Vaughan comes to life in the summertime when shop doors are propped open, when restaurants reveal charming patios that call out our names and an overall sunny vibe runs through our tree-lined streets. Soak it all in by checking off our latest list of favourites. 1. The Purple Cupcake facebook.com/thepurplecupcake90 @thepurplecupcake_ hello@thepurplecupcake.com “Give us all …
If you’re the type that can’t get enough of the Beautiful Game, this summer is a “feast for the fanatic” for those who want to ingest nothing but football. We’re only used to seeing this magnitude of summer football once every four years when the 32-team tournament that is famously known as the FIFA World …
Skin-care specialist Gianna Ugolini takes the skin-care industry by storm with the exclusive Canadian debut of a Hollywood red-carpet facial. A celebrity facial that’s all the rage in Hollywood has finally made its way to Vaughan — all thanks to skin-care specialist Gianna Ugolini. Boasting over 20 years of industry experience, the co-founder of G.C. …
With so many options, the crossover segment is tough to shop. City Life narrows it down to two winners: the Nissan Murano and the Infiniti QX60. Nissan and Infiniti’s product lineup has continued to garner significant praise in recent years. They’ve quickly become huge contenders in the crossover and luxury crossover segments, boasting industry-leading finishes …
Enza Marzano-Pellegrini built a school centred around excellence, and now she wants to expand it. The dream to build a great school turned into a reality almost 15 years ago, when a young couple stumbled upon a “For Sale” sign for an 81-year-old, colonial-style home on 13 acres of land. Overlooking the Humber River, the …
This charming Woodbridge Lane boutique remains the city’s favourite style source. What’s their secret? Brando’s Clothing is a modern fashionista’s dream: the cosy Woodbridge Lane boutique flawlessly meshes its darling collections, all of which are worthy of any stylish gal’s social media feed, with old-time client services like one-on-one personal styling. “We try to understand …
Whether you’re a daily burger-flipper or a grilling virgin, when investing in a barbecue you want a unit that’ll turn you on as much as you’ll turn it on. As summer tugs us outside and transforms our backyards into our own personal restaurants, City Life chats with Vaughan’s grilling authorities to reveal their insider tips, …
Fine design is in their DNA. The Simone family heads one of Toronto’s most famous furniture boutiques, importing fine pieces from Europe’s most talented artisans. Angelo Simone knows a thing or two about European imports. After all, he is one. The Italian native and his wife, Québécois Ginette Simone, founded Martin Daniel Interiors in Toronto …
Northern Karate looks to the past to prepare kids for the challenges of the future. North America’s interpretation of martial arts has treated the craft a bit like yoga: many Canadian institutions have completely Westernized the practice to emphasize a bit too much on the fitness element and opt to ignore the immense spirituality and …
Finally: a stress-free, guaranteed way to get back into your favourite pants. the first question Sylvia and Frank always get asked is, “Does it work?” This innovative weight-loss clinic, Slim U Canada, is centred on an advanced machine that performs non-invasive, holistic treatments with immediate fat-loss results. It all seems too good to be true, …