Foodie Friday

613TV checks out the Hidden Gems of Ottawa, starting in Centretown.

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.

Vodkow is made from 100% milk permeate, a dairy byproduct which is left over when skim milk gets concentrated for shipping. Companies often dispose of it because they have no use for milk permeate.

Dominion City Brewing Co. is celebrating their 5 year anniversary on September 7.

A third Bistro is scheduled to open at Patterson Creek in the Glebe next year.

Ottawa has a circle of wineries within easy reach of every area, but most people don’t know about them.

The plan is to release 52 new beers this year.

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.