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15 years of Town

This past June however, a little powerhouse on Elgin Street celebrated its crystal anniversary. I’m of course referring to Town — the homey, cozy, funky little joint beloved by many Ottawa foodies.

Baguette Brochette: new Côte d’Ivoire street food restaurant is bringing flavour to Bank Street

When you walk into the brightly coloured storefront of Baguette Brochette on Bank Street, the first thing you notice is the smell of spiced, grilled meat and fresh baked bread. If that doesn’t make you hungry, nothing will. The West African eatery opened earlier this spring at 222 Bank St., right in the heart of Centretown, which was all part of owner Oumar Dicko’s strategy to bring the flavours of his heritage to the people of Ottawa.

Girl Dinner helms International Women’s Day event

International Women’s Day has a long and delicious history in the Ottawa restaurant industry. For many years female chefs, sommeliers, and bartenders have come together on this day to pool their collective talents in aid of charities and organizations, often ones that seek to help women in need. This year, Kali Fawcett and Mélyna Amyot (the girls who put the Girl in Girl Dinner 613) organized an IWD event.

Foodie Friday: Stofa is the Hearth of Wellington West

‘Tis the season for family gatherings and hearty meals, and there are few places in Ottawa that embrace these concepts as wholeheartedly as Stofa. Translating from Norse as ‘hearth’, Stofa’s core values have always been warmth and togetherness. No surprise when you hear other Ottawa-area industry folk talk about chef-owner Jason Sawision.