Located in the historic region of Kleinburg, Villaggio is a family establishment through and through. Propelled by the success he found with Mississauga’s Il Molinaro, chef Antonio Barbiere took the 24 years he’d spent cooking classic Mediterranean Italian cuisine to Villaggio. Today, he and fellow chef Ramona Barbiere use fresh ingredients and a love of …
Welcome to relevé, the trendy shop situated in East York that sells elevated everyday wear. Who would open a shop specializing in activewear in the middle of the worst pandemic the planet has seen since 1918? Gillian Medina, that’s who! This vivacious trendsetter transformed from dancer to a no-holds-barred businesswoman who was tired of her …
Everyone deserves a smile they can be proud of. With cutting-edge orthodontic techniques and an environment that’s as welcoming as it is professional, Tasios Orthodontics is making people’s dreams a reality. When asked whether he sees orthodontics as an art or a science, Dr. Bruce Tasios, founder of Tasios Orthodontics, says it’s a combination of …
Rebecca Hay: Designer, Business Coach, Podcaster and Mother. With a passion for turning a house into a home through a design esthetic that is approachable and classic, designer Rebecca Hay candidly shares why she chooses to focus on collaboration over competition, her love for podcasting (one perk: no makeup and hairstyle required) and her honest …
As a restaurant founded on quality ingredients, family tradition and handmade meals, it’s not hard to see why Artigianale welcomes people to its website with the #NonnaApproved hashtag. Its menu is home to pastas and pizzas as well as mains featuring lamb and chicken. What makes Artigianale particularly special is its bread. In 2016, head …
Over 20 years ago HC Academy started out as essentially a sewing school in Joanne Dice’s basement. Today, HC Academy is an all-encompassing design school. HC boasts a 97% success rate at getting their students into their chosen universities. In 1998, Joanne Dice founded the HC Academy of Fashion, Fine Arts & Design, located in …
With more than 19 years of experience as a high-ranking officer and 32 years of experience in the fire service, it’s safe to say that Chief Burbidge knows how to put out a fire. Bryan Burbidge, Richmond Hill, Ont.’s fire chief, describes the life-and-death duty of firefighters this way: “There’s not many professions where you …
With more than 35 years of experience in the industry, owner Patricia Tatangelo knows what she’s doing when it comes to food. Her second venture, 255 By Alta Rossa Ristorante, headed up by executive chef Gabriella Occhiuto, provides a fresh take on Italian cuisine. As well as traditional classics like margherita pizza, the menu offers …
When you’re in prison, you have a lot of time to think. That’s what happened to Emily O’Brien, who started with a kernel of an idea and hatched a plan — a business plan, that is — from behind bars. Her business? Popcorn. The company is called Comeback Snacks, and paying it forward is a …
Dr. Jason Granzotto, ND, discusses how his Tri-Health Wellness Centre is creating a new standard for natural health care. For Dr. Jason Granzotto, who is a naturopathic doctor (ND), the success of the Tri-Health Wellness Centre, which he founded in June 2020, lies in communication. With a team of in-house chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, personal …