Editors
editors note Nothing says summer more than a hot, sunny day on a patio, a cold drink
Pizzeria Italia is celebrating its golden anniversary this fall. This Mulcaster Street restaurant has been creating amazing pasta and delicious pizza for five decades.
As the trend on over-the-top burgers continues, this issue we meet with local eateries serving up this summer favourite to discover their secret to success.
In this edition of GoodLife, Katherine Elphick serves up a chat with Angie Genovese, who runs the restaurant that was started in 1966 by her parents, Eugene and Josephine (née Barbaro) Genovese and her uncle Nino Barbaro (who later left to open Nino’s Italian Restaurant in Barrie’s east end).
and a gourmet hamburger. This may be the ultimate recipe for happiness.
In addition to burgers, we also chat with Pizzeria Italia and have a look back over 50 years of serving up some of the finest pizza and Italian cuisine in the city.
EliseAllain
General Manager
In addition to great food, we also take a tour of two of the most spectacular homes on the market. The impressive architecture on both properties makes each home a showpiece you don’t want to miss.
Lorimartin
Editor-in-chief
Congratulations, Pizzeria Italia!
Finally, we invite you to catch up on some of the hottest parties hosted in the region so far this summer – Curb Appeal and Gilda’s Lakeside Party featuring Steven Page. We show you who was there and why you shouldn’t miss the next ones. Happy summer everyone. Enjoy the GoodLife!
Elise Allain goodlife@simcoe.com
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Contributors
This issue’s food section takes a trip down memory lane to help Pizzeria Italia celebrate its 50th anniversary. Longevity is an accomplishment for any business, but especially notable in an industry where 80 per cent go under in the first five years. So what’s the secret to downtown Barrie’s beloved pizzeria? “Great food, good prices, friendly service and a homey atmosphere,”says Angie Genovese, whose family opened the restaurant in 1966.
If you’ve ever hesitated over the prospect of building a house from scratch, Paula West Oreskovich should be your inspiration. This single mother of three captained the ship that erected a 7000 square foot, seven bedroom, six bathroom residence in merely six months. Check out the home tour of her Snow Valley abode to see what she achieved.
Shifting gears from pizza to patties, a round up of popular local hamburgers joints is also showcased on the food pages.
KATHERINEELPHICK
food writer
Whether you’re after gourmet toppings, spectacular sides, mouthwatering beef patties, gluten free or vegan options -- we’ve got you covered. Enjoy!
DawnRITCHIE
home writer
If you know me, you know I’m a “Burger Girl”. I love them so much that we served hamburgers at our wedding reception. For this issue, I was in heaven sampling a variety of local burgers that were paired with refreshing beverages.
From the stone exterior to the timber interior, this Snow Valley home is the definition of luxurious country living. The open concept living area with barn-board ceiling in the kitchen and dining area create a wonderful warm and cozy environment for family life.
Treat yourself to a tour of all these restaurants this summer. You deserve it!
The use of colour in the kids’ bedrooms is bold yet comfortable and reflects the personalities of each. And when you step out to the backyard, you’re swear you were miles from nowhere.
ELLIEKISTEMAKER food photographer
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MIKEGUILBAULT
home photographer