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ell, it took its sweet time to get here.

It’s not only our pleasure but rather our duty to enjoy the summer.

This month’s GoodLife magazine is packed with tips to enjoy your summer: • A list of summer patios you might enjoy • Oliver Stern walks you through the creation of a number of summer cocktails • A great introduction to Niagara Wine Country • A dream-about-it guide to international golf courses The magazine is filled with great summer backyard reading. We hope you enjoy the story of Leaside illustrator Michael Martchenko. Even if you don’t know the name, if you are a parent you’ll recognize his familiar and friendly work, most notably in the books of Robert Munsch. More than 90 books have benefitted from his wonderful art.

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And get this – what’s a former medical lab technician likely to be doing? Well, David Dunkley just happens to be the official milliner for the 155th Queen’s Plate. A fascinating designer of headwear he is. You’ll see his unlikely and delightful career progression inside.

GoodLife magazine and Metroland Media Toronto along with Muskoka Life magazine were privileged to be among the sponsors of the recent SESSION Toronto craft beer festival at Yonge-Dundas Square.

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Dig into your magazine. Try a cocktail or a summer beer, and dream about your last golf game, beach or good meal. Most of all, take pride in your neighbourhood and your own backyard!

Peter Haggert is the editor in chief of Metroland Media Toronto and GoodLife magazine. Contact him at phaggert@insidetoronto.com

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By IZABELA JAROSZYNSKI Photography by dan pearce

Michael Martchenko puts brush to paper at his leaside home studio.

Beloved Canadian children’s storybook illustrator leads a quiet life in Leaside aid out on the counter of Michael Martchenko’s cozy Leaside studio are the sketches that will make thousands of young children squeal with laughter this fall. Drawn using only his pencils, Martchenko has once again done what he does best: put pictures to the whimsical words of Robert Munsch.

“I read copy and see the pictures in my head,” the prolific illustrator says. “I get the script that’s sent to me and I read it over two, three times. I read it fast so I know how it ends, then I read it again and I get pictures. I can see it. I’m one of those lucky people who can put it down on paper.”

As he looks through the pages of his newest book, Martchenko points out little details: the pattern on a boy’s pajamas, the mouse in the corner, the knickknacks in a thrift store.

Apart from his silly and creative style, it is these details that have made the illustrator famous the world over.

“That’s where I have my fun, doing all this background stuff,” he says. “I enjoy doing that and I know kids like looking at it.” >>

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Once his sketches are approved, he will trace them loosely and redraw them into a finished piece. The final drawings will then be filled in with Martchenko’s signature soft watercolours, reminiscent of images that have graced the shelves of libraries, bookstores and children’s rooms for decades.

It is a rare peek inside the mind of the quiet man who has spent more than 30 years illustrating some of this country’s best-known children’s books. From classics such as Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess and Thomas’ Snowsuit to historical works such as High Flight by Linda Granfield, Martchenko has shown a remarkable talent for knowing just what will make kids sit up and pay attention.

“I think like a kid. I think I know what kids like to see,” Martchenko says. “It keeps you going, I’ll tell you that. I don’t feel old at all, except for my back every now and again,” he adds with a chuckle.

At 71, with nearly 90 books to his name – including two he authored himself – no one could fault Martchenko for slowing down. But the long-time Leaside resident continues to work on two book illustrations a year and is even contemplating writing another one of his own. He says he has no immediate plans to retire.

“I couldn’t do that,” he says. “What would I do with myself?”

Several years ago, Martchenko and his wife Patricia decided to expand the back of their beautiful family home, which they’ve shared for more than 30 years, to include a new master bedroom and living space upstairs and a walk-out basement studio below.

Michael Martchenko’s illustrations have brought to life dozens of books in his career, including his latest, Pyjama Day!, written by beloved children’s author Robert Munsch.

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Overlooking the tidy yard through double French doors, Martchenko’s modest studio isn’t what you’d expect from the silly mind that created images such as those inside Moira’s Birthday and Stephanie’s Ponytail.

Soldiers’ uniforms from the First and Second World Wars hang in the closet, aviation helmets line the walls, toy soldiers are arranged neatly on shelves and a model airplane hangs above his desk.

It is a paradox that Martchenko seems to thrive in. “I really don’t know,” is his answer when asked what attracts him to war aviation

but the avid collector seems to get a thrill out of finding rare items.

When he needs to draw inspiration for his storyboards, Martchenko looks through his filing cabinet – brimming with decades of magazine clippings and inspirational photos – or draws from people and places he knows in real life. His dog Mindy has been known to appear in more than a few of his illustrations.

Born in wartime France to a Ukrainian mother and Russian father, Martchenko immigrated to Canada as a young child. He grew up reading comic books and graduated from OCAD >>

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in 1966. His career path led him to become a creative director at a large ad agency in Toronto – think Mad Men, he says – before he was accidentally discovered by Munsch at an art exhibit and embarked on a second career as a children’s illustrator.

“One of my jobs at the agency was to put on a show-and-tell night to showcase what we did,” he says. “There was a bit of a hole in the illustration section so I stuck in a painting I had done just for fun.”

Looking for a new illustrator, Munsch attended the show with his agent from Annick Press.

They didn’t see much among the corporate work but “just as they were walking out they spotted my drawing,” Martchenko says, raising his hands up in thanks at that twist of good luck.

Despite his long-time success, Martchenko is continually grateful for the chances he’s been given and the influence he’s had in children’s literature.

He recounts one very vivid moment when he realized just how important his work and his presence could be for children.

Following one particular talk to a group of elementary students, he got a call from their teacher.

“She says, ‘By the way, did you notice that little boy in the corner?’” he recounts. “‘He was kind of serious.’ I said, ‘Actually ya, I did.

Why?’” It turned out the boy was a talented artist who had stopped drawing because of a bad situation in his family life. >> >>

Martchenko, at his Leaside home, is also a war aviation buff, as evidenced by his collection of toy soldiers and a model aircraft that share space with the creative tools in his studio.

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• FEATURE • A look at Martchenko’s artistry in action as he fills in the details of a watercolour in his signature colourful, eye-catching style.

“‘He’s a very serious boy and doesn’t draw much anymore,’ the teacher said to Martchenko.

‘But after you left, he started drawing again.’”

Martchenko’s eyes well up as he recounts this story. It was the first time he realized that his work was making a difference in children’s lives.

“I never gave it much thought, you know, if I have any influence or not,” he said.

“I do kids’ books, big deal. It’s not science, it’s not Van Gogh. I just do silly kids’ books and what impression does that make on them?

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The illustrator invites us inside his Leaside studio for a peek at his workspace

watercolour & brushes That trademark soft watercolour look that has come to symbolize Martchenko’s work is done quickly after he finishes the final drawing by pencil. “With watercolour, you have to put it down fast because once it dries you might get an edge.”

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When the ad agency he once worked for closed its doors, Martchenko inherited the old filing cabinet. Filled with decades of magazine and art clippings, it provides inspiration for the details in his work. “I make up most of my work, but sometimes you need a reference,” he says. “You know what a gerbil looks like, but try to draw one from memory.”

photocopier It may not be a fancy tool, but Martchenko says it’s indispensable when he needs to size his work.

“I’ve always had one of those. I could never live without one in my office.”

The one that currently hangs above his studio desk is filled with phone numbers and schedules that help to keep him organized.

“And the other 80 per cent of it is just ‘stuff,’” he says.

pencils All of Martchenko’s illustrations begin with the humble pencil. “Usually I’ll use just an HB pencil but sometimes I’ll start with an H pencil, which is slightly larger, and then go to an HB, which is softer.”

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osimo Mammoliti has come a long way since opening his first Terroni location on Queen Street West in 1992. Mammoliti is now the face of a restaurant group that includes five Terroni establishments – three in Toronto, two in Los Angeles – as well as Osteria Ciceri E Tria, La Bettola Di Terroni, Cavinona, Bar Centrale, and the most recent addition Sud Forno, an authentic Italian bakery a few storefronts away from the first Terroni.

GoodLife: What does a humble ‘Terroni’ (which loosely means peasant in Italian) like yourself bring to the restaurant?

Mammoliti: The whole Terroni thing comes from my life growing up the son of immigrants. I knew my parents were immigrants, that things were tough, the time they lived during the war (Second World War) when they didn’t really have very much food to eat. They came here, and you grow up knowing your family work so hard to give you everything they can. You’re happy to do something you love when given the opportunity. When I started the first place in 1992, the little money we had, my father and me, we just wanted to get a place open. We made sandwiches with a coffee shop, four stools; we sold dried goods – a salumeria – but in the back of my mind I really wanted to open a restaurant.

GoodLife: How important is family when it comes to your business and life?

Mammoliti: I really feel blessed and fortunate how my restaurant and life have gone. Yes, I worked really hard and I still do and up until about 2002 – I had four kids – it was day and night work. I never missed my kids growing up, saw all the soccer games, but it was hard. Fortunately, now that I have such great people working with me, I can relax a bit. Also it’s because my brother and sister are here with me. If they weren’t here, why would I expand so much?

GoodLife: How do you want people to feel when they come to any of your properties?

Mammoliti: I want people to feel like they are at home – relaxed, comfortable. There is nothing worse for me than to go somewhere and think ‘I have to wear a tie. I have to wear a suit. People >> GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 21

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are looking at me.’ You can come in here dressed any way you want, and you’ll be welcomed with open arms. Going out and having no stress.

When people feel comfortable, they have a good time, with great food. Good olive oil, good flour, good tomatoes – we’re not recreating the Italian cuisine, we’re just making good Italian cuisine.

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GoodLife: You’ve been doing this for a while; what did you see missing in the restaurant scene back then?

Mammoliti: It was old-school: chef, head bartender, head waiter, maitre d’ at the front - very formal: black pants, shirt, tie, hands behind your back. I’m thankful for that because it taught me a lot, and in some ways I miss it. I wish it was still around for the younger generation to get a real understanding of what service means. I am grateful to have learned from professional restaurant people who were traditional. My approach, though, was to be very casual. I wanted to come to work in jeans, but, with excellent service: knowing my wine, knowing my food, knowing what I’m serving, how things taste. Great service, casually.

GoodLife: You’ve opened a lot of restaurants since 1992. What did you see in those moments to open a new place?

Mammoliti: Like all my places, Los Angeles was an opportunity. Shereen (Arazm), who worked with me at Queen Street, moved to L.A. and made her own successes there in bars, clubs and restaurants.

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We remained good friends, and we always talked about opening a Terroni in L.A. Seven years ago I went to L.A. for the first time to visit her. I came back to Toronto and within two weeks she called me and said she found a spot, so I went down and it happened.

GoodLife: You have a no-substitutes rule.

How do you think people feel about this?

Mammoliti: There is a very logical reason why we don’t allow substitutions: it would fundamentally change the way we do things. It started off because it was too complicated in the kitchen. But, what happens is you come in and order a Margherita with olives – to me, that works – but then someone else comes in and asks for a Margherita with no cheese, salmon and prosciutto. If I do that for you, I have to do it for him; I can’t pick what’s a good substitution, and what’s crazy.

GoodLife: You’ve expanded into a Terroni product line - hot peppers, olive oil. Why? Mammoliti: One of the great things about growing, is that you’re always trying new stuff, buying new stuff, meeting new people. I go to Italy all the time, you try olive oil, wine, everything - when I got to the stage where it made sense to buy direct, it just made sense to make my own container, bring my own olive oil, my own peppers. We got into wines about eight years ago, we now represent 50 wine producers, and simply sell to ourselves. We have 150 to 200 labels that are exclusive to us. GL

Opposite page: Cosimo Mammoliti on the rooftop patio of his Yonge Street restaurant, Terroni, known for offering traditional Italian cuisine, wine and culture to customers. This page, clockwise: the Bufalina pizza, topped with tomato, mozzarella di bufala and basil; a view of the interior of the restaurant; Spaghetti al Limone: spinach, capers, parmigiano reggiano shavings, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil; jars of olives and hot peppers under the Terroni label.

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Bymark 66 Wellington St. W. 416-777-1144 bymark.mcewangroup.ca The bar at Bymark is a mix of leather and wood, flooded with sunshine during the day and a mix of candlelight and cityscape at night. Bymark is a few steps below ground in the atrium of the TD Towers. The crowd is a mix of Bay Street financiers, sports fans enjoying a pre-game meal, and guests simply enjoying executive chef Brooke McDougall’s seasonal menu.

Momofuku Daishõ 190 University Ave., 3rd Floor 647-253-8000 momofuku.com Momofuku Daishõ’s huge rooftop patio offers great views of downtown Toronto. The patio seats approximately 40 guests, and is seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. It’s a great place to meet after work during the summer, lounge around, and take in the city from a unique vantage point. If the view isn’t what you’re looking for, founder and chef David Chang’s food is worth a visit.

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STOCK is on the 31st floor of the new Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto. The dining room is complemented by a private dining loft for up to 35 and a “skypatio” offering guests an open air dining experience.

cool patios to visit on hot summer evenings Park Hyatt Toronto 4 Avenue Rd. 416-324-1472 parkhyatttoronto.com Park Hyatt Toronto’s legendary Roof Lounge is located above fashionable Yorkville on the 18th floor. You can enjoy the incredible panoramas of the city skyline from the heated patio.

Complete your experience with delicious lunch menu options and light fare from Executive Chef Joan Monfaredi.

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• TASTE •

Photography by Nick Perry

What’s inside a great burger?

Johnny Prassoulis, founder of Holy Chuck, takes us on a tour of his ‘Raging Bull’ burger.

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It’s garnished with a full piece of maple smoked bacon and bacon bits.

4 scoops of vanilla ice cream 4 oz chocolate fudge 2 oz whole milk (add one ounce of milk at a time to ensure the milkshake doesn’t become too watery – you want it thick)

3 slices of maple smoked bacon blended in a blender to become bits (keep several bits aside for garnish) 4 shakes of salt from a salt shaker Blend all above ingredients in a milkshake blender and pour into a milkshake cup.

After the milkshake has been poured sprinkle the remaining bacon bits and then put a crispy piece of bacon, but standing out.

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David Dunkley is the Official Milliner for the 155th Queen’s Plate

he third career has been a charm for milliner David Dunkley.

A medical lab technician then a constituency assistant for two former provincial politicians, Dunkley got into the art of hat making 14 years ago when he decided it was time he tried something new and enrolled in a new part-time millinery program at George Brown College.

“I knew nothing about fashion so I thought, ‘let’s try this,’” says the charismatic Dunkley, during an interview at his charming Annex-area shop/studio.

With no formal training in art or fashion, Dunkley says he’s been fortunate to study under some of the world’s best hat makers.

“It’s really my own instincts I follow and my own esthetic,” shares Dunkley, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, who spent his childhood in British Columbia and has called Toronto home for more than 20 years.

After graduation, the downtown resident branched out on his own selling hats at St. Lawrence Market for about three years under the KC’s Hats brand.

In 2008, he opened his first retail location, David Dunkley Fine Millinery, on Bathurst Street, south of Dupont Street.

That same year, Dunkley reached out to Rose Cory, former milliner to the Queen Mother.

Impressed by his portfolio, the ex-royal milliner invited Dunkley to England for an intensive, week-long training session.

This fall will be Dunkley’s seventh trip across the pond to hone his millinery skills under Cory’s tutelage.

As his business started to grow, Dunkley needed a larger space so in 2013 he relocated his shop/studio a few doors down to 974 Bathurst St. Last year was especially exciting for Dunkley as he was appointed the first-ever Official >>

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David Dunkley has mastered the art of hat making, and for a second year has been named Official Milliner for the Queen’s Plate – the longest continuously run stakes race in North America – set to take place Sunday, July 6 at Woodbine Racetrack.

>> Milliner for the 154th Queen’s Plate. In this role, he created a special couture collection as well as sold hats at a booth at the prestigious event.

Dunkley has been invited back as the Official Milliner for the 155th Queen’s Plate, set to take place Sunday, July 6 at the Woodbine Racetrack.

Working as a milliner has been a fascinating journey for Dunkley.

His latest endeavour, which officially began May 1, is a partnership with Kleinfeld’s Wedding Room on the seventh floor of the Hudson’s Bay

flagship location at Yonge and Queen streets.

Dunkley has created exclusive ready-to-wear and couture collections for the high-end bridalwear retailer.

“My job as a designer ... I want to deliver a product people are inspired by.”

Today, David Dunkley Fine Millenary is one of a few places in Toronto where you can walk in and order a quality custom hat. Clients are encouraged to select the finest materials, colour, style and embellishments they would like and their headpiece

will be hand-crafted by Dunkley and his team of expert milliners in about a month’s time.

“This shop is one of the last places in Toronto where couture is accessible to the average person.

The same stitch I’d use on Prince Charles’ wife’s hat is the same stitch I’d use on your hat,” says Dunkley, whose creations have appeared in the pages of Italian Vogue, WedLuxe and Flare among other things.

“Hat making here is done the same way it was done 100 years ago.” GL

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• DRINKS •

A haven in downtown Toronto for cocktail connoisseurs, the Toronto Temperance Society – a private member’s club – stocks the city’s only world-class selection of fine spirits. Its cocktail program, under the watchful eye of Oliver Stern, showcases hand-crafted, classic-inspired and cutting-edge cocktails.

Photography by Nick Perry

Made in the Dark

Mint Julep

Chrysanthemum

Burning Embers

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1 1/2 oz gin

2 oz dry vermouth

Muddle 1/4 inch seeded jalapeño wheel with 1 oz Orgeat

2oz rum (Havana club anejo blanco)

1 oz fresh lime juice

In a mixing glass muddle a small handful of mint with 2-1/2 oz bourbon (Makers Mark)

1/2 oz celery syrup *

1/2 oz simple syrup 1:1

1/2 oz 2:1 simple syrup

Shake with ice and serve in chilled rocks glass on crushed ice Garnish with celery and black pepper

Add ice and chill Serve in julep cup on crushed ice Garnish with mint sprig

Stir over ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass Garnish with orange zest

1 oz Angostura 1919

1/2 oz aquavit

* Celery Syrup: Juice 1 bunch of celery, 8 sprigs of dill, 1 clove of garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat one part juice to two parts sugar until sugar is fully dissolved.

Will last two weeks in the refrigerator.

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1 oz Benedictine Bar spoon Absinth

1 oz Angostura 5 year 1 oz fresh lime

1oz fresh lime juice Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass

1/4 oz Angostura bitters Small handful mint leafs Shake with ice, and fine strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice Garnish with jalapeño wheel and mint sprig

Toronto Temperance Society is at 577A College St., above Sidecar. Visit www. torontotemperance society.com

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Beer

Summer is upon us, and with that a different approach to beer: saisons with spicy, citrus notes; straight-up lagers with quenching qualities; and summery wheat beers.

Among the many great beers for the panel to sample, five stood out, but it was hard to whittle things down. 100th Meridian (Mill St. Brewery, 3.5 out of 5) offered a full-flavoured organic lager with bitter and sweet balance.

Sweet and spicy, The Witty Traveller (Railway City Brewing Co., 3.5 out of

5) offers peppery, ginger spice with fruity banana.

Summer Weiss (Muskoka Brewery, 3 out of 5), a Bavarian style wheat beer, pours hazy golden, with sweet fruit and slightly bitter finish.

The light-bodied seasonal Oranje Weisse (Amsterdam Brewing Co., 3 out of 5) is spicy with orange peel, coriander and anise in the brew.

The brilliantly clear golden River Walker Summer Ale (Lake of Bays Brewing Company, 2.5 out of 5) promised lemon and ginger but did not deliver.

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Patio Saisson Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company (Vankleek Hill, ON)

Framboise Amsterdam Brewing Co. (Toronto, ON)

Belgian Cherry IPA Mill St. Brewery (Toronto, ON)

Limp Puppet Great Lakes Brewery (Toronto, ON)

The seasonal Amsterdam Framboise, a wheat beer brewed with raspberries, returns this summer in fine form. The aroma is loaded with fresh raspberries and the beer is a deep ruby colour with a beautiful soft white foam. The slight tartness of the berries is balanced well with a touch of malt sweetness and a bit of earthiness. This light bodied beer is highly carbonated and very refreshing. It’s the perfect beer for al fresco meals on patios and cottage docks all summer long.

Mill St. Brewery has brewed a beer with a light blend of tangy cherries ideal for summer. The amber Belgian style cherry IPA is extremely smooth and drinks like a glass of sweet wine. It’s so fresh and tangy you may not notice you’ve downed a few. It does leave a tangy fruit taste on your lips, thanks to the sour cherry, and is more like drinking a sophisticated refreshing glass of wine than a beer.

The Matador V2: El Toro Bravo Flying Monkeys (Barrie, ON)

A cloudy, unfiltered summer ale in the Belgian style pours a nice thick head with an (organic) bitter orange zip to both the nose and palate. The spicy Belgian yeast gives this fresh saison a peppery backend that works nicely with the floral notes of the organic elder flower. The beer is both refreshing, with silky smoothness, yet very complex.

Drink with: sausage, creamy cheese, sourdough bread or rye, and rollmops (look it up ;) Rating: 4 out of 5

Drink with: grilled fish or poultry Rating: 4 out of 5

Drink with: sweet barbecue meals, summer salads Rating: 4 out of 5

A dark rye ale, El Toro Bravo is aged on a bed of Spanish cedar, which gives it a subtle but tangy flavour and aroma. The beer pours a solid, fullbodied amber with a light head. Sweet toffee notes up front give way to a peppery flavour, offering a complex balance. Drinker beware: at 10.1% alcohol content and coming in a 750 mL bottle, El Toro Bravo goes down smoothly enough that it can be difficult to remember it packs a wallop.

Drink with: meaty fare from chicken to burgers to seafood. It would go well with summer barbecue.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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Great Lakes has released its Limp Puppet Session IPA. No idea what a Session IPA is? According to Urban Dictionary it is a beer low in alcohol and has a balanced flavour of both hops and malt; it can be enjoyed over a long session of time without overwhelming the palate or getting the drinker too intoxicated. At 3.2% abv many cans of this tasty grapefruit/hoppy beer will be consumed this summer.

Drink with: anything grilled on the barbeque, sharp cheese or smoked meat.

Rating 3.5 out of 5

• SHOPPING •

Described as an oversized bird’s nest, the DEDON Nestrest offers cocoon-like seclusion from the outside world. The special fibre weave allows those on the inside to see out, but prevents those on the outside from looking in. The fibre is available in two colours, chalk and natural, and the interior cushions are available in a variety of different fabrics and colours. Starting from $12,460 at studio b, studiobhome.com

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Swings have always been a part of our lives. As a child, they were an exhilarating and exciting way to reach new heights. As an adult, they bring back nostalgic memories. The gentle swaying motion of outdoor swings allow you to create even more memories, these ones of relaxation and tranquility.

Made entirely out of recycled plastic, the Go Porch Swing is a modern take on classic love seats found indoors, with a higher back rest for a more upright sitting position. The swing comes in many fade-proof colours like red, green, blue, black or white, ensuring a match with any porch furniture. It’s also maintenance-free, so once it’s set up you’ll never have to worry about it again.

The Droog Porch Swing creates nostalgic memories with an innovative and modern twist. Available in a black or green finish, the swing is suspended from ropes and provides a unique garden experience, sans garden. The seat of the swing can be filled with soil and seeds, allowing vines to grow up the ropes and create a natural flair to a classic piece. $618.75 at AllModern, allmodern.com

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Made with solid clear grain western red cedar, the freestanding Pergola Swing Set is ideal for those who want the swing experience off the porch. The three lattice panels allow the swing to be placed anywhere, from yard to garden. This handcrafted set also offers laser engraving in a variety of different fonts and sizes, allowing you to add a unique touch. $1,499 at All Things Cedar, allthingscedar.ca

Durable steel holds up this Parlay Porch Swing with Stand and allows for a porch swing without the trouble of suspending it. Weather synthetic woven base and water resistant fabric cushions allow this swing to stand up to any weather.

The white cushions and black chair/stand gives it a timeless look that will complement any porch. $1,254 at AllModern, allmodern.com

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• HOME •

ms r o f s ems n g a e r l t livab sko a o L t n n i Ore paces s r oo outd

by Natalie Chu photography by dan pearce

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ven in the off-season, Oren Lasko is thinking about decks. Whether he’s designing or building, this modern carpenter is intimately involved with the process of creating unique living, dining and entertaining spaces for his clients. The obsession, he says, begins with the material.

“I just love wood. There’s nothing like a nice piece of wood. I’ve gravitated toward it and I love working with it. It’s forgiving,” Lasko says.

His wood of choice?

“Cedar, simply because it’s naturally rot resistant due to its resin content,” he says.

With 26 years of experience, Lasko has taken on deck projects all over Toronto, and prides himself on being able to transform typically overgrown, dated green spaces into completely usable additions to any house.

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sode of the popular HGTV show Deck Wars, where two teams go head-to-head in a two-day deck-building competition. Lasko, along with his team, were challenged to build the “ultimate party deck.”

The winning design was a large, roughly 600square-foot deck, complete with a barbecue area, bar, sunken lounge section and unique curved side – a huge project Lasko says showcased his expertise.

Whether he’s starting from scratch or a straight rebuild, Lasko makes sure every deck suits the client’s taste while maximizing space.

One of his favourite projects to date was bringing a 30-year-old deck on a ravine lot to code.

“Their whole house is an architectural spectacle,” Lasko says of the property. “The design of the deck was timeless and I just preserved the integrity of it.”

Cedar is his preferred wood: ‘It’s naturally rot resistant due to its resin content.’

– Oren Lasko

• HOME •

Lasko often takes inspiration from the aesthetic cues of each house he’s working on. It’s part of his strategy to keep his decks exciting.

“I work very hard to make sure there are very few similarities from job to job. I’m not big on cookie-cutter design,” says Lasko, who comes from a line of carpenters. It’s that imagination that makes him a sought-after purveyor of highend decks. >>

multi-functional For Toronto homeowner Donna Stines, it meant transforming her unkempt backyard into a marvelous outdoor space.

Lasko tore down her old garage and gave her a multi-tiered, three-level deck, with two staircases, a stone patio and a new storage shed. One of the best parts for Stines was the fact there was barely any grass left, save a small area to plant flowers. It was a low-maintenance, sizeable space that gave Stines a perfect entertaining area for her large extended family.

However, Lasko says decks provide more than just an entertaining space: “It’s a whole other room, another eat-in kitchen so to speak,” he says.

Lasko says the project also demonstrates a deck’s ability to be efficient and multi-functional.

“It was nothing when we started, but we created multiple spaces and the design and integration worked,” he says.

Though he hates the term “staycation,” Lasko attributes the growth in popularity of decks to the phenomenon.

“A lot of people stepped away from the cottage scene and did their own thing in their own backyard,” Lasko says.

cottage in the city

Donna Stines, right, with daughter Amanda Stines, on the three-level deck, complete with two staircases, a stone patio and a new storage shed, built by Oren Lasko.

That’s exactly what he created for homeowner Marenos Papadopolous in Toronto’s east end.

Nicknamed “a Muskoka in the city,” it was an ambitious project, complete with a rooftop deck and a hot tub that the contractor had to crane in.

“We wanted to take advantage of the spot we have with lake views,” Papadopolous says. “It was a completely unique deck that updated the house.”

Such big projects come at a hefty price tag, and rightfully so, Lasko says. For him, the single biggest misconception among prospective clients is the average cost of building a deck.

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nearly 25 years, Lasko says.

But beware of the knock-offs: “It’s the DIY-job or the guys who fashion themselves as a professional carpenter but have no reasonable clue.”

However, homeowners looking to spruce up their space can still make it work on a budget.

“You don’t have to go full-out,” Lasko says. A simple dining area that can accommodate seating can make a statement and add considerable value to the house, according to the contractor.

Lasko’s own deck is a no-frills 20-by-14square-foot cedar deck with a pergola.

“It’s neat and tidy – I really love it,” he says.

When he isn’t on the job, the Toronto native enjoys his Nikon camera or going on bike rides.

Travel, he says, happens during the off-season, which is always a short time frame.

“If we play our cards right, the busiest time of year is every time of year,” Lasko says. “We go like gangbusters building until the week before Christmas.” GL >>

Marenos Papadopolous has nickmnamed her deck ‘Muskoka in the city.’ The project included a rooftop deck and a hot tub that was brought in using a crane.

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KEEP IT CLEAN “There’s no such thing as zero-maintenance decking,” Oren Lasko says.

The contractor recommends washing your deck before taking furniture out in the spring and storing it again in the fall. He also highly recommends a power washer for every deck owner. Having a clean deck is the single biggest thing in extending the life of the product. ”Your deck lives outside year-round in the worst of the worst weather,” he says.

safety first A walk-through every spring to catch anything that isn’t working properly is key. Check for rotted floorboards, exposed screw heads and nail heads, and make sure handrails are solid with a good shake. Keep umbrellas closed in winter to prevent them from breaking in peak season.

animal proofing This is especially important for city-dwellers. Lasko says you need to go out of your way to make sure there aren’t any cracks and crevices that critters, like raccoons, can hide in. One client, he says, found a dead animal carcass in his deck that was “horrible” to deal with.

look for leaks Homeowners with flower boxes should make sure there is proper drainage. Stand-alone urns should also be checked to prevent staining on the base. “You want to give your deck a chance to breathe,” he says.

Anything that impedes this process will speed up the rotting of the deck.

brighten your deck Lighting, Lasko says, can add great function and aesthetic to a deck. He lights all of the stair risers he builds with low-voltage, LED lights that are available at standard home-improvement stores. They serve as an easy accessory and function as an added safety feature at night.

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The Niagara Wine Festival is approaching (Sept. 13 to 28) but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until then to visit the wineries of Niagara. Avoid the crowds and head down now. Here are some standout wineries to make your trip more enjoyable and give you an even greater (or in some cases newer) appreciation for Ontario wines. falcon patrols vinEyard

BY MICHAEL PINKUS

3678 Victoria Ave., Vineland www.featherstonewinery.ca

winery established in 1969

Featherstone is owned and operated by David Johnson and Louise Engel, a husband-and-wife team who had already gained fame in the Guelph area for their culinary expertise at The Guelph Poultry Gourmet Market, which they established in 1986. They came to the wine industry from careers dedicated to excellence in food and a passion for wine. Dave, the winemaker, crafts small-lot wines that are expressive of the farm’s unique terroir. The vineyard was purchased in 1999, and was already planted with some older vines like Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc (est. 1986) and Riesling planted in 1978. Lambs roam the vineyard, removing lowhanging leaves, and a falcon patrols to deter nuisance birds. Wines of note include the Black Sheep Riesling, Canadian Oak Chardonnay and the overdelivering Cabernet Franc.

290 John St. E., Niagara-on-the-Lake www.peller.com

15940 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the Lake www.laileyvineyard.com

1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake www.triuswines.com

At Lailey, history starts with the grape growing that began on the property when William and Nora Lailey farmed both fruit and hybrid grape varieties in the 1950s. Fast-forward 20 years and their son David, with his wife Donna, replanted the more serious vinifera varieties (Riesling, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, etc.) and sold both the grapes and processed juice to home winemakers. In 1991, Donna’s passion for the vineyard culminated in the crown of Grape Queen and by 2000 they opened the doors of their full-fledged winery with awardwinning winemaker Derek Barnett grape at the helm. Since queen then they have crowned been making some of the most fantastic and age-worthy wines in Niagaraon-the-Lake. Cabernet Franc and Syrah are always must-tries and must-buys.

The Peller story starts in 1927 when Andrew Peller arrived in Canada from Hungary, but it wasn’t in Ontario. His first vineyard took root in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

Not satisfied with conquering the west, Andrew looked east to Ontario and in 1969 purchased a winery and winemaking license. More than 50 years later, Peller continues to make wonderful wines especially in their Private Reserve line; look for the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon as a wonderful example of hot vintage Cab from Ontario. Part of the Peller Group of wineries, Hillebrand has been around for 30-plus years and produces one of the region’s iconic wines. Their signature Trius Red continues to be a consistently dominant wine in the Bordeaux blend field. Award-winning winemaker Craig McDonald continues the traditions of such visionaries as longtime Trius winemaker J.L. Groux. The 2012 Trius Red might be their best ever. Both Peller and Trius are known not only for their wines, but also for their top-notch culinary experiences at their on-site winery restaurants, where local and in-season ingredients take centre stage.

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• GETAWAYS •

2 great wineries, 1 owner

only lemberger in region

1499 Line #3 at the Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake www.inniskillin.com

991 Four Mile Creek Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake www.betweenthelineswinery.com

The story of two brothers working side-by-side isn’t new; in fact it can be somewhat anti-climactic. But at Between the Lines the brothers Wertsch – Yannick and Greg – found a hidden passion in the land their parents purchased in 1998. “Some people assume we’re a couple of rich kids who inherited a winery.

It couldn’t be further from the truth. Everything we built here we worked for. We’re just two wine fanatics who started a winery on their parents’ vineyard,” says Greg. “Had we known how much work it all was and how long it would take, we might not have started.”

Be glad they did. With one brother head of marketing and the other making wine they make a great team, producing good wines at affordable prices. Look for the region’s only Lemberger (an Austrian red grape), which the boys seem to have a good handle on.

focus on small lots 3290 Ninth St., St. Catharines www.rockway.net

The winery’s motto is ‘Three unique experiences, One unique destination’: a winery, restaurant and golf course all in one locale. The Strongman family started their dream project of a Niagara-based winery in 2001. If the name sounds familiar here’s why: the Strongmans founded Colour Your World Paint and brought Nevada Bob’s golf stores from British Columbia to eastern Canada, so the pairing of a golf course with a winery seemed inevitable. The winery has 150 acres (not counting the golf course) of which 65 are planted to vines. New winemaker David Stasiuk’s focus is on lovely small-lot wines that overdeliver. Check out the Wild Ferment Chardonnay and the Small Lot Meritage.

This is the winery that started the winery boom back in 1975. Today, Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser’s baby is all grown up and ranks in the Top 100 recognized wine brands in the world.

It’s impressive to note, and speaks volumes, that more than 250,000 visitors pass through their doors each year. Icewine put them on the world map, but winemaker Bruce Nicholson’s table wines are stand-outs. Viognier (white) and Cabernet Franc (red) lead the pack. The Sparkling Cabernet Franc icewine is to die for.

2145 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake www.jacksontriggswinery.com

The state-of-the-art Jackson-Triggs winery opened in 2001, and if you look closely you’ll notice its contemporary architecture represents a modern barn.

The Great Hall is a wonderful starting point to tour, taste or shop. The Tasting Gallery offers some great wine and food pairings from estate chef Tim Mackiddie.

A signature for Jackson-Triggs is the Amphitheatre, which highlights Canadian musicians under the stars during the summer months.

485 Concession 5 Rd., St. David’s, Niagara-on-the-Lake www.coyotesrunwinery.com

Dave Sheppard, winemaker and cofounder of Coyote’s Run, has been toiling in the soils of Niagara for more than 30 years, but his biggest coup was finding vineyards with two types of soil where he could demonstrate that terroir really does make a difference to the wine in the bottle.

Coyote’s Run is most noted for their Red Paw and Black Paw vineyards, composed of red clay and black clay respectively. Wines with this designation, like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Gris, are made in the exact same way, but taste radically different. It’s something that has to be tasted to be believed.

Check out the newly released 2012 Red Paw and Black Paw Pinot Noirs; one is feminine in style the other more masculine, but I won’t tell you which, you’ll have to be the judge of that. black clay vs. red clay

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4020 Locust Lane, Beamsville www.fieldingwines.com

Fielding might be one of the most laid-back wineries you are likely to visit – it’s all based on cottage life from the logo of a Muskoka chair to the name of their tasting room, The Wine Lodge. Winemaker Richie Roberts has brought stability and consistency to the once revolving door of winemakers who marked this winery’s first couple of years. His steady hand has been at the helm for seven years, growing with the winery and the grapes.

Top honours for the winery have included recognition as one of Canada’s Top 10 wineries twice in its nine-year history (2009 and 2013), both under Richie’s reign, and Curtis Fielding being named Grape King for the 2012/2013 season. There isn’t much here not worth trying, but their 2013 Lot 17 is a must and ‘Chosen Few’ is the bomb.

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CULTURA FESTIVAL Friday nights in July This is a free weekly festival that celebrates music, art, food and film – and seeks to reflect the rich diversity of Toronto in a communal celebration. Cultura features performers and artists, international street food, interactive art installations, and evening film screenings under the stars in Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. www.culturafestival.ca Francis Bacon and Henry Moore Continues until July 20 The Art Gallery of Ontario brings together two giants of 20th-century British art in a major exhibition of sculpture and paintings, featuring 60 works by the two highly influential artists. The AGO is at 317 Dundas St. W. www.ago.net TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL AND ACADEMY July 22 to Aug. 12 Festival 2014: The Modern Age celebrates the music of the early 20th Century, with 20 main stage concerts by Canadian and international artists, plus master classes, lectures, interviews, workshops and free outreach concerts. Festival main stage performances take place at Koerner Hall in The Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W., or Walter Hall at Univer-

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sity of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. www.torontosummermusic. com TASTE OF TORONTO July 24 to 27 Guests can engage with top chefs and enjoy live food demonstrations, chef Q & As, interactive cooking classes, expert wine tastings, live music and other entertainment, at Fork York National Historic Site, 100 Garrison Rd. www.tasteoftoronto.com ROGERS CUP Aug. 2 to 10 The men make their return to the third-oldest tournament in all of tennis, behind Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, where some of the greatest tennis players in history have been crowned champion.

Take in matches at the Rexall Centre at York University, 1 Shoreham Dr. www.rogerscup.com ARTFEST TORONTO Aug. 2 to 4 & Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 Celebrating painting, photography, sculpture, fine craft, live music and more from 75 of Canada’s top artists. Set throughout the cobblestone lanes of the Historic Distillery District. http://artfestontario.com TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Aug. 12 at 7 p.m.

Conductor Peter Oundjian and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra have been invited to perform in legendary concert halls of Europe, but you can hear them perform in Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W., during the Toronto Summer Music Festival in this send-off

concert. www.tso.ca TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Sept. 4 to 14 TIFF is the leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60 countries every September at downtown venues. http://tiff.net/festivals/ thefestival TORONTO GARLIC FESTIVAL Sept. 21 While stocking up on garlic you can taste delicious garlicthemed food prepared by chefs and paired with Ontario craft beer. Presentations on garlic history, health benefits and cultural secrets are featured throughout the day as well as contests, a film screening and cooking demos.

Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. www.toronto garlicfestival.ca

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BUSKERFEST Aug. 21 to 24 Scotiabank BuskerFest has something for everyone as it spills onto Yonge Street from Queen to College and throughout the neighbourhood including YongeDundas Square, Trinity Square Park and Gould Street on the Ryerson Campus.

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is organized and run by Epilepsy Toronto as its largest fundraiser of the year www.torontobuskerfest.com/ html TAFELMUSIK BAROQUE ORCHESTRA & CHAMBER CHOIR Sept. 18 to 21 Handel Fireworks Rodolfo Richter, Violinist and Guest Director www.tafelmusik.org THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 A satire by Oscar Wilde, focused on a pair of Victorian aristocrats trying to escape their social burdens; on stage at Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto http://harthouse.ca/harthouse-theatre MOOREDALE CONCERT Sept. 28, 3:15 p.m.

Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players performs at Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. https://mooredaleconcerts. com SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK Continues to Sept. 13; Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland and Bellair streets) Stroll through the neighbourhood and enjoy smooth sounds ranging from jazz to Celtic pop, Latin and swing music.

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Perfect links destinations for the world traveller

Hole 7 at the Kauri Cliffs golf course.

scenery & greenery

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ew Zealand is a compact country of two main islands stretching 1,600 kilometres (north to south) and up to 400 kilometres (east to west). With a relatively small population of just over 4.5 million people, there’s plenty of room in this green and pleasant land for fairways and greens.

All told, New Zealand has more than 400 golf courses. With the thin coastal topography of the land coupled with its hilly interior, New Zealand has produced a rich legacy of varied courses.

Over the past 20 years, the New Zealand golfing landscape has been greatly enhanced by the work of world-class architects such as Tom Doak, Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Jack Nicklaus.

Strategically located near either snowy capped mountains or isolated coastal stretches (and in some cases both), these locations provide not only superb natural backdrops for playing golf, but the added bonus of breathtaking scenery.

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Kauri Cliffs This is one of New Zealand’s – and the world’s – most acclaimed golf courses. Fifteen of the 18 holes afford sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean, and golf writers describe it as a ‘must see, must play’ course.

Kauri Cliffs consistently rates in the world’s Top 50 golf courses as selected by golf publications and websites. www.kauricliffs.com

Jack’s Point

A short drive from Queenstown, Jack’s Point is the No. 1-ranked course in the South Island. Jack’s Point, renowned for its outstanding natural landscape and impeccable presentation, offers all golfers a fun, challenging experience whilst embracing the outstanding scenery of Lake Wakatipu and remarkable mountain range that enclose the course. www.jackspoint.com

Cape Kidnappers

The Tom Doak-designed Cape Kidnappers is one of New Zealand’s most spectacular and challenging golf courses. This cliff-top

beauty on the North Island’s rugged east coast has been described by a leading U.S. golf writer as “one of the most compelling modern layouts in golf with unforgettable coastal views.” Golf Magazine rated it as the 38th best course in the world in 2013, while Planet Golf described it as one of the most compelling, modern layouts in golf with unforgettable coastal views. www.capekidnappers.com

Kinloch Club

On the shores of Lake Taupo, Kinloch was designed by Jack Nicklaus. Often referred to as ‘the thinking golfer’s course’, players are advised to bring their A game. Kinloch is ranked in the Top 100 golf courses in the world outside the U.S.A. www.thekinlochclub.com

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Long recognized as the best links layout in New Zealand, Paraparaumu – just north of Wellington – has a rich collection of classical links holes, especially par threes. The course is right beside the beach and the prevailing westerly wind provides added interest. www.paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 47

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he tropical climate of the Dominican Republic allows golfers to enjoy manicured courses in the scenic surroundings of Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Playa Grande, La Romana, Juan Dolio, Jarabacoa, Santiago, Bonao and Santo Domingo year round.

The Dominican Republic offers 20 inland courses and six breathtaking coastal courses, the most notable being Pete Dye’s Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo. Since then, many golf legends have left their mark, including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Nick Price and Robert Trent Jones.

Punta Espada

Punta Espada Golf Course, Jack Nicklaus’ first Signature Course in Dominican Republic and now one of three at Cap Cana Resort, opened in September 2006 and continues to make top golf course lists including Golfweek magazine’s No. 1 course in the Caribbean and Latin America in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Nicklaus’ gem has five sets of tees and boasts ocean views from every hole. The course utilizes and incorporates the area’s bluffs, beaches, lagoons and tropical foliage into its design. Eight holes play either alongside or over the Caribbean Sea, including the stunning par-4 17th,

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Dye sharpened its teeth in 2005 by lengthening some holes and upgrading greens and bunkers for its re-opening. www.casadecampogolf.com

Guavaberry Golf & Country Club which requires a tee-shot carry over a bay.

Punta Espada also has the distinction of hosting the Official PGA Tour’s Champions Tour – The Cap Cana Championship – in 2008, 2009 and 2010. www.capcana.com

Teeth of the Dog

Pete Dye’s first Casa de Campo creation in 1971 was the course that put the Dominican Republic on the world’s golf stage.

Nearly 40 years later, Teeth of the Dog consistently ranks among the world’s best courses by Golfweek and Golf Digest magazines, ranking the course among the top in the Caribbean and Latin America. There are seven ocean-front holes – four on the front nine and three on the back – that play extra tough thanks to the capricious trade winds.

While the course has stood the test of time,

Guavaberry Golf & Country Club is 30 minutes east of Santo Domingo’s airport.

Guavaberry, which borders a tropical forest and nature preserve, opened in 2002 and quickly earned a reputation as a tough course that’s playable for golfers of all skill levels thanks to five sets of tees. Gary Player included some unique features into his Guavaberry design, such as a 15-foot waterfall cascading into a quarry pond (on the par-3 13th signature hole, where two separate greens are rotated daily to give golfers different perspectives) and indigenous coral rock formations on holes 9 and 18.

All of Guavaberry’s putting surfaces have ample surrounding areas for recovery shots.

With vegetation encroaching many of the fairways, accuracy is paramount. Along with the tropical flora you’ll encounter waste bunkers and deep bunkers, and the 15th green is surrounded by a three-acre pond that awaits less-than-perfect approaches. www.guavaberrygolf.com.do A view of the Punta Espada Golf Course at the Cap Cana Resort.

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• TRAVEL •

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n some respects, golf and blues have a natural bond. Both rely on consistent timing – be it the metronome-like rhythm of a classic swing or the traditional 12-bar blues riff. Nowhere are the two more happily married than at the Golf & Blues events taking place in the fall. Your celebrity host of the week is Award winning Canadian bluesman Chuck Jackson.

Tunica National Golf Club The Mississippi Delta is a flat terrain. That is where the creativeness in course design comes into its own. Former PGA star Mark McCumber combined some masterful mounding with sculpted greenside and fairway bunkers and to top it off, added water on just about every hole.

Thankfully the fairways are generous and the greens receptive because once you add some wind there is just no place to hide. www.tunicanational.com

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The Links at Cottonwoods The Links at Cottonwoods is a Scottish links-style course designed by U.S. Open winner Hale Irwin, whose inspiration came from several of the British Open courses played over the years. The gently rolling fairways are larger, the putting surfaces are, too, and you will have your putting challenges with the bold ridges, swales and mounds. Three lakes are most prominent as you reach the stretch of holes 14 to 18, making for some intimidating shots down the home stretch.

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Other courses being played on the Golf & Blues Week include The Clyde Johnston designed River Bend Links Golf Course (www. riverbendlinks.com) a true links-style course and Cherokee Valley Golf Club (www.olivebranchgolf.com) with its 11 lakes and four bunkers located in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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The Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin, Thailand.

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hailand is a country where east meets west and ancient and modern clash and collide in the most delightful ways.

Golf tourism in Thailand has skyrocketed over the past few years and is now considered one of the most popular golf tourism destinations in the world. In 2012, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators named Thailand as the Golf Destination of the Year for Asia and Australasia.

From beach resorts in the south and mountainous surroundings in the north to the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit all tastes in the golf kingdom of Thailand.

A traditional and integral part of the golf experience is the Thai caddies. Each course has its own team of Thai ladies dressed in caddy wear and kerchiefs in club colours.

Hua Hin Located on the Gulf of Siam, this resort area has been frequented by Thai royalty since the early 1920s when King Rama VII built Klai Kangwon (Far from Worries) Palace, which still remains as an official royal residence. This resort area combines the attractions of a modern holiday destination with the charm and fascination of a still-active fishing port. Hua Hin has become one of Thailand’s most popular 50 | Goodlife Forest Hill - July - August 2014

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choices for tourists as well as the destination of choice for Thailand’s rich and famous.

Black Mountain Golf Club Black Mountain Golf Club was the first course in Thailand to be named to Golf Digest’s prestigious list of “Best 100 Courses Outside the U.S.A.”. Since opening in 2007, Black Mountain has hosted three Asian Tour Events including the King’s Cup in January.

Located 20 minutes from Hua Hin, the course’s natural setting adjacent to the Black Mountains provides spectacular vistas As with most of the better Thai courses, conditions are immaculate. Black Mountain’s fairways provide generous landing areas and the greens are large and undulating with many options for pin placements. A number of small creeks and streams dissect as well as frame a number of the holes. Rocks have been integrated into the landscape of the course.

A couple of notable holes are the risk/reward par-5 – 6th at 576 yards for mere mortals with the green set on a peninsula, and the course’s signature hole - the par-3 – 11th at 170 yards

to an island green. Take a few minutes to enjoy the panoramic view of the courses from the clubhouse balcony.

You could have a bad day golfing at Black Mountain, but it will still be a great day. www.blackmountainhuahin.com

Pattaya The once tiny fishing village on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand has blossomed into a seaside destination that now attracts more than four million visitors per year. There are 21 golf courses within an hour of Pattaya, including the notable Siam Country Club, www.siamcountryclub.com, as well as a busy nightlife and numerous historical, cultural and natural attractions.

Bangkok Most North Americans travelling to Thailand will likely start and finish their Thai adventure in the “City of Angels” – Bangkok. The sheer size of the city is daunting, but visitors are quickly enamoured by myriad of attractions and superb golf.

Notable Bangkok golf courses include: Thai Country Club, www.ThaiCountryClub. com; Suwan Golf & Country Club, www.suwangolf.com

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‘has it all’

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illed as “the country that has it all,” people heading to Mexico will find that includes golf.

With more than 160 courses spread across the country – in the jungles of Puerto Vallarta, in front of oceans in Baja California, in cities of Mexico City and at tourist resorts – amateurs to experts will find a course to suit their needs. Further south, in places such as Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Cancun golf course designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye and Robert Von Hagge have left their mark.

Cabo Real Golf Club The showpiece of a 2,800-acre resort and residential development with 3.2 miles of pristine beachfront, Cabo Real Golf Club features a scenic, challenging course designed

by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The nines were recently reversed to enhance the layout’s flow and drama. Steeply pitched holes chiseled into mountain foothills bristling with desert vegetation are balanced by flatter holes near the seashore.

Broad, rolling fairways climb to undulating, well-defended greens benched into hillsides nearly 500 feet above sea level.

Strategically placed bunkers place a premium on accurate drives and approach shots.

Host to two PGA Senior Slam events (1996, 1999), Cabo Real offers a firm but fair test with roomy fairways and large greens, but these putting surfaces are liberally contoured. Uphill holes generally play downwind, while downhill holes usually play into the prevailing onshore breeze.

In addition to recreating sand dunes on a few of the flatter holes near the sea to lend the course a links-like appearance, Jones and his design team artfully contoured the green complexes and containment mounds to mimic the shapes of the richly hued mountain peaks in the Sierra de la Laguna that rise behind the course.

From vantage points throughout the course, golfers who visit from December through April can spot gray, blue and sperm whales breaching, spouting and cavorting with their calves in the Sea of Cortes. www.caboreal.com

The Cabo Real Golf Club.

Palmilla Golf Club Opened in 1992, Palmilla Golf Club, set in a box-shaped canyon backdropped by stark brown peaks in the Sierra de la Laguna range, is the landmark facility that set a benchmark for top-shelf golf in Los Cabos. The original 18 (Arroyo and Mountain nines) is the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in Latin America. www.palmillagc.com

Cabo del Sol Known as the ‘Pebble Beach of the Baja,’ the world-renowned Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol, occupying what course designer Jack Nicklaus called “the best piece of golf property I’ve ever seen,” has seven holes touching a rugged coastline marked by golden beaches washed by the Sea of Cortes. www.cabodelsol.com

Querencia A private 1,800-acre golf community set in rugged desert foothills high above the azureblue waters of the Sea of Cortes, Querencia is one of Mexico’s premier private clubs. Known for its multi-tiered greens, the course, spread across 320 acres, takes players on a rollercoaster ride across steep hills and bluffs. An

aesthetic triumph, designer Tom Fazio’s attention to detail is evident at every turn. www.loscabosquerencia.com

Puerto Los Cabos Tucked within a 2,000-acre master-planned resort community on the East Cape 20 minutes from San Jose del Cabo, Puerto Los Cabos has two distinctive nines designed by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. In addition to its unique course, Puerto Los Cabos offers a world-class marina complex, and protected ecological and cultural parks.

Information provided by: The Traveling Golfer – travelinggolfer. net – is a library of information for golfers looking for their next great golf vacation Lakeview Productions Inc. – lakeviewproductions.com – is a destination marketing company with a passion for golf International Assoc. of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) – iagto.com – is the global trade organization for the golf tourism industry.

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Like kids in a playground, dogs can become very distracted with anything that moves, makes noise or looks tasty. It’s important dogs are trained to come when called, and able to refrain from tempting distractions that could make them ill.

Our dogs look to us for approval, affection, and assurance, and we can’t give any of that when our faces are buried in a smartphone. Take a break from technology and enjoy the outdoors with your furry BFF.

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BY SUSAN EMERY

YOGA

can prevent the spine from aging prematurely; in fact yoga, practiced safely through correct alignment can reverse the signs of age. We are all familiar with that look of a person as they walk with their head tipping forward. The momentum of walking should come from pushing off the back foot to step forward. It is extremely important for the spine to be able to stand up straight and look ahead when we walk as walking is the most universal form of exercise and we must be able to do this into old age.

WHAT IS ALIGNMENT-BASED YOGA? Alignment-based yoga can align and stack the joints and ligaments cohesively to support the bone system in a place of balance and symmetry. The body learns to share the load of the pose through long holds where everything co-exists as one unit. In this place of stillness a healing energy is created where we start to work from the inside out, and this healing energy re-educates the muscle tissue.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM ALIGNMENT-BASED YOGA? Alignment-based yoga can work through tissue in a still position to heal injuries or assist those who have had surgery. It is an excellent way for athletes to work through first-time and repetitive injuries as well as find ways to prevent these injuries from re-occurring. Aligning the body helps avoid placing undue stress on areas at risk like the knees and neck, which are classic areas of weakness.

WHAT ARE THE BEST POSITIONS? All postures and positions should be aligned correctly, but in particular: the standing poses where the front knee is vulnerable; Trikonasa (triangle); VirabdrasanaII (Warrior 2); and parsvakanasa (side angle).

WHEN IN YOUR YOGA SESSION SHOULD YOU ALIGN? In every practice it is best to take the time to align the body correctly as this will start to bring more balance to the body and work through the inequities that exist. This education process of recreating new memories in the body is the healing of yoga that makes us young again by turning back the clock.

IF SOMEONE CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE STUDIO, HOW CAN THEY ALIGN THEMSELVES AT HOME? We often use blocks, straps and bolsters to support the poses, and in the early stages of practice looking in a mirror can be helpful.

It is this journey of discovery, this search for awareness as we observe ourselves and our bodies, looking for symmetry and beauty in the pose...by lining up the hands and feet..trying to look at the knees, the shoulders, the hips...different places in the body that are involved in the creation of the pose...all of the different parts come together in a place of unity and togetherness.

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here’s more than one place to face off with a ‘Toronto Pothole’ this summer, but the experience at Summer’s ice cream will do less damage to your car.

‘Toronto Pothole’ is the name of one of the 40 ice cream flavours offered at the long-standing Yorkville fixture, a comical nod to the summer phenomenon as common as smog advisories.

“I’m trying to make ice cream without compromise,” explains owner Ron Tokey. “We try to provide a really dense product so it’s super rich and creamy.”

This year, Summer’s underwent a facelift: subway tiles, industrial-style light fixtures, and original art by Tokey’s wife.

“This is our 30th year in Yorkville, so we felt it was a reason,” explains Tokey. “The store just needed an update.”

Along with cleaner lines came a new cabinet and an increase in flavour options. Customer favourites include Chocolate-Fudge Brownie, Cherry Cheesecake, and Mango-Raspberry, a sorbet using real mango and raspberry puree.

“People like it cause it’s tart. It’s refreshing,” says Tokey.

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Those ‘people’ include celebrities like Julia Roberts, Michael Douglas, Drake and the Olsen Twins, all drawn by the store’s growing reputation for ice cream made in-house using only fresh and local ingredients.

“We don’t like to buy frozen, and we like to buy at the peak of season,” explains Tokey, who says he regularly turns down offers from companies in China to supply him with the cheaper option - frozen fruit.

“Local ingredients are important to us. We’re a local store trying to support our local community.”

Summer’s first opened its door on Cumberland Street in 1984 by Tokey’s parents, Len and Helka. The chain expanded to four stores before scaling back to one retail location - its current home on Yorkville Avenue. Tokey bought the company from his parents in 2009, giving them a chance to retire.

Not that they’ve taken him up on it.

Helka, or the ‘intern’, as she is fondly referred to, still holds regular hours at the store, while Len does his share of what he calls ‘quality control assurance.’

“There’s ice cream in our blood,” jokes >>

This page, some cool summer treats, courtesy of Summer’s. At the top of the next page, Ron Tokey, owner of Summer’s, with his mother, Helka, and father, Len, at the Yorkville Avenue ice cream shop his parents opened 30 years ago. Below are photos of famous patrons.

GRAND OPENING >> Helka. “My brother is in ice cream, my dad was in ice cream, my other brother was...so there must be a little ice cream in the genes now.”

Tokey’s parents shop the Ontario Food Terminal and smaller farmers markets for fresh fruit for their ice cream, although in the past ingredients like rhubarb have come from Helda’s own garden.

Flavours are seasonal: Strawberry Rhubarb in the spring, Pumpkin and Apple Cinnamon in the fall, Candy Cane in winter.

Tokey keeps his job exciting by experimenting with different flavour ideas, which come from customers, wholesale clients and friends. He’s been scooping the creamy stuff since he was 14 years old, and started experimenting early on with the invention of a new flavour for a school project.

“In 1984 nobody had ever heard of StrawberryBanana,” says Tokey. “We made a tub with my dad and we brought it to school and everyone thought it was amazing, and we’ve had it ever since.”

The store was also the first to sell waffle cones exclusively (made in-house and served warm), and

one of the first to offer gluten-free cones. Following the demand of recent culinary trends, Summer’s is now going organic, bringing in new flavours like Organic Vanilla.

Now that the renovations are complete and the store open for another season, Tokey is looking ahead. Torontonians can already taste Summer’s ice cream at restaurants like Sotto Sotto Ristorante and Vaticano Italian Restaurant, but may soon be able to pick up a litre on their way home from work at a nearby grocery store.

“Yorkville’s very seasonal, there’s a lot of action in the summertime, but not much in the winter,” explains Tokey. “It’s time to expand without expanding [to new stores].” GL

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