Fall for Montreal’s Own Nadya Toto

An established designer taking the fashion-forward cities of Toronto, Vancouver and New York by storm, Nadya Toto is a cool breath of fresh air for fall fashion.

Describing her line as “ultra feminine with an edge,” Toto puts a little piece of her personality into every one of her designs. “It’s like me as a woman,” she explains. “I’m very strong, and at the same time, I can be like a little girl sometimes.” This contrast in her personality is reflected in her clothing. Harmoniously combining her signature lace embroidery with deep, mysterious colours, this designer ensures that every piece hailing from her collection makes a bold statement. Read more

Rosanna Riverso

Hamilton’s very own Rosanna Riverso has exploded onto the
music scene as a highly acclaimed songstress that is determined to prevail. From an early age, Riverso began belting out her sweet voice in religious performances. Today, she is working hard on producing a new album, which she plans to release late this year. Th e modest singer-songwriter says she couldn’t have done it all without support from her family and friends. Read more

Legends, Charms and Superstitions

On a recent getaway to Italy, a distant cousin approached me with a smile on her face. “Look how pretty you are,” she exclaimed, “and your eyes, they are so beautiful … just like your grandmother’s.” Later that night, hot oil from a cooking pan spurted violently on my left arm, inflicting me with burns that ran from my hand up to my shoulders. Shocked, I quickly covered my throbbing limb with a wet towel, and applied soothing after-sun lotion to quell the redness and bubbles that were beginning to form. Worried that the marks would stay, I decided that the best thing for me was to relax and go to bed. I dozed off, but while I slept, Read more

True Visionaries

We open our eyes each morning and look out the window, wave to our neighbours, read the paper and drive to work. None of this would be possible without sight, which for most of us, is something we don’t give much thought to. However, what is merely a taken-for-granted sense to many, may affect the life of someone who is visually impaired.

But not for Domenic Condo, a 35-year-old man who has experienced life with poor vision ever since he was a child. Today, he is a well-respected businessman and talented recording studio owner/record producer who is determined to educate Canadians that the definition of “legally blind” Read more

Changing the face of Dentistry

Creating a sense of comfort for all of her patients, Dr. Maria Rotondi of Pine Seven Dental Centre is successful at building a sense of security and trust within all of her clients. Her warm qualities make for strong connections with her clients, and the dedication she has for her career has resulted in the implementation of the latest technological advancements in her practice.

When you walk into Pine Seven Dental Centre, a kind professional staff and an attentive treatment coordinator immediately greets you as you are guided to a warm, relaxing waiting area.

Soon enough, you’ll meet with resident dentist and founder of Pine Seven Dental, Dr. Maria Rotondi, who has 22 years of experience in the dental industry. Read more

Trusty Potions for Gorgeous Days

Image 2: Infinite Star Secrets Eye Shadow Quads:
Be part of the secret with this new shadow package from L’Oréal.  Women can easily create their own beautifully inspired celebrity look by mixing the all-over lid, highlight, contour, line and define shadows for a seamless stare.
www.lorealparis.ca

Image 3: Balmshell:
Balmshell is a perfect, effortless, moisturizing lip gloss. The finest ingredients work to produce a non sticky, high-shine finish that feels fabulous. Read more

City Search – Oct/Nov 2008

Image 1: Harry Rosen

The revamped Harry Rosen on Toronto’s Bloor Street after a
$20 million renovation.
www.harryrosen.com

Image 2: Purdy’s

These scrumptious milk chocolate truffles are filled with hints of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Read more

David Rocco – Eggs in Purgatory with Scamorza

This is devilishly easy. It’s one of the first tings I mastered when I was a kid. I’d take my mother’s tomato sauce, pour it into a large pan and heat it up. When it started to bubble, I would crack in a couple of eggs, some salt, and throw in whatever cheese we had in the fridge. Being in an Italian household, it was either parmigiano, mozzarella, percornio or (my now favourite) scamorza, which I would either slice up or grate into the pan. And all of them work well. I would turn off the heat, tear up some basil and throw that in, then put a lid over the pan and let the eggs poach in the heat of the tomato sauce. While it was cooking, I’d grab a plate and some bread for scooping up the melted smoky scamorza and tomato sauce. Within five minutes, I was having what is still one of my favourite anytime meals. Read more

Tremonti Ristorante – Salmon Cooked in Papillote

A gastronomic jewel,Tremonti Ristorante is a leader in Italian cuisine. By using great-tasting, healthy foods, Tremonti is an award-winning restaurant distinguished by the Eat Smart! Program. Bring Tremonti home with you by preparing this tantalizing recipe on your own!

♦ Place fresh salmon skin side down on parchment paper, put salt, pepper, scallion, butter, thyme, lime segment and white wine on, then fold the parchment and bake at 350 F in a preheated over for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, blanch the leeks, red pepper, corn, asparagus and sate with touch of butter.

♦ Make a bed of leeks, red pepper, and corn in the middle of the plate, open parchment and place salmon and asparagus on top. Garnish with potato chips and fresh parsley. Read more