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Contents | December 2009 Publisher’s Note
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What’s Up in Our Neighbourhood
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Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West
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MAP | EAT. DRINK. SHOP. in West Queen West 18 Our World | Last Minutes Gift Ideas
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MAP | Liberty Village
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Great Gift Ideas in Liberty Village Cadeaux Boutique
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Great Gift Ideas on King West Black Line Studio
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Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West Love of Mine Boutique
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Arts & Culture PREviews. REviews. What’s ON
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Food & Drink | Liberty Noodle
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Food & Drink Go Green with Ontario Wines
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Real Estate | ON the Market
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Real Estate Directory
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elcome to ON Magazine’s final issue of 2009! In this issue, we offer up Great Gift Ideas for those special folks on your Holiday shopping list. We’ve created a special gift guide for Holiday shopping in West Queen West and have included insightful articles relating to gift giving from several perspectives. We’ve also featured some of the more unique and eclectic boutiques in Our Neighbourhood; namely Cadeaux, which is located in the Liberty Market Galleria and Black Line Studio located on King Street West at Portland. Remaining true to our roots, we’ve also included excited and timely Arts & Culture coverage and I’m very pleased to welcome ON Magazine’s new Arts & Culture Editor, Nicholas Longstaff, into the fold.
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write me and let me know what you think of ON Magazine. Your feedback is always appreciated. I’d also like to thank our wonderful and talented team of volunteer contributors, editors and production staff. I greatly appreciate all that you do to make ON Magazine look and read the way it does each and every month. I would also like to extend my enormous gratitude to our advertisers; without whom a free magazine such as this simply would not exist. 2009 saw some trying times for businesses, large and small, and I am infinitely grateful to those advertisers who supported us through those tough economic times. On behalf of everyone at ON Magazine, I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy Holiday season and a very prosperous New Year. We’ll be switching things up a bit in 2010, so please stay tuned for a new-look ON. Thank you! December 2009 | Our Neighbourhood Magazine
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What’s Up in Giving the Gift of Awareness Photo by: AdamJohn.com
ON Magazine is proud to help celebrate the successful launch of Adaptation, a coffee-table photobook published by New Opportunities in Wellness (NOW) 4 Youth to raise funds for atrisk youth in Toronto. NOW 4 Youth is a local charity managed by a Board of Directors whose members are committed to fulfilling the mission of working with at-risk youth by providing full funding for their educational advancement in various wellness disciplines, like yoga and pilates teacher training. All proceeds from the sale of Adaptation ($60 hard-cover), individual donations and corporate sponsorships go directly to helping at-risk youth in our communities of Toronto and the GTA.
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Adaptation is a compilation of photos, inspiring quotes and personal wellness journeys. The photobook is a collection of classical yoga and pilates poses taken in an artistic and theatrical form; some with high-fashion hair styles and
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Attention: Moms & Dads!!! Busy Holiday shopping, running errands, going to appointments or just want a couple of hours for yourself? Sunny Mummy Spa + Boutique now offers Drop-Off Childcare Services. Staffed by ECE Certified Specialists, Sunny Mummy has a dedicated room for childcare and accepts kids of all ages for a limit of 2 hours, Tuesday through Saturday. Inquire within for details or call: 647.430.3883. Sunny Mummy is located at 903 Queen St. W. | sunnymummy.com
Now Could Be the Time to Land Your Dream Job! By: Jennifer Mueller all using real-people models who have incorporated wellness into their lives. NOW 4 Youth’s Charity Book Launch and Gala Fundraiser was held on November 26th at The Richmond and was a resounding success. Many of Toronto’s top chefs donated their culinary talents for the event, including Mark McEwan of Bymark, Susur Lee of Madeline’s, Filippo Mancuso of Jump Restaurant, Mark Thuet of Conviction and Roger Mooking of Nyood / Kultura Restaurants. Local wineries and breweries also donated their award-winning brands, such as Steamwhistle, Henry of Pelham, Mark Anthony Brands and Hobbs. “The gala’s main goal was to raise funds for NOW 4 Youth, but it was also a chance to celebrate all the hard work everyone has put into the project, “ said Caren Cooper, Founder & President of NOW 4 Youth and West Queen West resident. Adaptation is for sale at select yoga and pilates studios and wellness centres across, with the proceeds going directly to NOW 2010 Programs. You can also purchase the book online as of January 2010 at www.NOW4Youth.org.
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Too often, at this time of year, I hear job seekers say that they are going to stop looking and ‘get back at it’ in the New Year. Contrary to popular belief, I have frequently been called in mid-December by clients hoping to have someone start in January. On several occasions, I recall coordinating offers in the days, even hours, leading up to Christmas. If you’ve heard the expression “looking for a job is a full-time job”, during the holidays, it may feel more like part-time, but it is a job nonetheless. Take this time to perfect your resume (better yet, hire a professional!), keep searching for new opportunities and make yourself available. If you are working, this might be your chance to interview without drawing attention to your attire or lunchtime absence. If you are unemployed, your availability could work in your favour and you will find less competition as other job seekers take time off.
Employers will set the pace, so follow their lead. Managers may see the year-end as their deadline to fill an important role. Some could anticipate budget cuts or a hiring freeze and do not want to be short a team member. I can assure you, there is activity in the job market throughout the holidays. If the ball drops on New Year’s Eve and you haven’t received the offer you’ve been waiting for, be patient – your efforts will be rewarded since you have built up momentum that will leave everyone else behind!! Jennifer Mueller is the President of Sprout Career Services, a firm specializing in career transition solutions. For over a decade, she has lived and worked in the King West/Queen West area. Her combination of recruiting, management and education experience offers her clients a fresh perspective on resume writing and job searching. Sprout Career Services | 416.546.8776 sproutcs.com | jennifer@sproutcs.com December 2009 | Our Neighbourhood Magazine
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Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West | Ideas for Her – Under $25
Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West | Ideas for Her – $25 to $100
By: Jaclyn Law
Give her all that glitters! These glam bangles from Ten Thousand Villages (709 Queen St. W., 416.703.2263, tenthousandvillages.ca) look like a million bucks, but cost $10 to $12.
These sweet-smelling, natural confections are for bathing, not gobbling. At TVÅL (799 Queen St. W., 416.815.7627, tvalskincare.com). $6 each.
Spoil her with luxury bubble bath in ornamental bottles by Tokyomilk. At Love of Mine (781 Queen St. W., 416.368.4999, loveofmine boutique.com). $32 each.
Say goodbye to ho-hum flash drives with Mimoco’s designer versions. At Magic Pony (694 Queen St. W., 416.861.1684, magic-pony. com). From $40 for 2 GB to $65 for 8 GB.
Give her the gift of better health with Adria Vasil’s Ecoholic Home (Vintage Canada). Available at Book City (716 Queen St. W., 416.964.1167, bookcity.ca). $24.95.
Pretty, perfect necklaces feature Japanese paper and a recycled glass tile. Made in Canada. At The Paper Place (887 Queen St. W., 416.703.0089, thepaperplace.ca). $19.95 to $23.95.
This personal library kit is ideal for your favourite bookworm. Available at Valhalla (823 Queen St. W., 416.203.6328, valhallacards. com). $29.99.
She’ll love the thought behind an organic bamboo scarf from Ziliotto (764 Queen St. W., 416.867.1632, ziliotto.com). $27 each.
Everyone can use a handy reusable shopping tote by Takui. At Ziliotto (764 Queen St. W., 416.867.1632, ziliotto.com). $7.95 each. 12
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This stylish traveller cup by Aladdin is ideal for women on the go. At Tealish (198 Walnut Ave. #2, 416.203.3301, tealish.com). $11.95 each.
These plump cushions make gorgeous accents in any room. Made of reclaimed fabrics. At Preloved (881 Queen St. W., 416.504.8704, preloved.ca). $39 each.
Last-minute life-savers Did you wait too long to shop? Our foolproof ideas have got you covered! • Chow down with restaurant gift certificates • Savour gourmet coffee beans and a classic coffee press • Smarten up with a 2010 Hot Docs Festival Pass ($98 and up; visit hotdocs.ca for holiday bonus gifts) • Read up with a stack of books that evoke Toronto (visit toronto.ca/book_awards/index.htm for ideas) • Mellow out with a Highland Park Scotch Gift Pack ($64.95, LCBO) • Get grooving with a mix CD and cool headphones • Go low-tech with stylish notebooks from The Paper Place or Valhalla • Share the love with a donation in your friend’s name to United Way Toronto (unitedwaytoronto.com) December 2009 | Our Neighbourhood Magazine
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Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West | Ideas for Him – Under $25
Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West | Ideas for Him – $25 to $100
Soothe his aching cranium with a Kikkerland head massager. Available at Type Books (883 Queen St. W., 416.366.8973, typebooks.ca). $7 each.
You’ve never seen a Moleskine like this: Those are the lyrics to “Boyz-N-the-Hood” in the likeness of Eazy-E. At Type Books (883 Queen St. W., 416.366.8973, typebooks.ca). $14 each.
Liven things up in the bedroom with funky, comfy briefs by The Candi Factory, available at Fresh Collective (692 Queen St. W., 416.594.1313, freshcollective.com). $30 each.
This sleek perpetual calendar by Kikkerland is good for eternity. Available at Neat (628 Queen St. W., 416.368.6328, neatspace.ca). $36.95.
Show your superhero some love with this notebook set featuring vintage Marvel graphics, available at Valhalla (823 Queen St. W., 416.203.6328, valhallacards.com). $14.99.
This refreshing shaving soap from TVÅL (799 Queen St. W., 416.815.7627, tvalskincare.com) has bentonite clay for “enhanced slip,” plus peppermint essential oil. $5/100 grams.
Push his buttons with a funky tee from Magic Pony (694 Queen St. W., 416.861.1684, magicpony.com). “Dials and Dilemmas” by UK illustrator James Joyce, $50.
Channel the Mad Men era with sexy vintageinspired cufflinks, made of enamel and rhodiumplated brass. At Simon Carter (754 Queen St. W., 647.428.7545, simoncarter.net). $75.
Delight your favourite dude with Westernthemed metal ornaments from The Tin Taj (913 Queen St. W., 416.703.7515). $7.50 to $10 each.
Music lovers will appreciate this handy Ticket Stub Diary, available at Valhalla (823 Queen St. W., 416.203.6328, valhallacards.com). $18.99.
Light up his life with a monogrammed candle from Love of Mine (781 Queen St. W., 416.368.4999, loveofmineboutique.com). $29 each.
Keep him cozy with a scarf made of reclaimed sweaters by Preloved (881 Queen St. W., 416.504.8704, preloved.ca). $39 each.
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Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West | Ideas for Kids
Great Gift Ideas in West Queen West | Ideas for Foodies
Saving up money is way more fun with a personalized coin bank. At Valhalla (823 Queen St. W., 416.203.6328, valhallacards.com). $11.99.
Your little monster will love puppets from Where the Wild Things Are. At Kol Kid (674 Queen St. W., 416.681.0368, kolkid.ca). $26.95 each.
Indulge in scrumptious Czech cookies from Prague Fine Food Emporium (638 Queen St. W., 416.504.5787, theprague.ca). $12 per 1lb box.
Who wouldn’t love this highly evolved cheese grater? Start shredding at Paloranta (833 Queen St. W., 647.345.8289, paloranta.org). $44.
Babies and toddlers love these soft, squishy play cubes by Baby Magoo, available at Sunny Mummy Spa & Boutique (903 Queen St. W., 647.430.3883, sunnymummy.com). $20.
Re-live the wiggly wonder of the Sea-Monkeys Ocean-Zoo with your kids. At Valhalla (823 Queen St. W., 416.203.6328, valhallacards. com). $18.99.
Pair a stunning cast-iron teapot with looseleaf tea for a soul-warming gift. At Tealish (198 Walnut Ave. #2, 416.203.3301, tealish.com). Assorted sizes and colour. $50 to $85.
Start their day off bright with lovely Marimekko mugs, available at Paloranta (833 Queen St. W., 647.345.8289, paloranta.org). $39.50 per pair.
Pint-sized artists will love creating winter scenes with eco-friendly stamps. At Magic Pony (694 Queen St. W., 416.861.1684, magicpony.com). $35.
These sturdy Japanese water bottles come in a range of styles and sizes. Available at The Paper Place (887 Queen St. W., 416.703.0089, thepaperplace.ca). $18.95 to $42.95.
Don’t cry! These clever onion goggles will put an end to stinging and tears. At Neat (628 Queen St. W., 416.368.6328, neatspace.ca). $29.95.
Talk about tableware with a twist! Nobody can keep their hands off this Rubik’s Cube pepper mill. At Drake General Store (1144 Queen St. W., 416.531.5042 x 101, thedrakehotel.ca/dgs). $25.
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Great Gift Ideas on King West | Black Line Studio
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Like Scott Kay’s exclusive nature, Black Line Studio brings some of the world’s most influential designers together in their King Street Studio. A mix of custom tattoos, the largest selection of body jewelry and the hottest fashion jewelry lines are available under one roof. Gearing up for the Holidays, Black Line has great gift ideas for the important people on your list.
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Arts & Culture | PREviews. REviews. What’s ON By: Nicholas Longstaff
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Enwave Theatre | The Harbourfront Centre Chimera Dance Project’s – Blood
Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art 952 Queen St. W. John Heward’s – A Trajectory Ingsoon Ha’s – Drains As November’s honeyed walks through Trinity-Bellwoods Park carried me inexorably deeper into the Holiday season, I noticed that Our Neighbourhood’s arts organizations were staying ahead, by keeping their heads.
Memory was also on the mind of the organizers of the Burning Man: Decompression event at which I reveled recently. Nestled in a cleverly laid-out Parkdale locale, this multi-roomed artparty celebrated the installations, music, dance, fire and the ‘economy of gifting’ reverberating out from the 2009 Burning Man/California. People freely expressing themselves and honestly treating each other well (...well, that and a little belly dance and flagellation) made this late November event a standout for me.
The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) [952 Queen St. W.] rolls into snow-tire time with “A Trajectory” a retrospective of art-improviser John Heward’s work, which is rigged, literally, to challenge our notion of exactly how painted canvas needs to be hung before the viewer sees art in it. As Heward clamps together soft materials (I especially like the paperworks) I find myself wondering what imagery has disappeared in the folds. Ingsoon Ha’s work in MOCCA’s Project Room also explores the unrevealed, but through a tour of Drains – both mechanical and human – this is dark, challenging and deeply memorable.
REviews Parkdale Burning Man: Decompression The Theatre Centre | 1087 Queen St. W. Zocalo Toronto’s – The Weeping Salsa
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Also just-finished, Zocalo Toronto’s “The Weeping Salsa” (previewed in the Fall/ Winter issue of ON Magazine) rocked The Theatre Centre [1087 Queen St. W.] with a harrowing journey into love and possession. Tragic and thoroughly rewarding, this dance/drama cross is proof that The Theatre Centre’s approach to developing and featuring new work, works. Look out for their March 2010 collaboration with the Harbourfront Centre: Free Fall. Coincidentally, I journeyed to the outskirts of Our Neighbourhood [to the Harbourfront Centre] to see Malgorzata Nowacka’s Chimera Dance Project fill the Enwave Theatre with “Blood”, her new modern dance piece. I marvel at the succinctness and passion with which these two works study the human love relationship. Nowacka’s December project “Hansel and Gretel”was TBA when this issue went to print, so keep your ears pricked!
Theatre with “Blood”, her new modern dance piece. I marvel at the succinctness and passion with which these two works study the human love relationship. Nowacka’s December project “Hansel and Gretel” was TBA when this issue went to print, so keep your ears pricked!
What’s ON Monday Nights at: TODO | 217 Ossington Ave. Saturday Afternoons at: The Communist’s Daughter 1149 Dundas St. W. Factory Theatre | 125 Bathurst St. Michel Marc Bouchard The Madonna Painter Gallerie Lausberg | 880 Queen St. W. 2009 Retrospective Musically speaking, while West Queen West’s Independent shop owners restrained themselves last month from ‘jingle fever’, as early as three-past-Halloween the Chains (and I don’t mean Ebenezer’s) were piping in Dean Martin and worse: xmasmuzak. In contrast, I’ve had delightful Monday musical experiences, stopping in at TODO [217 Ossington Ave.] after yoga. Here, with a pint of Sapporo, I’ve enjoyed a uniquely talented local combo of cello, double bass and banjo (!) rivaling – in terms of musical intimacy and ingeniousness -- my Saturday afternoons at the nearby Communist’s Daughter [1149 Dundas St. W.]. The Daughter’s drink-andDjango styled events feature double bass, dual guitars, and ‘licorice-stick’ (clarinet)
jazzing in close-quarters while the singer/ flugelhorn player alternates between pulling pints and pounding out solos. Feels like stepping back in time a bit, if it weren’t so immediate and present. Factory Theatre’s [125 Bathurst St.] “The Madonna Painter” is on stage until December 13th and let’s hope for a hold-over! This premier English translation of the masterful Michel Marc Bouchard’s exploration of art, faith, sex, and surprisingly, the flu is funny, moving and dark; a perfect counterpoint to the amped-up season of ho-hoho. Marc Bendavid gets a macabre ‘faithlift’ as the Priest at the centre of the drama – while the hilariously creative description of a naked man delivered by Miranda Edwards still rings in my ears. Ultimately, it is the elusive motives of the painter himself, played with ice-edged passion by Juan Chioran that make this play worm its way into my head. In the meanwhile (until December 27th), we should all seize the opportunity to catch up on some contemporary art by visiting Gallerie Lausberg’s 2009 Retrospective [880 Queen St. W.]. Full-to-brimming with brightly coloured abstract wall-works, flowing sculptures and those irrefutably sexy self-supporting wire dresses, clearly Lausberg has had a great year. Head right to the back and you’ll recognize the maquette for Achim Zeman’s “Levity” which was installed as the centerpiece for the Gladstone Hotel’s rooms of wonder during UPart. Walk in with your last-minute shopping bags, and walk out dreaming in full colour. December 2009 | Our Neighbourhood Magazine
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Food & Drink | La Brehandaise Crêperie
Photos by: Tom Kral
By: Kristina Kottova & Chef Tom Kral
magine yourself far, far away in the Northwest region of France, called Brittany. In this area, full of Celtic culture and history, the locals mostly eat crepes and something they call galettes. A galette is a crepe made out of buckwheat flour, mostly used for savoury dishes. La Brehandaise Crêperie restaurant specializes in authentic galettes and crepes.
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When you first enter La Brehandaise Crêperie, the homey atmosphere and aromas immediately welcome you. It is dimly lit and the music consists of a soft Gaelic fiddle playing a lively tune. All thoughts of downtown Toronto leave your mind, as some of the regulars are French speakers. The server was calm 28
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and keen to explain any details to us. The space is well maintained with an antique, rustic feel that gives it a sense of authenticity. The restrooms, notably, are clean and tidy. Pascal Poilbout, the maitre-crepier, opened the creperie only seven months ago. After moving to Toronto from Brittany two years ago, he decided he wanted to share his unique culture with Toronto and he has tried hard to make his galettes and crepes ‘just like his grandmother used to.’ Everything is made in-house, from the batters, to the sauces, to the fruit coulis. The galettes and crepes themselves are excellent. Galettes have a heartier
taste and texture than crepes, since they are made out of buckwheat flour. Buckwheat is very healthy, especially for the heart. Galettes complement rich ingredients, such as cheese, smoked salmon, or eggs. Some of the meals we tried were the carrot soup that was velvety and creamy and a warm goat’s cheese salad drizzled with honey. It was delicious and the honey sweetness cut the sharp goat’s cheese wonderfully. For the main course, Tom had the ‘La Janguine’ galette, smoked pork belly that was tender and melted in his mouth. The mustard sauce added another delicious element to it. I skipped the main meal and went right to dessert, enjoying the ‘Saint-Malo’ crepe, with banana confit and maple syrup. It was delicious – not
too overbearingly sweet, but sweet enough. The food was absolutely mouth watering, put together with cider wine, a deliciously crisp wine similar to a late harvest, which complements the rich ingredients. The prices are fair, ranging from $6 to $13.95 for courses. La Brehandaise Crêperie offers Sunday brunch, and in the summer has a patio open in the back. They are open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. for dinner. Enjoy your trip to Brittany. La Brehandaise Crêperie is located at 942 Queen St. W. | 416.917.4740 December 2009 | Our Neighbourhood Magazine
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Ring in the New Year
Food & Drink | Liberty Noodle
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iberty Noodle is a modern Japanese restaurant offering healthy and nutritious Japaneseinspired food, served fresh and fast. The restaurant concept is based on that of a Japanese Ramen House but with a modern, westernized twist. Liberty Noodle’s open concept design with 14-foot ceilings, concrete pillars, communal tables with bento-box style seating, free wifi access (with plenty of plugs for laptops and other electronic devices) give it an open, inviting and exciting atmosphere in which to enjoy their variety of tasty menu offerings. Menu items include starters and salads such as Crispy Shrimp & Calamari ($7), Curry Gyoza ($6), Sweet Potato Chips ($4), Prawn & Cucumber Noodle Salad ($7) and Crunchy Apple Slaw ($4). Mains include noodle plates such as Chili & Ginger Beef ($10), Black Bean Chicken ($9) and Lemon Ginger Salmon ($12). Rice plates include Lemon Pepper Shrimp ($10), Japanese Beef Curry ($9) and Vegetable Fried Rice ($7). Noodle Bowls include Hot & Sour Ramen ($9), Vegetable Miso Ramen ($8) and Salmon Sashimi Ramen ($12). Wash it all down with Liberty Noodle’s unique line-up of soft drinks that include Dry Soda Vanilla Bean ($3), Dry Soda Lemongrass ($3) and Dry Soda Kumquat ($3). New to Our Neighbourhood, Liberty Noodle celebrated its Grand Opening on November 14th and according to owner Arshad Merali, the event was “a resounding success. We must have had 250 to 300 people that night. We got lots of great feedback and everybody loved the food. Our own ginger infused beer was a hit!”
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Liberty Noodle is located at 171 E. Liberty St. (at Hanna Ave.) 416.588.4100 | libertynoodle.com Monday-Thursday: 11:30am-9:00pm Friday: 11:30am-10:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm-10:00pm
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Food & Drink | Go Green with Ontario Wines
Style & Fashion | Great Gift Ideas
By: Anastasia Vaskova
By: Manny Machado
is the season to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. There will be lots of food and drink, so why not GO LOCAL this festive season? You may already be familiar with buying local produce, but how about local drinks!
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Since grapes are one of the key crops grown in Ontario, the grape industry is thriving with large quantities from healthy harvests. The varieties of Ontario grapes available to us are impressive. The Grape Growers of Ontario (GGO) and the Wine Council of Ontario (WCO) are working together with the LCBO to promote made in Ontario wines. This promotion is targeted to the consumer and resulting economic benefits for the grape growers and the province are significant. Based on a 2008 KPMG report, Hillary Dawson, President of the WCO reports,“For every litre of Ontario VQA wines purchased, $11.48 is driven into the local economy.” Although we are in a down turn economy, Chris Layton from the LCBO contends, “overall sales are slower, but Ontario wines are experiencing a double digit growth.” The WCO, GGO, and the LCBO make it easy for the consumer to buy Ontario wines with confidence due to the logo for the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA). The VQA is designated as Ontario’s wine authority under the Act established in 1999.
thoroughly for origin verification. There is extensive laboratory testing and tasting by an independent expert panel, as well as comprehensive label reviews. VQA Ontario ensures precise adherence to rigorous winemaking standards and label integrity, thus creating local wines consumers can trust. Canadian wines have become top sellers at the LCBO, surpassing wines from Australia, Italy, and France. The Ontario VQA wines are also sold worldwide due to their high standards. Buyer Beware: a label that states “Cellared in Canada” has only 30% Ontario grape content. If you have not yet made a vineyardhopping trip to Niagara on the Lake, well you simply must, because it is definitely worth the drive. If you have not yet travelled the QEW to Niagara, your other option is to access your local LCBO. Get to know the store World of Ontario Wines (WOW) Leader and get involved with the local wine tasting sessions and seminars that the LCBO provides. You will receive the best advice and you will experience locally produced wines, while keeping your carbon footprint small. Support our local industry by telling LCBO staff you want a bigger VQA selection.
When the consumer chooses VQA, it means choosing quality wines with an Ontario origin.
So drink up! Enjoy the local wines, leave your bike and car at home, and ride the local transit to all your festive celebrations!
The VQA wines offer a promise of quality and authenticity.All the wines are inspected
Websites to check out: vqaontario.com and lcbo.ca
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o some people have a natural talent for finding the perfect gift for everyone on their list, or are they just lucky enough to know lots of easy-going people? For the rest of us needing a little help with our gift giving, remember that simplicity and affordability are the keys to the perfect gift.
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You don’t have to have the latest “Miss Manners” update to know that showing up empty handed during a holiday party is a big no-no, but if you’re tired of giving the usual gifts of candy and booze, the latter by the way never gets old, then really impress the hostess this year with a nice centerpiece or bouquet of fresh flowers. Poinsettias are nice, but if you want to make a splashy entrance then try something a little more original, like a beautiful arrangement from Suzanne Gardner Flowers in Liberty Village (suzannegardnerflowers.com). What does the fashionista, who’s so on top of all the latest trends, need after a full season of Holiday parties and galas? Garment upkeep. Give a gift certificate from a trustworthy dry cleaner like King West Cleaners at 1000 King St. W. (416.596.0559). Wayne, the owner, takes care of each garment like it was his own and impressively remembers everyone’s name as they walk through the door. Service like that is a rarity in this day and age and one that will keep you and/or your fashionista friend always well pressed and ready.
Feeling good is something that we all strive for and looking your best is one of the easiest ways to get the ball rolling in the right direction. Male or female, having a wardrobe that you can easily mix and match takes the hassle out of what your daily look should be, thereby allowing you to have that second cup of coffee in the morning. Treat your needing friend to an afternoon with a Personal Shopper at your favorite retailer, be it Holt’s or H&M. Happy Giving! Manny December 2009 | Our Neighbourhood Magazine
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Real Estate | ON the Market By: Gigi von Anrep, Broker Gigi von Anrep, Broker Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. 905 King West, Toronto, ON M6K 3G9
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A Time to Give Back
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leaf? s we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect and give thanks for all we have in our lives for there is always something to be thankful for. The Holidays represent that to me – a time for sharing and taking a moment to understand what gifts we all have to give to one another. Whether it be your time or a bit of yourself, don’t miss out on this opportunity to remember that we are all here together sharing the same air and space.
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Throughout the year I enjoy the “Pay It Forward” concept of day to day living. I try to apply it to everything I do. In my work I give to the Shelter Foundation promoted by Royal LePage. But at this time of year I also make the effort to give to agencies that help those less fortunate be they
human or animal – my favourites are the Salvation Army, the Humane Society and the War Amps. There are many more that do excellent work for others and it’s at this time of year that it is good to remember that helping others is also helping yourself – It Feels Great!! Happy Holidays Everyone! May 2010 be your best year yet; full of promise and good news and always full of love. Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage 905 King St. W. Toronto 416.205.0355 KingWestVillage.ca gigivonanrep.blogspot.com
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in Liberty Village | Rick Williams
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his is Rick Williams’ true “field of dreams” story.
The building where the Academy of Spherical Arts resides is on 1 Snooker Street in Liberty Village. Originally owned by Brunswick from 1905 to 1959, the building was home to a manufacturing facility where billiard tables, balls and racks including bowling pins and bowling balls were produced.The building was then sold and eventually renovated and space was leased out for storage and offices. Enter Rick Williams in 1991 with five antiquated billiard tables and two French bulldogs. He had spent the last few years in Burlington without much success restoring and selling antique billiard tables. So he hoped that perhaps this new location in Liberty Village would be more fruitful. He optimistically anticipated financing his Boho lifestyle, fulfilling his dream of going to the Ontario College of Art and becoming a sculptor. As fate would have it, he didn’t sell any tables. So next, he inquired into getting a restaurant and liquor license. But that idea was nixed with the lack of zoning in the area at that time. Not one to give up easily, Williams ingeniously opened a school for billiards – “The Academy of 38
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Spherical Arts”– selling memberships for $2000 annually to corporations and $100 a month for individuals. One could engage a table for $5 for an entire day on top of the membership fee. This worked for a while, but cheese and crackers were not cutting it. Along came a chance encounter with a man in 1996 who, too, was a big fan of billiards and ultimately gave Williams a license for a restaurant. Following this was another serendipitous encounter; this time with an event planner whom Williams met while attending the Toronto International Film Festival. As a result of this random run-in, the Academy of Spherical Arts became a destination for special events. Today,The Academy of Spherical Arts is a sensational location for corporate functions, special events or simply for a superb brunch, lunch or dinner. The Academy also houses an art gallery, a most impressive wine cellar and is presently catering up to 400 events a year. Soon enough you’ll also be able to enjoy Williams’ latest project, wine made from his own vineyard in the Niagara region. The Academy Of Spherical Arts is located at 1 Snooker St. (at Hanna Ave.) | 416.532.2782 sphericalarts.com