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‘THAT HOUR THAT YOU HAVE TO COOK IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS’: CONTESTANT

FULL STORY: bit.ly/bergchefWHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: Find out what it’s like to compete on one of these high-stress reality cooking shows.

Parkdale resident Mary Berg (centre in this photo) is currently a Top 10 contestant on CTV’s popular cooking show MasterChef Canada. “It’s insane and so much fun,” she says.Photo/COURTESY

THE LATEST VENUE FOR ARTISTS: IN CONDO LOBBIES

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Visual artist Andrew Stelmack says condo lobbies could replace disappearing art galleries.Photo/COURTESY

REFUGEE ADVOCACY IN PARKDALE

FULL STORY: bit.ly/piarefugeeWHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: See who is speaking here.

Refugee Rights Day on Monday will feature a panel discussion on Parkdale-specific issues.Staff file photo/JUSTIN SKINNER

STUDENT LANDS AWARD FOR TURNING VACANT LOTS INTO ISLANDS OF GREEN

FULL STORY: bit.ly/ryersonawardsWHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: Read about Fischer’s composting project at Ryerson and what she has in store for Parkdale.

Parkdale resident Jen Fischer picked up a Ryerson University Student Experience Award for a project to turn vacant lots into crop gardens. Ryerson created the new awards to honour exceptional students.Photo/COURTESY

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ANNUAL EASTER FRIDAY PROCESSION AGAIN ATTRACTS HUGE CROWDS

PHOTO GALLERY: bit.ly/gfassisiWHY YOU SHOULD SEE MORE: Check out our photos from the dramatic procession.

The annual Good Friday procession put on by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – with period-dressed characters acting out key events – once again took over Little Italy with an extended route touching Parkdale. For Catholics and other Christians, the event is a reminder of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Photo/EDUARDO LIMA

RONCESVALLES CARHOUSE WORK

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Track replacement at the Roncesvalles Carhouse will continue for the next six weeks.File photo/ERIN HATFIELD

PROJECT AIMS TO RESTORE NATIVE PLACE NAMES TO STREETS, PATHS AND TRAILS

FULL STORY: bit.ly/ogimaaWHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: Find out what the organizers of the Ogimaa Mikana Project hope to accomplish.

Parkdale is the first location for a province-wide billboard campaign – called the Ogimaa Mikana Project – with the aim of reinserting First Nations people back into the narrative and public conscious.Photo/HILARY CATON

DECISION MADE TO MERGE SCHOOLS AFTER MONTHS OF DELIBERATIONS AND MEETINGS

FULL STORY: bit.ly/lukecristoWHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: Find out what the local trustee is hoping for the closed school.

Students of St. Luke and Senhor Santo Cristo Catholic schools will be consolidated into the St. Luke location at 319 Ossington Ave. (pictured here) in September.File photo/HILARY CATON

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Under The Gardiner Project – including this rendition at Strachan Avenue – needs a spiffier name and Waterfront Toronto and the city are looking to local residents for help. There’s no time to procrastinate, however, as the deadline to submit a new name is tomorrow. Rendition/COURTESY

TORONTO PAYS ITS RESPECTS TO FORMER MAYOR ROB FORD AT CITY HALL

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A woman reaches out her hand as she pays her respects to the late Rob Ford at Toronto City Hall. His funeral was slated to be held yesterday at St. James Cathedral following two days of public visitations. Photo/ANDREW LAHODYNSKYJ

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Team Canada’s second training camp for the 2016 Invictus Games wrapped up last week.Staff photo/BENJAMIN PRIEBE

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I’ve been thinking a lot about forgiveness lately. Generally, the act of forgiving is a healthy

one. Carrying grudges, maintain-ing rifts is bad for the soul if you believe in that kind of thing, and for the digestion whether you do or don’t. It feels good to let go.

But in the case of Robert Bruce Ford, interred yesterday, forgiveness becomes… prob-lematic. It’s not that he didn’t beg our forgiveness.

When he was still mayor, before cancer struck him, Rob Ford offered a fulsome apology for the behaviour he exhibited while under the influence of his alcohol addiction. He went so far as to apologize on television, in the summer of 2014, where he accepted “full responsibility” for his “poor judgement.” During that time, he’d been recorded saying an awful thing about his mayoral rival councillor Karen Stintz, and he apologized for that.

With that done, of course, he launched into an eyebrow-raising stump speech for his bid to be re-elected mayor then left with-out taking questions. But still: an apology is an apology, and it’s only good manners to accept it.

And even if he hadn’t apologized, there is still the generosity we all feel toward the terminally ill. Imagining ourselves at a dying man’s bedside, a long-held grudge becomes an unimaginable burden.

And so it feels good for us to absolve: to recall Rob Ford as a good bloke after all, whose sins were egged on by the demon rum; to conclude he was simply the mayor who loved Toronto too much; and that through it all, returning phone calls and posing for selfies, coaching high school footballers and hobnobbing with celebrities, he somehow did

great good for the city. That this doesn’t square with the histori-cal record is problematic. Indeed, it is significantly problematic, as our consideration of the Ford years is not simply a matter of the historical record.

In addition to a widow and two children, Ford leaves behind a political machine, in the form of Ford Nation: people who sup-ported him unquestioningly, and a political heir, in the form of his brother Doug Ford.

Earlier this week, Doug was front-and-centre at the visita-tion the family requested be held in the city hall rotunda, greeting well-wishers, embracing supporters and posing for the selfies with those in line. We all grieve in different ways, but to onlookers, it seemed an awful lot like campaigning.

And in the context of cam-paigning, the narrative of what really happened between 2010 and 2014 in the mayor’s office matters. The truth of that is that Rob Ford stepped off a well-run campaign and into a job that he bungled from nearly the begin-ning. At some point, booze and other drugs overtook him and made things worse.

But there is little evidence that he loved Toronto enough, never mind too much, and plenty of evidence that drunk or sober, he despised significant elements of the city. His accom-plishments – abolishing the car tax and the contracting out of some garbage collection – are few. The damage he did – to public transit, to the simple level of discourse – is considerable.

And for that, and many other things, he never once apolo-gized. As good as it might feel to grant, forgiveness is really not an option.

Trying to find forgiveness for the late Rob Ford

Money for transit, and pos-sibly more for housing. It was welcome news from

Ottawa last week, when newly minted Finance Minister Bill Morneau released the federal Liberal government’s first budget, and it included those two things.

Among other things, the budget pledged $3.4 billion in public transit investment across the country over the next three years. And an $11.9 billion infrastructure plan will allow for federal funding of housing.

Both of these announcements are good for Toronto, which needs major investment in both areas, and has for many years.

With the exception of the late former mayor Rob Ford, everyone occu-

pying the Toronto mayor’s office has agreed that the federal government needs to engage in the direct financing of municipal needs – housing and tran-

sit in particular. But mayoral advo-

cacy has only ever achieved partial suc-cess, and often none at all.

Count this year’s budget as another partial win.

Toronto stands to get a sizeable portion of the federal transit funding, as the alloca-

tion will be based on ridership and the Toronto Transit Commission’s ridership is formidable.

But 26 per cent – the share that Mayor John Tory’s office estimates will come to the city on that basis – is still only $884 million.

The Toronto Transit Commission’s state of good repair backlog currently

sits at $2.7 billion. Similarly, it’s hard to imagine federal

infrastructure money, which will be divided more equitably, will get Toronto very far in completing the $2.6 billion repair backlog in Toronto Community Housing.

Will there be more money in future budgets?

One might hope so, particularly as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Morneau have signalled that they’re not going to be shy when it comes to running deficits higher than usual.

But we shouldn’t confuse hope with expectation, and Toronto needs to accept that it will be, at least to some degree, on its own – with maybe, just maybe, a bit more help from the cash-strapped provincial government.

That means that later this year, when Toronto considers new revenue tools, councillors will need to look very seriously at the options. We’ve been given a boost. But we’ll have to climb the rest of the way ourselves.

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The abstructionistsbring art to the residents of the Liberty market LoftsArtist Andrew Stelmack says bringing art to Toronto’s condo lobbies is a win for everyone

Condominium lobbies exist for three reasons: To get to your apartment, to leave your apartment building and to get your mail. Lobbies essentially are thoroughfares most people rarely spend time in, but at Liberty Market Lofts in Liberty Village, they’ve turned their lobby into a destination rather than a pit stop with a built-in art gallery.“We live in a great city, it’s got lots of culture and art is a part of that and it’s a beautiful way to express and blend cultures,” said Allen Benjamin, the Liberty Market Lofts condo board president, who helps bring in artists for the lobby’s art gallery. “So why not bring that experience to where you spend most of your time – at home?” “It’s one of the reasons why I actually bought into this building. It’s a key feature to have, it’s pretty unique.”Positioned right in front of the building’s elevators are five walls covered in art from the Toronto-based collective The Abstructionists, the first of three exhibits to be featured in the Liberty Market Lofts. The group consists of four abstract artists who will have their work displayed until April 28.So far the collective has shown its work in a handful of galleries including two other buildings in Liberty Village.The collective consists of Emily Milla, Kael Racioppa, Robert Slivchak and Andrew Stelmack.“I think it’s better than a lot of the galleries I’ve seen,” Stelmack said. “They’ve made a beautiful space. It’s light, it brings in a lot of natural light, it’s airy and it’s built for artwork. When I saw it I was like, ‘Are you kidding me, this is great’.”For Stelmack, having an art gallery in a condo lobby is a fantastic way to bring the art to the people. It’s also crucial, he said, for artists, since many galleries are closing due to high rent and condo developers buying the buildings they’re in.“We’re losing the artist space, but we’re also losing the art because we have nowhere to show it. All the galleries downtown are closing. They’re hopping up to the Junction, but once the Junction gets trendy and they (galleries) can’t afford it, then where are they going to go?” Stelmack asked. “So this developer has said, ‘We can do something for our building and also do something for what we’ve taken away.’ And it’s given us a place to show our art again.”Each month new art will be added to the gallery to keep the content fresh. There’s also a meet-the-artist night on the first Tuesday of the month that’s open for residents and their guests to attend. The gallery is open to anyone in the neighbourhood.

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And the art could also be set up beyond condo lobbies, Stelmack said.“We can come for a day or for a weekend and have an event in the party room. We can set it up there, and we’d bring the art to you,” Stelmack said. “Why not make it easy for them (people) to see the art? Why not bring the art to these built-in audiences? It’s a great concept.”It’s a model Stelmack said he believes should be adopted by established condos and soon-to-be built highrises in the city as a chance to keep the art community vibrant and alive. “The city needs these (art galleries) badly. We always go to these places that the artists have made hip and cool and interesting...And that’s awesome, but in the process of gentrifying it or ‘making it better’ (it) means they (the city) tear it (the gallery) down or rental prices go up and soon all the artists are gone,” Stelmack explained.“Where does someone go downtown to see art when the galleries are disappearing so fast?”Artists, too, have to change, Stelmack said.Artists will need to start thinking digital. Artists need to turn to social media including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, which are becoming the additional galleries of today’s 21st century artist. “It used to be you needed to get into a gallery and the gallery sold your work. That was your exposure, that was the primary way. Now, if I’m in a gallery, all they do is look at my name, Google it, go to my website and contact me,” Stelmack explained.“More sales are happening through me. We’re lucky in some ways because artists are now empowered and have the control to sell their art.”But art galleries in lobbies could also be the way of the future for artists in the city; at least Stelmack said he hopes so.“If we can be smart enough to use all of this mundane, boring dead space that sits in almost every massive lobby in all of these condos around the city, with more to come, and turn it into an opportunity to show art, to express art and also use it as a place for the community to meet and bring people together, it’s absolutely a win-win-win,” Stelmack said. The Abstructionists: An Art Exhibition of Abstract Art runs until April 28 at 5 Hanna Ave. in Liberty Village. For more information, visit www.abstructionists.com

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Frank Leo’s commitment to getting results for his clients has made him a householdname in Toronto and the GTA. For 21 consecutive years, he has been the number 1Top Producer, Company Wide for Re/Max West Realty Inc. 2015 marked another recordbreaking year for Frank achieving the number 1 Individual Re/Max Agent in Canada forNumber of Transactions and the number 2 Individual Re/Max Agent World Wide for TotalSales Volume.

Since joining Re/Max West Realty Inc. in 1993, Frank has continued to look for ways togain a marketing edge to achieve the best possible results for his clients. In doing so, hehas attained every award that Re/Max has to offer.

As a realtor, Frank believes the most important part of his job is taking care of his clientsand establishing lifelong relationships. Frank advises his clients on how to make a goodinvestment when buying and ensures his clients get the best value for their biggest assetwhen selling.

To do so, Frank created a strategic home sale system to generate an incredible amountof exposure for his clients’ properties. His Guaranteed Home Selling System is in placeto help his clients sell their property the way they want to — stress-free. Advertising isan integral part of the home selling system that drives Frank’s business. A large part ofthat advertising is through Metroland Media, which has been delivering Frank’s messageto the doorsteps of the public for more than 20 years. Frank leverages Metroland’s reachand connection with the community to give his clients a competitive edge and it is a partof the reason he has been so successful.

Individual RE/MAXAgent in Canada*1#Individual RE/MAXAgentWorldwide**2#

Partner in Success

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Not intended to solicit persons under contract. *for # of Transactions 2015. ** for Dollar Volume 2015. *** Certain Conditions may apply. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo. Copyright© 2009 Frank Leo

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FREE Confidential Home Evaluations.

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY!• Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold• Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com• Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses• Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold• Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker• Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days***

• Total service guarantee in writing• Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it***• Competitive Rates, Exceptional service• Award Winning Results!• In Depth Neighbourhood Report for eachProperty We Sell

BRokERSponsor of


Frank Leo

#1 in Toronto (Central, East and West combined) By Units of ListingsSold for All Companies of All Brokers and Sales Representatives for2015. According to a study of MLS data prepared by an independentauditor of Real Estate Statistics. #1 Individual Re/Max Agent in

Canada* and #2 Individual Re/Max Agent World Wide**

OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCEBacking Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft. Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio,Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. CrownMouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master BedroomRetreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,399,800

FABULOUS LOCATION!!Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ FeaturesThat Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, NaturalStone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, AndMuch More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,999,900

HIGH PARK DUPLEXPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1 Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 Hydro Meters,2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands in Upgrades and Updates, Private Drive, Fabulous Opportunity,Close to All Amenities! $999,900

EXECUTIVE ROSEDALE HEIGHTSDetached 4 Bdrm, 2 Storey Nestled on Wide 40 FtLot, Wonderful Layout with Grand 2 Storey Foyer,Huge Kitchen with Walkout to Deck, Family Roomwith Fireplace, Large Master with Ensuite, FabulousThornhill Location, Steps to All Conveniences, 407and Promenade Mall! Must be seen!

SOLD IN 4 DAYS FOR 102% OF ASKING!

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STUNNING RAVINE LOT!!Absolutely Beautiful 3 + 1 Bedroom Custom BungalowSituated On Premium Ravine Lot!! Upscale NeighbourhoodSurrounded By Million-Dollar Homes, Spacious And Bright,Features 9’ Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Rich Kitchen CabinetryW/Granite Counters, Large Master Bedroom W/6 Pc Ensuite.Professionally Finished Basement W/ Full Kitchen & SeparateEntrance. Oversized 3-Car garage. Too Many Upgrades To LIst!Amazing Property – Don’t Miss Out!! $849,000!

BUNGALOW WITH LARGE ADDITIONSituated on 53 Ft Lot in High Demand Central Location,Gleaming Hardwood Floors, 3+1 Bdrm, Modern Kitchen,4 Bathrooms, Massive Family Room with Gas Fireplace+ Bow Window, Walk Out to Solarium, Separate SideEntrance to Basement Ideal for Entertaining or In-LawSuite, Garage, Interlock Drive.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 114% OF ASKING!

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WYCLIFFE EXECUTIVE 2 STOREYDetached Stunning 4 Bedroom with FantasticSunroom Addition, Skylights, Gas Fireplace,Renovated Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, MainFloor Family Room, Den, Professionally FinishedBasement, Large Lot, Interlock Drive, Great CourtLocation! Amazing Value!

SOLD IN 1 WEEK FOR 116% OF ASKING!

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GRAND HIGH PARK MULTI UNITStunning Large 2.5 Storey Home with Addition, Stepsto Howard P.S., High Park and Subway/GO. Sought AfterLocation, 3 Gorgeous Self Contained Units, Each withOwn Laundry and Multiple Decks/Balconies. Detached 2Car Block Garage, Turnkey Property with Many Upgrades,Use as Single Family or Investment.


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EXECUTIVE 2 STOREYDetached 4 Bedroom, Main Floor Family& Laundry Room, Formal Dining & OpenConcept Living Room, Oak Staircase, Masterwith Full Ensuite, Spacious Backyard, DoubleGarage, Fantastic Opportunity, Simply Must beSeen! $849,900

HEART OF CLARKSON VILLAGERenovatedExecutive4Bdrm2StoreyonaHighDemandCourtLocation, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Quartz Countertop,Heated Floor, Renovated Baths, Formal Dining Rm, OpenConcept Living Rm, Open Concept Family Room, Walkout toBackyard Retreat, Pattern Concrete, Inground Heated Pool,Magnificent Master with Walk-In Closet and Full Ensuite.


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CABBAGETOWN LANDMARKTotally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & SunlitArchitectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor,Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & OpenConcept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!,Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden,One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!

UNIONVILLE – WARDEN & MAJOR MACKBrand New Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm Suite in LuxuriousResort Style Boutique Championship Golf CourseCommunity, Thousands in Quality Upgrades, 2 ParkingSpaces, Locker, 2 Year Free Maintenance Fee Plus 1 YearIndividual Membership to Angus Academy, SouthwestExposure, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes, 20,000 Sq Ftof Outdoor Amenity Space! Brand New! Ready to Movein end of March! Only $688,800!

LUXURY WATERFRONT CONDO!!Spacious open concept suite with 10 ft ceilings,modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances,Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceilingWindows,Walkout to Gorgeous 370 sq ft Terrace with Viewsof Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Stepsto Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!

SPECTACULAR RENOVATED & FULLY FURNISHED!Ultra Modern 2 Bdrm Suite, New Custom Kitchen,Quartz Counter, Powered Island, Master En-Suite, FloorTo Ceiling Windows, Unobstructed City & Water Views!Vogue Magazine-2nd Best Street In The World To LiveOn! 24 Hr TTC, Steps To Parkdale, Ossington & LibertyVillage! Only $499,900!

GORGEOUS RAISED BUNGALOWImmaculately maintained 3+1 bedroom Bungalow inhigh demand Applewood Hills. Open concept livingroom, walk out to balcony, formal dining room, gleaminghardwood floors, separate entrance to finished basement,spacious open concept rec room, walk out to patio idealfor in-law suite, amazing opportunity and value. Must beseen, only $549,900.

PRESTIGIOUS BAYVIEW VILLAGE!Fully furnished Luxury Condo! Shane Baghai builtin prime North York location. Hardwood throughout,Stainless Steel Appliances, Open balcony overlookingCourtyard. Walk to subway, Bayview Village ShoppingCentre, TTC at doorstep, Just move in and enjoy! Ideal forthe Professional or Investor!! Only $315,000!

AMAzING VALUE IN WESTON!!Bright And Charming 2-Storey StackedTownhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors.Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking AndLocker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing AndPriced To Sell, Only $249,000!

THE HEART OF RICHMOND HILLFabulous Greenpark-Built 2 Bedroom Suite! Bright, SpaciousAnd Beautifully Upgraded Open Concept Layout FeaturingGranite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 Full Baths,An Oversized Terrace/Balcony And Much More! AmazingLocation Close To Everything – Shopping, Restaurants, Transit,Theatres, Library, And Great Schools! Includes Parking Spot &Locker. Fantastic Value – Don’t Miss Out! Only $399,900!

SPACIOUS 1+1!Beautiful, Upgraded Unit with Granite Countertop,Stainless Steel Appliances and Open Balcony, 1 + 1bedroom, 2 washrooms, Den can be 2nd Bedroom,Parking and Locker included! Amazing Opportunityto live in a high demand location! Close to Schools,Transportation and Shopping! Only $339,900!

2 IN-LAW SUITES!3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow withRenovated Main Floor Kitchen & UpdatedFloors, Separate Entrance to FinishedBasement with 2 In-Law Suites, Close toTransit, Hwy, and Schools! Amazing Value!!Only $449,900!!

OAKVILLE 3 BEDROOM CONDO!!Large ground floor suite perfect for a growing family ordownsizing. Approx 1750 sq. ft. of luxury living. Spaciousand bright living room with Floor to ceiling windows,formal dining room, 2.5 baths. Renovated kitchen withpotlights, backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.Well managed building located close to Oakville Place,Sheridan College, and Transportation. Only $409,900!

MOVE-IN READY!Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with a walk-out toprivate backyard. Floor to ceiling glass sliding door withcustomized designer blinds. Kitchen with backsplash,built-in island, and ceramic floors. Renovated bathroomswith new sinks, vanities, fixtures, and ceramic floors.Painted in neutral colours and simply must be seen! Walkto schools, shopping and all amenities. Only $170,000!

WILLOWDALE CONDO OPPORTUNITY!Cozy & Bright 1 Bedroom Unit with GraniteCounters, Stainless Steel Appliances andLaminate Floors Throughout! In NewerBuilding, Comes with Parking and Locker,Perfect for First Time Buyer/Investor! SuperValue! Only $259,900!

STUNNING 4 BDRM IN BRAMPTON!2 Storey Home with Double Car Garage and Great CurbAppeal Near Trinity Common! Huge Gourmet Kitchen withEating Area, S/S Appliances and Walkout to Fully FencedYard, Large Family Room with Gas Fireplace, HugeMaster with W/I Closet + 5pc Ensuite! Steps to Schools &Transit! A Super Value!

SOLD IN 1 DAY FOR 105% OF ASKING!

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RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM CONDOSpacious Open Concept Layout, Renovated ModernKitchen, Spacious Living Room, Formal Dining Room,W/O to Enclosed Balcony, Large Master Bedroom,Central Location, Close to All Amenities, SimplyMust be Seen!


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LUXURY CONDO LIVING!!Location, Space And Brightness All In One High DemandBuilding. 2 Bedrooms Plus Solarium With 2 Bathrooms.Well Maintained Building With Some Of The MostExtensive Amenities. Ideal Central Location - Walk ToSubway, Banks, Shopping, Metro, The New Loblaw’s,Hospitals, U Of T, and Ryerson. 24 Hr Security Guard.Amazing Value, Only $545,000!

2 STOREY WITH ADDITIONStunning Home, Thousands Spent on Updates& Renovations, Original Wood, Charm + Character,Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining, ModernKitchen, Main Flr Family Room, Walk out to 2 TierDeck, Renovated Bathroom, Walkout Basement withSeparate Entrance, Long Driveway + Garage! AmazingOpportunity! Only $699,900!

CHARMING MOUNT ALBERT GEM!!Absolutely Gorgeous Detached! Approx 2,400 SqFt Of OpenConcept Living Space And Loaded With Upgrades, Bright &Spacious, Stunning Gourmet Kitchen W/Large Breakfast Area,Oversized Family Room, Huge Master W/Ensuite, Generous-Sized Bedrooms, Private Pool-Sized Lot W/ Gazebo, And MuchMore!! Close To School, Parks & Amenities. Shows Amazing– Walk In And Fall In Love!!! Only $689,900!!

HIGH PARK INVESTMENT PROPERTY!Fully renovated, Completely Turnkey Legal DuplexPlus Nanny Suite! Over 300K Spent on New Kitchens,Bathrooms, Floors, Plumbing & Electrical, 3 Stunning1 Bdrm Units Each with Ensuite Laundry! PrivateDouble Drive with 3 Car Parking. Steps to KeeleSubway, GO, High Park and Great Schools!

SOLD FAST FOR 103% OF ASKING!

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ENORMOUS 5 LEVEL BACKSPLITSituated on Premium 50 Ft Lot on Quiet Court, 4

Bedroom, Spacious Kitchen, W/O to Balcony, Open

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TLC, Double Garage, Interlock Driveway, Amazing Value!

Only $599,900!

BRAND NEW 2 STOREYGorgeous 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom with Thousands inUpgrades, Never Lived In, Gourmet Kitchen, GraniteCountertop, Centre Island, Open Concept Layout,Spacious Living Room, Hardwood Floor, Formal DiningRoom, Double Door Entry, Large Foyer, Laundry on 2ndFloor, Master Bedroom Retreat, W/I Closet, 5 Pc Ensuite,Situated on 49 Ft Lot! Only $775,000!

PRESTIGIOUS CREDIT RIDGE ESTATESStunning 3,620 Sq Ft 5 Bdrm with over $150Kin Upgrades, Huge Yard with Rare 19 Ft SwimSpa (Cap Pool/Hot Tub) Large 2nd Floor CoveredBalcony, Gourmet Kitchen, 9 Ft Ceilings, HardwoodThroughout, Entertainer’s Dream in Desirable Areaof Brampton!

SOLD FAST FOR TOP DOLLAR!

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RENOVATED RANCH BUNGALOWNew Quartz Kitchens & Bathrooms, S/SAppliances, Roof, Windows, Furnace, HardwoodFlrs, Doors, Trims, Lights, Driveway, Fence etc.2 Bdrm In-Law Suite, Large Landscaped Lot,One of a Kind Property in High Demand CentralEtobicoke Location!


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SEE MORE PHOTOS: www.GetLeo.comCall Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing!

Not intended to solicit persons under contract. *for # of Transactions 2015. ** for Dollar Volume 2015. *** Certain Conditions may apply. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo. Copyright© 2009 Frank Leo

Guaranteed Home SellinG SyStem

FREE Confidential Home Evaluations.

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY!• Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold• Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com• Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses• Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold• Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker• Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days***

• Total service guarantee in writing• Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it***• Competitive Rates, Exceptional service• Award Winning Results!• In Depth Neighbourhood Report for eachProperty We Sell

BRokERSponsor of


Frank Leo

#1 in Toronto (Central, East and West combined) By Units of ListingsSold for All Companies of All Brokers and Sales Representatives for2015. According to a study of MLS data prepared by an independentauditor of Real Estate Statistics. #1 Individual Re/Max Agent in

Canada* and #2 Individual Re/Max Agent World Wide**

OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCEBacking Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft. Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio,Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. CrownMouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master BedroomRetreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,399,800

FABULOUS LOCATION!!Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ FeaturesThat Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, NaturalStone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, AndMuch More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,999,900

HIGH PARK DUPLEXPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1 Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 Hydro Meters,2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands in Upgrades and Updates, Private Drive, Fabulous Opportunity,Close to All Amenities! $999,900

EXECUTIVE ROSEDALE HEIGHTSDetached 4 Bdrm, 2 Storey Nestled on Wide 40 FtLot, Wonderful Layout with Grand 2 Storey Foyer,Huge Kitchen with Walkout to Deck, Family Roomwith Fireplace, Large Master with Ensuite, FabulousThornhill Location, Steps to All Conveniences, 407and Promenade Mall! Must be seen!


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STUNNING RAVINE LOT!!Absolutely Beautiful 3 + 1 Bedroom Custom BungalowSituated On Premium Ravine Lot!! Upscale NeighbourhoodSurrounded By Million-Dollar Homes, Spacious And Bright,Features 9’ Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Rich Kitchen CabinetryW/Granite Counters, Large Master Bedroom W/6 Pc Ensuite.Professionally Finished Basement W/ Full Kitchen & SeparateEntrance. Oversized 3-Car garage. Too Many Upgrades To LIst!Amazing Property – Don’t Miss Out!! $849,000!

BUNGALOW WITH LARGE ADDITIONSituated on 53 Ft Lot in High Demand Central Location,Gleaming Hardwood Floors, 3+1 Bdrm, Modern Kitchen,4 Bathrooms, Massive Family Room with Gas Fireplace+ Bow Window, Walk Out to Solarium, Separate SideEntrance to Basement Ideal for Entertaining or In-LawSuite, Garage, Interlock Drive.


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WYCLIFFE EXECUTIVE 2 STOREYDetached Stunning 4 Bedroom with FantasticSunroom Addition, Skylights, Gas Fireplace,Renovated Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, MainFloor Family Room, Den, Professionally FinishedBasement, Large Lot, Interlock Drive, Great CourtLocation! Amazing Value!


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GRAND HIGH PARK MULTI UNITStunning Large 2.5 Storey Home with Addition, Stepsto Howard P.S., High Park and Subway/GO. Sought AfterLocation, 3 Gorgeous Self Contained Units, Each withOwn Laundry and Multiple Decks/Balconies. Detached 2Car Block Garage, Turnkey Property with Many Upgrades,Use as Single Family or Investment.


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EXECUTIVE 2 STOREYDetached 4 Bedroom, Main Floor Family& Laundry Room, Formal Dining & OpenConcept Living Room, Oak Staircase, Masterwith Full Ensuite, Spacious Backyard, DoubleGarage, Fantastic Opportunity, Simply Must beSeen! $849,900

HEART OF CLARKSON VILLAGERenovatedExecutive4Bdrm2StoreyonaHighDemandCourtLocation, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Quartz Countertop,Heated Floor, Renovated Baths, Formal Dining Rm, OpenConcept Living Rm, Open Concept Family Room, Walkout toBackyard Retreat, Pattern Concrete, Inground Heated Pool,Magnificent Master with Walk-In Closet and Full Ensuite.


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CABBAGETOWN LANDMARKTotally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & SunlitArchitectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor,Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & OpenConcept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!,Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden,One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!

UNIONVILLE – WARDEN & MAJOR MACKBrand New Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm Suite in LuxuriousResort Style Boutique Championship Golf CourseCommunity, Thousands in Quality Upgrades, 2 ParkingSpaces, Locker, 2 Year Free Maintenance Fee Plus 1 YearIndividual Membership to Angus Academy, SouthwestExposure, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes, 20,000 Sq Ftof Outdoor Amenity Space! Brand New! Ready to Movein end of March! Only $688,800!

LUXURY WATERFRONT CONDO!!Spacious open concept suite with 10 ft ceilings,modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances,Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceilingWindows,Walkout to Gorgeous 370 sq ft Terrace with Viewsof Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Stepsto Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!

SPECTACULAR RENOVATED & FULLY FURNISHED!Ultra Modern 2 Bdrm Suite, New Custom Kitchen,Quartz Counter, Powered Island, Master En-Suite, FloorTo Ceiling Windows, Unobstructed City & Water Views!Vogue Magazine-2nd Best Street In The World To LiveOn! 24 Hr TTC, Steps To Parkdale, Ossington & LibertyVillage! Only $499,900!

GORGEOUS RAISED BUNGALOWImmaculately maintained 3+1 bedroom Bungalow inhigh demand Applewood Hills. Open concept livingroom, walk out to balcony, formal dining room, gleaminghardwood floors, separate entrance to finished basement,spacious open concept rec room, walk out to patio idealfor in-law suite, amazing opportunity and value. Must beseen, only $549,900.

PRESTIGIOUS BAYVIEW VILLAGE!Fully furnished Luxury Condo! Shane Baghai builtin prime North York location. Hardwood throughout,Stainless Steel Appliances, Open balcony overlookingCourtyard. Walk to subway, Bayview Village ShoppingCentre, TTC at doorstep, Just move in and enjoy! Ideal forthe Professional or Investor!! Only $315,000!

AMAzING VALUE IN WESTON!!Bright And Charming 2-Storey StackedTownhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors.Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking AndLocker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing AndPriced To Sell, Only $249,000!

THE HEART OF RICHMOND HILLFabulous Greenpark-Built 2 Bedroom Suite! Bright, SpaciousAnd Beautifully Upgraded Open Concept Layout FeaturingGranite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 Full Baths,An Oversized Terrace/Balcony And Much More! AmazingLocation Close To Everything – Shopping, Restaurants, Transit,Theatres, Library, And Great Schools! Includes Parking Spot &Locker. Fantastic Value – Don’t Miss Out! Only $399,900!

SPACIOUS 1+1!Beautiful, Upgraded Unit with Granite Countertop,Stainless Steel Appliances and Open Balcony, 1 + 1bedroom, 2 washrooms, Den can be 2nd Bedroom,Parking and Locker included! Amazing Opportunityto live in a high demand location! Close to Schools,Transportation and Shopping! Only $339,900!

2 IN-LAW SUITES!3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow withRenovated Main Floor Kitchen & UpdatedFloors, Separate Entrance to FinishedBasement with 2 In-Law Suites, Close toTransit, Hwy, and Schools! Amazing Value!!Only $449,900!!

OAKVILLE 3 BEDROOM CONDO!!Large ground floor suite perfect for a growing family ordownsizing. Approx 1750 sq. ft. of luxury living. Spaciousand bright living room with Floor to ceiling windows,formal dining room, 2.5 baths. Renovated kitchen withpotlights, backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.Well managed building located close to Oakville Place,Sheridan College, and Transportation. Only $409,900!

MOVE-IN READY!Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with a walk-out toprivate backyard. Floor to ceiling glass sliding door withcustomized designer blinds. Kitchen with backsplash,built-in island, and ceramic floors. Renovated bathroomswith new sinks, vanities, fixtures, and ceramic floors.Painted in neutral colours and simply must be seen! Walkto schools, shopping and all amenities. Only $170,000!

WILLOWDALE CONDO OPPORTUNITY!Cozy & Bright 1 Bedroom Unit with GraniteCounters, Stainless Steel Appliances andLaminate Floors Throughout! In NewerBuilding, Comes with Parking and Locker,Perfect for First Time Buyer/Investor! SuperValue! Only $259,900!

STUNNING 4 BDRM IN BRAMPTON!2 Storey Home with Double Car Garage and Great CurbAppeal Near Trinity Common! Huge Gourmet Kitchen withEating Area, S/S Appliances and Walkout to Fully FencedYard, Large Family Room with Gas Fireplace, HugeMaster with W/I Closet + 5pc Ensuite! Steps to Schools &Transit! A Super Value!

SOLD IN 1 DAY FOR 105% OF ASKING!

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RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM CONDOSpacious Open Concept Layout, Renovated ModernKitchen, Spacious Living Room, Formal Dining Room,W/O to Enclosed Balcony, Large Master Bedroom,Central Location, Close to All Amenities, SimplyMust be Seen!


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LUXURY CONDO LIVING!!Location, Space And Brightness All In One High DemandBuilding. 2 Bedrooms Plus Solarium With 2 Bathrooms.Well Maintained Building With Some Of The MostExtensive Amenities. Ideal Central Location - Walk ToSubway, Banks, Shopping, Metro, The New Loblaw’s,Hospitals, U Of T, and Ryerson. 24 Hr Security Guard.Amazing Value, Only $545,000!

2 STOREY WITH ADDITIONStunning Home, Thousands Spent on Updates& Renovations, Original Wood, Charm + Character,Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining, ModernKitchen, Main Flr Family Room, Walk out to 2 TierDeck, Renovated Bathroom, Walkout Basement withSeparate Entrance, Long Driveway + Garage! AmazingOpportunity! Only $699,900!

CHARMING MOUNT ALBERT GEM!!Absolutely Gorgeous Detached! Approx 2,400 SqFt Of OpenConcept Living Space And Loaded With Upgrades, Bright &Spacious, Stunning Gourmet Kitchen W/Large Breakfast Area,Oversized Family Room, Huge Master W/Ensuite, Generous-Sized Bedrooms, Private Pool-Sized Lot W/ Gazebo, And MuchMore!! Close To School, Parks & Amenities. Shows Amazing– Walk In And Fall In Love!!! Only $689,900!!

HIGH PARK INVESTMENT PROPERTY!Fully renovated, Completely Turnkey Legal DuplexPlus Nanny Suite! Over 300K Spent on New Kitchens,Bathrooms, Floors, Plumbing & Electrical, 3 Stunning1 Bdrm Units Each with Ensuite Laundry! PrivateDouble Drive with 3 Car Parking. Steps to KeeleSubway, GO, High Park and Great Schools!

SOLD FAST FOR 103% OF ASKING!

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ENORMOUS 5 LEVEL BACKSPLITSituated on Premium 50 Ft Lot on Quiet Court, 4

Bedroom, Spacious Kitchen, W/O to Balcony, Open

Concept Family Room, Huge Rec Room, Wet Bar, Needs

TLC, Double Garage, Interlock Driveway, Amazing Value!

Only $599,900!

BRAND NEW 2 STOREYGorgeous 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom with Thousands inUpgrades, Never Lived In, Gourmet Kitchen, GraniteCountertop, Centre Island, Open Concept Layout,Spacious Living Room, Hardwood Floor, Formal DiningRoom, Double Door Entry, Large Foyer, Laundry on 2ndFloor, Master Bedroom Retreat, W/I Closet, 5 Pc Ensuite,Situated on 49 Ft Lot! Only $775,000!

PRESTIGIOUS CREDIT RIDGE ESTATESStunning 3,620 Sq Ft 5 Bdrm with over $150Kin Upgrades, Huge Yard with Rare 19 Ft SwimSpa (Cap Pool/Hot Tub) Large 2nd Floor CoveredBalcony, Gourmet Kitchen, 9 Ft Ceilings, HardwoodThroughout, Entertainer’s Dream in Desirable Areaof Brampton!

SOLD FAST FOR TOP DOLLAR!

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RENOVATED RANCH BUNGALOWNew Quartz Kitchens & Bathrooms, S/SAppliances, Roof, Windows, Furnace, HardwoodFlrs, Doors, Trims, Lights, Driveway, Fence etc.2 Bdrm In-Law Suite, Large Landscaped Lot,One of a Kind Property in High Demand CentralEtobicoke Location!


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Aurora from Jamaica and worked in the

school’s cafeteria and then moved to

the city where he worked at various

restaurants. He progressed to front

of house staff and began learning the

art of bartending and landed at The

Drake Hotel two years ago.

What is in your qualifying drink? We

were each given a spirit, mine was Jack

Daniel’s Honey, and a fruit, my fruit

was papaya...Jack Daniel’s Honey is

a bit funky so I wanted to enhance

the honey flavours so I paired it with

some Appleton Estate rum, threw some

ginger beer in it, fresh lime juice and

Angostura bitters.

What’s the secret to making an

award-winning drink? Knowledge

of your ingredients. You should be

able to know everything about all the

spirits you’re working with. Also, just

confidence in your drink. (In a) lot of

the competitions, I find that it’s mostly

about how you portray yourself to the

judges and the confidence you bring

to letting them believe this is the best

thing they’re going to taste all night.

What’s your favourite drink to kick

back and relax with? Negroni. It’s

equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and

Campari. Campari is one of my fav

spirits and I love insanely bitter drinks

so it is on the bitter side, but its super

well balanced.

Do you prefer to be called a bar-

tender or mixologist? Bartender for

sure. A bartender, I feel, is someone

who is very personable. I say 90 per

cent of people who go to a bar go for

the experience, not just the drink.

What drink are you known for?

There’s one called the Rum Diary

that incorporate Florida Cana Rum

and winter five spice, with a bit of

apple brandy, some ginger beer and

mango.

Where he can be found: Miss Things,

1279 Queen St. W.

Length of bartending career: about

Three years at Miss Things

About Aaron: He worked with comput-

ers, but soon realized bartending was

his passion.

What is in your qualifying drink? My

black box had Sky Vodka and pomegran-

ate. The drink I came up with included

those two mystery items and I added

Campari, orange bitters, simple syrup,

one whole egg and a maple-scorched

orange rind. A Last Minute Smash is

what I’m going to call it.

What is your favourite drink to kick

back and relax with? It’s hard to say,

but it depends on my mood. I like my

drinks to be more spirit forward. If I

was going to pick one it’d be a Vieux

Carré. It’s equal parts rye whiskey, rye

Cognac, sweet vermouth a bar spoon

(teaspoon) of Bénédictine and bit

of Angostura bitters. It’s incredibly

smooth and round and the mouth feel

is great.

Do you prefer to be called a mixolo-

gist or bartender? I prefer to be called

a bartender... Being a mixologist is part

of what I do. But that’s only 40 per

cent of what I do. I am a bartender,

and I’m a host and I’m an entertainer.

Mixologists make drinks. Bartenders

make experiences. I like to create an

experience from the minute you sit

on our stool.

How did you get into bartending? I

attended a cocktail competition almost

three years ago at the Mixing Star by

DiSaronno...I went and did my presenta-

tion. At the end of it, one guy said he

really liked what I did, you got some

great skills. He said, ‘I’m looking for a

head bartender, the job is yours if you

want let’s meet and talk about it.’

What drink are you known for’?

It’s called the Bartender’s Phone

Number. It was a drink I made with elder

flower liqueur, bourbon, fresh green

grapes, egg whites and lime juice. It was

really crisp and refreshing and fruity

without being sweet, garnished it with a

cluster of green grapes hanging off the

side. It was extremely refreshing and

enjoyable and extremely popular.

Local bartenders Aaron Male and Alex Pearce are head-

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finals at the Liberty Grand Monday.

The pair competed in a black box mixed drink challenge

at the Track & Field bar on College Street in January to

qualify for this competition. Each group of three was

given two secret ingredients to include in their drink

with access to a small bar. Competitors were given

five minutes to create a winning cocktail.

AARoN MALE ALEx PEARCE

Made With Love

MixologyCompetition

HoW to MAke AnD SeRve A vieux CARRé:3/4 oz rye whiskey

3/4 oz Cognac

3/4 oz sweet vermouth

1 barspoon (1 tsp) Bénédictine liqueur

1 dash Peychaud’s bitters

1 dash Angostura bitters

Stir into glass over ice, add lemon twist

for garnish and serve.

HoW to MAke AnD SeRve A negRoni:1 oz (one part) gin

1 oz (one part) Campari

1 oz (one part) sweet red Vermouth

Stir into glass over ice, add orange peel

for garnish and serve.

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