Village Post - June 2010

Village Break-Ins

SAUL RUBINEK

This veteran of more than 50 films on his latest movie, a new project with Dustin Hoffman and why he loves calling our area home

Ben Kaplan

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
Actors Peter Keleghan and Leah Pinsent

The Yankees are coming!

Another new Rosedale restaurant, and Massimo Capra goes global

Ron Johnson
NYC chef Scott Conant

Too close to call: Mad Italian Gelato vs. Hotel Gelato

Is the city at war with cars or is the two-wheeler set under threat?

The top five candidates give us their solutions on gridlock, subways and cycling in the city

Anna Sajecki

'R' Rated Ads? Now Mag Faces Critics

Should magazines easily accessible to minors run explicit adult ads?

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

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

Reason to be rich in Richmond Hill

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

Finer with age in Forest Hill

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

Elizabeth Beddall

Top 10 easy and green summer renovations

Small changes can make a big impact on your home

Robin Heron

Sushi & sandwiches high in salt, carbs

Packaged food comes labelled with all the nutritional info you need to make a healthy eating decision. But restaurant food? Not until now. We had an accredited lab analyze our area’s most...

Malcolm Johnston

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

New restaurant gets a rise out of local diners

Phoenix is easy on the wallet

Kelly Jones

A taste of Paris arrives in Midtown

New café a hit with locals and working stiffs alike, but watch out, pizzas go fast

Kelly Jones

Blurring the lines between comedy and tragedy at Hot Docs

Canadian singer’s funny and touching life story a festival sensation

Mark Breslin

New ’80s rock ’n’ roll musical not really one for the ages

Mirvish’s latest high on production values, low on production

Allan Gould

An ode to the beautiful game

The book Globe columnist was born to write

Ron Johnson

Canadian indie music icons arrive on the heels of their hot new album

FOR THE LAST decade, the demise of Canadian indie stalwarts the New Pornographers has been imminent.

Ron Johnson

Jazz stars toot their own horns this summer

For 10 days this month, T.O. will sway, jump and jive to the world’s best soul, funk, R & B and more. Below, five of the Toronto Jazz Festival’s biggest stars sound off

Malcolm Johnston

Top of the pops

Fearless fashionista Jeanne Beker seeks out the city’s spectacular shirt-tie combos for Father’s Day

Elizabeth Beddall

Uptown T.O. gets a dash of fine French fare

New bistro flexes mussels

Janice Warren

Tackling T.O.’s best key lime pies

Nothing says summer like key lime pie, and no one knows the Florida delicacy better than Dunedin-born Argos legend Pinball Clemons

Malcolm Johnston

Puttin’ the hammer down

Learning to kick butt Israeli style at hot, new local club

Rebecca Eckler

How much damage could a little lotion cause?

Weak regulations mean questionable personal products are being overlooked

David Suzuki

Still no word on who pays the $4.5 million

While councillors approved the $4.5 million budget overrun last month, there is still no word on who will pay what for the series of expensive construction hiccups that have delayed the Bloor...

Anna Sajecki

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

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

Father’s stabbing assault brings back sad history

While few have forgotten the Forest Hill disappearance of Mariam last September, the recent stabbing by her father Vakhtang Makhniashvili has created more cause for concern in the neighbourhood.

Anna Sajecki

Hickey hosts new baby

First-time mom Cheryl Hickey recently returned to her post as ET Canada host

Liza Fromer

What’s in a name? For Robert Bateman, a park

Wildlife painter Robert Bateman spent his childhood playing along an old railway line that decades later would officially become a naturalized trail called the Kay Gardner Beltline Park.

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

Revised expansion plans for temple causing a stir

Though Holy Blossom Temple and Leo Baeck Day School have already revised lot expansion plans, neighbour Lorne Silver said the plans are short-sighted and lack regard for the neighbourhood.

Anna Sajecki