May 23, 2012
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Where art is worn, and makeup is metal

New jewellery studio shines on Yonge Street

Ayala Raiter, owner and designer of Ayala Raiter Jewelry Couture

Ayala Raiter, owner and designer of Ayala Raiter Jewelry Couture

Ayala Raiter, owner and designer of Ayala Raiter Jewelry Couture, recently opened the door to her new atelier in Thornhill. Raiter designs handmade, one-of-a-kind wearable mixed-media art pieces, using various materials including gemstones, silver, brass and pewter.

“The most important thing for me is to come to the final result that will look very balanced,” Raiter says. She adds that when her clients find the right piece, it’s almost like makeup, accentuating the woman’s natural features. Visit 7787 Yonge St., Studio 205, or call 647-293-7396.

For the seventh year,owners Michael and Stacey Kurtz has opened their Niagara-on-the-Lake Kurtz Orchard Holiday Gourmet Store — 905-709-9100 — at the Promenade Mall at 1 Promenade Cir. Open through Jan. 15, the location offers gourmet foods and custom gift baskets, including items like homemade jams, wine jellies and artisanal dressing. A Richtree location is also scheduled to open soon at the shopping centre.

Amadeus Fine Cakes is celebrating 18 years of business on Bathurst Street in Thornhill. Specializing in cakes, pastries and a wide variety of of European-styled treats, the shop utilizes only the best quality ingredients, including French liqueurs and chocolate. (7380 Bathurst St., 905- 882-9957.)

Owners Andrew and Stephanie Ingram are celebrating the eighth anniversary of Seven Women Maternity. Specializing in designer maternity wear, including evening and formal wear, designer jeans and intimate apparel, the boutique offers clothing options to cover all the bases of the mother to be. For more information, call 416-949-6687, or visit 7690 Yonge St.

For 45 years, Allencourt Restaurant Fish and Chips has been frying fish and slinging spuds to hungry Richmond Hillers.

Offering a casual environment to go along with their comfort food menu, the family run business is a good choice any time. (614 Major MacKenzie Dr. E., 905-884-5952.)

On until Dec. 18 at the offices of Epilepsy Ontario at the Promenade Mall, a variety of art will be on sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help send children living with epilepsy to summer camp. Prices for the works start at $50. For more information, call 905- 764-5099.

A slew of new stores have opened at Promenade Shopping Mall in Thornhill. Liz Claiborne, Olsen Europe, Lids and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory are all recent additions to the shopping centre.

For more information, call 905- 764-0020 or visit 1 Promenade Cir. Last month marked the one year anniversary of Back Alleys, a VIP lounge with all the amenities, at Playtime Bowl. Open since 1956, the centre offers cosmic bowling and birthday party packages. Visit 33 Samon Rd., or call 416-787- 4533.

 

This article appears in the December 2009 issue of Post City Magazines

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