chance to mock him. It's not the only time Brady has shown a sensitive side. In this ESPN article by Elizabeth Merrill published this week, an unnamed Patriot explains how Brady calls everyone on the team "babe." Just in time for a high pressure championship against the only team that has truly bothered him, the New York Post has published a letter written by Brady's drool-inducing spouse asking her family and friends to pray for him. Surely, the Giants are chuckling at what comes off as fear from Gisele and Christopher Hitchens would sneer if he were alive but no one should doubt the boost that Brady receives from having a team of Brazilian goddesses as his cheerleaders. Photo credit: Wire Image/Antonio de Moraes Barros]]> Here's what you do: After a long and successful night of wooing her, you’ll finally be ready to bring it home—to a hotel! Since you’re so smart, you will have had the foresight to pack her a change of clothes for the morning. Once the door is closed, you’ll finally have a chance to enjoy the lingerie you got for her earlier (or the jewelry, there’s really no need to be picky).
We recommend: The Fairmont in Vancouver, The new Trump Hotel in Toronto (with reduced opening-month rates for February) or Le Germain in Montreal.]]> Here's what you do: After a long and successful night of wooing her, you’ll finally be ready to bring it home—to a hotel! Since you’re so smart, you will have had the foresight to pack her a change of clothes for the morning. Once the door is closed, you’ll finally have a chance to enjoy the lingerie you got for her earlier (or the jewelry, there’s really no need to be picky).
We recommend: The Fairmont in Vancouver, The new Trump Hotel in Toronto (with reduced opening-month rates for February) or Le Germain in Montreal.]]> Here’s what you do: Think of the best restaurant date you’ve ever been on. Then make sure it was with her. Top that experience by hitting up one of the hottest restaurants in the city. Take the opportunities to bring back chivalry: get the door for her, take her coat and let her order first—or even better, try ordering for her. By now you should have a solid grasp on each other’s tastes.
We recommend: Vij’s in Vancouver (one of the country's best places for Indian), La Societe in Toronto (yhink authentic Parisian bistro), and Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal (there's 10 different kinds of foie gras to try, and they specialize in meat).]]> Here’s what you do: Think of the best restaurant date you’ve ever been on. Then make sure it was with her. Top that experience by hitting up one of the hottest restaurants in the city. Take the opportunities to bring back chivalry: get the door for her, take her coat and let her order first—or even better, try ordering for her. By now you should have a solid grasp on each other’s tastes.
We recommend: Vij’s in Vancouver (one of the country's best places for Indian), La Societe in Toronto (yhink authentic Parisian bistro), and Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal (there's 10 different kinds of foie gras to try, and they specialize in meat).]]>