There’s something about fall and suede that just go together. Soft, rich, and with a little bit of luxe, suede instantly adds warmth and texture without looking like it’s trying too hard. It almost echoes the textures outside this time of year; fallen leaves, deeper colours, and that softer, more layered feeling that seems to arrive as soon as the air turns crisp.

There are some places that make you appreciate where you live a little more. Burlington has plenty of the obvious favourites, but what I love most are the little pockets that each have their own personality. A beautiful café downtown, a corner that feels unexpectedly European, a patio that makes you want to stay all afternoon, or a quiet green space that feels far away from the city.

Celebrity chef Claudio Aprile has spent decades shaping Toronto’s culinary scene, from opening acclaimed restaurants to becoming one of the original judges of MasterChef Canada. Now, he has revived one of his former concepts, Origin, as Bar Origin in downtown Burlington; bringing with him a career built on curiosity, creativity and a refusal to stay in one lane.