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VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLISHER Fred Sanders EDITOR Catherine Roberts CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Leigh Anne Williams ART DIRECTOR Mark Tzerelshtein CONTRIBUTORS Moira Daly Laura DeCarufel Mike Dojc James Grainger Marc Phillips Melanie Reffes PHOTOGRAPHER Ruslan Sarkisian ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, TRAVEL Vanessa Lee DIRECTOR, ADVERTISING SALES Bill Percy advertising@thebaystreetbull.ca COMMUNICATIONS FACILITATOR David Rees WEB DESIGNER Robert Meloche The Bay Street Bull is published six times yearly and distributed in Toronto’s financial and business districts. Distribution method: hand-delivered, inserted, mailed and retail. Editorial + subscription + retail advertising enquiries 305 Evans Ave., Suite 305, Etobicoke, Ontario M8Z 1K2.

fter weeks of meltdowns, foreclosures and bailouts, it’s time to take a long, deep breath. Perhaps several. And if you can do that on a white sand beach beside sparkling blue waters, even better. In this issue, we’ve combed the Caribbean and found great some getaways that will recharge you for the tumultuous months ahead. Associate publisher Vanessa Lee finds a sublime combination of Old-World charm and modern comforts at the Crane resort in Barbados. For serenity, she recommends charting a course for Point Grace in the Turks and Caicos, where you can unwind in the Thalasso Spa while enjoying the ocean view and breezes. And writer Melanie Reffes gives you a view of Hollywood-style relaxation––perfect privacy and decadent luxury on the island of Anguilla. For an entirely different kind of getaway, Marc Phillips takes you to Paris to see how one of the most beautiful and remarkable cities in the world is encouraging greener tourism. Also in this issue, Marc looks at a new trend in architectural design seen in boutique hotels: clearly, glass is all the rage. On another exciting travel note, we’ve even decided to offer a complete luxury executive golf adventure, departing on March 2 for 3 days of golf, spa and fine dining at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla. Your employees or clients will experience five-star treatment from the time that they are picked up at their homes by limousine until their return. It’s the ideal way to reward your staff or to show appreciation to your best clients. The Bay Hill course will be totally conditioned and ready for the PGA Arnold Palmer Invitational to be played two weeks after this excursion, so your guests can play the course exactly as the professionals will be playing it. Check out some of the details on page 16 of this issue, or contact me for additional information. Space is very limited, so reserve early. Closer to home, James Grainger checks out Tom Thai’s new restaurant, Foxley Bistro and Bar, to find out why the sushi king’s fans don’t seem to mind that there’s no sushi on his menu. And arts writer Moira Daly takes us on a journey with Canada’s leading tenor Ben Heppner. You can also read about Clint Eastwood and his new period-piece thriller, Changeling, starring Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich. We are always interested to hear how you think we are doing. If you want to write in about the issue or have an idea that you think we should feature in the magazine, please address your letter to The Publisher, The Bay Street Bull, 305 Evans Avenue, Suite 305, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Z 1K2, or e-mail me.

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Fast Lane Lamborghini unveiled its four-door concept car, the Estoque at the Paris Motor Show. Designed for family use with seating for four adults and a roomy trunk, it’s expected to sell for about $200,000. When it goes into production the Estoque, named for a short sword used by matadors in bullfights, will be the luxury marque’s first four-door aside from the former LM002 SUV. The 500 hp sedan is expected to hit a top speed of about 288 km/h. Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says that the company surveyed the market and concluded that what was missing was a four-door that was both elegant and sporty. Its release date, however, will depend on response and on developments in the market, he adds. lamborghini.com

Bravo Valentino The remarkable 50-year career of designer Valentino is celebrated in Valentino: Themes and Variations (Rizzoli, $75). The tome on Rome-based Valentino Garavani is published in association with a prestigious exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, curated by the author, Pamela Golbin. The book focuses on the designer’s haute couture creations, culminating in his brilliant Paris presentation last January. rizzoliusa.com

Playboy’s Art Playboy is auctioning off some of its historic archive of art commissioned for the magazine. The auction of 17 humorous and sexy illustrations selected by the company’s art curator Aaron Baker is called Playboy: The Art of Beauty. It will take place at Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas and online. The pieces by 11 artists include two by Alberto Vargas, one from LeRoy Neiman, two works by Patrick Nagel and a set of four comics by Little Annie Fanny artists Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. The illustrations date from 1956 to 1985 and are priced relatively modestly. The highest estimated price is $60,000 for a Vargas blonde. ha.com

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High Life On top on the world? At the peak of your game? The place to stay may be at the top of one of Manhattan’s tallest hotels. The Ty Warner Penthouse, on the 52nd floor of the Four Seasons New York, is a collaboration between owner Ty Warner, designer Peter Marino and architect I.M. Pei, who came out of retirement for this project. With cantilevered glass balconies and floor-to-ceiling bay windows set beneath 25-foot cathedral ceilings, the penthouse offers a 360degree view of Manhattan and lays the city at your feet. Custom-commissioned in every detail, from semi-precious stone surfaces to fabrics woven with platinum and gold, the nine-room suite creates a sense of living within a multilayered work of art. And there are amenities to match: TVs programmed for every channel worldwide, unlimited global telephone calling, the services of both a personal butler and a personal trainer/therapist and a private chauffeur for unlimited travel in your choice of a Rolls Royce Phantom or a Mercedes Maybach during your stay. Cost: $34,000 per night. fourseasons.com

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GREEN GUIDE The City of Light makes eco-travel easy BY MARC PHILLIPS

urope’s progressive capital cities are world leaders in making ecotravel easy. The City of Light is no exception. Although one could argue that any vacation that includes an airplane flight can’t be truly “green,” there are ways to holiday that will leave much smaller footprints in the environment. Here are some tips on how to do so in Paris.

Biking Instead of taking a taxi or the métro, use Vélib, the city’s low-cost bicycle rental service. The mayor of Paris, undeterred by the failure of similar schemes in Amsterdam, Cambridge and Toronto, introduced Vélib last year as clean, cheap alternative mode of transportation. Vélib now operates from 1,451 stations throughout Paris. Each Vélib station is equipped with an automatic rental terminal and spots for dozens of bicycles. Using either a credit card or a métro pass, riders can a pick up a bike at one station and drop it off at another. The first half-hour is free. Each additional half-hour costs just one euro. A major pitfall in the system becomes apparent if you choose to return the bike to a busy station that has no available space. In a worst case scenario, you may have to go to another station and late penalties could cost you more than the rental. You could also explore the city by bike on a guided tour. One of the best is “Paris Charms and Secrets.” For €45 and two hours of your time, you get to see, not only the usual tourist haunts, but also some great off-the-beaten-path treasures—all on an electric bike. The tour begins at the Place Vendôme and takes you along the Arago medallions marking the Paris Meridian to a hidden-away monastery. From there, as you meander through the Paris traffic (without a helmet) and onto cobblestone roads that date back to Richelieu and Robespierre, the guide regales you with interesting historical tidbits sprinkled with anecdotes and little-known scandalous facts from the past. While Dan Brown fans will enjoy seeing the Saint-Sulpice, the church that figured so prominently in his novel The Da Vinci Code, everyone will enjoy to the visit to the BNP bank’s grand vault. The vault, which is in use, housing the valuables of many French elite, is itself a work of art. >> 8 | THE BAY STREET BULL

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Urban Walks Paris is a wonderful city for walking and wandering. Divided into 20 arrondissements or quarters, Paris (at its widest) is only 12 kilometres across, which is not more than a two-hour walk at a brisk pace. Each quarter has its secret little nooks and crannies tucked way from the main boulevards. The vibrant quarter of Marais or the elegant Saint Germain, forinstance, are ideal for strolling, shopping or café-lounging. Once a month, hundreds, if not thousands, of Parisians participate in panamées (urban hikes). These activities are free, so you don’t need anything, aside from a well-rested body, a good pair of runners and some water to carry with you, to see Paris sans guilt.

Organic Dining Bioart was the first French restaurant to be certified under Ecocert, a prominent organic control organization. Located on Quai François Mauriac, close to the new French National Library and overlooking the Seine, this eco-friendly eatery serves an all-organic menu. It is celebrated as much for the quality of its food as for the sustainability of its design-forward building. The restaurant is laid out according to the principles of feng shui, and its menu includes risotto topped with shaved truffles, a terrine of diver scallops and wild salmon. Or try Crudus, an Italian-organic restaurant. Favouring lots of vegetables and fish, the dishes are simple and tasty. The décor is radiant with clear tables, white walls and crystal lighting. While the menu changes daily, chefs will do their best to accommodate your requests. A great place to get fresh produce is the celebrated Marché Bio (or organic market). This open-air street market operates on Sunday mornings on the boulevard Raspail between the Sèvres-Babylone and Rennes métro stations and attracts out-of-town farmers and chic shoppers.

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Eco-Accommodations Already famous for its legendary jazz club, Le Méridien Étoile is now getting attention for installing energy-efficient mini-bars, televisions and heating systems in its 1,025 luxurious rooms. Pershing Hall Hotel has a courtyard garden with a retractable roof and a vertical garden wall with more than 250 varieties of plants. Hotel chains like Novotel and the Best Western also carry eco labels and have ISO certification for being energy and water efficient. You can also stay at an environmentally-friendly bed and breakfast. The B&B, a staple of North America travel, is a relatively new idea in Paris and is now classed in France as ethical tourism. There are four leading B&B companies: France Lodge, Good Morning Paris, Alcôve & Agape and Une Chambre en Ville. Prices range from €25 to €175 per night including breakfast. 10 | THE BAY STREET BULL

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oronto gourmands who followed chef Tom Thai through his previous incarnations as the reigning genius of the sushi plate at Canoe and Tempo may have been surprised by a notable culinary absence at Foxley, his new fusion-inspired bistro: sushi. The ubiquitous Japanese delicacy is nowhere to be found on the eclectic, seafood-heavy menu that combines Asian and South American influences, but that hasn’t stopped patrons from packing the neighbourhood eatery on the suddenly trendy Ossington strip. Foxley seats about 45 people and does not accept reservations, so your best chance of snagging one of the coveted two- or four-seat tables is to get there early or time your arrival to coincide with the mid-evening turnover. Once inside the narrow, intimate room, you’ll be treated to brisk, friendly service—the staff are happy to navigate customers through the rotating, tapasstyled menu—and a wine list that favours delicious white dinner wines and fruity reds. Lamb and duck prosciutto dumplings are an excellent choice to set the tone for a meal with their freshness and combination of strong, complementary flavours. The prosciutto is made in-house by Thai and his staff in the traditional Chinese way, a three-fold curing process that involves marinating, smoking and airdrying the duck, giving the meat a surprisingly delicate flavour that is not overpowered by the lamb or the tart soy vinegar and chili dipping sauce. Those desperate for a raw fish fix can choose from a selection of ceviches, the popular Latin American seafood and fruit dish. A sea bream ceviche combines the saltwater fish with a citrus base of yuzu, a 12 | THE BAY STREET BULL

hearty Chinese fruit, and minty shiso leaves, making for a palate-stretching blend of textures and flavours. Delicious. The calamari, shrimp and mango salad is a warm, refreshing mid-meal treat brimming with plump shrimp, perfectly grilled squid and fresh vegetables in a spicy, piquant dressing that is a little overwhelmed by competing sharp bursts of lime, basil and cilantro. An order of Asian greens in a garlic, ginger and soy sauce makes for a nice side dish, with not a limp stalk to be found anywhere on the plate. The menu also features its share of meat dishes. Try the roasted duck breast cooked in an umeboshi (sour Japanese plum paste) and port reduction sauce. The meat is remarkably soft and the sauce so rich and savoury that you’ll want to order a side of rice to soak up the drippings. A plate of juicy beef short ribs sprinkled with roasted sesame seeds will leave you wishing you had room for a second order, if only for the opportunity to savour the mysterious blend of sweet and savoury flavours in the marinade. Foxley offers two dessert options: an amazing peach crème brûlée and an intriguing riff on a traditional Thai ricepudding that combines black and sticky rice in a creamy sauce topped with stewed Ontario strawberries. As the first wave of diners leave the cozy brick and wood interior, they are likely to have forgotten all about chef Thai’s sushi boycott. May other chefs follow in his brave footsteps.

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THE CRANE MIXES ANTIQUE BEAUTY AND MODERN LUXURY BY VANESSA LEE oothing sounds of waterfalls and chirping cicadas greet you as you pull into the Crane Resort. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the colours that dazzle: the surreal blue of the sky, the swirling palette of turquoise and azure in the ocean and the pink hue of the coral sand. Situated on the unspoiled southeast coast of Barbados, atop a stunning craggy cliff, this fabled hotel is a unique property that combines Old-World charm and elegance with the natural beauty of the Caribbean. Built in 1887, the Crane was later completely renovated and expanded, standing as an excellent example of the ways in which modern amenities can blend in with and complement heritage architecture. Now, under the tutelage of owner Canadian Paul Doyle and the Caribbean architect Lane Pettigrew, Barbadosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; oldest hotel is being transformed into a fabulous, luxury residential resort, offering new options of outright or interval ownership in a private residence development.

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All the suites at the Crane are large and well appointed with those on the ground floor featuring infinity-edge private pools. The 19th-century colonial architecture gives the suites a sense of grandeur. Original features, such as the coral stone walls, hardwood floors, 10-foot timber bay ceilings and the timber doors and windows, have all been retained. Each suite is furnished with a king-size four-poster bed, carved in local mahogany. The main bathrooms have two sinks, a separate spa shower, a large whirlpool soaker tub and marble floors throughout. There is also a small second bathroom, a good-sized kitchenette with all necessary amenities, including a dishwasher and microwave, granite counters and a washer and dryer. The large living area is attractively furnished, has comfortable and ample seating and includes a dining area and a television. There are ceiling fans as well as air-conditioning and Internet ac-

cess. The one-, two- and three-bedroom suite residences that range from 1150 to more than 4,000 square feet are ideal for any length of stay. The grounds of the resort are lush and beautiful. The pool complex, designed by Venezuelan architect John Stoddart, could be considered the centerpiece of the property. Three free-form lagoon pools are set into the cliffside and are connected by three waterfalls. Large terraces are ideal spots for guests to enjoy the sun or cool off in shade. The hotel is quiet and never feels crowded or too busy. This serene ambience seems to suit the guests, many of whom return again and again. Seven buildings on the property are now finished with three more to be completed during 2009. Although some construction continues, management ensures that it is not disruptive to guests. A resort village is also being built and is scheduled to be complete in time for this winter THE BAY STREET BULL | 19

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season. The charmingly designed village, reflecting the Barbados of old with cobblestone streets and colourful buildings, will include the new entrance to the resort with a reception and concierge area as well as two casual restaurants, a beauty salon and spa, a fitness centre and other small shops. Existing restaurants include the Asian-influenced Zen with its authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine and a popular 12-seat sushi bar that has a wall of glass overlooking Crane beach. L’Azure offers award-winning continental and Caribbean cuisine and a Sunday morning gospel breakfast with a performance by local singers accompanied by steel pan music. For a more informal atmosphere, the Carriage House serves drinks and snacks poolside. Located in what was originally the property’s stables, it features a small bar that serves as a popular mingling spot for guests. A small but suitable room service menu also is available, but many guests choose to visit the local grocery store to stock their kitchenettes. So whether you prefer to vacation at the Crane as a guest in one of the suites or whether you are interested in an ownership option, you will no doubt enjoy this Caribbean treat. The charms of a historical setting, modern pampering and the natural beauties of Barbados are the perfect recipe for forgetting all your worries.

PHOTOS: The old Crane hotel, a living room and horse racing on the Island of Barbados (left), one of L’ Azure’s famous dessert (above), Private pool and seafood dinner from L’Azure (below). Page 18: Panoramic views of the Crane resort and beach. Page 19: View of the resort and pool (top). Guest suite’s dining room and living room (right).

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BY VANESSA LEE n a quest to find the perfect romantic getaway for the fall or winter? Point Grace resort on the island of Providenciales (Provo for short) in the Turks and Caicos may just be that elusive nirvana you have been searching for. The property, located on Grace Bay Beach, a pristine 19-kilometre stretch that was voted one of the world’s top 10 beaches, is a real gem. Named after Grace Hutchings, who visited the property on her honeymoon in 1892 and so charmed local residents that they named a stretch of shoreline after her, Point Grace sits alone on a bend in the beach, separated from its nearest neighbours by fields of the island’s ubiquitous scrub. Inspired by turn-of-the-century British colonial style, the resort was built in 2000 and consists of 30 luxurious beachfront suites or cottages plus two penthouses. A unique collection of African tribal crafts and artwork is tastefully placed throughout, capturing the flavour of the West Indies of yesteryear.

Accommodations Your eyes, not to mention all of your other senses, will be delighted. The cottages, painted a bright, almost saffron yellow with white shutters and rails, create a stunning landscape against the backdrop of the cerulean blue sky and the Caribbean foliage. They are exceptionally well-appointed with a cosmopolitan collection of furnishings of the highest quality from all over the globe–Turkish saturnia floors, Italian granite countertops, Indonesian teak furniture and a variety of exotic fabrics. There are also mahogany floors in the hallways, bedrooms and bathrooms. >>

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Large, elegant verandas with teak furniture and comfortable chaise longues are wonderful spots to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon cocktails or some quiet hours reading while taking a short respite from the sun. Bedrooms feature king-sized fourposter beds and excellent views. Guests are welcomed with bright red bougainvillea blossoms strewn on the bed and throughout the cottages. Well-lit bathrooms have claw foot tubs, separate showers and pedestal sinks, and guests luxuriate with Frette towels, linens and robes as well as bath and body products from Gilchrist and Soames. Cottages also have small kitchenettes equipped with all necessities, dishwashers and washer/dryers, large screen TVs, and CD/DVD players.

conut, Kaffir lime and sweet yams. Crab cakes are a highlight, as is Parma hamwrapped island grouper and smoked mako shark. But the menu also has more European fare such as Marcella-style grilled beef tender loin complemented with trufflescented mashed potatoes, grilled zucchini and finished with a Madeira reduction. No one will go wanting. A full wine cellar complements the restaurant’s already impressive collection. And for dessert, try the chocolate soufflé with vanilla bean crème Anglaise or chocolate and orange fondant with vanilla ice cream and caramelized jackfruit coulis.

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Poolside When they are not swimming, guests can enjoy the pool area relaxing under white canvas umbrellas or in pristine chaises with bottles of water in buckets of ice close at hand. Double lounges with canopies are very popular with romantics, and everyone can enjoy the Jacuzzi and the casual pool bar for drinks and light snacks. Another delightful Point Grace touch is the offering of a small and refreshing sorbet during the heat of the day. A complimentary happy hour, complete with hors d’oeuvres and bar service, caps off each day.

Dining Grace’s Cottage, a small, elegant restaurant, nestled in a garden of illuminated palm trees on the property, is a beautiful setting for romantic dining. Its chefs strive to create light, gourmet Caribbean cuisine that showcases the region’s strong ethnic influences and finest indigenous foods. With a seasonally changing menu, guests are afforded an opportunity to enjoy “a romantic indulgence of exquisite island flavors”–fresh, full-flavored regional ingredients, including mangos, co-

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PHOTOS: Page 22: Scuba diving and snorkeling give visitors close-up views of sea life. Page 23: Breakfast on the balcony awaits. Above: A room with a view and Grace Point resort seen from a distance. Below: The Thalasso Spa offers privacy as well as ocean vistas.

The Thalasso Spa at Point Grace is a fullservice European-style Thalassotherapy spa that combines the methods of the famous Thalgo spas of France with a relaxing Caribbean oceanfront environment. Thalassotherapy uses the properties of seawater as well as applications of sea mud and select seaweed to relax, revitalize and re-energize. The experience could also be described as a slice of heaven. The beauty of the setting is an essential part of the experience and treatment. The three small, whitewashed buildings are practically on the beach and have views of Princess Alexandra National Marine Park, but they are discreetly tucked out of sight. The treatment rooms are designed to protect privacy while allowing doors and windows to be open to the ocean view and sea air. Breezy white linens blow, sea grasses and grape plants are in sight and the rustle of the palm fronds soothes. Each high-ceilinged suite is thoroughly outfitted with massage table, marble sinks and an open-roofed shower. Aromatic candles are lit, a ceiling fan cools and guests are lulled into sublime relaxation listening to the sound of the waves rhythmically breaking on the shore. The spa’s specialists will also design custom treatments and address specific health concerns. Of course, in addition to a busy schedule of sunning, swimming, dining and trips to the spa, the wonders of the sea itself should not be missed. Catamaran trips and snorkeling allow visitors to experience the water and see the teeming life below its surface. Whether you are searching for a romantic getaway or just a divine place to unwind, Point Grace and Provo beckon.

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nlike Cannes, where celebrities tempt the paparazzi by getting married half-naked on private yachts, or nearby St. Barts, a hot spot to see and be seen, the island of Anguilla attracts a crowd that seeks Garbo-esque privacy and will pay handsomely for it. Denzel Washington celebrated his big 5-0 in a villa full of his closest friends. Bruce Willis and the Bacon Brothers jam at the Pumphouse. Eddie Murphy digs the scene at Johnno’s, and a bikini-clad Céline Dion enjoys horseback riding along the beach. This is a place where the famous come to escape the intrusions that come with their fame, and yet it is only a brief boat ride or plane trip from St. Maarten. Measuring 25 kilometres by five kilometers, the island has just two traffic lights, four banks, plenty of goats and about 1,000 hotel rooms, which include some of the finest in the world. There are no big tourist attractions—mountains, waterfalls, volcanoes, all-you-can-eat buffets or duty-free shopping. Rather, it is unspoiled beauty with a gracious population of

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12,000 who work mainly in tourism and who have an unbridled enthusiasm for welcoming the rich and famous. This unlikely Eden of salt ponds and sea grape trees is a Caribbean success story, complete with million-dollar villas, posh spas and a Greg Norman golf course. The winner of umpteen awards, Cap Juluca resort is unapologetically decadent and visually spectacular. Whitewashed villas sparkle in the sunlight with turrets and parapets reflecting the glow of sunsets à la Arabian Nights. Indonesian spice body rubs, showers stocked with Bvlgari bath gels, lush gardens overflowing with frangipani and jasmine and gigantic beds fluffed up with Frette linens are standard-issue in a butler-tended fivebedroom villa. Sorbet served on the beach every afternoon breaks up the monotony of a tough day in a lounge chair. And when you have an appetite for more than sorbet, there is Pimms. Built on a coral outcrop a stone’s throw from the azure waters of the bay, the restaurant is gourmet splendour lit by the

Moorish domes of the resort. Eurasian influences abound in recipes for crayfish and oxtail ravioli, miso-glazed black cod and a yummy cherry wood smoked salmon. And to be sure that the resort stays at the top of its game, its new owners are overseeing a $13-million facelift that includes everything from adding new flowers and lighting in the landscaping, renovating to the main house and restaurants, to ordering a fleet of solar powered golf carts and two Lexus Hybrid SUVs, so that guests and staff will have more environmentally friendly transport options. Standing guard over the sea, the trio of white villas on Shoal

Bay West beach looks like geometric castles in the sand. Altamer—a hybrid moniker combining the French and Italian words for ‘high’ and ‘sea’—is staffed by eight and has a hot tub big enough for 14. Carl Irish, who introduces himself as the chief service officer, shows off the African Sapphire villa, which is the newest of the three villas and is decorated with beautiful African objects such as a stunning chandelier, made with half a million beads, and three life-size statues of giraffes. But the amenities are very Western. “Everything is state-of-the-art,” Irish says, pointing to the largest of the 14 plasma-screens TVs, which THE BAY STREET BULL | 27

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measures 2.4 by 1.2 metres. “Twenty-three speakers pipe in 35,000 MP3 songs to the nine bathrooms, eight bedrooms and gym,” he adds. Situated across from the scenic hills of French St. Martin, Villa Coyaba includes six bedrooms, a grand piano, a humongous swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gourmet kitchen, barbecue, fitness centre, and a children’s playground. Five of the bedrooms open out on to large terraces with views of the ocean or nearby St. Martin, in some cases both. A secluded beach is only a stone’s throw away. Equipped with a small conference room, fax machine, and eight seat conference table, the villa can be used for business as well as pleasure. Commanding a paradisiacal view of the ocean that sparkles with iridescent blues and washes the softest talc-white sand in the British West Indies, is the aptly named, bluff-top mansion Exclusivity, which sits at the end of a ragged trail fringed by rows of scrub bush. The 15,000 square-foot house was built by Remi Goldstone, the daughter of a former U.S. senator, as her dream house, and when she’s not dreaming in it herself, she rents it. There are five oceanfront bedrooms, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and the lone heliport on the island, comes with a full

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staff, including a chef and round-the-clock security. The house is not recommended for children younger than 10, but some exceptions can be made. Guests are asked to sign a confidentiality agreement. Nightly rates range from US$5,700 to $10,700 depending on the season. One other remarkable property is Temenos, where bright white villas and buildings rise on the hillside, reminiscent of the architecture of the Greek islands. Appropriately, temenos is the Greek word for sanctuary. Each villa has its own infinity edge pool and a private walkway that meanders down to the beach. Residences described as spa villas, villas and estate homes range in size from 3,000 to more than 5,000 square feet with additional outdoor living space. Prices range from US$1.4 million to US $13.2 million. A hotel with 120 luxurious guest rooms and suites is under construction and is slated to open in 2009. Not everyone needs to escape the paparazzi hounds, but we all need to retreat from the stress and madness of our world and lives occasionally. For that, the quiet beauties of Anguilla are an ideal sanctuary. If you don’t happen to see any Hollywood stars, you will most certainly enjoy gazing at the glittering ones in the sky.

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HOTEL HABITA, Mexico Located in the fashionable Polanco district of Mexico City, this 39-room boutique hotel used to be a derelict 1950s apartment block. The designers wrapped it in frosted-glass panels, creating the effect in daylight of a block of ice and, at night, a huge paper lantern.

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REMOTA HOTEL, Chile Beyond Puerto Natales, there is very little until you reach Antarctica. Yet, it is here that one of the continent’s most modern hotels is to be found. Designed by the great Chilean architect Germán del Sol, all of the 72 rooms are located on one level and each has floor-to-ceiling windows. A must-see for eco-tourists.

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Bowers &Wilkins’ $600 Hindenburgshaped iPod speakers is a crystal clear decision. While the stylish ellipsoid (2008 MacWorld Award Winner for Best Consumer Audio Product) has been on the market for over a year now, like the British audio titan’s famed 800 series, a mainstay at Abbey Road Studios since the early 1980s, until digital music tech takes a giant leap forward this 100-watt bestin-class room filler will continue to rock. bowers-wilkins.com

PLANON DOCUPEN RC800 PRO This extremely lightweight attaché case accessory’s electronic eye captures full pages in a four to eight seconds. About 20 centimetres long, it’s more Harry Potter wand than pen, but once you get the timing down and the hang of waving the device over text and colour pictures, you’ll wonder how you got along without one. The gizmo ($310 for the pro model which includes ABBYY Fine Reader software) can wirelessly scan in a variety of resolutions up to 400 dpi. Coupled with the Mississauga company’s compact 0.7 kilogram Printstik PS950 travel printer ($350) which is compatible with Blackberry devices, you have a dynamite road warrior tech tool duo. planon.com

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hen the air turns crisp, leaves curl and fall to the ground, and the agenda of the eleventh annual International Banking Conference cosponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the European Central Bank consists mainly of the credit market turmoil of 2007–08, there’s nothing like something novel to play with to ease the malaise of the season. Downsize the autumn doldrums with some fresh ripe tech.

CHEVY VOLT After years of electric anticipation from the green folks, the auto show crowd, and GM shareholders, the Volt plugs in and begins its quest to dethrone the Prius. The production model was unveiled during GM’s centennial fête and will be showroom ready by late 2010. Although the aggressive, chiseled styling of the concept version, which drew double takes at last year’s Detroit auto show, has 34 | THE BAY STREET BULL

SONY 1080p BRAVIA SXRD been toned down for aerodynamic considerations, this still could be its Japanese rival’s younger, hotter, sportier sister. Beyond the aesthetics, the Volt takes electric propulsion to a new level running for 64 kilometres without even a sip of gas. When the batteries peter out a 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine is triggered and powers a generator that keeps the batteries juiced. When you combine the lithium-ion power with petrol power, the car packs the equivalent of 150 horsepower and can hit a top speed of 161 kilometres an hour. While nothing has been made official, the speculation is that the next American Revolution will priced in the $40,000 ballpark. chevrolet.com

BOWERS & WILKINS ZEPPELIN Yes, we admit the last thing the world needed was another docking station stereo destined for a bookshelf near you. Since the dawn of the last audio equipment replacement cycle, when old school boom boxes and component systems were kicked to the curb, a cornucopia of stalwart brands and fresh new players have touted the glorious sub woofing supremacy and bass blowing sublimity of their all-in-one earbud-unshackled MP3 speaker systems. With dozens of possibilities to choose from and a plethora of duds, the search for a home office hi-fi stereo dock has never been more of a chore. For those with discerning taste

Sony’s $15,000 home theatre flagship projects high definition 1080p up to 7.6 metres. Top of the line tech can render motion at 120 frames per second, so forget about track blur while watching fast motion video such as stock car racing. Sony’s advanced Iris 2 function produces 35,000:1 contrast ratio for unparalleled detail. If you think that’s bank-

breaking, the ultra HD lumen loaded Sony SRX-T110 will retail for around $120,000 (at the current exchange rate) when it is released in Japan this November. sonystyle.ca

HTC TOUCH DIAMOND This slender Taiwanese iPhonealternative is a 640 x 480 resolution gem of a handset. Touchscreen smartphones continue to be in vogue, and there are more and more choices every month as manufacturers scramble to play catchup with Apple. CEO Peter Chou was insistent the photo-video-music-webbrowsing phone, 18 months in incubation, pack a “wow” wallop. He succeeded. Without even powering it on, the cool mirrored black-face makes a fashion statement. The vibrant screen and the responsive TouchFlo 3D software with clever graphics and nifty touches such as the ability to flip through contacts as if they were on a rolodex keep the flash and dash trucking. While the slick user interface is impressive, a t 2.8 inches the display is smaller than the iPhone c r a m p i n g onscreen k e y boards. It would be easier to input text if the individual virtual keys were a bit wider, but there is a builtin stylus if you have westernsized thumbs. Microsoft devotees who prefer a windows mobile device with the panache of an iPhone will not be disappointed. Cost: $150 for a 3-year contract. telus.com

LEICA S2 With a body expected to be priced in the €30,000 neighbourhood, she better look like January Jones. Leica may not have achieved that calibre of a design masterstroke, but the 35mm frame S2 which

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he mood of the fall 2008 runways was eclectic, spanning ladylike chic at DSquared2 and Balenciaga’s architecture-inspired drama, but if there was one muse to unify the thousands of looks, it was Iris Barrel Apfel, the 86-year-old fashion iconoclast. Apfel, whose style was celebrated in a 2006 Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, boasts dozens of sartorial signatures (including oversized black rimmed glasses, which adorned the mannequins at the Met). But she is perhaps best known for her use of punchy, dramatic jewelry—she once wore a necklace made entirely out of bear claws. Statement jewelry à la Apfel was seen in all the major shows, from New York to Paris. At Philip Lim, models wore long, gold strand necklaces punctuated with colourful orbs, while Dries van Noten showed ethnic-inspired bangle necklaces, one of the most talked about looks of the season. The inevitable conclusion? Jewelry is making news again, following in the hallowed footsteps of now enshrined It accessories such as shoes and bags. The fall shows were some of the most exciting in recent memory, and the Bay Street Bull has identified the major runway trends and the ways they are reflected in what’s happening in the world of jewelry.

GOTHIC-MEDIEVAL Designers went to the Dark Side this fall, showing dark, romantic looks (as at Viktor & Rolf) and solidifying a gothic trend that has been building for several years. This look is also the subject of a current exhibition, Gothic: Dark Glamour, at the Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Jewelry is following similarly moody inspiration, although it splits into two distinct paths. The first is straightforward gothic, characterized by lots of silver and jet, the shiny black stone, which became popular during Queen Victoria’s reign—she wore it while in mourning for her late husband. The second strain has its roots centuries earlier and is tinged with a medieval, Tudors feel. The shape—hugging the neck— suggests royal predecessors, while the materials themselves are rich gems such as emeralds, rubies and diamonds.

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MINIMALIST Since Halston revolutionized the concept of minimalism in the ’70s, and Calvin Klein took it to its extreme in the ’90s, a clean and spare aesthetic has become part of the language of fashion. This fall, it showed up in long and lean looks from Derek Lam and Marc Jacobs. On the jewelry front, a minimalist look doesn’t mean that you have to skimp on style. For maximum impact, choose simple, classic jewelry that features coloured gems—one of the loveliest trends in baubles. If you prefer more traditional materials, look for pieces that have strong, clean lines— they look fresh and modern and they’ll never go out of style. Pair the pieces with monochromatic clothing, so that they stand out and sparkle and don’t get lost in the mix.

LADYLIKE The popularity of Mad Men’s early 1960s look has reached the runway—Michael Kors, who sent models out in slim, belted suits, and winter floral cocktail dresses, referenced the series most explicitly, but the elegant silhouette was also seen at Chanel and at DSquared2, where the sexy secretaries stole the show. The fastest route to a ladylike look? Choose pearls, arguably the most elegant and most timeless of all jewels. Small studs paired with a single strand are a perennially chic mix, but for a modern edge, try wearing them in an unexpected, dramatic form, such as a bracelet or cuff. Other favourites for the wrist include sleek, graceful watches—with lots of ice. Marilyn Monroe may have cooed about diamonds being a girl’s best friend, but the simplicity of a silver watch artfully studded with diamonds conjures up images of the reigning icons of ladylike chic: Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.

ARCHITECTURAL Volume, a buzz word on recent runways, continued into fall: The latest looks, like Balenciaga’s midnight peplum curves in the form of little black dresses, combine volume with structure sharp enough to rival something dreamed up by architect Zaha Hadid. To really pull off an architectural ensemble, statement-making accessories are a must. Look for dramatic pieces with a sharp, original style. Go bold with a long, daring necklace, or go classic with Tiffany & Co.’s eye-catching gold and silver bangles. For a softer take, try Tiffany’s long, graceful earrings, which, in their chic simplicity, rival the skyscrapers of Mies van der Rohe. HÄSTENS STORE TORONTO | DISTILLERY DISTRICT | 55 MILL STREET, BUILDING 8 | TORONTO, ONTARIO M5A 3C4 Top: Baume & Mercier white watch, Baume & Mercier Soldat watch. The Calvin Klein Women show at the Fall 2008 in New York City. Above left: Omega Constellation watch, Tiffany Picasso morganite earrings, Tiffany white agate pendant. Above right: Tiffany Picasso sugar rings, Gehry Flux gold cuff and earrings, Paloma Sugar stacks.

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SPORTY For men, a sporty look is the sartorial equivalent of a woman’s little black dress: it’s essential, and it’s timeless. This fall, Ralph Lauren and Etro showed stylish modern sportif, which, because of the recent Olympic hype and its breakout superstar Michael Phelps, looked even fresher. For sporty watches to look modern, they need a subdued colour palette (no more fluorescent yellow!)—instead, opt for a black vulcanized rubber strap and a face with accents of bronze and red. The circular face is more classically sporty, but a large rectangular face looks new—and fit to adorn the wrist of Sidney Crosby.

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RUSSIAN The Russian influence has been steadily growing in fashion (and film—see David Cronenberg’s Eastern Promises). For fall, Gucci showed fur jackets fit for an oligarch, and Roberto Cavalli (always reliably overthe-top) featured crushed velvet suits. To adopt the Russian look, the primary directive is more, more, more. Choose a watch featuring rose gold, a trend that’s moved from women’s jewelry to men’s watches with confidence. Don’t skimp on the diamonds. And, of course, when it comes to the watch face, go big or go home.

CONSERVATIVE With fashion’s new emphasis on expert tailoring—and now, in keeping with the current financial climate, belt-tightening— it makes sense that basic pieces (a great camel-hair coat, an exquisitely cut suit) would be among the most sought-after. Michael Kors and Calvin Klein showed both, along with a soft colour palette of cream, ivory and dark brown. Similarly, a conservative or classic watch is always a smart investment. The materials are classic (yellow gold or silver), the face is clean with minimal details or script, and overall impression is sober, refined luxury.

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Too often dismissed by the hip crowd as the after-dinner drink of their stodgy uncles’ old boys’ crowd, port—a wine fortified with brandy and traditionally hailing from the Douro Valley in Portugal—makes for a great after-dinner drink or dessert wine. Port wines are divided into two categories: vintage and wood. For optimum quality and taste, stick with vintage ports, which are only made from grapes grown in years that have met optimum growing standards. They can be cellared for as long as 50 years, though 10 to 15 is more common. Vintage ports are always clearly labelled as Vintage Print or Vintage Porto. Once the bottle has been opened, a port should be consumed as quickly as possible, but if you must store an opened bottle, use a stopper and store in a cool dark place for up to two months.

RECOMMENDED A wet winter, warm spring and very hot summer in 2003 created a batch of vintage ports that has wine critics raving. Warre’s ($81.35) is being praised for its smooth, chocolatey taste and is an early pick for best of the year, but Dow’s ($81.35), with its elegant, smoky palate, also has its champions. The always-pleasing Taylor Fladgate ($108.10) is especially rich and fruity, while the lower priced Quinta De La Rosa ($61.45) shows promise. Any of these 2003 vintage ports can be served with confidence, but the longer they age the better they’ll taste. If you want a well-aged vintage port to woo your dinner guests, try the Smith Woodhouse 1977 ($391.70), chosen in a blind taste test by Decanter magazine as the best of a very good year, or the Taylor Fladgate 1985 ($209), a full-bodied, intense port noted for its blend of spice and berry aromas.

BY JAMES GRAINGER

here’s no getting around it: an appreciation for wine has become a hallmark of the good life in North America, a sign that one’s taste buds have graduated from beer and chicken wings to finer and subtler tastes. No dinner party is complete without a few bottles to pair with your signature dishes, and even space-challenged condo dwellers are finding room to cellar a favourite wine in their cupboards and closets. Embracing the wine craze need not be a burdensome task and can even be a fun, rewarding hobby, if you start with the fundamentals and slowly find your way to those wines that best suit your palate. Will you fall for a sun-drenched, fruity Australian shiraz, a classic French pinot blanc, German riesling or a dry Spanish rosé? Try them all, see what you like and go from there. Remember, wines should be stored in a cool, dimly lit or dark area, with corked wines (and ports) placed on their sides (a typical wine rack will serve this function). Whites, rosés and champagnes are served chilled, reds at room temperature. As for food pairings, something wine buffs never tire of thinking about, a few rules of thumb apply. Dry wines go well with sweeter dishes, though this does not apply to 42 | THE BAY STREET BULL

dessert wines, which are very sweet and go well with very sweet desserts. Whites, which are generally more acidic than reds, are great for cleansing the palate when eating seafood dishes and cream sauces or for serving with softer cheeses. Reds generally go well with most pastas, game, hard cheeses (especially blue cheeses) and red meats, but with the variety of tastes in today’s cooking, there are few hard and fast rules. You can never go wrong, however, bringing a bottle of quality wine to just about any social occasion, and if you’re planning a meal and want some specific wine pairings, talk to a Vintages representative, buy a book or two on the subject or do some research online. To help you on your way, the Bay Street Bull asked two Toronto sommeliers to recommend a variety of domestic and imported wines to have on hand for entertaining, visiting or cellaring away for a few years. Anne Martin is an independent sommelier whose company, Anne Martin Wine Services, specializes in private and corporate wine tastings. Sommelier Anne Popoff is a wine consultant whose company, Le Savoir-Vivre, co-ordinates wine events and educational seminars. Here are their recommendations:

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Mas de Daumas Gassac 2006, Languedoc-Roussillon, France ($49) A powerful, smoky red with a strong berry bouquet and even a hint of the black olives grown in the region.

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Esporão Reserve Red, Portugal ($24.95) A ripe and spicy red for lovers of Aussie shiraz who want to expand their geographical and taste horizons.

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Perrin & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Sinards” 2005, Rhône valley, France ($35.95) A classic red, great for cold winter nights with game dishes and hearty stews.

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Josmeyer Riesling Pierrets 2001, Alsace, France ($44) A classic dry white that blends quince and peach flavours and pairs well with a variety of seafood dishes.

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MAGIC OF BEN CANADA’S LEADING TENOR BRINGS BIG-TIME TALENT TO SMALL CITIES BY MOIRA DALY dicine Hat, Yellowknife and Whitehorse aren’t places that usually spring to mind when thinking about the great opera capitals of the world. But for a few brief, shimmering evenings this fall, these outposts were sprinkled with some La Scala-worthy stardust after a series of recitals by celebrated Canadian tenor Ben Heppner. The cities were part of Heppner’s annual fall tour, now in its third year, which also made stops in Fort McMurray, Alta. as well as Yorkton and Prince Albert, Sask. “There aren’t many people who go on world tours who do these small places,” Heppner says. “I like the idea.” A small town boy himself, Heppner understands the inspirational power of live performance. Growing up in Dawson Creek, B.C., in the 1960s, he couldn’t stand opera, Heppner says. But seeing Canadian bassoonist George Zuckerman perform classical music at a school in his hometown was an experience that stuck with him. “It was Ben Heppner in Idomeneo at the Metropolitan Opera. Opposite page: In the title role of Giordano’s Andrea Chénier. Photos: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera. very impressive,” he says. Heppner is striving to make a similar impression with these recitals and break down barriers between the a recital,” he says. “But for these concerts, I wear a audience and the art form. “I would call it a com- dark suit or a simple tuxedo.” munity-based concert,” he says. His ultimate goal is to make the audience feel at To that end, he begins the concerts with British home. He notes, for example, that even regular folk songs arranged by Benjamin Britten, and then opera-goers tell him that they are concerned that moves into what he jokingly describes as the “big they don’t know when to clap. “The convention is Ben-can-sing-in-Russian-Swedish-and-German kind that you don’t clap in the middle of a song group,” he of stuff.” The second half of the show features opera explains. But at the community concerts, an anyarias, normally taboo in the body of a recital, and fin- thing-goes spirit prevails, and Heppner is the happier ishes with what he calls “parlour songs” from the late for it. “People aren’t aware of these rules. To try to 19th and early 20th century. He sprinkles stories change their behaviour would make them uncomabout his family throughout and has even made an fortable,” he says. “If you leave them be, heck, some adjustment to his wardrobe. “We usually wear tails in entertainment might even break out.”

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PRAIRIE PLEASURES Ben Heppner rarely prints the emails he receives on his website. But he was so encouraged and inspired by one electronic missive, which arrived after his Sept. 11 concert in Prince Albert, Sask., that he printed it in its entirety under the heading “The Best Press Yet.” It reads: I am still completely amazed by the fact that I had the opportunity last night to sit and listen to someone of your calibre singing in a community of this size. It was unbelievably beautiful. Thank you so much for being willing to share your talents with people outside of the kinds of places you would normally perform. We had our seven-year-old with us (he didn’t fall asleep until the very last few songs). I was not really sure it would be worth keeping him up late on a school night and paying for a ticket for him. At intermission, he insisted we purchase a CD. And this morning, on the way to school, he told his 3-year-old sister, “You should have heard the music last night, Petra. It was beautiful. And the good news is, we have a CD so we can listen to him singing some more right after school!.” To which his sister replied, “Hooray!”. Your trip to Prince Albert will very probably have had a lasting impact on a little boy raised in a small Saskatchewan city. I thank you so much for that. 46 | THE BAY STREET BULL

Ben Heppner with Riccardo Chailly on tour with La Scala in Philadelphia in 2007. Photo: Silvia Lelli

Heppner’s modest, genial outlook belies a career arc that has taken him from Dawson Creek to the greatest opera stages of the world. He is a regular performer at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent heldentenor. Heldentenors are renowned for their dramatic, powerful voices and ability to perform punishing, heroic roles, such as Tristan in Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde. For Heppner, who originally thought he might make a career as a music teacher, international recognition seemed an unlikely prospect until he won a talent contest sponsored by the CBC in 1979. But it was another victory, in the Metropolitan Opera auditions of 1988, that shot him to global prominence. “This man is a phenomenon,” James Levine, the Metropolitan Opera’s musical director, said later of Heppner. “He is the most complete singer for this kind of repertoire in a long time. He is unique.” As a Met stalwart, Heppner has been part of the company’s move to expand access to opera by broadcasting matinee concerts to movie theatres around the world. He acknowledges that his three fall tours, which have also taken him to British Columbia and Ontario, might be seen as another step in that direction, but

he stresses that his motivation has always been more personal. “I’m trying to connect with the people wherever they are,” he says. “I don’t have the egocentric idea that they need to come to me.” The payback for Heppner is the heartfelt response he receives from the audience. In the darkened venues with the bright lights shining into his eyes, Heppner is not able to see the listeners, but he feels their presence nonetheless. “It’s very powerful,” he says. “And I like that they laugh at my corny shtick.” He often stays behind after the concerts are finished to shake hands with audience members and sign autographs. A prior commitment means that Heppner will not be able to manage a fall tour in 2009. However, he is mulling a Maritime swing for the fall of 2010. Before rejoining the Met for the upcoming season, he visited Lethbridge, Alta., on Oct. 18. The University of Lethbridge granted him an honourary doctorate and there will be a scholarship created in his name. It is one of many such honours Heppner has been given in his career. But true to his unpretentious nature, he has long insisted that a street named after him in Dawson Creek might just be his favourite. “It’s always great to be memorialized in asphalt,” he quips.

Ben Heppner with Riccardo Chailly on tour with La Scala in Philadelphia in 2007. Photo: Silvia Lelli

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