Awards of Excellence
2026 Awards of Excellence
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Know Someone in Edmonton Who Deserves to be Celebrated? We’re excited to announce the return of the Modern Luxuria Awards of Excellence—now in its second year—celebrating the…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Musician: Emilio De Mercato
Classical music has been the centre of Emilio De Mercato’s world since the age of five when his mother’s influence brought him to the piano. Later, he earned his master’s…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Restaurant: Sabor
Christian Mena and Lino Oliveira opened Sabor in December 2008, inspired by the flavours and hospitality they had encountered while traveling through Europe in their twenties. That vision—of bringing a…
Style
Retro Energy, Spring Hues, Effortless Style
A vibrant mix of textures, accessories and bold personality Spring comes alive at MIMI Bar, where retro charm meets contemporary style in our latest fashion shoot with Swish and Henry…
Style
Key Looks for Spring in Edmonton
Spring sees the new generation of dressing up, down and sporty. Fashion staple Floc Boutique introduced Fellow by Floc this month in the luxurious West Block Glenora. They showcase their…
Style
The Return of Men’s Grooming
The quick cut has long dominated the world of men’s hair, but Black Forest Barber Shop is leading the way, as men begin once more to hold their grooming habits…
Decor
Built for Simplicity
Local woodworker creates furniture and home goods defined by Scandinavian-inspired minimalism Red Seal carpenter, Anthony Eslava, worked in the residential construction industry for 10 years before making a life-changing shift.…
Decor
Kitchen Inspiration
Three local interior designers, three themed kitchen designs Lindsay Elms Lori Elms Design Group Traditional Kitchen Design From a young age, Lindsay Elms could be found rearranging furniture and reorganizing…
Decor
The art of woodworking with Kenton Jeske
Design, Inspiration and becoming a craftsman woodworker. A local artist, designer and craftsman whose work you’ll find in a number of homes, businesses, and more recently, in a Louis Vuitton…
Culture
Where the Wild Things Are
Artist Paul Freeman finds beauty, horror, and self-discovery in the natural world Paul Freeman’s relationship with nature in art was nurtured while enrolled at Calgary’s Alberta College of Art and…
Culture
Karen Klassen Mosaics
Piece by piece: a collage of memories Karen Klassen assembles her mosaics like she’s creating a charcuterie board of collected memories. Klassen hand-selects all of her materials. Some, she sources…
Culture
Clay, Connection and Community
Where artists grow and a dream is kept alive Even before Viva Clayworks was her own, KJ MacAlister was intimately familiar with the studio, having spent 17 years making, teaching,…
Cuisine
Simply Alsation
France’s northernmost region creates its own identity Sharing its borders with Germany and Switzerland, Alsace, a region in northeastern France, has ping-ponged between German and French control for centuries. While…
Cuisine
Zula Kitchen and Wine Bar
Mediterranean comfort in a northern clime Many Edmontonians will know Yuksel Gultekin from Sofra, the Turkish restaurant he’s operated downtown for the past 17 years. In January, Yuksel opened Zula…
Cuisine
Pizza, Beer, and Salad Bowls!
Toast Culture pushes the boundaries…and they’re delicious The concept behind a restaurant centered around toast would seem obvious: toast some bread and top it with delicious things like avocado or smoked…
Lifestyle
Hooked on P.E.I.
A one-night culinary party featuring fresh seafood and island flavours On Saturday, March 28, the Atrium at Sabor unfolded as a love letter to Prince Edward Island, where savoury seafood…
Lifestyle
Escape to Amazing Moments
From chic urban centers to breathtaking remote retreats, there are no limits to the amazing moments you could live. These magnificent locations are perfect for any nature of getaway, whether…
Lifestyle
The Science of Quality of Life
Dr. Brown, owner of True Balance Medical Spa, treats not only the outward appearance of his patients, but also their health and longevity thanks to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy When…
Auto
Where Performance Becomes Art
Sigma Automotive delivers an elevated automotive experience through iconic cars and curated customer service Sigma Automotive delivers a curated experience designed to reflect the precision and power of the rare…
Auto
Sculpted Power: Maserati’s All-New Grecale
Iconic, Audacious, Futuristic Performance Luxury Maserati’s tradition of naming their creations after winds began in 1963 with the Mistral. The Ghibli, Bora, and many others followed. The latest is the…
Auto
Arriving In Style
Arriving In Style With the holidays closing in, many people are preparing for corporate Christmas functions and other holiday events. You’ve got your outfit ready, but have you thought about…
