WATERLOO MAGAZINE FALL/WINTER 2015 Business casual Hip and offbeat Old-school smart Update your fall wardrobe Be cool, stay warm CRAFT BEER TAKES OFF | LUXURY SUV ROUNDUP | LOCAL HERO: CHRIS HADFIELD
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Audi Kitchener-Waterloo is opening soon!The Crosby Auto Group is very excited to announce that our new Audi Dealership on Shirley Drive in Kitchener will be opening in Spring 2015. With tremendous growth in new and pre-owned Audi sales, and the increased service trac that parallels a significantly larger sales volume, Crosby Audi has outgrown the current location on Weber Street and is pleased to progress to a new, 38,000 square-ft. facility. Centrally located between K-W, Cambridge and Guelph, Audi Kitchener-Waterloo will boast a state-of-the-art 14-vehicle Showroom, a 16-bay Service Centre, a drive-through car wash and an Audi Boutique that will showcase Genuine Audi Parts and Accessories.
1175 Weber Street E, Kitchener www.crosbyaudi.com | 1.866.983.4598
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shopping for your new Audi.
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Audi Kitchener-Waterloo is opening soon!The Crosby Auto Group is very excited to announce that our new Audi Dealership on Shirley Drive in Kitchener will be opening in Spring 2015. With tremendous growth in new and pre-owned Audi sales, and the increased service trac that parallels a significantly larger sales volume, Crosby Audi has outgrown the current location on Weber Street and is pleased to progress to a new, 38,000 square-ft. facility. Centrally located between K-W, Cambridge and Guelph, Audi Kitchener-Waterloo will boast a state-of-the-art 14-vehicle Showroom, a 16-bay Service Centre, a drive-through car wash and an Audi Boutique that will showcase Genuine Audi Parts and Accessories.
1175 Weber Street E, Kitchener www.crosbyaudi.com | 1.866.983.4598
Audi
shopping for your new Audi.
Visit crosbyaudi.com to start
The Crosby Auto Group is very excited to announce that our new Audi dealership on Shirley Drive in Kitchener will be opening in Fall 2015. With tremendous growth in new and pre-owned Audi sales, and the increased service traffic that parallels a significantly larger sales volume, Crosby Audi has outgrown the current location on Weber Street and is pleased to progress to a new, 38,000 square-ft. facility. Centrally located between K-W, Cambridge and Guelph, Audi Kitchener-Waterloo will boast a state-of-the-art 14-vehicle Showroom, a 16-bay Service Centre, a drive-through car wash and an Audi boutique that will showcase Genuine Audi Parts and Accessories.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Welcome to our annual Channers magazine featuring the hottest fashion trends and collections
from around the world. Our goal at Channers
is to provide an exceptional one-stop shopping
experience that offers the finest selection of
fashion trends and superior brands, so you can
express yourself in your own unique way.
Channers Mens Apparel specializes in business
and casual clothing and is a proud fashion
innovator. Our updated classics and contemporary
styles include leading fashion labels such as Hugo
Boss, Canali, Z Zegna, John Varvatos, Coppley,
Etro, Corneliani and Samuelsohn.
Our casual-wear collections include Robert
Talbott, Robert Graham, Hugo Boss, BRAX and
Alberto, as well as the best denim brands, such
as Citizens of Humanity and AG. The selection
of mens footwear in our second-floor shoe
department the largest in the region is wide-
ranging, from Cole Haan, Allen Edmonds, Donald
J Pliner, Hugo Boss and John Varvatos to Italian-
made Hamlet Shoes and our new line of Red Wing
shoes and boots.
And dont wait until the snow falls to browse
our extensive assortment of outerwear. Whether
you choose Hugo Boss, Nobis, Canada Goose or
our newest collection from G-LAB, Channers has
the ultimate coat or jacket for you this winter. We
also carry a wide range of Nobis and Canada Goose
outerwear for women.
At Channers, we are firm believers that it
is local businesses that keep this community
thriving. We are a family-owned business and are
proud to be sponsors and supporters of many local
sports teams, events and fundraisers.
Come and visit us at Channers Mens Apparel
in Uptown Waterloo for all your upscale fashion
needs. We truly appreciate your shopping with us
and we look forward to keeping you looking and
feeling your best year-round.
The Channer family
Style
10 The TrendNeutral and minimal
12 Z ZegnaA little bit Nike, a whole lotta Italian soul
14 Canada GooseThe utilitarian Arctic parka goes camo
16 Best foot forwardShoes for fall
22 Lookbook Top picks for a fresh fall wardrobe
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www.relishcookingstudio.com
Built inside a late 19th century house in the heart of Uptown Waterloos boutique shopping neighbourhood, Relish Cooking Studio is a next generation cooking and dining experience. We offer a variety of cooking classes (hands-on and sit-back-and-enjoy demonstrations) and a retail store stocked with items we love to use too. As professional cooks ourselves, we know how passionate home cooks are about their cookware. From beautiful table-ware to a fine selection of cookware and gourmet recipe essentials from around the world, food lovers, cooks of any skill and the culinary curious are all welcome!
Cooking ClassesWeekly, Private, Corporate Team BuildingDine on some of the most celebrated dishes from around the world or learn every-day skills to make your weeknight planning a breeze. Classes can be hands-on or sit-back and enjoy demonstrations. Our small group setting and highly creative corporate team building program can engage your employees to build a more outstanding and powerful team
Cooks ToolsGourmet Cookware and AccessoriesFrom heirloom-quality cast iron to eco-friendly non-stick, essential cooks tools and hard-to-find speciality pieces, discover cookware from the worlds best brands made to last a lifetime.
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Adriano GoldschmiedAgaveAlberto PantsAllen EdmondsAndrew MarcBenchcraft BeltsBenvenutoBoscaBraxBriston WatchesCanada GooseCanaliCircle of GentlemenCitizens of HumanityCole HaanCoppleyCornelianiDion NeckwearDonald J PlinerEton
EtroEye BobsFred PerryG-LAB Gimoto LeathersHamlet ShoesHiltlHugo Boss Jack LipsonJames PerseJohn VarvatosLacosteLeather Island by Bill LavinLubiamM-ClipNobisPantherellaPYAPeter Millar
Phil PetterPrime ShoesRed Wing BootsRobert GrahamRobert TalbottSamuelsohnSaxx Underwear Co.SignumSt. CroixSwimsTateossian LondonTaylor of Old Bond StreetTrapper LeathersTruefitt & HillWill Leather GoodsVan LaackZ ZegnaAnd Fine Imported Cigars in our Humidor
BRANDS
Our StyleYou know Channers as the finest clothing store for
men in Waterloo, Ontario. We are an independently
run business with a total commitment to customer
service. We know that a great first impression is
important to set you apart from the competition.
ExperienceOur highly trained sales associates have the
experience and expertise to help you make the
best shopping decisions. You can rely on them
for fashion knowledge, guidance and advice.
Wardrobe consultationBelieve it or not, well gladly visit your home,
inventory your closet and recommend how to
coordinate your existing wardrobe and plan for
the seasons to come.
Made to measureMade-to-measure suits, sports jackets, trousers and
dress shirts may well be the answer for men who
find ready-to-wear garments a difficult fit or who
prefer to select their own fabric, styling and pattern.
Free deliveryWe will ship gifts or altered items across Canada,
at our expense.
Gift certificatesPerfect for anyone who is tough to buy for but
appreciates the gift of fine fashion and footwear.
Fashion emergenciesNeed a tie for dinner or a meeting? Unsightly food
or coffee stains on your pants? Need a new look for
that last-minute power meeting? Call us or stop by
and our fashion experts will solve your emergency.
Special tailoringOur specialized tailor will adjust and alter your
clothing in the old-world tradition, inside our
store, to ensure the best fit possible. We offer
complimentary tailoring on all regular-price
clothing for the life time of the garment.
Stay in touchMake sure your contact information is up to date
by talking with your salesperson, or email us at
[email protected]. Also, tell us how
you would like to be notified of special events and
sales: by telephone, snail mail or email. Of course,
any feedback or comments on how were doing is
always considered and appreciated.
Return policyIf one of your purchases fails to live up to reasonable
expectations, feel free to return it for a replacement,
refund or repair.
Store hoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.
CHANNERS MAGAZINEProduced by the Globe and Mails Globe edge
Editorelizabeth Holland
Art Directorlauren Heintzman
Director, Client Engagement & Custom Content
teena Poirier
Managing Editor, Globe Content StudioSean Stanleigh
Program Managerliz Massicotte
Advertising SalesCarol Channer
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Contributors David alter, tenille Bonogoure, Dali Castro, lara Ceroni, leanne Delap, tracy Howard,
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The new neutralsThe mantra for men this season is contemporary minimalism in slim-cut silhouettes and earthy hues
Rock godInspired by Bob Dylan, circa 1960, John Varvatos appeals to the sentiments of a bedroom rock star in noir three-piece suits and badass boots. (Guitar not included.)
ShadeS of gReyGo-to basics, like a cool bomber and flat-front pants, are updated for a more modern man by way of zipper details and slim cuts.
Suit SwitchMonochrome is ever so masculine in steel grey with a pop of mossy green. This is the new uniform for business and pleasure.
MilaneSe ModeRniSMThe classic double-breasted jacket looks fresh when paired with tailored trousers and an exaggerated cuff.
THE TREND
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Tech boomZ Zegna blurs the line between function and style with ready-to-wear for generation next
By Juliette Lie Baxter
The latest state of luxury combines a collective lust for fashion and sport, and Z Zegna is leading
the sprint with the help of a new design team
former Jil Sander Menswear head designer
Francesco Muzi and former Zegna Sport designer
Murray Scanlon. The brand is busy making its
mark among upwardly mobile and tough mudder
millennials by incorporating performance details
into their benchmark Italian tailoring.
In fact, high-tech moments celebrate the labels
newly defined spirit, which was inaugurated last
spring when the collection clearly began catering
to urban sportos through innovations such as high-
performance fabrics and zero-seam essentials,
all the while keeping precision tailoring intact.
Translation? Its a little bit Nike and a whole lot of
Italian soul.
Enter this falls Icon Warmer Jacket, equipped
with a heat-generating panel powered up by a
wireless charging system. Its heating support,
which lasts up to 13 hours, can be activated
according to your needs, whether youre braving
a brisk fall breeze or sub-zero winds. Slim-fit and
tailored, it redefines the utility jacket for globe-
trotting iron men who require a friendly carry-on
alternative to their bulky down parka. Also on deck
are knits in Techmerino merino wool with quick-
dry mechanics so theres no need to sweat a mad
dash to the office mezzanine.
While techno-savvy details elevate Z Zegnas
latest collection, what also stands out is the ease
with which it combines tailoring and an off-duty
sensibility to create a wardrobe apropos for
success. For example, a baseball bomber worn
over a single-breasted pinstriped suit wears well
from nine-to-five in a conservative tonal grey
palette. Continuing the theme of a seriously no-
sweat attitude, a felted patchwork blazer gets an
update with wool pants finished with a knit cuff.
Other well-executed styles play with contrasting
textures, like a hooded nylon shell layered with
a traditional camel wool topper or an indigo
herringbone vest paired with a cornflower-blue
down jacket. Committed to active wear as ready-
to-wear momentum are tone-on-tone lace-up
boots in subtle shades, such as charcoal and khaki,
which finish the collections look while making it so
much easier to parkour to your pod.
STYLE
High-tech fabrics, contrasting textures and colours and bulked-down designs for easy movement appeal to a generation hardwired to multi-task.
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Weekend warriorsLuxury outdoor-apparel company Canada Goose is marching to a fresh new look
By Lara Ceroni
The name Canada Goose has become as ubiquitous to the Canadian identity
as our bone-chilling winters. Walk any
street in any snowy month and youll
likely encounter en masse the companys
signature red, blue or white parkas with
fur-trimmed hoodies.
The coats are toasty-warm, so much
so that the brand itself touts them to be
the warmest on the planet. A lofty claim
perhaps, but its hard to argue when context
is provided. EnterHutterite down.
Considered the most premium Canadian
down available, it is the DNA of the jacket
because it retains more warm air than competitors
(and knock-offs), which, in turn, equals more
insulation. The coyote-fur hoods an iconic symbol
of the companys style never freeze or hold water,
helping to create a protective windbreak.
Scientists in the Antarctic are devoted to the
brand, having worn its Expedition Parkas for the
past 30 years, and so do many other extreme-
weather enthusiasts.
Champion Iditarod sled-dog racer Lance
Mackey trekked 1,200 kilometers across the
Alaskan wilderness as the brands ambassador,
as did mountaineer Laurie Skreslet, the first-ever
Canadian to summit Mt. Everest in his custom
Summit Pink parka.
The Goose People have spoken and, simply
put, the brand has earned its right to brag.
Practicality aside, Canada Goose is also reaching
out to consumers who may prefer exploring their
urban neighbourhoods.
The company has designed product lines that
marry functionality with an urban-chic aesthetic.
Eschewing familiar, traditional materials, its fall/
winter 2015 collection of new parkas is decidedly
more fashion-forward.
It introduces quilted lightweight down with the
debut of its exterior-quilted design line, which
still features the proprietary super-lightweight
nylon fabric.
The Macmillan Parka for men is fur-free and
features a high collar and adjustable hood, while
the Carson Parka is a longer style deemed perfect
for urban exploration or commuting to work.
For women, the Chelsea Parka is a slightly
shorter style offered in an earthy Bordeaux colour,
and the Heatherton Parka is hoodless, which is
well suited for that girl-about-town look.
Also new is the Canada Goose Camo available
in Classic, Whiteout and Whiteout Lite, inspired
by the snow leopard and marking the brands first
foray into print for its adult collections.
In 2013 the company sold a majority stake to
U.S. private equity giant Bain Capital in a move
that will allow it to push into new territory and on
the backs of many more consumers.
The brand is mum on the markets it plans to
move to next, but really, once youve been to
Antarctica, what could possibly stand in your way?
The Camo, sports the distinctive red, white and blue arm badge of Canada Goose. The original factory (above, right ) in Toronto in the 1960s.
STYLE
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Congratulations Nutrition for Learning
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Dot matrixStep right up in these top picks from the Allen Edmonds fall collection, handcrafted in a modern vintage style that combines old-school construction with attention to detail
STYLE
coRnwalliSStand out and sign on the dotted line in walnut burnished calf leather. Designed with a lifted in-step and roomy front, the Cornwallis defines refined comfort.
neuMokGive your buttoned-up image a breather with distressed leather. The Neumok looks the part for weekends and after work without nullifying your dapper dress code.
daltonThe Dalton exudes a dressed-up yet laissez-faire look thats right for indigo, stone-washed and even faded grey jeans.
StRandMokTake it easy in the Strandmok and its lightweight rubber sole. Whether youre strolling along the boardwalk or brainstorming in the boardroom, every pair takes on a unique patina and fit that only you can shape.
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CO S Y P A N T S
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ManiSteeLook on point with the polished perforated Manistee belt. Subtle and sophisticated, it complements your style with its refined buckle and well-suited proportion.
univeRSityThe brogue was originally countrymens footwear made for crossing wet fields and bogs. With framed trimming, chiselled toes and bevelled arches, the University updates this go-to for gentlemen only.
StRandConstructed in a classic fit that delivers a lean and narrow look, the Strand is the rare find that looks great with everything.
RogueEvery pair of Allen Edmonds shoes, including the Rogue, features Goodyear welt construction. This means shoes that can be resoled repeatedly.
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At Pfaff Porsche and Porsche of London, we love the combination of performance, handling, design, and everyday usability that Porsche builds into all of its models. But as much as the cars, we love the people that own and drive them. We love making the dream of Porsche ownership come true - and strive to make that ownership as exceptional an experience as you imagined.
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Pfaff Porsche101 Auto Park CircleWoodbridge, Ontario888-311-7363
At Pfaff Porsche and Porsche of London, we love the combination of performance, handling, design, and everyday usability that Porsche builds into all of its models. But as much as the cars, we love the people that own and drive them. We love making the dream of Porsche ownership come true - and strive to make that ownership as exceptional an experience as you imagined.
Porsche of London600 Oxford Street WestLondon, Ontario519-601-1322
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StRaight ShooteRA three-piece glen-check suit, $1,355, makes a subtle yet strong statement, perfect for business meetings and dinners. Pair with a micro-houndstooth dress shirt, $205, wool-and-silk-blend tie, $125, and paisley wool pocket square, $85. Brogue wingtip shoes, $575. All by Hugo Boss.
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STYLE
Get shirtyExpress yourself with an array of shirts in unique colours and patterns, $245$255; silk ties, $145; and silk or wool pocket squares, $55. All by Eton.
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art Direction: The Vital Group Stylist: Gregory Lalonde Photography: David Wile
Lookbook 2015All items available at Channers
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outdoor championNo need to leave your sex appeal indoors don this leather and cotton parka, $698, chunky shawl cardigan, $358, and CBGB graphic T-shirt, $98. Wear over sturdy knit-denim pants, $248, with rich-coloured leather belt, $118. Leather gloves, $228; zip hi-top boots, $358. All by John Varvatos.
perfectly plaidYoure guaranteed to turn heads with this classy take on a check sport coat $1,498. Pair it with a sport shirt, $258, wool crewneck sweater, $328, wool pant, $398, and suede desert boots, $658. All by Canali.
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Blackshop is a lively restaurant offering exceptional European dining complimented by an award winning winelist. Whether business or pleasure, Blackshop is a must visit dining destination.
Situated in the heart of Waterloo, Sol offers an elegant yet casual dining experience. The wine bar offers both new and old world wines, stocks an extensive scotch list and has a wide selection of local and imported beers on tap.
595 Hespeler RoadCambridge519-621-4180blackshop.ca
Restaurant & Wine Bar
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Prints charmingWork it with this ensemble of contrasting patterns and colours. Tonal paisley dinner jacket, $698, and vertical paisley shirt, $278, both worn over printed distressed denim pant, $298. All by Robert Graham.
go-to essentialsFadeout twill pant, $238/pair, available in four colours for whatever suits your day. All by Alberto.
cashmere casualNo matter what the fit, quality jeans is a wardrobe staple. Black cashmere denim pant, $298; navy and pepper Cashpima five-pocket pant, $278. All by Brax.
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layering uPKeep warm and look sleek with a stretch blazer, $698, glen-check shirt, $258, and Heather cardigan, $328, topped with a stunning tapestry scarf, $298. 34 Heritage Knit Jean, $198. All by Circle of Gentlemen.
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By Robert Thompson
Westmount Golf and Country Club takes its tradition forward with a refurbished clubhouse and a focus on younger members
classicThe
TIME OFF
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When Garrett Rank walked off with the Ontario Mid-Amateur Championship at Westmount Golf
and Country Club in June, it was simply the latest
noteworthy victory at a club that has long been a
focus of golf in Canada.
Westmount is, all at once, historic, classic,
brilliant and incredibly fun. Rarely do golf clubs
have all those elements, but thats the case with
Westmount, which has long been heralded as one
of the best courses anywhere in the world.
This is one of the finest courses Ive ever
played, said former Masters champion Doug
Ford when he battled for the Canadian Open at
Westmount in 1957. More recently, Canadian Golf
Hall of Fame journalist Lorne Rubenstein wrote in
The Globe and Mail that the course is superb.
And the good keeps getting better. Recently
Westmount underwent a significant renovation
to its clubhouse, modernizing elements while
remaining true to its connection to the course.
The makeover was done by Gary Nicholls, a
London, Ont.,-based golf architect who started in
the business at the prestigious Redtail Golf Course
in Port Stanley and has worked on numerous top
private clubhouses in recent years. He utilized the
key elements of Westmounts building vaulted
ceilings and a patio that overlooks the 18th green
and modernized them. The result, when the
clubhouse reopened in July, is stunning.
Part of Westmounts intent was to continue
elevating its course and amenities. Bunkers were
rebuilt on the course, and new family-friendly
undertakings, like movie nights on the driving
range, are all part of the club now, says Brad
Duench, Westmounts general manager.
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Theres a real tradition at Westmount, but it
is a club that really attracts families and younger
golfers as well, says Duench, noting that 100 new
members were added in recent months, especially
in new categories aimed at members under 45
years of age. The club has a deep connection to
the community of Kitchener-Waterloo.
The course is the element the club is based on.
Designed by the legendary Stanley Thompson,
known as the dean of Canadian golf architects,
it meanders over remarkable land, with fairways
cutting through massive trees to greens protected
by flashed-sand bunkers.
Westmount is one of the worlds top 1000
golf courses in the Rolex guide; ranks No. 12 in
Canada, according to SCOREGolf magazine; and is
listed by Golfweek as No. 8 among classic courses
in the country.
Theres a real tradition, but it is a club that really attracts families and younger golfers as well.
Par 3 at the Westmount Golf and Country Club (top). The clubhouse and bar (middle and bottom) were renovated this summer by renowned golf architect Gary Nicholls.
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84 years old
20,000balls hit on average each day
curling sheets of ice6
event rooms5
clay tennis courts4
one gardener
greens to mow
19miles covered with a push
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20,000hours of labour required each season to prepare the golf course
6,900yards from the blue tees in the longest course
2,500annuals planted each spring
2,000tulip bulbs planted each fall
1,000sprinkler heads used to water the course
Clockwise from top left: Westmounts par-five 11th hole; the new clubhouse, which opened in July after extensive renovations; one of many historic wooden plaques on display in the clubhouse.
It still remains one of the best tests of golf in
the country, says noted golf architect Ian Andrew
on Golfclubatlas.com. Westmounts strength is the
wonderful collection of par-fours; some, like the
15th, are truly exceptional.
But the truth is that Westmount is also
exceptionally playable and incredibly fun. Golfers
may face decisions on its canted fairways, but one
isnt going to lose a lot of golf balls at Westmount,
which is also a delightful walk.
Curling, tennis and other activities are also part
of Westmount, which has a popular junior golf
program as well. This year the club will run its
first charity tennis tournament the Westmount
Traditional Charity Doubles another new event
that the club feels will become part of its history.
With our updated clubhouse, our terrific course
and our focus on new members, Westmount is
clearly one of the leaders in the private-club
space in Canada, Duench says. And our goal is
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From grilled cheese sangies to sous-vide salmon, Relish Cooking Studio can teach you how to cook like Gordon Ramsey (well, almost)
When it comes to cooking, it seems there really is a difference between the sexes, but it might not be
what you think.
In fact, there are a few things women can learn
from men in the kitchen.
According to Donna-Marie Pye, co-owner of
Relish Cooking Studio in Uptown Waterloo, women
tend to approach cooking as an obligation, while
men tend to be more invested in the experience.
Men will take time to enjoy the chopping, the
sauting, the grilling. That approach can make
the whole experience more enjoyable, turning an
obligatory chore into something more akin to a
daily highlight.
Men are very specific about what it is they
like, says Pye, a home economist and cookbook
author. We run bread-making classes and weve
had a lot of men come because they really get into
something singular. They really want to know how
to do something, and do it well.
Of course, there are men whose expertise doesnt
extend beyond bacon and eggs, just as there are
women who cant stand the sight of a strainer and
WANT TO COOK
dont know what to do with a paring knife.
All of us gourmands and grouches face the
same problem, though: we have to eat. And for
almost all of us, that means we also have to cook.
Thats why Pye started Relish with co-founder
Maria Burjoski in 2010.
Pye came from a professional food background,
having worked as a home economist, recipe
writer and tester, and food marketer. Burjoski
was a businesswoman whose Sicilian roots had
her helping with the family food business from
childhood.
Together, they wanted to make a special,
homelike place where people could learn
everything, from the basics to high cuisine.
Alongside it, theyd sell the elements of a quality
kitchen, specializing in higher-end investment
pieces and superior ingredients.
Today, the open-concept kitchen at the heart of
their cooking studio on Regina Street hums with
activity most nights of the week. From basic knife
skills to youth summer camps, barbecue-and-beer
nights to world cuisines, the small classes cover
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Instructor Donna-Marie Pye (left, centre), of Relish, says men like to focus on doing one thing well: Men are very specific about what they like.
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pretty much everything a home chef and even
some professionals would like to know.
For Pye, the couples classes can be the most
illuminating. Usually we have one whos a bit
more nervous, and the other is more confident,
she says.
Taking a few moments to learn basic skills, like
knife-handling, seasoning and flavouring, can make
all the difference, as can having the right tools.
Thats where a few premium investment pieces
are worth it, she says. Strolling through the store,
Pye points out her top recommendations: a good
knife, a saut pan, a Dutch oven and a tapered
wooden spoon. Throw in some Maldon salt, vanilla-
bean paste and a microplane zester, and even the
least adventurous cook is ready to go.
Dont expect to find powered gadgets to
clutter your counter here. Almost everything
at Relish is human-powered and hands-on, and
thats the point.
For some things, like bread-making and pasta-
making, its all about the feel, Pye says. You just
have to get into it.
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By Chris Johns
After 30 years, the reimagining of Janet Lynns Bistro keeps late chefs legacy alive
When the original Janet Lynns Bistro opened in a quaint white house in Kitcheners Market
Village, Rubiks Cube was all the rage, David
Letterman had just launched his first Top Ten
List, and Michael J. Fox was going Back to the
Future at the movie theatres.
Without the aid of a time-travelling DeLorean,
owners Kevin Wong and his wife, the chef Janet
Lynn Leslie, could never have imagined back then
that, 30 years later, the restaurant they created
would still be considered one of the best places to
eat in Ontarios Tri-Cities.
So popular was the restaurant throughout the
80s that, by 1991, it had outgrown its Village
location and moved to Uptown Waterloo to a larger
space with a more substantial kitchen for Leslie
and her staff to work in, and a grander dining room
complete with tall columns, life-sized paintings
and cozy banquettes for Wong to entertain in. The
move attracted new clientele while keeping regulars
happy with classic dishes like calfs liver with rsti
and duck confit with honey-braised red cabbage.
For more than a dozen years, the restaurant ran
like clockwork, playing host to a second generation
of families and guests who celebrated weddings,
marked milestone birthdays, fell in love and got
engaged. Tragically, in 2004, Janet Lynn Leslie,
the celebrated, award-winning chef who led the
kitchen from the beginning, suddenly died of
cancer at the age of 47.
That might have spelled the end for many
restaurants, but Kevin Wong was determined to
carry on her legacy. Fortunately, he didnt have to
look far to find a talented chef who could maintain
the high standards his wife had set. Nelson Zepeda
had worked closely in the kitchen with Leslie at
the bistro for a dozen years hes one of several
employees who are now well into their second
decade and took over the stoves after her passing.
For the next six years, Zepeda ensured that
the kitchen ran smoothly, eventually adding his
own twist to dishes. In 2010 Wong contemplated
a major renovation to keep up with the changes in
the kitchen. Around the same time, the building
where the restaurant was located was sold,
and the new owners, capitalizing on how the
neighbourhood around the restaurant had evolved,
were looking to increase the rent dramatically.
Wong briefly considered closing the restaurant
but did not. As he told a reporter at the time: I
felt if I closed that Id be letting down our many
patrons who had supported Janet Lynns for so
many years.
In 2012 he opened in the Belmont Village
shopping district as JLB-1985, so-named in honour
of the original restaurant and paying homage
to its history while hinting at the new, updated
direction it would take. Gone were the columns and
decorative wall murals, and in their place a bright,
modern warehouse-style space with exposed
ceilings and brick walls welcomed a new generation
of customers. The open kitchen, complete with bar
seating, is a focal point that shines a spotlight on
what has always been the heart of the restaurant.
A small patio accessed by French doors allows
for alfresco dining, and theres a dining room
downstairs available for private events.
The duck confit is still served, alongside a
more casual JLB burger. Asian-influenced dishes,
like ginger-chili pork and shrimp dumplings and
Thai curry shrimp, share the menu with classic
bistro offerings rack of lamb, smoked salmon
and chocolate mousse. Today a new generation of
customers is discovering JLB-1985, and after 30
years, the restaurant is just getting started.
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Shaving years off By shaving, men are exfoliating the lower part of their face, says Dr.
Cohen, which helps to have an anti-aging effect.
To avoid irritation, he recommends heating up
the beard, shaving with the grain and avoiding an
extra-close shave.
Using high-quality products also helps protect
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Maturity may bring wisdom, but it also delivers a calling card or two: a.k.a. forehead furrows and
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always require a cosmetic surgeon or Botox. Below
are some grooming strategies for maintaining looks
without sacrificing dignity.
Skin saver A 2013 Australian study published in the academic journal Annals of Internal Medicine
found that sunscreen significantly slows down skin
aging. The key is daily use of a high-SPF broad-
spectrum (blocking both UVA and UVB rays)
sunscreen and reapplying every two hours.
According to a survey from the U.S. public
health institute Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, men fail in this regard. Less than 15
per cent of men use sunscreen as recommended,
says Toronto dermatologist Dr. Paul Cohen, citing
the report.
He suggests making sunscreen a part of grooming.
Use it as an after-shave: shave your face and
cover it with sunscreen, says Dr. Cohen. Youre
getting sun damage all year, and UVA can be
pervasive not the kind of UV that burns but the
one that ages and can cause skin cancer.
Grey delay Dyed hair on men conjures unfortunate images: 73-year-old Paul McCartneys dark blanket
or Charlie Sheens black do paired with his pallor.
But remaining vibrant-looking while grey isnt easy.
Fortunately, theres middle ground. Colour
camouflage is a salon service pioneered by
Redken for Men Color Camo blending away 60 to
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Camouflage rinses out after four to six weeks,
says Caleb ODonovan, head of education at
Torontos Mankind Grooming Studio for Men,
so it doesnt leave any colour band, any tell-tale
youve coloured.
At-home colour kits are cheaper Mankind
charges $25 for camouflaging but can be tricky
to apply and look unnatural. With a lot of guys,
theres a stigma around dyeing their hair or
beards, says ODonovan. So if you left the office
on Friday with a head of grey hair and you come
in with black or brown hair on Monday, you might
catch a bit of stick over it.
Brighten up Long in the tooth refers to getting older, but its often the darkness of teeth that
betrays age. Dr. Bruno Paliani, a cosmetic dentist
in London, Ont., advises whitening teeth that
have yellowed with age by absorbing organic
compounds in staining foods and drinks.
When people whiten, they see themselves look
younger because thats what their teeth looked like
when they were younger, says Dr. Paliani.
In-office professional treatments usually involve
applying a barrier around gums and then a high
concentration of bleaching solution to teeth,
activated with a blue light. Dr. Palianis offering,
Rapid Teeth Whitening, is available in 15-minute to
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Typically more affordable is dentist-supervised
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eight weeks.
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By David Israelson
Specialty beers are outpacing the usual suspects, as consumers expand their horizons and develop a more adventurous palate
Remember when a beer was just a beer?Well, file that stubby in your memory bank
and welcome to the world of craft beer. Now,
you dont just drink craft beer, you experience
it through a tasting at a nice pub or at a
microbrewery. And few places are better for
sampling different craft beers than the area
stretching from Waterloo and Wellington down to
London and into southwestern Ontario.
Beer tasting is a full sensory experience. You
dont pound back the beer; you savour it, absorbing
its aroma and applying adjectives like nutty or
smoky, and enjoying its notes, which can be
flowery or spicy or, really, just about anything.
Its easy to visit southwestern Ontarios craft
microbreweries and sample these artisanal brews
at a number of specialty brewpubs. Start with the
market in St. Jacobs. Already well known for its
fabulous farm-fresh food, its now also the location
of Block Three Brewing Company, started by four
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Were a brewer and three accountants, says
Graham Spence, one of the co-owners (and one
of the three accountants). He and brewer Bryan
Maher and fellow number crunchers Philip Hipkiss
and Derek Lebert opened Block Three in 2013.
We wanted to try something new that had
flavour and didnt taste like everything else,
Spence says. When we finished school and moved
back to Waterloo, there werent too many craft
brewers. So we got together and went for it.
Block Threes signature King Street Saison is a
light, crisp Belgian ale, produced from a yeast that
delivers notes of cloves and citrus.
The Waterloo area, home to Oktoberfest, has
long been hospitable for craft brewing. At one time,
the region had nearly 300 independent breweries.
Through the 20th century, they were gradually
supplanted by large mechanized brewers, but by
the 1980s a micro-renaissance began. Then in 1984,
craft brewing was revitalized with the opening of
Brick Brewing Company, which now has facilities in
both Kitchener and Waterloo.
Beer tasting is a full sensory experience. You dont pound back the beer; you savour it, absorbing its aroma and enjoying its notes.
There are craft brewers in at least 50
communities in the province. [Craft brewing
is] growing so fast that we cant keep up, says
John Hay, president of the Toronto-based trade
association Ontario Craft Brewers. Our objective
is to have a craft brewer in every town and city
in Ontario.
Theyre getting there. Down in St. Thomas, Paul
Corriveau, vice-president of sales and marketing
for Railway City Brewing Company, sounds off
a long list of upscale pubs and restaurants in
the London area that serve the eight-year-old
brewerys signature ales. Railway City brews a
copper and amber beer called Iron Spike Blonde
and an ale called Dead Elephant, named after the
famous circus performer Jumbo, who was killed by
a train in St. Thomas in 1885.
Its easy to organize your own beer-tasting tour
of the Waterloo and London areas, notes Hay, and
you can now sample hundreds of different beers.
There are beers for nearly all tastes and
palates, he says. Thats what happens when you
have such a variety.
Micro-brewed beers have long crossed the threshold of mainstream acceptability. In southwestern Ontario, there are more than a hundred different beers to sample.
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The latest luxury SUVs to hit the road pack power and street cred
PUTTING THEIN
Utility. It is, both literally and figuratively, central to the SUV. Yet its a concept that seems more applicable
to a pocketknife than a vehicle, evoking practicality and
purposefulness. But while each of these five vehicles
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For on-road driving, the Sport SEs
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settings for grass, gravel and snow, mud and
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Mercedes-Benz Canada describes the GLA
as a cross between a stylish coupe and a
compact SUV, noting that its dual-hood
power domes, signature front headlamps
and twin-louvre grill are intended to project
an aura of self-assured athleticism. Its sort
of like the high-school quarterback minus the
annoying cockiness.
The GLA comes in two versions: the basic
250, offering 208 HP and 258 pound-feet of
torque, and the exponentially more powerful
45 AMG, featuring the most powerful series-
production four-cylinder engine in the world.
The 45 AMGs 2.0L turbocharged engine
offers 355 HP and takes you from 0 to 100
km/h in a spritely 4.8 seconds.
Both GLA models feature variable all-
wheel drive, but youll pay approximately
$13,000 more for the 45 AMGs additional
horsepower.
The interior of the GLA offers the comfort
and high-grade finishes that are de rigueur
for a German automaker. Features include a
three-spoke steering wheel with 12 function
keys and a 7-inch touchscreen display that
allows drivers to use installed Mercedes-
Benz apps while moving and, when theyre
stationary, to browse the Internet.
It would be shocking if a Google search for
awesome sport luxury crossovers doesnt
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If youve ever wanted a vehicle that combines
a racetrack-worthy driving experience with the
ability to transport a group of kids to soccer
practice Note: this should probably not occur
simultaneously the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
is for you.
Porsches top-of-the-line SUV features a 4.8L,
twin-turbo V8 that produces a socks-removing 570
HP, capable of launching the Cayenne from 0-100
km/h in just 4.1 seconds, on its way to a top speed
of 284 km/h.
This legendary Porsche performance is
complemented by premium style and comfort.
The Cayenne Turbo Ss interior features a race-
inspired look that includes two-tone leather in
black and cream, aluminum trim and a selection of
fine woods for that perfect finishing touch.
With their 18-way (!) adjustment, the Cayennes
adaptive sports seats can practically accommodate
a Cirque du Soleil performance. Meanwhile, the
14-speaker, 585-watt Bose sound system produces
a worthy rival to the engines menacing growl.
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2015 LincoLn MKc
Whether its the unique split-wing grille, its
sleek sculpted body or the LED taillights
stretching across the entire tailgate, Lincolns
all-new compact luxury SUV is distinctive from
front to back.
Inside, the MKCs ambient lighting puts you one
stop closer to your childhood dream of piloting
the Millennium Falcon emitting one of seven
available colours from the front-console cup
holders, door-release handles, front-door storage
pockets and front and rear footwells.
While its not enough to enter hyperspace, the
MKCs 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharged
engine produces a very respectable 240 HP. The
MKC is also the first vehicle from the Ford Motor
Company to offer the new 2.3L EcoBoost engine,
which combines turbocharging, direct injection
and twin independent variable cam timing to
produce 285 horsepower.
2015 Lexus Rx
Lexus says the RX stands for radiant
crossover, but it could also represent the
prescription required to slow your racing
heart when taking in this latest beauty
from Toyotas luxury brand.
The five-seat RX is available in three
models: the RX 350 Sportdesign, the RX
350 F Sport and the RX 450h Sportdesign.
All come standard with a 12-speaker
premium audio system featuring steering-
wheel-mounted controls, as well as
advanced safety features including a blind-
spot monitor and Intuitive Parking Assist.
Elsewhere, the RXs heads-up display
offers real-time driving information like
speed, gear selection and turn-by-turn
navigation in the lower drivers-side
quadrant of the windshield.
Both the Sportdesign and 350 F Sport
are powered by a 3.5L V6 that produces
270 HP, while the 450h Sportdesign uses
a hybrid drive system that generates
295 HP while providing gas mileage 8L
per 100 kilometres in the city/8L on the
highway worthy of a compact car.
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By David Alter
Retired space walker Chris Hadfield returns to his launch pad as an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo
To the moonand back
Since gaining worldwide fame for sharing his space time through social media, Commander Chris Hadfield has set his astronaut suit aside for life in academia. The first Canadian to walk in space in 2011, he blasted into further notoriety in 2013 on YouTube, when he sang David Bowies Space Oddity sitting in a tin can at the International Space Station. He has since retired and is now an adjunct professor at a place he used to call home the University of Waterloo.
What does Waterloo and the K-W-C area mean to you?My family is from the Galt area, now part of
Cambridge. My brother was born there. When I
was a masters student and doing post-graduate
research at the University of Waterloo, my wife,
Helene, was working on King Street for Mutual
Life, so we bought a house right where Mutual Life
used to be. We also got married in Waterloo.
Where were some of your favourite places to spend free time while in the area? We really liked the Mennonite country that
surrounds Waterloo. Wed get in our little old
Volkswagen and drive around town and go up to
St. Jacobs. Coming out of school, Helene and I had
no money, so our adventures were going to auction
houses to furnish our home.
How did the opportunity come about to become an adjunct professor for the University of Waterloo?David Johnston [Governor General of Canada]
was President of the university at the time they
were getting ready to launch the aviation program,
and he asked me if it was something I would ever
consider. I was an active astronaut at the time, so
it got put on the back burner. But after I talked
with some colleagues, family and friends about it,
it just made sense.
So how does it typically work?I give guest lectures and Im on staff and assist,
given my unique experiences.
Have you always sported a moustache? Since Alex Trebek lost his, yours could be most recognizable Canadian moustache.I have, actually. I know there are Twitter sites
dedicated to it, but Ive sported it ever since I was
18 years old.
When did you know you wanted to become an astronaut?I decided I wanted to be an astronaut on the same
day they walked on the moon. It sounds trite, but
its true. I was nine or ten, and I decided that was
the most interesting human endeavour going on
and tested the very best of people. I just wanted to
be a part of that.
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