Foodie Friday

The Ottawa Chocolate Show on September 28 at the Allsaints Event Space brings together vendors from across Canada. Many are small producers focusing on bean-to-bar chocolate.

Dinner and a show, combined with a talk-about-it-for-days experience, are going to make these evenings popular.

A couple Cold War cold ones? Big Rig, Stalwart, and Ridge Rock breweries are all participating in the inaugural tasting event.

Every Sunday, Flora Hall Brewing is offering up southern style BBQ.

Last year Ottawa hosted its first “bevy” with the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies. It was the the first time the organization, which throws beer parties for women, held an event outside of Toronto. The local response to the inclusive craft beer party was fantastic and the one-off looks to have become a regular series. […]

The good hosts will be serving up a dozen of their brews.

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.

Orléans Brewing Co. has finally opened the doors to its own brewery in 2019. The grand celebration is happening this Saturday May 11 with live music, an outdoor patio, and tours of the brewery from 1pm until close.

The Ottawa Humane Society’s annual Garden Party takes place May 15, 2019 and will raise funds to help rehabilitate, reunite and re-home Ottawa’s animals.

On May 8, local restaurants will donate $1 to Mealshare for every $1 spent to help end youth hunger.

Corporate Meals on Wheels groups help to deliver meals to those in need in Ottawa.

Little Jo Berry’s 3rd Birthday Party is happening this Friday at the Bronson Centre.

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.

Beginning with simple coffee and snacks, the café has now expanded with coffee expert Stevie Pan at the helm. Black Squirrel now holds a liquor licence and their menu is expanding with a new kitchen in place.

The family-friendly event is a great excuse to celebrate all things Irish-ish and enjoy some (non-green) beer