Channer's Waterloo New Fall/Winter 2015 Magazine

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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.

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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

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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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Features

30 Time offThe classic

36 CitySceneLearn to cook like a pro at Relish

38 Janet Lynns 1985: modern bistro fare

40 GroomingTo maintain his good looks, Paul Newman stuck his head in ice water every day. Experts share other strategies to beat the clock

42 DrinkSomething is brewing in southwestern Ontario

46 MotionThe latest group of luxury SUVs is a real class act

52 HomeboyChris Hadfields orbit back to his roots

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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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

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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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RBC is proud to celebrate 18 years in partnership with Nutrition for Learning. Together, we are making Someday dreams possible for kids throughout Waterloo Region.

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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.


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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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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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

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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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WESTMOUNT GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB: BY THE NUMBERS

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

mower

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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

to continue to get better still, and make what is

already a vibrant club even stronger.


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By Tenille Bonoguore

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

LIKE A PRO?

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

skin. Taylor of Old Bond Street, founded in

1854, offers a range of English-made luxury

wet-shaving, skin- and hair-care products, and

colognes, all based on natural ingredients. The

lines shaving creams are known for their smooth

lather, moisturizing ability and wide-ranging

fragrances derived from essential oils and herbal

aromatics. Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl is

a line classic, which, along with its namesake

ingredient, features notes of geranium, lavender,

rosemary, orange blossom and patchouli.

Maturity may bring wisdom, but it also delivers a calling card or two: a.k.a. forehead furrows and

grey hair. Fortunately, remaining youthful doesnt

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

70 per cent of grey in 30 minutes of salon time.

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

one-hour sessions that may need to be repeated.

Typically more affordable is dentist-supervised

take-home whitening, in which custom-made trays

and teeth-whitening solution are used for two to

eight weeks.

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DRINK

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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By Chris Powell

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

meets the technical definition of an SUV, all offer so

much more than simple utility. Think of them, then, as

sport utopia vehicles.

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Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine

that puts out 240 HP and a top speed of 200

km/h, the newest addition to Land Rovers

Discovery lineup is capable of delivering you

to the movies or the mountains in both

style and comfort.

For on-road driving, the Sport SEs

Adaptive Dynamics system fine-tunes the

suspension settings for each wheel to best

suit the driving conditions. For off-road

driving, the Terrain Response system offers

settings for grass, gravel and snow, mud and

ruts and sand.

The Sport SE is also designed for comfort

and safety, with standard features that

include a heated windshield with heated

washer jets, rain-sensing windshield wipers,

14-way adjustable driver and passenger

front seats and a heated leather steering

wheel. Its the very definition of a hot car.

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MeRcedes GLa

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

turn up this beauty.

poRsche cayenne tuRbo s

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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