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A memorable taste experience There’s plenty of buzz about Joe’s Italian Kitchen, the new eatery in Almonte. A picturesque setting, striking rustic chic décor, scrumptious Italian comfort food and warm hospitality make dining here a memorable treat. Situated at 7 Mill Street, on the lower level of...
Entrepreneur Derick Cotnam combines business acumen and culinary finesse to elevate Ottawa’s catering scene. Whether it’s a soiree for Canada’s political elite at the country’s most famous landmark, Parliament Hill, or a cannabis company’s gathering for over 1000 people, Derick Cotnam is serving...
Countryside has yielded a national culinary champ: Yannick LaSalle When Yannick LaSalle was growing up in Bryson, a village (population 647) on the shore of the Ottawa River, there was a garden in the yard, but the food at the supper table was family fare. Nothing fancy. In those days the kid from...
Les Fougères, 783 Route 105, Chelsea fougeres.com There are many reasons to plan a meal at Les Fougères in Chelsea. For one thing, dinner at the celebrated eatery is a fitting way to end a day spent hiking in Gatineau Park or skiing at Camp Fortune. For another, you can practically walk there from...
CALL THE SHOTS Now that temperatures have dropped, bring the games indoors and play whenever you want, with whomever you want, in the comfort of your own home. Made in North America, Olhausen billiard tables offer quality craftsmanship, incomparable durability and great looks. You’ll get to spend...
ULTIMATE RIDE Looking for the ultimate driving experience? The BMW M8 Gran Coupé combines the engineering skills of BMW M with the exclusivity of the BMW Luxury Class to deliver exceptional driving with luxurious flair. The progressive design impresses with its radically dynamic, yet elegant...
As the days grow shorter and the time it takes to warm up the car grows longer, self-care can sputter to a halt. Don’t let it happen. Sure there are seasonal realities, from icy sidewalks to frostbite warnings, but they shouldn’t preclude opportunities to nurture your body and mind. These enticing...
Thrills and great bites in store as Ottawa hosts Canada’s top cooking competition Ottawa foodies, mark your calendars. There’s an extraordinary three-day treat to experience January 30 through February 1 at the Canadian Culinary Championships. For the first time, the nation’s capital is hosting the...
By Paul Gessell Photographer Christine Fitzgerald wants you to shudder when viewing her beautiful, though-provoking works. That’s easy. Christine Fitzgerald’s self-described “obsession” began in 2012. She had just retired as executive vice-president of the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, a...
By Caroline Wissing A gourmet group puts the fun and ease back into hosting dinner parties. Inviting guests for dinner is an ideal opportunity to create an unforgettable evening. From finding the perfect place setting and stunning centerpiece to mixing an elegant pre-dinner cocktail. But the...
By Reba Wilson Distinguishing a Home’s Design Elements Designers often use thematic colour schemes to cohere spaces. Texture and colour elevate an interior from basic to luxurious. This is the story of four design professionals—a duo of designers, a developer and a kitchen-designer-turned...
Emma Doucet’s company, Grassroots Design and Build, is improving the view in Ottawa, one address at a time. Emma Doucet laughs. Having just returned from a family holiday on Canada’s East Coast, she’s acknowledging she took some of the “sightseeing” to a level all her own: she improved the view. ...
