Street casual, business and super luxe

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AUTUMN:
FALL FASHION:
Street casual,
business and
super luxe
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Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2014 edition of Channer’s London.
Channer’s Men’s Clothiers was formed in the fall of 1997 and
moved
to its present free-standing location at the corner of
Wonderland and Commissioners in June 1999. In the fall of 2002,
Channer’s expanded and opened a womenswear section, doubling
in size, and was renamed Channer’s Mens Ladies Apparel.
Since then, Channer’s has been adding new clothing lines and
introducing creative designers from around the world. Recently,
the men’s and women’s departments have added premier denim,
bringing the latest in quality fashion-forward prominent brands.
At Channer’s, we have also grown our men’s and women’s shoe
departments with exclusive brands found only at our store.
Channer’s Mens Ladies Apparel is owned and operated by Peter
and Trudy Channer and employs 25 people. Please check out our
brand-new website, Channers.com
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STAFF
Men’s Consultants
Peter Channer
Bryan Channer
Sam Poier
Scott Mackinnon
Mark Trinnear
Megan Megraw
Ladies’ Consultants
Trudy Channer
Wendy Pieczewski
Tarah Kennedy
Leah Perreira
Jen Channer
Tailors
Jitka Jurenova
Vita Cifelli
Dominic Longo
Maria Tramutola
CHANNER’S MAGAZINE
Produced by The Globe and Mail’s
Globe Edge
Editor
Elizabeth Holland
Fashion Editor
Aliyah Shamsher
Art Director
Lauren Heintzman
Denim dynamo
24 Elisa Cavaletti
Slow fashion
26 Paul & Shark
Luxury sportswear
28 Cole Haan
Iconic brand looks to the East
30 Brax
Casual elegance
36 Local Flavour
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Editorial Director
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Channer’s Services
Fall /Winter 2014
Made to measure
Made-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.
Our Style
You know Channer’s as the finest clothing store
for men and women in London, 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.
Experience
Our 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 consultation
Believe it or not, we’ll gladly visit your home,
inventory your closet and recommend how to
coordinate with your existing wardrobe and plan
for the seasons to come.
Fashion emergencies
Need 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 tailoring for men and women
Our 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 ladies
fashions, as well as menswear.
Gift certificates
Perfect for anyone who is tough to buy for but
appreciates the gift of fine fashion and footwear.
Stay in touch
Make 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 we’re doing is
always considered and appreciated.
Free delivery
We will ship gifts or altered items across Canada,
at our expense.
Return policy
If one of your purchases fails to live up to
reasonable expectations, feel free to return it for a
replacement, refund or repair.
Store hours
Monday, 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.
Men’s and Women’s collections available at Channer’s
FOR MEN:
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AG Denim
Alberto
Allegri
J.W. Anderson
Andrew Marc
Benchcraft
Bosca
Brax
Butterfly Bowties
Canada Goose
Canali
Canali Ties
Circle of Gentlemen
Citizens of Humanity
Cole & Parker
Coppley
Corneliani
David Donahue
Dion
Dom Rebel
Eton
Etro
Eyebobs
Gimo’s
Gran Sasso
Hugo Boss Black
Hugo Boss Green
Hugo Boss Orange
Jacket
John Varvatos
Lacoste
Lipson
Lubium
Marcoliani
Original Paperback
Paige
Pal Zileri
Pantherella
Paul & Shark
Peter Millar
Peuterey Coats
Phil Petter
Robert Graham
Robert Talbott
Samuelsohn
Saxx
Signum
Stenströms
Tateossian
Ted Baker
Tommy Bahama
Trapper
True Religion
Versace
Zegna for Coppley
ZZenga
FOOTWEAR:
Allen Edmonds
Canali
Cole Haan
Donald J Pilner
Hugo Boss
John Varvatos
Swims
FOR WOMEN:
AG Jeans
Alice + Olivia
Andrew Marc
Autumn Cashmere
Before & Again
Brax
B Belt
Cambio
Canada Goose
Circle of Gentlemen
Codello
Cole Haan
Dennis Merotto
Donald J Pilner
DTLM
Eilleen Fisher
Elisa Cavaletti
Hanro
Hugo Boss
Karen McClintock
La Fee Verte
Laundry
Le Salon Des
Femmes
Lilla P
Line
Magaschoni
Max Volmary
Blouses
Me & Kashmiere
Michael Kors
Nally & Millie
Not your Daughter’s
Jeans
NYDJ
Paige Denim
Paul & Shark
Pink Tartan
Rebecca Taylor
Repeat
Sarah Pacini
Save the Queen
Seventy
Spanx
Stenströms
Suzi Roher Belts
Tiger of Sweden
Tilo
Versace Collection
Vince
FOOTWEAR:
Aquatalia
Cole Haan
Dion Lee
Donald J Pliner
Michael Kors
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Youthquake
Inspired by 1960s London, checkerboard patterns and sleek silhouettes are infused with
a youthful expression of relaxed luxury
Circle of Gentlemen
GREAT SCOT
Traditional Scottish tartan gets
a youthful update in a slim suit
and lacquered finish.
Eton
acid trip
A bright solid colour or a patterned shirt
can give your suit a psychedelic kick.
SWINGING ’60s
When worn together, suede,
silk and leather help channel
your inner rock star.
John Varvatos
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Work hard, play hard
Sweden’s pioneering shirt maker Eton is primed to lead the industry
once more with its fanciful use of print and colour
Go Boldly
Designer Sebastian Dollinger is putting
the fun back in fashion with strong
colours and lively patterns.
“I don’t read newspapers or fashion magazines,”
declares Sebastian Dollinger, designer of Eton
shirts. “I look at what my colleagues are wearing,
at people at shows, at people on the street.”
Apt words for a man who has pioneered the
current renaissance taking place in menswear
with his Green and Black Ribbon collections that
focus primarily on print and colour. “There is more
humour in physics than fashion,” he wryly adds.
It’s a problem Dollinger is more than happy
to solve for himself. Having worked for the
revolutionary Swedish shirt company since he
was 17, Dollinger, now in his 30s, recognizes the
need for a bit of fun in the menswear market.
By Aliyah Shamsher
Known for the micro-Mod fabric that the company
produces in-house, the designer was also one
of the first to introduce artist collaborations on
luxury tailored shirts.
This fall Dollinger pairs with British artist
John Clark for two prints based on Clark’s works
Veil and Everyone Works Hard, which look to
expose the trappings of modern-day office life.
It’s a subject close to Dollinger’s heart. “I love
clothes and working with what I do, but it’s not
everything,” he says. “We’ve forgotten today that
we work so much. It’s what we do. But there are
multiple things in life.”
Good thing for Dollinger it’s all play. •
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From Italy, with love
With a new creative director at the helm, Canali looks to the future of Italian design
By Aliyah Shamsher
Celebrating 80 years at the forefront of Italian
tailoring, Canali ushers in a new era with
the appointment of its first creative director,
Milanese designer Andrea Pompilio. Previous to
his appointment, Pompilio spent time designing
menswear for Prada, Calvin Klein and Yves Saint
Laurent before starting his own line in 2010.
The designer is known for his use of colour, and
he plans on refreshing, rather than reinventing,
Canali’s now-iconic design DNA. His take is a
more relaxed form of Italian tailoring, introducing
cashmere T-shirts and sneakers to the heritage
brand’s fine tailoring and rich fabrics. Pompilio’s
first full collection will be available in spring
2015, but fall 2014 hints at what’s to come, with
Venetian velvet blazers in dusty pink and emerald
green alongside shawl-collared cashmere coats
paired with shimmering silk. •
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Man of the moment
With more than 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Russ Fearon shares his views
on the vital role his Throat Threads Apparel has played in the menswear renaissance
By Aliyah Shamsher
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do before Throat Threads Apparel?
A: The minute I left high school, all I wanted to
do was work—and not just for any company, but
a company that I felt was doing truly innovative
things. I actually ended up working for a robotics
company sweeping floors. But my first taste of the
apparel business came from Chip & Pepper. When
it was founded, there was Chip, Pepper and me.
I was the first hire.
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What led you to create Throat Threads?
When I was working at Chip & Pepper, I did a lot
of travelling and loved wearing my denim with a
blazer and tie, but the problem was that I could
never find a necktie that felt casual, young and
hip. As I kept searching, I noticed a void in the
marketplace and dove head-first into creating my
first line of “casual ties.” I came up with a name
and I still remember the date—May 20, 1996—and
I incorporated the company in my basement.
And the move from designer to distributor?
The line was doing really well in Canada and I
ended up signing with an L.A.-based distribution
company pretty early on. It was a time when
licensing was huge and I ended up being the main
point of contact for that company to bring brands
into Canada. A lot of people asked me at the time
why I was helping out with distribution. But my
personal motto I still use today is, “Always do the
right thing,” and helping expand the retail market
in Canada, even though I was a designer, just felt
right. I also realized where my talent lies: I really,
truly love discovering and bringing great brands
to Canada.
How has the company evolved over the past
20 years?
From the beginning, we set out to fill a void in the
Canadian marketplace. Fast forward 21 years and
I believe we’re still doing that. We’re constantly
looking for what’s relevant and how best to
introduce new brands to retailers and consumers.
It’s always been a blend of what we’re seeing
on the street, what’s on the runway and what
retailers are looking for. From day one, we’ve been
extremely passionate about the relationships we’ve
fostered with designers and have been extremely
fortunate that the brands that we carry—like Brax,
Robert Graham and John Varvatos—are some of
the best in the world.
Do you get a sense that the menswear market has
changed lately?
This is such an exciting moment in men’s fashion.
For the first time, men are becoming aware of
fashion and are excited about new brands, new
styles and changing their look from one day to the
next. It’s so much more playful now than it was 10
or 20 years ago. This trend towards individuality,
practicality and comfort means we’re seeing way
more innovation happening with fabrics and cut.
We’re also seeing so much colour and print like
never before—not to mention the explosion of the
sneaker market. This convergence of style, taste
and innovation is only going to get better.
With more than 20 years in the industry, and an
established, vibrant business, where do you go
from here?
Good question. I’d love to get into the
womenswear market. It’s interesting because
being situated in Canada gives us the perfect
opportunity to expand into Europe and the United
States. Maybe we get to introduce the next great
Canadian designer to the U.S. market or expand
our retailer base into Europe. We’re always on the
lookout for that next great relationship. •
The ties that bind
The Throat Thread Apparel showrooms in
Burlington, Ont. The company has expanded
globally under the helm of founder Russ
Fearon (opposite page).
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Minimal leanings
A new form of restrained elegance emerges this season as designers embrace their
intellectual sides, favouring luxe fabrics, masculine silhouettes and subtle detailing
so 1990s
The slip dress makes a triumphant comeback this season,
and Michael Kors hits all the
right notes pairing the dress
with a messy bun, duster
camel coat and not a hint of
jewellery in sight.
pink tartan
NEUTRAL TERRITORY
Monochromatic is elevated
to new heights this winter
with the layering of soft, luxe
fabrics in shades from sand
to cream.
Rebecca Taylor
Michael Kors
Hugo Boss
SHAPE SHIFTER
Masculine tailoring doesn’t
have to mean donning a standard suit from the boys.
Instead, play with proportions
by pairing a cropped jacket
with an extra-long blazer.
Suit up
The modern-day jumpsuit
is working overtime this fall,
and with styles ranging from
timeless classic to cool-girl
edgy, you’re guaranteed to
find your perfect match.
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Denim darling
Those iconic nine stitches on the back of every pair of
Paige denim give insight into the women behind it all
By Aliyah Shamsher
At the helm of Paige Denim is Paige Adams-Geller,
and with her namesake collection that she founded
back in 2004, the designer is still setting industry
standards. The first female founder of a denim
line, Adams-Geller honed her skills as one of Los
Angeles’s most-sought-after fit models (after
winning the title of Miss California).
Today, the company continues to create all its
washes in L.A. and keeps adding to its range of
lines, including men’s, petites and maternity. And
those nine little stitches? “It’s like having nine
lives,” Adams-Geller says, “a reminder to always
grow and reinvent yourself at every stage.”
We recently had the pleasure of speaking to
Paige’s namesake, who shares her inspirations and
favourites from the fall collection.
On her inspirations: “I always feel the most
inspired when travelling and experiencing
different cultures. The fall collection was inspired
by my travels to one of my favourite cities in the
world—London (which also happens to be the
name of my beloved maltipoo).”
On picking favourites: “The Galaxy Coated Group
is my favourite in the collection, specifically the
cobalt blue Indio Zip; it channels my inner David
Bowie. I am also obsessed with the new stretchleather Edgemont Ultra Skinny. The Edgemont is
my signature style. I love the edgy zipper details,
which are a contrast to my femininity.”
On her must-have pieces for fall: “I will definitely
be buying a cozy Isabel Marant sweater to satisfy
my Alaskan roots, and a high-heeled Saint Laurent
ankle boot with subtle embellishment or chain
detail to fulfill my rocker alter ego.” •
A stitch in time
Paige Adams-Geller, founder of Paige Denims:
“Reinvent yourself at every age.”
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A family affair
A deep passion for family, tradition and
meticulous workmanship keeps Elisa Cavaletti
thoroughly Italian, season after season
By Aliyah Shamsher
Perhaps the most telling sign that you’ve
encountered a truly Italian brand is when designer
Daniela Dallavalle refers to the women and men
who buy her clothes as “lovers.” For Dallavalle,
her line Elisa Cavaletti embodies her relationship
to her country and the people around her. “When I
refer to Daniela Dallavalle as an extended family,”
she says, “I use this expression in its real sense.”
Working alongside her husband, Dallavalle aims
to produce a form of “slow fashion,” in which
every aspect of production stems from a deep
respect for Italian craftsmanship as well as the
environment which inspires her material.
The designer’s headquarters has zero impact
on the environment, and each item is handmade
in Italy from start to finish. “In a world where
systematic mass production destroys the soul
within things,” says Dallavelle, “the spirit behind
the object needs to be shared by everyone who
contributes to its creation.” For it is here, she
continues, that “you can truly develop something
that goes beyond its material form.”
In turn, Dallavelle has figured out the perfect
business model, one in which she is able to keep
giving back to her family, her country and the
environment each and every time she creates. •
Handle with care
The handmade pieces of the Elisa Cavaletti line embody the
tradition and spirit of Italian design.
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Nautical know-how
From a singular sweater in 1921, Paul & Shark has been
redefining the luxury sports market for more than 90 years
By Aliyah Shamsher
It began with a sweater. Not just any sweater,
of course. It was one of the first water-repellent
wools on the market—perfect for open waters or
by the seaside—and came in a metal tube, which
was used by many sailors while out at sea. This
was 1921. Fast forward 93 years and Paul & Shark
has become a leader in high-performance, luxury
sportswear, with collections that now include
sailing, skiing and golfing. For fall/winter 2014, the
brand goes beyond its high-tech roots, with woolen
peacoats with fur collars, and has teamed up with
Swarovski to add distinctly feminine details to its
hats, bags and scarves. •
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FALL 2014
MAde with pride in CAnAdA.
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Expansion, American-style
This year marks a new chapter for Cole Haan, which is looking to translate its vision of
luxury American sportswear for a global audience
By Aliyah Shamsher
Conjuring up idyllic bike rides across fields
of wildflowers in Nantucket, for more than 85
years Cole Haan’s vision of luxury sportswear has
exuded an easy, relaxed sensibility and downhome charm. But as the brand approaches its 90th
anniversary, its vision of the future is decidedly
more international. We sit down with chief
marketing officer David Maddocks to discuss how
Cole Haan is taking its all-American brand into
global markets.
Q: As a brand that has been part of American
culture for almost 90 years, how does Cole Haan
define itself in 2014?
A: As an iconic American brand, we continue to
pride ourselves on craftsmanship and timeless style
and design. With our long-established history in
the lifestyle market, we’re focusing on innovative
product design in 2014. Our fall collection
highlights this collision of tradition and modernity.
As fashion continues to put emphasis on
expanding into developing markets, what are
Cole Haan’s current international initiatives?
Cole Haan has aggressive international expansion
plans that will continue through fall 2014,
accelerating its presence in Hong Kong, Japan and
the Middle East and expanding into countries like
China, South Korea and Mexico. Most recently
we announced the opening of Cole Haan Ginza, a
new retail location in the heart of Tokyo’s premier
shopping district. The 2,000-square-foot store
marks the first for the brand and its global lifestyle
concept—a new Cole Haan retail prototype.
Cole Haan has a long history of collaboration.
What can audiences look forward to next?
Cole Haan recently announced a multi-year
partnership with Dree Hemingway, who will make
her debut for the brand in the fall 2014 advertising
campaign. In addition to her collaboration on
and appearance in advertising, Cole Haan and
Dree Hemingway will also co-create a pinnacle
collection of women’s footwear and handbags
slated to release in fall 2015. •
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Embodying the ease and comfort of that perfect
Sunday morning, Brax seamlessly melds technical
innovation with sophisticated styling
Comfort is key with Brax. So much so that what
the brand is best known for is its five-pocket
casual pants, aimed to take innovative stretch
fabrics and modern ergonomic-fit styling to new
heights. The fall collection is redolent of warm
shades reminiscent of late-season sunny days
(think warm autumnal reds and oranges, and
cool greys). Their newest-edition trousers, the
Performer & Windproof model in denim and
cotton, have a brushed-check lining that protects
the wearer on cold winter days. Seems fitting,
as the inspiration behind the fall/winter 2014
collection is all things British. •
London calling
Specialists in trousers and knitware, Brax uses
innovative fabrics and techniques that offer
warmth and comfort but also fit well.
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Congregate, eat and play
The Springs Restaurant orchestrates live music and great cuisine in a
century-old converted church
By Chris Johns
A pitch-perfect rendition of Elton John’s “Rocket
Man” fills the light-filled room, resonating off the
former old church’s brick walls and vaulted ceiling.
A converted century-old church is a great space to
hear music, but it was the creative vision of local
entrepreneur Tim Owen that recognized it could
also be a great place for dining.
Owen bought the property that would
eventually be home to The Springs Restaurant
back in 2010. Originally, there were three houses
and a former Baptist church on the site. “I ended
up tearing down the houses and tried to just
renovate the church,” Owen recalls, “but there
were too many issues and that forced me to tear it
down and rebuild.”
A time capsule—complete with a fully intact
edition of The London Free Press, dated October
31, 1910—was discovered almost exactly 100 years
later, on October 29, 2010, when demolition began.
That newspaper, framed and mounted, is now on
display in the restaurant’s lobby. The time capsule
added further incentive for the demolition crew
to take great care with the project. Consequently,
many of the building’s original components, like the
100-year-old bricks, were used in the reconstruction,
enhancing the restaurant’s vintage feel.
The opening of The Springs after a year of
rebuilding was a bit of a gamble for Owen, who was
a first-time restaurateur. “I had never even worked
in a restaurant before,” Owen admits. In fact, his
inspiration to start a restaurant came from a most
unlikely source. “I play a lot of music, and a couple
times when I was playing guitar with jam outfits or
bands, we would talk about opening a restaurant
where we could play.” Food, music and people
getting together have always been a passion for
Owen, and that’s where the idea originated.
A great space and a group of eager musicians
were two parts of the puzzle for the venture,
but the final and most important piece was chef
Andrew Wolwowicz, whom Owen has known for 20
years. Wolwowicz used to do all the cooking at the
private parties and corporate events for various
businesses that Owen owned. “I called him up and
asked if he wanted to work with me and be my
chef and run this restaurant,” Owen says. “That’s
what sealed the deal.”
Focused on locally sourced ingredients,
Wolowicz’s cooking gives pride of place to
Middlesex County farms that practise sustainable
and organic agriculture, and ethically raise
livestock. His menu features local venison loin
crusted in espresso and black pepper served
with a sauce of dark chocolate and pomegranate,
alongside mashed Jerusalem artichokes, chili and
wild arugula. For his upscale take on perogies,
he stuffs plump dumplings with shredded
duck-leg confit, sheep’s milk cheese and Yukon
Gold potatoes. Wakefield cabbage, braised in
Kung Fu Girl Riesling, makes a light, crunchy
accompaniment.
So committed is the restaurant to promoting
good, local food in the community that for the past
few years the team has partnered with Growing
Chefs Ontario to host the wildly successful
Classroom Gardening Project’s fundraising dinner.
“Part of my makeup is to give back to the
community,” says Owen, “and getting kids to
learn how to be healthy and grow food will mean
sustainability for everybody.” •
calling the tune
Chef Andrew Wolowicz, owner Tim Owen and
Laura Owen of The Springs Restaurant.
The Springs Restaurant
310 Springbank Dr., London
519-657-1100 | thespringsrestaurant.com
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On the
move
There’s waldo’s
The staff at Waldo’s on King (above) and
Waldo’s on Byron (right) are keeping the
restaurant on trend, thanks to chef-owner
Mark Kitching (opposite page).
Waldo’s, London’s long-standing
restaurant and wine bar,
caters to the changing local
culinary landscape
By Chris Johns
When Mark Kitching made the decision to
close the original Waldo’s after nearly 15 years,
it was part of an ongoing progression for the
internationally trained chef. “At the old restaurant,
we had a lot of expensive food,” recalls Kitching,
who has worked all over the world, including
Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Paris and London. “We used
to have a lot of lobster dishes and foie gras, but it
was in the time when expense accounts were still
tax-deductible.”
Having been in the business for more than
35 years, Kitching has witnessed first-hand how
the restaurant landscape has changed. “When I
started, it was quite often we’d have three or four
people for a lunch meeting and they’d have four
martinis and two bottles of wine,” he says. “We
don’t see that kind of dining anymore, especially
not at lunchtime!”
The loss of fat-cat expense accounts was
London’s gain, because Kitching found a new
location, reopening as Waldo’s on King Bistro
and Wine Bar. More casual and modern, the new
restaurant still featured the eclectic, simple food—
albeit in a more casual, relaxed setting—that built
his reputation.
Not one to rush changes, Kitching waited 10
years before opening a second Waldo’s in the
Byron neighbourhood, at the time partnering with
longtime server and bartender Mark Navackas.
A third location is not out of the question, but
don’t expect it to happen overnight. “Some of my
competitors make fun of me because I’m not the
kind of guy who changes his menu every three
months,” Kitching admits. “I’m a creature of habit
and when I go out to my favourite restaurants, I
have the same dishes almost every time.”
Today, the menu at Waldo’s changes to reflect
seasonal produce (20 to 25 per cent, Kitching
estimates), but for the most part it’s firmly
established. Regular customers know they can
expect their favourites. “The lobster bisque, the
baked brie, the Caesar salad, the beetroot salad,”
Kitching notes. “Those are things that will be on
the menu forever.”
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adopt, however, was the move to a much more
vegetarian-friendly menu. “That was influenced
by my stepson,” he says. “When I had my first
restaurant, I was like many arrogant young
chefs—I didn’t really care about vegetarians. But
you evolve and you get to know people like my
stepson, who said, ‘You know, I’m tired of going
to restaurants and having a salad because there’s
nothing else on the menu for me.’ ”
An entire page of his current menu is made up of
dishes like eggplant parmigiano, vegetable satays,
butternut squash ravioli and wild mushroom crêpes,
all tested and approved by his stepson.
The evolution of Waldo’s continues, and even
Kitching isn’t sure what the future will bring. One
thing is certain, however: Whatever changes the
seasoned chef incorporates, his customers can
anticipate delicious, carefully thought-out dishes. •
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130 King St., London. 519-433-6161
Waldo’s in Byron
1304 Commissioners Rd. W., London
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The current year will go down in automotive
history as another fantastic one for the car
business: ultra-desirable models have been
hitting the streets like a parade in 2014, with no
end in sight. Here are some of the best of the best
By Mark Hacking
2014 BMW I8
The 2014 BMW i8 might be the most exciting
car of the year. Powered by a turbocharged,
1.5-litre three-cylinder gas engine linked to
a 98-kW electric motor, this plug-in hybrid
supercar produces staggering performance. Fuel
consumption in combined city/highway driving
is expected to be just 2.8 L per 100 km; an allelectric range of 37 km is possible.
The i8 features five different drive modes: two
that are 100 per cent electric (with a top speed
of 120 km/h), two that offer a relaxed balance
between gas and electric power, and a sport mode
that engages both power sources at all times. In
this final setting, the i8 can zip to 100 km/h in just
4.4 seconds, a time that is more than a match for
some very expensive, traditional sports cars.
To top it off, the gas engine drives the rear wheels
and the electric motor drives the front wheels,
meaning the i8 is a true all-wheel drive supercar.
This characteristic, combined with the car’s very
low centre of gravity and lightweight, carbon fibre
construction, give this BMW world-class handling.
The future of the automobile has arrived—and that
future looks precisely like the BMW i8.
2014 PORSCHE 911 TURBO S
In many ways, the Porsche 911 Turbo is the
veteran sports car, the one that returns year
after year, continuing to prove that it has the
performance of all its new-fangled competitors.
Armed with a 3.8-litre turbocharged flat-six
engine, the Turbo comes in two distinct flavours:
non-S and S. Both are wickedly fast, but the latter
verges on the certifiably insane. The recipe for
making the 911 Turbo S goes something like this:
Take your average, everyday Porsche 911 Turbo,
add 40 horsepower (to create an even 560), bolt
on racing wheels, apply carbon-ceramic brakes
and wait for the magic.
The magic, in the case of the 911 Turbo S, is
a 0-100 km/h time of right around three seconds
and a top speed of 318 km/h. To keep all that
power under some semblance of control, the
Porsche also features a standard 4WD system,
a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a
launch control system and an electronic limitedslip differential.
By this point, there’s nothing all that mysterious
about the Porsche 911 Turbo: it’s really a poster
child for the incremental improvement movement.
But this is a model that started out at a very high
level when it first arrived almost 40 years ago, and
this is why the performance of the 2014 version is
downright stratospheric.
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2014 Range Rover Sport
The 2014 Range Rover Sport comes in two
versions, one powered by a 3.0-litre supercharged
V6 (340 hp; 332 lb-ft), the other equipped with a
5.0-litre supercharged V8 (510 hp; 461 lb-ft).
The two models have different 4WD systems, with
the V8 fitted with a more aggressive, more off-road
ready system.
The V8 is the only Range Rover Sport to come
equipped with a dynamic mode for the vehicle’s
terrain-response system, paddle shifters to operate
the 8-speed automatic transmission and a guttural
exhaust note that is all business. Either model is
more than capable of tackling a rural Canadian
road—or traversing a goat path up a small mountain.
The wheels articulate over all manner of
obstacles. The on-board camera system allows for
a 360-degree view of anything that might get in
the way. The terrain-response does the thinking
for you. Other gizmos such as hill-descent control
and the traction control kick in as needed.
Every SUV on the planet is marketed with
extravagant claims about off-road readiness; the
Range Rover Sport is one of the very few to back
up those claims. Marry that with the performance
of a sports car, and you’ve got a winner.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupé
This dynamic grand touring coupe from the mad scientists at AMG’s in-house
performance division is destined to give exotic carmakers new competition.
Powered by a 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the S 63 AMG Coupé
boasts a mammoth 585 horsepower and a 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds. All
versions of the sleek two-door coming to Canada are equipped with 4MATIC
all-wheel drive—a good thing considering the huge amount of power on tap.
But for all its impressive performance credentials (and they are
impressive), the design of the Coupé is even more striking.
The exterior is a traffic-stopper, a curvy silhouette that speaks to the
car’s power and elegance all at once. One of the more eye-catching options
in the retinue of adornments—47 Swarovski crystals to encircle each LED
headlight—ratchets up the exclusivity factor just a little bit more.
Inside the cabin, the theme continues. The rounded interior panels
are almost nautical. Covered in real wood, metal and leather, their
curvature provides an interesting contrast to the decidedly high-tech, twin
widescreen TFT panels that house the gauge set and navigation screen.
All things considered, the S 63 AMG Coupé could be the most desirable
Mercedes-Benz two-door since the classic Gullwing. •
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By Neal McLennan
ANCIENT BREW
Using peat in the malting process allows for a
distinct Scottish whisky flavour. Copper pot stills
provide unique filtration in the whisky distilling
process (right).
Islay, part of Scotland’s Inner
Hebrides islands, is the whisky
drinker’s road not taken: follow
these tasting notes to three
favourite brands
No one—not even Robbie Burns—is born with a
taste for Scotch. It’s a journey, one that starts with
something accessible: a mass-market blended
Scotch like Johnnie Walker Red or the Famous
Grouse. Then, you move up the line. After many
years of challenging and refining your palate,
you end up with your signature malt, perhaps an
elegant Speyside (like The Macallan) or even one
from Orkney (Highland Park), both of which have
been described as “perfect” malts.
Yet, some drinkers never get there. They make
a left turn early on and it takes them to the Inner
Hebridean Island of Islay (pronounced EYE-la),
and, enchanted by its unique style of whisky,
they never leave. That this windswept rock (a
third the size of Maui with half the population
of Parry Sound) has eight active distilleries is
nothing short of a miracle.
The dominant, though not universal, trait
of Islay whiskies is their lingering smokiness,
which comes as a result of using peat during
the malting process. And by “using peat,” I
mean burning what we North Americans would
commonly think of as blocks of earth, which is an
adaptation to a topography that’s bereft of what
we North Americans would call trees.
The result is evident even before the spirit hits
your palate. It’s a primordial mix of fire, grain,
salt water and heaven that either immediately
seduces you into its smoky saline charms or
has you running for the exits. There is perhaps
no more classic example of this than Laphroaig
(pronounced LA-froyg), the most iconic of all the
Islay malts. In its classic 10-year-old incarnation, it’s
also the greatest deal in all of whiskydom (and the
choice of Prince Charles when he takes a dram).
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The limited-edition Cairdeas, if you can find it,
is likewise a steal and it’s a beautiful whisky: light
golden colour, layers of warm smoke like the
campfires of your youth.
Just up the way from Laphroaig (everything is
just up the way in Islay) stand two other giants,
Lagavulin and Ardbeg. If Laphroaig is a classic
old-school Porsche 911 then the Lagavulin 16
is a Bentley Continental: rich, luxurious, a tad
less challenging in the corners but supremely
capable. Ardbeg was resurrected in the mid1990s by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, but
despite its chi-chi pedigree, its standard 10-yearold iteration is among the most challenging malts
and really pushes the envelope on the peat scale.
It’s wonderfully bold.
And the other Islay malts are also great.
There’s the re-incarnated Bruichladdich
(BROOK-laddie), which was reborn a few years
back by a consortium that included master
distiller Jim McEwen (but is now owned by
Remy Cointreau) with an excellent and lightly
peated Laddie Ten, is worth a taste. Try the
awesomely named Caol Ila (Cowl EE-la), whose
malt has long been the backbone of the Johnnie
Walker Black blend, but whose own 12-year-old
label is wonderful. And then there’s workhorse
Bowmore, the supremely odd Bunnahabhain
or the tough-to-source Kilchoman. Every one
of them has their staunch defenders, because
sometimes there’s nothing better than when the
detour becomes the destination. •
Ardbeg’s new (old) whisky
There are whisky distilleries—good ones,
even—that can’t pass by an empty wine
barrel without throwing some scotch
in there and putting out yet another
“exclusive limited-edition” bottling.
And then there are distilleries like Islay’s
Ardbeg, who put out new whiskies with
about the same regularity that Britain
crowns monarchs. So a new bottle from
there is, in fact, an exclusive limitededition event. Their newest bottling is
called Auriverdes and it’s an homage
to that other rare event that people get
excited about, the World Cup. I was a
tad nervous tasting it because I’ve never
had a bad dram made by Ardbeg, but
the law of averages means that sooner
or later, there’s going to have to be
one that’s not in my wheelhouse. But
it’s not Auriverdes, which is amazing.
It has a smoky sweetness that’s quite
refined, really—this isn’t one of those
bruising, peat-freak whiskies. The
biggest problem with this whisky may
be actually opening it. Given the price
increase of their recent limited-edition
offerings it’s tempting to stick this under
the stairs like some sort of boozy T-Bill
and unearth it in a few years when it’s
appreciated a goofy amount in price. But
resist. Crack the seal, pour a few ounces
and toast the fact that exclusive still
means something in some places. – NM
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The new
powder skiing
A snowmobiling trip on Ski-Doos in Whistler, B.C.,
is a thrilling winter adventure
By Lucas Aykroyd
Nearly everyone has fantasized about leading
James Bond’s lifestyle. Of course, in real life
most of us would gladly take the high-powered
vehicles, spectacular scenery and fine dining—
but we could do without the explosions and
world-menacing villains.
On a recent visit to Whistler, British Columbia, I
discovered that Canadian Wilderness Adventures
offers an ideal way to get your thrills safely. I
signed up for their first mountaintop fondue tour
of the season, featuring a 1,800-metre (6,000foot) snowmobile ascent of Blackcomb Mountain
by night and a feast at the Crystal Hut.
Departing from the Whistler Village Hotel’s
Carleton Lodge at 7:30 p.m., our group of 15
climbed into a mini-van to drive to the nearby
base hut. An afternoon rain shower, coupled
with temperatures slightly above freezing, had
left the area soggy. So, in the hut we pulled on
waterproof jackets and pants, helmets, goggles
and gloves provided by our enthusiastic and
professional guides.
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Viewing the snowmobiles outside during our
pre-trip safety lecture, I felt my heart pounding
as I learned just how powerful these machines
were. Fortunately, we’d be travelling single file,
mostly at speeds between 15 and 40 km/h. Leaning
forward, keeping your right thumb on the manual
accelerator, pump-braking with the hand brake on
the left, and retaining the safety tether cord around
your left wrist to pull for an emergency stop were
keys to success, the guides carefully explained.
With the scent of fuel in my nostrils, I fired
up my machine, switched on my low beams,
and roared up the trail after our lead guide. My
steering started off a little herky-jerky, but soon I
could feel the Ski-Doo responding beneath me as
I bounded over snowdrifts and surged around tight
corners. My ears popped as we gained altitude.
When I briefly glanced away from our procession
of red tail lights, I could see Whistler twinkling
at the base of the mountain. Once, I got stuck in
rather un-Bondlike fashion in a slushy trough.
However, the guides quickly helped me out.
We stopped several times to make sure everyone
was all right and to practise techniques such as
driving downhill. When we finally arrived at the
Crystal Hut, a candlelit, wood-panelled dining room
greeted us, with fondue sticks for dipping savoury
steak, chicken, bread and vegetables into hot pots
of broth and cheese. Particularly enjoyable was the
bumbleberry pie with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
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I chatted with fellow guests from places as
diverse as Los Angeles, the Isle of Wight and
Switzerland.
The return trip down the mountain went more
quickly than I expected. This time, I managed to gun
my way right through the most treacherous trough.
In fact, my adrenaline was still pumping as we
parked our snowmobiles and thanked the guides.
Canadian Wilderness Adventures recommends
the Four Seasons Resort Whistler to their guests,
and with midnight striking, that’s where I headed.
The palatial yet authentic 273-room lodge offers
one of the most distinctively soothing atmospheres
of any mountain resort in North America.
My spacious deluxe king bedroom included a
gas fireplace and private balcony, and I definitely
felt like Mr. Bond when I climbed out of the
glass-enclosed, quartzite stone-walled shower
and into my white bathrobe. I slept in perfect
quiet, and only wished I’d had more time to check
out the luxurious spa facilities and the fireand-ice themed FiftyTwo 80 Eatery + Bar. The
complimentary shuttle service to the ski slopes
the following day was a final highlight. •
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Par for
success
Canadian golfer Mike Weir takes a swing at a rich
career in sports, wine and philanthropy
By Adam Stanley
Professional athletes have been known to lend
their names to products, and today, you’d be hardpressed to find a line of hockey skates, drinks or
equipment that’s not brought to you by an athlete.
It’s not often, though, you see an athlete in the
trenches with his or her product. But such is the
case for decorated Canadian professional golfer
Mike Weir and his award-winning wine—aptly
named Mike Weir Wine.
Weir, who was bestowed with the Order
of Canada in 2009, captured the Masters golf
championship in 2003. This event also helped
turn a lifelong passion for wine into a business for
Weir. The business, in turn, benefits many children
through Weir’s foundation.
The business came about because part of
the Masters’ tradition involves the most recent
champion hosting a dinner the year following
his victory for the other past champions. As
the lone Canadian man to win one of golf’s four
modern major championships, after the Masters’s
victory, Weir served Canadian cuisine with a VQA
Niagara wine.
“I was fortunate to try some amazing wines from
around the world, which kindled my interest, but I
kept hearing about how good the wine in Niagara
was getting,” Weir says. So, in 2005, the Mike Weir
Wine label was born.
Weir, 44, who was born and raised in Brights
Grove, Ont., a bedroom community of Sarnia,
explains that he and his brother, Jim, were exposed
to wine at a young age. Their Italian grandfather
made a homemade version in Niagara Falls. “On
weekends we would drive down to Niagara to visit
and we’d always ask what was going on with the
wines,” says Jim, 10 years Mike’s senior.
Their grandfather would pour a little red wine
in their ginger ale so the Weir brothers would feel
like they, too, were experiencing the taste of the
wine. “It grew into more of a passion as we got
older. We both learned more about wines and we
appreciated wine,” Jim explains.
Jim now runs the day-to-day operations of Mike
Weir Wine Inc., along with industry veteran Barry
Katzman, but Mike remains very much involved in
the process. Jim says he visits Mike every five to
six weeks while the golfer is playing on the PGA
Tour, and talks to him weekly. Typically, one of the
first questions Mike asks his older brother is about
the winery. “I’m always bringing some wine stuff
along so then he can see what we’re doing. He is
more active than I expected him to be,” says Jim.
One of the primary motivations behind his
active involvement is providing funds for the Mike
Weir Foundation. It’s “where all of our profits go,”
explains Mike. Mike and his family started the
foundation the year after he won the Masters, and
to date it has raised millions of dollars to assist
children’s charities, such as Autism Speaks, the
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (now Cystic
Fibrosis Canada) and the BC Children’s Hospital.
The winery sells upwards of 25,000 cases a
year, which roughly translates to just more than a
quarter of a million bottles. Jim explains that the
soil composition in Niagara allows for excellent
Rieslings—one of which, the 2008 vintage,
captured a Lieutenant Governor’s Award for
Excellence in Ontario Wines.
Mike says that, although he appreciates the
success the vineyard has had among critics, he
knows winning awards is only a small part of a
successful winery. He gets more excited when
people tell him they love his wine. “Some days I
seem to get as many comments [about my wine] on
tour as anything else, and they are always positive,
which is rewarding and fun,” Mike says. “I get a lot
of satisfaction when someone tries my wine who
isn’t familiar with Niagara wines and is blown away
by the quality.”
Showcasing the quality of wines from the
Niagara region to the world was another driving
force for Weir to start his own winery. “I was
passionate about the product and hoped I could
help spread the word about the quality of wine
coming out of Niagara,” he says.
The winery is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary
next year, and it will open a gallery devoted to Mike’s
golfing success later this spring, featuring some of
his exclusive memorabilia. Mike had his hand in
developing that gallery and also a new brand the
vineyard is launching this year to complement its
existing spread of whites, reds and ice wine.
Given how busy things are at the vineyard, Mike
explains he would love to get even more involved
down the road, but he is still focused on competing
full-time on the PGA Tour, where he’s an eighttime winner.
That said, Jim notes that even though it’s the
family name on the bottles, it’s really Mike’s winery.
“It’s not just a licensing thing—it’s not like other
athletes where they put their name on something
and someone else does all the work,” Jim says.
“This is certainly owned by Mike.” •
This story originally appeared in The Globe and
Mail and is reprinted with permission.
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Icon of ice
An interview with Maple Leafs
hockey legend Darryl Sittler
By Lucas Aykroyd
When you think of the 1970s Toronto Maple
Leafs, you think of Darryl Sittler. The gifted
Kitchener-born centre hit a career peak in 1976
when he enjoyed his first 100-point season, setting
an NHL record with 10 points in one game against
Boston. He also famously scored the winning goal
against Czechoslovakia in the inaugural Canada
Cup tournament that year. Until surpassed by Mats
Sundin, Sittler was Toronto’s all-time points leader
(with 916). We caught up with this busy 1989
Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, who serves on the
boards of directors of several companies.
Q: Will anyone will ever beat your 10-point
game record?
A: Back in the 1940s, when Rocket Richard got
eight points, he probably never thought someone
would get 10 and beat his record. But it can
happen. I honestly thought in the 1980s, when
Wayne Gretzky was scoring 200 points a year,
that he might do it. But hey, I’m proud to hold
the record. Will it be beaten? I’m not sure. To be
honest, I hope it isn’t.
Do you think Paul Henderson belongs in the
Hall of Fame for scoring the winner against the
Russians in 1972?
Yes, I do. Actually when he scored the goal, my
wife, Wendy, and I didn’t have any children, and
we babysat the Hendersons’ kids while they were
over in Russia. To me, his goal will always be the
number-one goal in the hockey world.
What was it like to play in the 1976 Canada Cup
with stars like Bobby Orr and Guy Lafleur?
I remember going to training camp with Lanny
McDonald. I was 26. We went there with the
attitude of, “There are 35 guys trying out, and only
25 guys are going to make it, and only 19 guys
are going to dress.” But we kept our mouths shut
and worked hard. Coach Scotty Bowman created
a checking line with Bob Gainey, Lanny and
myself. As the tournament went on, we got more
ice time, and I happened to be out there to beat
[Czechoslovakian goalie] Vladimir Dzurilla for the
winning goal.
Looking at today’s Leafs, what do you think of
Phil Kessel?
He signed a nice long-term deal and he deserved
it. He’s one of the few players who can turn a
nothing-type of play into a scoring chance. He
doesn’t like to do interviews, and you have to
respect him for it. That’s his personality.
How about Morgan Rielly?
I know he’s young and he’s got a long way to go,
but Morgan reminds me of how Raymond Bourque
played. He sees the ice well and he skates. He’s
thick. He’s tough to knock off the puck. He’s got
some great upside here.
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was captain of the Leafs from 1975 to 1982.
How close are the Leafs to winning the
Stanley Cup?
We’ve only made the playoffs once in the last nine
years. We’ve got to make the playoffs consistently,
and then try to get stronger and get a shot at the
Cup. We’ve got a long way to go yet. •
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