Food & Drink
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.
Long Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
The season’s wind down is upon us and the days are growing shorter. Thankfully for all, this holiday weekend is a day longer than typical and we can enjoy another late summer’s night.
Five local breweries with perfect patios
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.
Apt613’s quest for the best burrito
Four hours and five burritos later, who did Apt613’s contributor crown as the best burrito in Ottawa?
Apt613’s guide to summer patios
Read on to see where you’ll find us this summer, and let us know where we should go next!
Gongfu Bao: A food cart and a dream
Ottawa’s favourite bao cart is preparing to open the doors of a brand-new kitchen at Bank and Gilmour.
“Buck-A-Beer” means something else to Ottawa’s Dominion City Brewing Co.
A dollar from every sale of DCBC’s Buck-A-Beer blonde ale will be donated to local refugee services.
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.
Long Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
The best thing about summer weekends in this city? There is so much happening, that there is always something to do! The weather is hot, it’s a perfect time to get outside, and this weekend is burgeoning at the seams with all kinds of great goings on. Take a look for yourselves. All Weekend The […]
Nashville-style chicken is coming in hot thanks to Holly’s Hot Chicken
Holly Laham of Holly’s Hot Chicken is bringing something new to the Ottawa food scene with her Nashville-style chicken.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
The last weekend in July will be bringing the sunshine once the rain clears, and no lack of interesting things to do, places to eat, and open air movies to watch!
Summer Recipes: Turkish Grape Leaf Wraps
You can also create a vegetarian version by excluding the lamb; substituting lentils or mashed eggplant instead.
At-risk youth are cooking up great catering with FoodWorks
In response to popular demand, the social enterprise has also started catering.
Summer Recipes: Thunder and Lightning Salsa Verde
Who’s in the mood for a salsa verde recipe?!
Ottawa Café Crawl: Oat Couture
Oat Couture’s attention to detail, welcoming atmosphere, and ambitious run as Canada’s first oatmeal café might just make it a staple of your morning routine.
