20 Jun 2019

Celebrating Authentic Québécois Cuisine – Chef J.C. Poirier

After 20 years in the restaurant business, chef J.C. Poirier credits being true to himself and his Québécois roots as the keys to his outsized success. For Jean-Christophe ( J.C.) Poirier, chef and owner of Vancouver’s St. Lawrence restaurant, food...
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18 Apr 2019

Where To Eat Now – Vaughan’s Hottest Restaurants

This issue, City Life got behind-the-scenes access to four of the most-popular restaurants in Vaughan: Passione Moda Cucina, Cento40 Trattoria and Villaggio Ristorante. Get to know the men behind the magnificent culinary creations these restaurants provide and uncover what makes...
By Victoria Scott
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After attending university in Italy and receiving her MBA, Janet Zuccarini returned to Canada, where she opened up a restaurant, marrying her two passions: business and cooking. | Photo by Stacey Brandford
12 Jun 2018

Restaurant Mogul — Janet Zuccarini

Janet Zuccarini has been in the restaurant business since 1996, opening up several successful restaurants. She sits down with City Life to tell us about her experiences as a businesswoman and restaurateur. Owning and running a restaurant is no easy...
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12 Jun 2018

The Search for the World’s Top Young Chef in Fine Cuisine

S.Pellegrino Top Young Chef 2018 featured 21 international finalists who used their talent and vision to represent their regions; their cooking skills judged by some of the world’s best chefs on an international platform. Achievements in fine cuisine are celebrated...
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14 Feb 2018

Taste of the City

The city’s most authentic Italian and Peruvian and the finest bar and grills and chophouses this side of the GTA. The GTA is filled with great restaurants from different cultural backgrounds serving some of the finest, most authentic cuisine in...
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12 Dec 2017

Wine Not? – Adamo Estate Winery

A successful artist isn’t defined by their medium of choice, but by their ability to turn each endeavour into a masterpiece of its own. Mario Adamo is the Michelangelo behind Adamo Estate Winery, the beautiful 24-acre boutique vineyard and winery...
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12 Dec 2017

Foodies Unite

Come one, come all, here are the foodie items you need to taste and have in your kitchen this New Year’s. 1. Like A Virgin Pure Tunisian extra virgin olive oil from Oleiva goes from groves to bottling to you...
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06 Dec 2017

Miku Restaurant, a History of Excellence

City Life joined Miku Restaurant for a second anniversary dinner at its downtown Toronto location. This exclusive event boasted a five-course tasting menu and a whole lot of flavour. The restaurant employs the Aburi philosophy of Ningenmi, which roughly translates...
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06 Oct 2017

Foodies Unite — The Best Restaurants In Vaughan and Beyond

Whatever you’re in the mood for, whether it’s ahi tuna salad from Chateau le Parc or grilled olive oil cake with apricot coulis from Sarpa, we have a breakdown of the best that Vaughan and beyond have to offer. We...
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