Taste of the ’90's

Remember the 1990s? It’s the decade Food & Drink was born, and a decade
defined by Cosmopolitans, fusion cuisine, grunge and Y2K angst. It also saw the
introduction of Honeycrisp apples, the explosion of the internet and a TV network devoted entirely to food. Tap into those memories with our modern takes on this nostalgic menu.

If you’re invited to a nineties party, it pays to look the part. The decade was defined by an eclectic mix of grunge, preppy and punk, so your sartorial selection is wide-open.

Women can rock bib overalls, slip dresses, cropped cardigans or off-theshoulder sweatshirts. And don’t forget the scrunchie! Style Icons: Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Silverstone, Spice Girls.

Men can sport plaid flannel shirts, neon track suits, or baggy jeans and Timberlands. Give yourself a spiky updo with plenty of gel, or wear a cap, backwards of course. Style Icons: Will Smith, Kurt Cobain, Dennis Rodman.

Many consider the 1990s to be the last great decade in music. It started with the roaring guitars of Seattle’s grunge scene led by bands like Soundgarden and Nirvana. Across the Atlantic, the catchy hooks of Britpop helped spawn the Blur vs. Oasis feud and sold millions of CDs. The first half of the decade was also the golden age of hip hop, which would put artists like The Notorious B.I.G at the top of the charts. The decade would close out to the thumping beats of electronic dance music (EDM), which moved millions of feet and made DJs the new rockstars. To relive these magical moments in music, we asked nineties-specialist DJ Lissa Monet to curate this special playlist.

Before “binge” became part of our lexicon, watching favourite shows was a weekly event shared by millions. Recreate the ’90s magic with five that defined the decade.

Seinfeld
(1989 to 1998)
The hilarious “show about nothing” followed the day-to-day antics of the greatest quartet in the history of sitcoms. Season 7 is a masterpiece.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(1990 to 1996)
A vehicle for the multitalented Will Smith, this sitcom will provide inspiration for fashion, hairstyles, decor and, hopefully, a Carlton dance-off.

The Kids in the Hall
(1988 to 1995)
Some of the funniest television to come out of Canada, this sketch comedy show created iconic characters such as Tyzik the Head Crusher and the Chicken Lady.

Beverly Hills, 90210
(1990 to 2000)
A pop cultural phenomenon, this teen drama made celebrities of its comely
cast, who modeled the decade’s fashions, from tucked in T-shirts to mini dresses.

ER
(1994 to 2009)
This fast-paced medical drama ran for 15 seasons, but the early years are remembered most for lothario Dr. Doug Ross played by George Clooney.