Post City Magazines - June 2010

Top of the pops

Elizabeth Beddall

Puttin’ the hammer down

Rebecca Eckler

North Toronto’s 1970s fashion legacy lives on

When Jeddou Ouldcheikhna moved to Toronto five years ago, he went on a hunt for frozen custard. When he realized none of the ice-cream places carried the frozen treat, Ouldcheikhna decided to open...

Anna Sajecki

Something new brewing on Bathurst

Former governor general enters the sublime olive oil business

When Jeddou Ouldcheikhna moved to Toronto five years ago, he went on a hunt for frozen custard. When he realized none of the ice-cream places carried the frozen treat, Ouldcheikhna decided to open...

Anna Sajecki

Former governor general enters the olive oil business

When owner Brian Roxborough opened the Mad Bean just over a month ago, it was his attempt to not go mad.

Anna Sajecki

'R' Rated Ads? Now Mag Faces Critics

Should magazines easily accessible to minors run explicit adult ads?

The city’s elite gathers to swing to the sounds of Carnival in Toronto

One of the most anticipated events on the social calendar, the Brazilian Carnival Ball.

Photos by Michelle Levy

Ron James performs for Sunnybrook benefit

Toronto’s elite came out for the Night of Stars, an intimate evening of arts in support of the Sunnybrook’s Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre.

Photos by Michelle Levy

Acclaimed director Atom Egoyan attends gala fundraiser

An Artists’ Affair at the Four Seasons was a wonderful evening celebrating a partnership between the arts and health.

Photos by Michelle Levy

Peter Keleghan and Leah Pinsent don yoga gear and stretch for charity

The all-day fitness marathon, held at the Liberty Grand, was led by some of the top fitness instructors in the GTA.

Photos by Michelle Levy

A taste of Paris arrives in Midtown

Kelly Jones

The perfect plonk for a Father’s Day grill-a-thon

Expensive wines are overkill when paired with your favourite barbecue fare

Tony Aspler

Roll with the lunches

Though we love our California rolls, preparing sushi at home never seems to be worth the effort or time. But I’ve developed a few recipes that are easy, healthy and quick to make!

Rose Reisman

The Yankees are coming!

Another new Rosedale restaurant, and Massimo Capra goes global

Ron Johnson

The new luxury

A Canadian real estate report stated the new standard for a “luxury” home in T.O. is $1.5 mil, here are six on the market now

Elizabeth Beddall

No limit in North York

For the burgeoning builder, this top-of-the-line tear down may be the perfect fit.

Elizabeth Beddall

Finer with age in Forest Hill

It’s no surprise that this city oasis has seen a hefty increase in price.

Elizabeth Beddall

Reason to be rich in Richmond Hill

In five years, the price tag of this Richmond Hill retreat has increased by nearly $500,000.

The more the merrier in 905

For 1.5 million dollars, you can get a lot — a huge lot in Thornhill, that is, surrounded by mature trees and multimillion- dollar homes.

Elizabeth Beddall

Bigger bucks in Bayview

Located in the in-demand St. Andrew’s area, this opulent oasis overlooking a ravinelike setting offers its future owner an in-ground heated pool, among many other amenities.

Elizabeth Beddall

Top 10 easy and green summer renovations

Small changes can make a big impact on your home

Robin Heron

Tackle teen question period with confidence

For a youngster, it’s helpful to realize that Mom and Dad were once like them

Joanne Kates

Famous ballet dancer all smiles over recent engagement

Dancer Rex Harrington and partner Robert Hope discuss their six-year relationship and recent engagement

Elizabeth Beddall

Risking life and limb to help fellow residents

For local resident Tom Muench, it was an event when he was a teenager that helped provide motivation for actions he would take later in life.

by Paul Johnston

Midtown’s own Florence Nightingale

When Audrey Wilson commits to something, she sticks with it. Which is why last month, she received the Order of the Red Cross for her 54 years of volunteer service with the non-profit organization.

Anna Sajecki

Young fundraiser squeezes every drop out of charity work

by Michelle Ervin