09 Mar 2020

Tim Freear: Breaking Barriers To Cooking

In a city filled with many restaurants, Toronto’s Hawthorne chef Tim Freear likes to be creative in the kitchen and keeps things fresh by staying ahead of food trends. Q. Can you tell us a bit about your past experiences...
By Michelle Zerillo-Sosa
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03 Dec 2019

Spirit Of York: Mixing With The Population

The Distillery District’s Spirit of York has taken Toronto by storm in producing world-class spirits for a world-class city. The 80 per cent of Canadians who live in urban centres may not think about it often, but the close to...
By Rick Muller
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03 Dec 2019

Alida Solomon: A Taste Of Tuscany

After years exploring the region of Tuscany, chef Alida Solomon launched Tutti Matti, making her mark on Toronto’s restaurant scene with her authentic approach to Tuscan food. Alida Solomon’s relationship with food began when she was at university, studying a...
By Josh Walker
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11 Oct 2019

Salvatore Mele: An Oretta Well Spent

With its traditional southern Italian cooking, stunning design and fun atmosphere, Oretta has made its mark on Toronto’s ultra-competitive King Street West. Toronto’s King Street West is one of those rare ground-zero areas for world-class dining in North America, with...
By Rick Muller
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13 Aug 2019

MARBL Restaurant – The Epitome Of Classical Comfort

Offering an American modern menu of elevated comfort foods with a twist, MARBL is standing out on King Street West. When executive chef Ryan Morrison arrived from Vancouver late last year, he knew exactly what he and business partner Peter...
By Rick Muller
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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...
By Cece M. Scott
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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...
By Victoria Scott
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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...
By Danethza Perez Aguilera
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