Food & Drink

Breweries are amazing community partners. Yet even among that esteemed company, Beau’s All Natural Brewery has been setting the standard for more than a decade. On May 18, they were recognized by United Way Ottawa, winning this Community Builder Award. It’s really the perfect award for a company that has always paid it forward the support they have received from their hometown of Vankleek Hill, their greater Ottawa community and the brewing industry.

Michael’s Dolce products put a creative twist on a household staple. Pairing traditional ingredients and flavours in non-traditional ways, Michael begins with the basics and then turns them on their heads. Over the past five years, Sunderland has come up with many an incredible thing—from jams that taste like candy, to the champagne of marmalades, made with pink grapefruit.

The purpose of EthicalTree is simple: an online business directory where people can connect with businesses that sell products and services that align with their personal values. This spans a wide range of choices, including vegetarian/vegan-friendly options, fair trade, organic, woman-owned and more.

The Centretown Emergency Food Centre, founded as the main project of the Centretown Church Social Action Committee, supplies those in need with a 5 day supply of food including ground beef, fresh fruit and produce. This year, their supplies are running low.

Par Christine Goffi Si je vous dis « beurre et gâteau », à quoi pensez-vous ? À un gâteau Breton ? Gagné ! Aujourd’hui, je vais vous parler d’une boulangerie française qui vient d’ouvrir ses portes dans notre belle région. Après s’être fait connaitre en faisant divers marchés comme celui du Carp Farmers’ Market ou le marché de Noël à […]

Traditionally grand yet cosy, The Red Lion is this writer’s new favourite pub and recently hosted Mealshare Ottawa’s Tonight for Tomorrow fundraiser.

Mealshare is on a mission to end youth hunger. You can help them achieve their goal by signing the Most Delicious Petition Ever and attending their Tonight for Tomorrow fundraiser.

Last year, I had the happy occasion to write about the great work done by The Brewery Market under the heading: The Brewery Market makes drinking in the park socially acceptable. Typically, I spend a disproportionate amount of time on the article’s title, but in this case, it’s accurate. These annual events are truly one […]

Top Shelf Preserves is celebrating their 4th anniversary this year and to celebrate, they’re throwing a party at Citizen. Founder Sara Pishva talks about starting her own business and the growth since.

Feast like a pirate and dine like a captain at The Captain’s Boil, the latest addition to Elgin Street.

Burrito Sensei, latest contender on the growing sushi burrito/poke bowl scene in Ottawa, gets raves reviews for their easy-to-navigate menu, elegant décor and friendly service.

Five picks for stellar sushi spots in Ottawa.

Edward Alvarez is a young aspiring chef making his way through some of Ottawa’s famous kitchens. Early on a sunny Saturday afternoon in March, I met with him to learn about his world and his impressions of the Ottawa food scene.