New patios, old patios and patios soon to come. Whether a uniquely Ottawa-scene or just an aspect of the summer we appreciate, drinking outside is just the best.

Holly Laham of Holly’s Hot Chicken is bringing something new to the Ottawa food scene with her Nashville-style chicken.

A local brewery’s July 1st party at the Experimental Farm is also serving food from 20 or so restaurants. Jim Bryson and Amanda Rheaume headline the all-Canadian music lineup.

Beau’s All Natural Brewing’s famous Oktoberfest is getting ready to celebrate its tenth year September 21 and 22 in Vankleek Hill. Tickets are on sale now.

Local band Amos the Transparent is celebrating a decade as a band by releasing a new album: Anniversaries. Ten years as a band is an impressive feat, one that deserves a befitting celebration – like getting their own beer. The band is teaming up with Big Rig Brewery to release Amos Anniversaries beer.

Indulge Ottawa is hosting their annual soiree at Sala San Marco on March 2 to raise awareness and funds for Greater Ottawa’s chapter of Special Olympics Ontario.

Five years ago, Apt613 interviewed Joe Rios about his blog. His story was a good one: former couch potato turned ultra-marathoner decides to run a marathon on every continent.