Sam and Tita Srour, owners of Gastis Boutique
Gastis Boutique is marking nearly 20 years in the area. Since 1990, owners Sam and Tita Srour have specialized in ladies sportswear and accessories. “Tita is very helpful and always knows what to get the client,” says Sam, her husband. For details, visit 660 Finch Ave. E., near Leslie Street, or call 416-445-8071.
Whitehead Inc., a local advertising agency, has switched to web servers that get their energy from turbines on a windfarm. The transition has resulted in a net gain in energy, as the turbines produce 30 per cent more energy than the servers consume. “I had no idea ... that the average web server produces the same emissions as a 15 mile per gallon SUV,” says company president Bill Whitehead.” Whitehead Inc. is located at 4001 Bayview Ave. near Steeles Avenue. For details, call 416-221- 8883.
Casa Manila is marking its second year in the neighbourhood. Owned by Lillian and Raymond Co, the restaurant specializes in Filipino cuisine, such as adobo chicken, marinated pork belly and halo halo, a traditional dessert made of sweet beans, flan, ice cream, plantain and coconut. For more information, call 416-443-9654 or stop in at 879 York Mills Rd. near Don Mills Road.
Just White Shirts, owned by Alam Najiullah, is marking its 15th year in business. Located at 1991 Leslie St. near Highway 401, the store sells high-quality men’s clothing at reasonable prices. For details, call 416-447-2907.
Farco Entertainment is celebrating 28 years in the neighbourhood. Located at 800 Steeles Ave. W., Suite B10-136, near Bathurst Street, the company organizes clown shows for large-scale parties. Owner Shane Farberman unabashedly admits he got into the business for the money: “I made $2 an hour at a restaurant and $25 clowning,” he recalls. You may recognize Farberman’s painted face from his clown role in Billy Madison or from his guest role on Style By Jury. For more information, call 905-761-0010.
Moksha Yoga is marking its first year at 100 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 100, near Yonge Street. Owned by Darcy Hagerman and Marisa Wardinger Khan, it offers a variety of multi-level classes geared toward the betterment of physical, spiritual and mental well-being. Call 416-225-6767 for details.
Becoming Maternity and Parenting has opened a new location at 350 Eglinton Ave. W. Launched in 2006, Becoming Maternity offers more than 40 prenatal and postnatal classes, including lactation consultation, yoga and sleep consultation. For more information, call 416-440-4020.
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