LIFESTYLE DIARIES - CLUB MONACO MARKET

CLUB MONACO DEBUTS FARMERS MARKET AT TORONTO FLAGSHIP
BRAND CURATES BEST OF FOOD, FLOWERS, AND COFFEE AT BLOOR STREET STORE

Club Monaco, the international lifestyle brand, will bring the best of local food and flowers to their Toronto flagship store this summer.  The innovative retailer will launch the brand’s first-ever farmers market at their Bloor Street store, bringing coffee, flowers, artisanal baked goods, ice cream and organic salads from the most well-known chefs to their customers, beginning August 2015.
As the first fashion brand to create a concept shop inside the number one restaurant in the world, Noma, and the first brand to launch a coffee shop and bookstore within their global flagship in New York City, Club Monaco will continue their unique lifestyle narrative with the launch of the best-of-Toronto market this summer.  The market will sit outside the Club Monaco store on Bloor Street and operate seven days a week until mid-fall.
Club Monaco was founded in Toronto almost 30 years ago and we want to continue to give back to the city that has given us so much in shaping what Club Monaco is today,” said John Mehas, chief executive officer at Club Monaco. “The market at Bloor Street brings the best local chefs, baristas, bakers and florists to our flagship store for our customer to experience and celebrate the lifestyle of Toronto.

Club Monaco and each of the local artisans have collaborated to create a custom assortment of their favorite items which will be available for a limited time at the Bloor Street market.

Parts & Labour’s famed executive chef, Matty Matheson, creates a custom fresh white fish and quinoa salad 

Boxcar Social - serves freshly brewed artisanal coffees

Bake Shoppe- boasts a selection of homemade sweet treats 

Philips Ice Pops - features a refreshing selection of gourmet ice pops made with fresh fruits and herbs

Sweet Woodruff is home to custom Club Monaco inspired bouquets, created with fresh summer florals

LIFESTYLE: LITTLE LIFE BOX REVIEW

Have you tried the Little LIFE Box? I recently received a box to try it out, and I kind of love it! You basically get samples of lifestyle products which are organic and (can be) vegan if you are on a vegan diet. As you might know, I recently made a huge lifestyle change, and have completely changed the way I eat. I am on a very limited carb diet (basically I can only have quinoa, buckwheat and millet); and I have eliminated all dairy out of my diet. 

It is great when I buy raw ingredients and make everything myself, but trying to find a ready-made snack that fits my diet has been a tough challenge. I try to eat organic wherever I can, I am not 100% vegan though, however I do try to look for good quality food products. So when I found out about  "Little Life box", I figured I have nothing to lose so I tried one out. The box contained plant based protein powder, very delicious gluten-free and dairy-free protein bars, organic fair trade black tea (hello? addict over here!)..even some great energy boost packets which are full of vitamins. Check out their site over HERE and try it for yourself. I have already found some great products, and you can find out more details on the products they send you from their site. BTW it is not just food, the products range from organic,vegan skincare to household items! So be sure to check it out..I am sure you will love it!