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(and think you will too)
These days, we’re thinking a little more about our neighbours and community.
So it felt right to share a few of the small, local businesses connected to the studio in a meaningful way – places that reflect the passion, care and dedication of the people behind them. Whether it’s cocktails after work, planning a seaside escape or a deep-tissue massage to wrap up the week, these are three businesses we love and think you will too.
Le Tigre
As Le Tigre approaches its third anniversary, the intimate cocktail bar above the piano store at 1060 Yonge Street continues to carve out its own place in Toronto’s nightlife scene.
Created by Rob Granicolo and Stephen Gouzopoulos (Nikki’s husband!😍), the team behind Dundas West’s Cry Baby Gallery, Le Tigre was built around a simple idea: give Midtown a proper cocktail bar with a late-night feel.
The room combines pink neon, a pink quartz bar, palm wallpaper, vintage jungle-cat statues and velvet seating, shifting from relaxed early evenings into a livelier late night.
The drinks are led by Andrew Foster, with a menu focused on well-made classics and playful cocktails. Martinis are a particular focus, including the house Dirty Martini made with Le Tigre’s signature brine, alongside drinks featuring gin and sake and hazelnut fat-washed cognac.
Music moves between retro disco and French electro, while intimate alcoves and seating make the space suited to a quick drink or longer night out.
Le Tigre is first come, first served, Monday through Saturday, with half-priced martinis from 5:00–7:00 PM every evening.
Find us at @letigre.bar and @crybaby.gallery on Instagram and contact us to book your special events and holiday parties!
Massage Therapy by Sharlene Yuen
We can’t think of a better way to treat yourself this fall than booking a massage with Sharlene Yuen at Studio³.
With nearly 17 years of hands-on clinical experience and a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist since 2009, Sharlene has always been passionate about wellness and holistic healthcare.
Fully embracing the philosophy that movement is medicine, Sharlene is an advocate of the restorative benefits of massage therapy as an essential part of our body’s need to relax, heal and rejuvenate.
Using Swedish techniques, each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to meet her clients’ individual needs to help them feel empowered, balanced and relaxed – both in body and mind.
Sharlene approaches each treatment with compassion, care and thoughtful intent while creating a safe, professional and supportive space where her clients can truly relax and heal.
Sharlene is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO).
Book in with Sharlene for a massage after your Pilates or Yoga session at the Studio.
LAS Swimwear
LAS (Land&Sea) Swimwear was born from a personal need for a swimsuit that behaves like a little black dress – elegant, refined, subtly sculptured to flatter stylishly, forever.
A niche collection of 3 styles, very limited quantities, appealing to women who want a suit that transcends seasonal fads, carefully made with beautiful fabric and a versatility enabling the wearer to slide from water to world seamlessly with the addition of wardrobe staples.
A swimsuit that holds its own amidst the crowd as one of a kind, purposefully individual, yet endlessly adaptable. Inspired by the Grace Kelly era of quiet allure as opposed to obvious display, my hope is that the wearer feels shown off to her best advantage – forever.
Crafted with Tunisian manufacturing expertise, the most luxurious sustainable Italian fabrics corset and encapsulate the figure sculpting the silhouette with sophistication and the ease of a second skin. LAS is a swimwear designed to endure beautifully, even as we change.
See for yourself at lasswimwear.com or @lasswimwear
and contact Linda (Yes, Linda! Our favourite Studio³ Yoga Instructor 🤗) for more details should your curiosity be piqued.