Alison Larabie Chase
Senior EditorAlison Larabie Chase is a freelance writer and editor, an avid cook and baker, a shower singer, a cat wrangler, a world traveller, and an Ottawa native. Read more of her writing at alarabiechase.com.
Braised by Wolves: A cookbook from local streetwear company raises funds for the Ottawa Food Bank
It’s a unique pivot for a streetwear company, but one that showcases their connection and dedication to our city and community.
Tour de blogosphere: The Mind of a (Former) Chef
The mind behind Mind of a (Former) Chef, Zachary Resnick, was born and raised in Ottawa and studied culinary management at Algonquin College. He worked at a number of prominent Ottawa restaurants before starting his food blog.
New Commotions song “Trooper Strut” hopes the fourth is with you always
In honour of Star Wars Day today, May the fourth, Ottawa-based soul band The Commotions have released a new song called “Trooper Strut.”
Ottawa’s Flying Canoe cider grounded by archaic five-acre rule
Flying Canoe cider can’t sell its product directly to consumers because of the AGCO’s five-acre rule, which states that Ontario cideries must own five acres of land on which they grow apples.
Top Shelf Distillers crowdfunding campaign to support hand sanitizer production
Perth-based Top Shelf Distillers has joined the fight against COVID-19 by switching over one of its production lines to produce and bottle hand sanitizer.
Holiday Craft Market Roundup 2019
For all your local gift shopping needs, here’s a roundup of some of the holiday craft fairs and markets coming up in the next few weeks!
Revamped NAC restaurant presents a season of Canadian guest chefs
The NAC’s mandate is to bring artists from all parts of Canada to the nation’s capital and show off their talents, and it’s great to see their restaurant getting in on that action.
Coconut Lagoon chef launches his first cookbook
Joe Thottungal’s new book, named for the restaurant, is a joyous celebration of the cuisine of Kerala, the state in India where he grew up.
Visit Vanier and take a trip to Ottawa’s urban sugar shack
If you love the sugar bush but want to stay close to home, the Vanier Sugar Festival is a great way to get your fix.
ByWard Market Stew Cook-Off returns to warm our hearts and stomachs
Over 500 people came to a Winterlude classic: the ByWard Market Stew Cook-Off in support of the Lowertown Community Resource Centre.
Six local spots for creative non-alcoholic cocktails
Many (well, most) bars and restaurants limit their non-alcoholic beverage options to the usual tired pop, juice, and water. Here are some places that get more creative.
Tour de blogosphere: Capital Current aims to tell more Ottawa stories
Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication has launched an online news publication, Capital Current.
Aurelius Food Co.: Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a second career
Mike George found his second career almost by accident. The former Canadian Armed Forces member wasn’t looking to start a business selling olive oil and balsamic vinegar, but nearly two years later, he’s getting ready to open the bricks-and-mortar location of Aurelius Food Co. in the heart of Wellington West.
At Norca, fine dining relies solely on Canadian foods, to its credit
In the modern world where everything is available at the tap of a button (or so it seems), making a deliberate choice to set limits seems almost bizarre. But that’s exactly what Chef Dominique Dufour has chosen to do at Norca, the newly-opened restaurant at the also-new Hotel Le Germain Ottawa.
Meow! That’s Hot spices up Centretown
If you’re looking to spice up your life a little, stop into Meow! That’s Hot and consider staying a while. They’d love to be your new local.