Chile-based production company Escala Humana Productions is developing an English-language series led by Sebastián Brahm about the CIA’s involvement in the fall of Salvador Allende, Chile’s first Socialist president. Intended for an American audience, the series will take its events from declassified U.S. government
After one of the world's longest lockdowns, the nation's culinary creativity has bubbled over with exciting restaurants and incredible bars around every corner.
The restaurateur behind legendary Buenos Aires grill restaurant Don Julio, Pablo Rivero was also recently voted as the Beronia Latin America’s Best Sommelier 2022. In this quick-fire guide, he shares everything you’ve always wanted to know about Argentinian wine and reveals his tips on where to buy and drink the best bottles in Buenos Aires
1977 Dundas St. W., 416-530-1430, @tommyswinebarto
Weeks before the first lockdown, Tim Morse and Jamal Watson were carefully turning an old convenience store into their dream coffee-shop-slash-wine-bar. Though the timing for a wine bar was unfortunate, the bottle-shop iteration of Tommy’s has nestled perfectly into the Dundas West strip. Expect the comforts of a good local laid-back energy, stellar espresso but with fridges of boozy (and non-boozy) bevvies.
The vibe: Pop in for a coffee, end up leaving with at least two bottles of wine
The snacks: Patties from Patty King and ham sandwiches from Donna’s
The selection: Strongly local, and more than just bottles of wine: bottled cocktails from Solid Olive; wine-beer hybrids from Hamilton’s Merit Brewing; and Ramona, a canned wine by sommelier Jordan Salcito