20 Jun 2019

Solmar Development: The Marotta Family’s Values And Traits That Have Led To Business Success

The next generation reflects old-world traditions at one of Vaughan’s most respected developers. As with special and successful family-owned and operated businesses, the quality, work ethic, character and integrity of the company are not by accident. Rather, these admired traits...
By Rick Muller
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20 Jun 2019

A Taste For Tequila – Eric Brass of Tequila Tromba

Eric Brass, CEO of Tequila Tromba, discusses a market thirsty for innovation and how he used tequila to offer a more refined drinking experience. It was when Eric Brass arrived back in Toronto after an exchange in Mexico with the...
By Josh Walker
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18 Apr 2019

Listening To Life’s Lessons – Q & A With Audio One

A fixture in Vaughan for over 32 years, the D’Ascanio brothers have created a business in Audio One that has evolved, while staying true to their inherent values. Sometimes in life, it’s the tragic moments that lead to rebirth. This...
By Victoria Scott
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14 Feb 2019

The Décor Difference – The Marzilli Family

The Marzilli family have mastered the art of operating a successful family business with their own company, Decor-Rest, and with their daughter’s own venture, Zilli Homes. Vision and planning may be key attributes to success in any field, but they...
By Rick Muller
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14 Feb 2019

A Baker’s Legacy – St. Phillips Bakery

With four generations working in this company, few family-run businesses have attained success comparable to the Bozzo family, founder of St. Phillips Bakery. If you should hear the words “We should go into business together” at any family gathering, immediately...
By Rick Muller
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14 Feb 2019

Pasta Paradise – Continental Noodles

One of Vaughan’s long-standing family businesses shares its recipe for success. There are certain people in life we simply cannot choose — neighbours, airplane seat-mates and, most notably, family. While the occasional family gathering may be palatable, working together in...
By Rick Muller
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14 Feb 2019

The Soul’s Passion – Rob Gentile of Bar Buca

Stepping away from the kitchen, Rob Gentile, the mastermind behind the Buca restaurants, sat down with City Life to discuss his journey in and out of the kitchen. Few people can say that they knew what they would be doing...
By Victoria Scott
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14 Feb 2019

Record-Breaking Rubber Bands – Jordan Iaboni

What began as a way to heal his hands has turned out to be the key to Jordan Iaboni’s journey in breaking a Guinness World Record. Looking back at my childhood, one of the moments that stands out in my...
By Victoria Scott
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14 Feb 2019

Plank – Designer Tom Chung and EQ3

Get to know one of Toronto’s up-and-coming designers, Tom Chung, and his recent collaboration with EQ3. Ever since high school, Tom Chung had dreamed of becoming an architect. But while studying at Vancouver’s Emily Carr University of Art & Design,...
By Myles Shane
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