Street casual, business and super luxe
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Street casual, business and super luxe
C H A N N E R’ S L O N D O N • FA L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 4 • ISSUE 8 AUTUMN: FALL FASHION: Street casual, business and super luxe INSIDE: MIKE WEIR’S GOLDEN SWING SCOTCH ON THE ROCKS BEST NEW RIDES FALL/WINTER 2014 / ISSUE 7 DM141184_PgOFC_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 2 14-09-02 11:47 AM ~2014 CT 200h F SPORT package shown: $40,629. ^$500/$1,000/$1,000/$1,500 Delivery Credit is available on the cash purchase/lease/finance of new 2014 Lexus CT/2014 Lexus IS/2015 Lexus RX 350/2014 Lexus ES models, and will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price after taxes. Limited time offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. ‡$500/$1,000/$3,000 Cash Purchase Incentive on the new 2014 Lexus IS 350/2015 Lexus RX 350 (excluding sfx ‘E’)/2014 Lexus ES models only may not be combined with special lease and finance rates offered through Lexus Financial Services as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. 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See your Lexus dealer for complete details. DM141184_PgIFC_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 1 14-08-26 2:36 PM follow your instincts, not instructions. DM141184_Pg01_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 1 14-08-26 2:38 PM DM141184_Pg02_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 2 14-08-26 2:57 PM DM141184_Pg03_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 3 14-08-26 2:43 PM corneliani.com FORUM_MAGAZINE_ID_single_adv.indd 1 DM141184_Pg04_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 4 23/06/14 11:57 14-08-27 12:03 PM in this issue 10 Fashion: Him Rockin’ the sixties 12Eton Prince of patterns 14 Canali Refreshing DNA 16 Throat Threads ETON Tie one on 20Fashion: Her 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 22 Paige 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 CHANNER’S 581 Wonderland Rd. S. London, Ont. N6K 1L5 519-472-3470 channers.com Cool looks, clean lines Springs Restaurant Waldo’s Bistro Bar 40Wheels Best luxury rides 44 Food and drink Scottish blend 48 Travel B.C. by snowmobile 54 Mike Weir Director, Client Engagement & Custom Content Teena Poirier Editorial Director Charlene Rooke Eagle eye 56 Darryl Sittler A hockey legend reflects Program Manager Liz Massicotte Business Development Manager Rolfe Jones Advertising Sales Carol Channer Printing and pre-press by DM Digtal-1 fall/winter 2014 5 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 5 14-08-29 12:42 PM 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: 7 For all Mankind 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 6 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 6 14-08-29 12:42 PM Thank you for reading CHANNER’S Magazine. This gift certificate entitles you to a savings of $50 on any fall purchase of $250 or more in our menswear department e $50 off menswear VALID TODAY THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2014 , ME N’S & L A DI E S’ A PPA R E L 5 81 WO N D ER LA N D ROA D S OU TH LO N DO N , O N TARIO N 4 K 1 L5 • TEL : 51 8 47 2 3 470 CHANNERS LONDON LOCATION ONLY Must present this certificate to receieve credit. One certificate per customer. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Not applicable to previous purchases or sale merchandise. Thank you for reading CHANNER’S Magazine. This gift certificate entitles you to a savings of $50 on any fall purchase of $250 or more in our womenswear department $50 off womenswear VALID TODAY THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2014 ME N’S & L A DI E S’ A PPA R E L 5 81 WO N D ER LA N D ROA D S OU TH LO N DO N , O N TARIO N 4 K 1 L5 • TEL : 51 8 47 2 3 470 CHANNERS LONDON LOCATION ONLY Must present this certificate to receieve credit. One certificate per customer. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Not applicable to previous purchases or sale merchandise. fall/winter 2014 7 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 7 14-08-29 12:42 PM DM141184_Pg08_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 8 14-08-27 10:17 AM Navy Yard, Brooklyn - May 2014 ©2014 Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times. Optional equipment shown is extra. It's a product of open-minded thinking: Porsche's Direct Fuel Injection system (DFI) injects gasoline directly into the combustion chamber with pinpoint precision. This controlled combustion generates more power and higher torque, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption. So we can all breathe a little easier. Breathe life into your own Boxster at Porsche Of London. Don't forget to breathe. Experience the new Boxster. Porsche of London 600 OXFORD STREET WEST LONDON ON N6H 1T9 (519) 601-1322 www.porschelondon.com Porsche recommends DM141184_Pg09_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 9 14-09-03 10:36 AM 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 10 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 10 14-08-29 12:45 PM paulshark.it Channers Mag_228x286.indd 1 DM141184_Pg11_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 11 27/06/14 10.57 14-08-26 3:00 PM 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. • 12 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 12 14-08-29 12:46 PM TURNS HEADS, FAST. Introducing the ‘all-new’ 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Come to Finch today and test drive the award winning line up of Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. 640 Wonderland Rd N • 1.888.257.4537 www.finchchevrolet.com DM141184_Pg13_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 13 14-08-26 3:03 PM 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. • 14 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 14 14-08-29 12:46 PM DM141184_Pg15_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 15 14-08-26 3:24 PM 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 W W of b n h m fi an I Q: Let’s start at the very beginning. What did you 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. 16 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 16 14-08-29 12:48 PM A T en co li p in w p ri in ri tr to H 2 F C I lo in It e n 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). fall/winter 2014 17 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 17 14-08-29 12:48 PM DM141184_Pg18_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 18 14-08-26 3:33 PM ©2 0 14 E I L E E N F I S H E R I N C . DM141184_Pg19_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 19 14-08-26 3:36 PM 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. 20 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 20 14-08-29 12:58 PM DM141184_Pg21_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 21 14-08-26 3:39 PM 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.” 22 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 22 14-08-29 12:59 PM HUGO BOSS CANADA INC. Phone +1 905 739 2677 www.hugoboss.com DM141184_Pg23_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 23 14-08-26 3:41 PM 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. 24 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 24 14-08-29 12:59 PM DM141184_Pg25_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 25 2014_Nash_07_outl.indd 1 14-08-26 3:44 AM PM 8/15/2014 9:55:49 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. • 26 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 26 14-08-29 12:59 PM FALL 2014 MAde with pride in CAnAdA. coppley.com DM141184_Pg27_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 27 14-08-26 3:45 PM 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. • 28 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 28 14-09-02 10:50 AM DM141184_Pg29_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 29 14-08-28 11:27 AM In good form 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. 30 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 30 14-09-02 10:51 AM FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY NEW AND EMERGENCY PATIENTS WELCOME FREE TEETH WHITENING INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED FOR DIRECT PAYMENT WITH COMPLETE EXAM AND CLEANING LONDON SOUTH AILSA CRAIG LONDON NORTH 1051 WONDERLAND RD. S. 151 MAIN ST. 1080 ADELAIDE ST. 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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 36 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 36 14-09-02 10:52 AM 10585_FA14_PP_CHANNERS_FALL_AD Trim: 9inW x 11.25inH DM141184_Pg37_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 37 14-09-02 10:27 AM 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.” 38 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 38 14-09-02 11:04 AM ad ve b re ch yo st to n d bu al K th se an W 13 W 13 51 t, — t h One change that the veteran chef was quick to 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. • Waldo’s on King Bistro and Wine Bar 130 King St., London. 519-433-6161 Waldo’s in Byron 1304 Commissioners Rd. W., London 519-473-6160 | waldos.on.ca fall/winter 2014 39 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 39 14-09-02 11:05 AM 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. 40 FALL/WINTER 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 40 14-09-02 11:49 AM Channer Jaguar FType Coupe 2015.qxp_Layout 1 2014-08-18 8:35 AM Page 1 SO ALIVE, IT DISRUPTS THE AUTOMOTIVE UNIVERSE. THE F�TYPE COUPE. Everybody knew their proper place in the sports car food chain. Then we went and created this: the new FTYPE Coupe. Crafted in lightweight aluminum for stunning responsiveness, and stirring things up with 550 supercharged horses in “R” trim. In fact, it even overpowers Porsche 911 Carrera S and Audi R8 4.2 with plenty to spare. Status quo be damned. This changes everything. The F-TYPE Coupe, starting from $72,900. JAGUAR LONDON 1035 Wharncliffe S., London, ON 519.681.9400 • ultimateautomobiles.ca DM141184_Pg41_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 41 14-09-02 10:28 AM 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. • 42 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 42 14-09-02 11:09 AM CH_F14C_LondonAd_FINAL.indd 1 DM141184_Pg43_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 43 14-09-02 8/8/14 10:34 2:30 PM AM Smoke on the water 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). 44 FALL/WINTER 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 44 14-09-02 11:50 AM COLIN WHITEHEAD You’re bigger than just a business card. COVERING YOUR VENTURE London’s Newest magazine, advertise with us today! VENTURECOVER.COM DM141184_Pg45_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 45 14-09-02 10:31 AM 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 46 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 46 14-09-02 11:09 AM Circle of Gentlemen DM141184_Pg47_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 47 14-09-03 10:42 AM 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. 48 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 48 14-09-02 11:21 AM MAKE PARADISE A PRIORITY TRANSFORM YOUR YARD INTO THE LUXURY LIVING SPACE YOU DESERVE. CALL US TODAY FOR A IN-HOME CONSULTATION DM141184_Pg49_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 49 14-09-02 10:48 AM Fifty Two 80 Eatery + Bar at the Four Seasons Whistler PLAY The Crystal Hut Fondue by Snowmobile tour from Canadian Wilderness Adventures runs $225 CDN for a single rider or $189 per person for two riders. 1-877-938-1616 or canadianwilderness.com STAY Rates per night at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler start at $259 CDN. 1-604-935-3400 or fourseasons.com/whistler 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. 50 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 50 14-09-02 11:21 AM AUTUMN WINTER 2014 TIGEROFSWEDEN.COM TIGR 297 111,12x139,70 (4,375x5,5")_Channers_AW14_W7.indd 1 DM141184_Pg51_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 51 TIGER OF SWEDEN EST 1903 2014-08-25 12:26 14-09-03 10:44 AM 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. • 52 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 52 14-09-02 11:21 AM DM141184_Pg53_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 53 14-09-02 10:40 AM 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. 54 fall/winter 2014 DM141184_Pg05-50_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 54 14-09-02 11:21 AM OUR NEWEST TIMELESS CLASSICS ©2014 Allen Edmonds Corporation. INTRODUCING THE CARLYE PAIGE Denim redefines the standards of luxury, recovery and comfort with TRANSCEND DM141184_Pg55_ChannersLondon_Fall_2014.indd 55 14-09-03 10:48 AM 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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