Paula Deliso: Getting the Job Done Right

When it comes to buying or selling a home, an experienced realtor can come in handy. For 20-year veteran Paula Deliso of Venture Real Estate Brokerage, Corp., the workings of real estate were instilled in her at an early age. “I live and breathe it,” says Deliso. “My dad invested wisely in the condo market in the early ‘80s, and I thought it would help him if I got my license.” The little gesture turned into a fruitful career for Deliso, who now serves an abundance of clients. And part of her success comes with going out of the way to create smiles. “There was one first-time buyer who started to cry when she finally got her key to her new home, because she was so happy.”

To get the job done right, Deliso offers her clients some practical suggestions. Location is a key factor. “You might want to consider proximity to schools, public transit, Read more

Shana Ditta: Going the Extra Mile

In today’s competitive market, staying ahead of the game means going the extra mile – something Shana Ditta knows all about. As a realtor, she boasts a variety of skills to help her clients. “I can go into a home and instantly identify what will make it attractive to the most number of buyers, which is critical in this type of market,” Ditta says.

Her love for real estate was born after conducting her own personal real estate transactions. “It was something I truly developed a passion for, and I wanted to share it by helping people buy and sell their homes.” With a background as a financial advisor and an accredited home staging professional, she has come a long way in the industry. Knowing that selling a home can be very emotional, Ditta gives time, care, and respect to her clients. Her exclusive business style is based on the idea that every home is unique. “A standard one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t Read more

Salon Massimo

Owner Massimo Puntillo, left, and his creative stylists

A great hairstyle can transform your look from drab to fab! Let the professionals at Salon Massimo take your look to new heights – with their extensive knowledge of hair therapy and aesthetics. Walk in for a consultation to discover owner Massimo Puntillo’s thrilling cutting-edge techniques. “I have a great staff. Without them it would be impossible to achieve the level of success I have earned in my 21 years as a hairstylist,” says Puntillo. Constantly updating themselves, the stylists at Salon Massimo go to great lengths to ensure each haircut, colour and style is a work of art by travelling the globe to partake in seminars and workshops taught by world-renowned hair professionals.

“Great hair starts with a great cut and if you don’t know how to use your tools, no amount of styling will fix a bad haircut,” says Puntillo, who suggests using the Schwarzkopf line for the airbrushed touch your tresses crave.  Salon Massimo also maximizes your beauty with its on-site aesthetician, who will pamper you with dazzling manicures, pedicures and soothing facials. www.salonmassimo.com

Crystal Water Salon & Spa

Founders Tina Lombardi and her mother, Loretta Lombardi

Envision yourself immersed into the highest and purest form of beauty. Tina and Loretta Lombardi open the doors of Crystal Water Salon & Spa to transform this fantasy into reality. In a comfortable and pristine environment, the professional team at this go-to spa ensures impeccable results. The generous, dynamic Lombardi duo unveils the secret to divine skin and body contours with non-surgical and elite Elös treatments. Using the magical touch of this technology, Crystal Water Salon & Spa has clients dancing away with youthful, firm bodies and flawless, smooth skin. Biodroga Systems skin care is what Loretta and Tina have chosen to be their exclusive skin products.

Your tresses will be pampered using Redken’s chemistry system, Moroccan oil masks and a take-home regimen full of product specifically suited for your hair type and lifestyle. Read more

Nasrin Hairstyling: Get Pampered From Root-to-Tip

Owner Nasrin Indravis

“I’m bored of my hair, I’ll leave it up to you.” These are words owner Nasrin Indravis has heard many times in her 23 years as a professional hairstylist. That’s because her clients’ trust in her abilities is unprecedented, and her gracious spirit makes them feel right at home. “The best compliment is when my clients are so happy with my work they refer me to a family member or friend,” says Indravis, who is certified in permanent makeup.

Housed in a modern yet classical ambience, Nasrin Hairstyling brings creative flair and fast-forward hairstyling techniques to emerging trends – a recipe that ensures you’ll be the belle of the ball. Wondering what Indravis defines her success upon, she grins and says: “You have to be a phenomenal hairdresser, but you have to have the personality to match. Who wants to sit in a chair for a colour, cut and blow-dry and be bored Read more

BioBake: Rising to the Top

Third from left, president and founder of BioBake Maurizio Barbieri and his team.

When hunger strikes, there’s nothing quite like biting into a warm, toasty piece of bread. As a vital source of energy and a staple item at the dinner table, bread is an essential part of the North American diet. That’s why we need to choose breads of the freshest and healthiest variety, says Maurizio Barbieri, president and founder of BioBake. “You want to know that what you’re eating is natural and pure. And with our bread, that’s exactly what you’re getting.”

Stepping into the bakery, you are greeted by Gabe, friendly staff, and a delightful combination of mouth-watering scents. Simply delicious and truly nutritious, all of BioBake’s confections please the palate and feed the soul. As an organic and HACCP-certified company, consumers can rest assured that all of BioBake’s products are made with only pure, unprocessed ingredients. Read more

Salon Jewls Colour Club

Owner Julia Costanzo

Open late to accommodate all your last-minute needs, Salon Jewls Colour Club will lavish you with the royal treatment. Bringing a Yorkville vibe to Woodbridge for the last two years, owner Julia Costanzo is a seasoned professional, taking her talents to Toronto Fashion Week and wowing celebrities at the Toronto Film Festival. Specializing in makeovers, hair extensions and colour services, the personable staff at Salon Jewls Colour Club customizes your look to fit your lifestyle.

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Delicious Breads that rise to the Challenge

Villa Di Manno Bakery’s Rob Mendicino, vice president, and Joe Di Manno, president.

In all of its various forms and textures, bread has been hailed by countless cultures across the world as a highly respected source of nourishment. Emerging in the Neolithic era, rising from the depths of ancient Egyptian tombs, and playing a pivotal role in the Bible, bread is one of the world’s oldest prepared foods. It represented life, sustenance in its simplest form. Today, its uses are infinite. Its purpose is a matter of taste, something to be enjoyed. Whether you like taking in the aroma or savouring its flavour, the presence of bread is always comforting. “Dipping a piece of Calabrese bread in some olive oil and balsamic, with a little bit of cheese and a glass of Amarone – it doesn’t get any better than that,” reveals Joe Di Manno.

Since his teenage years working in the family business, Joe has always loved bread – not just eating it, but selling it. Today, he is the president of Villa Di Manno Bakery, a full-service manufacturing and wholesale establishment that delivers its delicious products across southern Ontario and the U.S. With its wide variety of bread products and highly anticipated Omega 3-enriched Read more

Scrumptiously Sweet

Owners/master bakers: Vito and Silvio Russo

When something smells and tastes this good, you can’t help but eat more than one. That is the feeling you get when you step into Maple Bakery and feast your eyes on freshly made treats.

A family-run business for over 25 years, co-owners and brothers Silvio and Vito Russo offer nothing but the best when servicing their customers. With a large variety of sweet pastries, fresh breads, custom-made cakes and real Italian gelato, Maple Bakery is a one-stop shop for whatever mood you’re in. “We make a lot of our products from scratch. We like to ensure that everything is quality made so we take no shortcuts,” explains Silvio.

All their products are made in-house and are custom-created to your liking. Walk in and try their mouth-watering tiramisu, a Maple Bakery specialty. For the month of March, enjoy scrumptiously baked zeppole to celebrate the feast of Saint Joseph. Read more

Sweet-Tooth Satisfaction

Owner/pastry chef Anthony Macri

After a taxing day at work, where can you enjoy great camaraderie with an indulging assortment of superior sweets and a steamy espresso? Enter Sweet Boutique, an upscale bakery that combines heavenly delights with European charm. Set in a radiantly modern atmosphere, the bakery takes you on a sweet escape with its
centuries-old recipes and owner Anthony Macri’s impressive experience.

Studying in Italy with some of the world’s best Italian pastry chefs, Macri applies the traditions of Italian baking and presentation he was taught with vigour. His remarkable creations are set in gold trays and wrapped in fine paper – just as they do in Italian pasticcerie. “It is an indulgence from the get-go, beginning with our packaging, right down to the presentation of the product within it,” says Macri. Read more

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