07 Jun 2017

Perfect Pairing – Chef Romain Avril

The king of King Street West, Romain Avril, executive chef of popular rooftop hotspot Lavelle, reveals the secret to good plating, makes a case for DIY sous vide and dishes on an exciting new partnership. City Life: What sparked your passion...
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06 Apr 2017

#CityBites – The Best Restaurants in GTA

It’s time to come out of hibernation. Here are eight dishes worth hunting down from a handful of the GTA’s most inspired chefs. Is there anything more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a perfectly cooked steak, organic and aged...
By Rebecca Alberico
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30 Nov 2016

5 Questions with Jamie Oliver

City Life caught up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver at Jamie’s Italian in Yorkdale Shopping Centre — the restaurant’s first location in North America. CL: Why did you choose to open your first North American location of Jamie’s Italian in...
By Amanda Storey
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07 Oct 2016

5 Things to Taste This Fall – Vaughan Restaurants

Looking to try a new dish or restaurant with friends and family this fall? City Life has curated a mouth-watering list of the top five places to visit. Our inner foodies are jumping for joy! It’s time to step away...
By Alessandra Micieli
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10 Aug 2016

Wine-Down Time With Chef Anthony Rose

Toronto meets Argentina: chef Anthony Rose hosts a culture-rich dinner and wine pairing in celebration of the vibrant country. Thank God for Anthony Rose, Toronto’s star chef who has not only fired up the city’s cuisine scene but also knows...
By Amanda Storey
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10 Jun 2016

Substance Food Group – MEN OF SUBSTANCE

Bringing us the legendary Terra Restaurant, Substance Food Group’s Stephen Perrin, Ian Chase and Michael De Tommaso on the beginning of a culinary adventure that continues to evolve and shape the restaurant industry. On a cool, sunny day, the skies...
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08 Jun 2015

Trimani Ristorante – Simply Prepared, Perfectly Executed

How an uncomplicated strategy of friendly service and simple, balanced dishes has made Trimani Ristorante a jewel of Vaughan for the past 15 years Robert De Zorzi makes it his mission to learn the name of every customer that dines...
By Michael Hill
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14 Apr 2015

When in Rome…

Book a flight and don’t forget your knife and fork — according to two local chefs, globe-trotting is the No. 1 way to find authentic culinary inspiration When you’re in Toronto and on the hunt for real Italian food, it...
By Amanda Storey
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03 Dec 2014

Where to Dine in Vaughan

Farro Ristorante 2316 Major Mackenzie Dr. West, Maple 905-832-0650 www.farroristorante.com • Specialties: Classic Italian cuisine with a variety of gluten-free items • Atmosphere: Comfortable setting with a classic-meets-contemporary vibe • Dinner for 2: $100 – $120 • Capacity: 100 •...
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