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Hidden Gem
Belleeny’s Martini
Resto-Lounge
By Justina Opoku-Ware
Belleeny’s Martini Resto-Lounge is a casual fine dining
restaurant that has brought a new concept to Canada: West
Indian and Italian Fusion cuisine, offering signature dishes
such as jerk chicken or oxtail stuffed ravioli, or bruschetta
and jerk chicken spring rolls as a great choice for an appetizer.
The décor includes overstuffed leather chairs which make
for a relaxing atmosphere, not to mention the fireplace that
makes for an excellent spot to kick back beside when the
temperature outside drops.
Opened in 2013, the restaurant is run by a close-knit family
that prides itself on serving the highest quality of food with
outstanding service. There is no MSG or peanuts in any of
the food served.
The restaurant is also an entertainment hotspot for local
and Canadian talent, such as comedian Jay Martin, who
comes in and performs once a week.
Belleeny’s can be booked for private and special events such
as weddings, birthdays, and off-site catering. They advise
that to avoid any sort of disappointment, call ahead so they
can accommodate and serve you.
“Awesome food and entertainment! Awesome
place for an event! Super people. Will
definitely be back!” – Hyacinth Brown Walcott
“Very classy place, the vibe was great. The
owners took care of me and my guests very
well and the staff were very professional
and courteous. Thank you for a memorable
evening!” – Sharean Edwards-Fairman
“Every day of my last trip to Toronto was
spent having supper with these fine people. A+
all around” – Shannon Brake
“Belleenys is the best place to be. My friends
and I had a wonderful time for Khristine’s
bday party. If you want a nice place to go
and have great live entertainment...BELLEENY’S
LOUNGE...AWESOME!!!” – Nicole Woodward
Belleeny’s is located at 4000 Steeles West, right at the
border of Toronto and Woodbridge. Check out their
website at www.belleenyslounge.com or follow them on
twitter: @belleenys
Are you ready
to go at it on your own?
Landing your first job, or a new job, means making the
money you need to finance your lifestyle. Whether you
want to buy the latest cell phone, a car, or rent your own
place, finding the cash to make your dreams a reality is
simple with the right financial plan.
With disposable income or easy credit at hand, it may
be tempting to give in to the urge to buy the big-ticket
items you’ve been wanting. But now is the time to start
managing your money wisely.
Start with these three steps:
1. list your short-and long-term goals like buying a car
or saving a down payment for a home,
2. assign a timeline to save for each,
By Black Creek Financial Action Network
3. build your savings plan into your monthly budget.
You’ll have the keys to your new car or home in no time!
While a new job means a steady income, moving out
on your own brings many new expenses. Balance those
extra costs with your goals by budgeting for both your
needs and wants.
Financial
Literacy
By managing your money wisely, you can stay in control
of your financial independence. For more tips check out
the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s (FCAC) life
events, Moving out on Your Own and Starting your First
Job, available on its website ItPaysToKnow.gc.ca.
Material for this article was written by members of the
Black Creek Financial Action Network (BCFAN). We are
a multi-partner network working towards coordinating
efforts among the many agencies providing financial
information; mounting public events with a financial
focus; advocating for the community on finance
matters; sharing the best and promising practices
aimed at building the capacity of service providers;
and researching and evaluating financial programs and
services. For a list of members and other information
about BCFAN, please visit us at http://cec.info.yorku.
ca/partnerships-collaborations/black-creek-financialaction-network/
Readers of BOSS magazine are welcome to submit
their financial questions to BCFAN. Please email your
questions and inquiries to yorkcec@yorku.ca
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