Yvonne Verkuyl
Trailblazers
WITH THE publication of this, East of the City’s 10th anniversary issue, it’s safe to say the magazine knows a thing or 10 about what it takes to keep its readership engaged month after month, year after year. Regional stories of the unique people, places and things that enrich our daily lives have been the foundation on which East has built its success. For me, it’s always been the people profiles. And so it goes that I had the privilege of interviewing the inaugural group of five of our region’s most beloved trailblazers for this special edition. And in each the following five editions you will meet five additional innovators who call our region home.
[Drink] A decade of Wine
To quote one of the most infamous lines in the world, “It was the best of times and it was the worst of times”. The decade in which East of the City was born has seen many changes that in so many ways resemble the revolution that the Dickens novel describes. ...[Food] Traditionally, Irish
It only took me 10 years to convince East of the City editors that high end chain restaurants have come a long way. That some are doing it right. And that they deserve to be included in the pages of this magazine....[Food] Low & Slow with Chef Bernard
To say chef Bernard Alberigo of Whitby’s famed Nice Bistro serves at the pleasure of his customers would be an understatement. A case in point was my tête-à-tête with him back-of-house one bone-chilling Monday — his day off, the restaurant dark— to talk duck confit and the Slow Food Movement, two subjects near and dear to my little foodie heart....[Wellness] The smile you’ve always wanted
You may not even know you suffer from gum disease. “Sometimes before a patient is even aware they have it, the damage has already begun,” says Dr. Omar Usman, Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon at Durham Periodontics. “Gum disease causes the jaw bone to deteriorate leading to receding gums and ultimately loose or missing teeth.”...[Wellness] Is cosmetic surgery right for you?
If you’ve often looked in the mirror and craved the return of your flat, pre-childbearing tummy; yearned for larger breasts; or wished the excess skin left behind after you lost weight was gone, then cosmetic plastic surgery may be a practical solution for you. Unlike expensive creams and youth potions that come with unrealistic assurances, the results from plastic surgery are immediate and dramatic. Whether it’s to make you look younger, to reshape your body to look better or to complete your weight loss transformation by removing excess skin, many people are choosing cosmetic plastic surgery to give them the body and the life they want. Cosmetic plastic surgery is not just about how you look outside but how you feel inside. It can raise your confidence, self-esteem, and provide a renewed sense of beauty and energy. ...
[Places] A Tale of Stores
Queen Street Common in Port Perry is home to many quaint and inviting shops and eateries, each with their own unique flavour and flair. At 180 Queen Street, you will find the epitome of what draws people to the streets of the Port – a trio of treasures under one roof, featuring: a bean, a bird, and a bunny....[People] Stephanie Herrera
If you haven't met the remarkable Stephanie Herrera yet, it’s probably because she hasn’t stayed in one place long enough for you to shake her hand. A multi-faceted fireball of energy, Stephanie has a positively radiant spirit. She’s been creating a home of her own including a one-of-a-kind career right here Durham Region. When you finally meet her, and you will, you can expect to learn a lot and laugh like you were a kid again, too. ...[Places] Ottawa’s Castle turns a Century
My memories of the Château Laurier go back to when I lived in Ottawa in my early twenties. As it does now, located next to the Parliament Buildings, the Chateau dominated the downtown landscape, looking as though it just popped out of a fairy tale. I loved stepping inside the elegant lobby of this historic building wondering what tales the walls could tell. Many years have passed since then, and as the grand old lady gets ready to celebrate her 100th birthday I had the chance to spend a weekend in her company getting to know her better....[Places] Desert Dream
Mega-ships on a sea cruise are not too dissimilar to spa resorts in a desert oasis. Here, the three Rs of well-being may be experienced: relaxation, revitalization and romance. This constitutes the trifecta of the great getaway. Averaging 300 days of sunshine annually, we launched an Arizona escape to sample the attributes of some established upscale spa resorts....Author info
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