Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mud Lake

Mud Lake is a little Lake tucked away in Brittania Village.  There is a path around the lake and it is a great spot to see wildlife.  Last spring we saw about 50 snakes in a coil keeping each other … Continue reading

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Bridgehead Coffee

Bridgehead’s great coffee starts with the beans. They’re all fairly traded, organic and shade-grown, coming from co-ops the world over. Whether a light roast or a dark one (like my personal favourite, the Sumatran), they produce a rich, complex tasting … Continue reading

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Wild Oat

Wild Oat is a great place to go for a sweet treat. While not entirely guiltless at least it offers far with less guilt. They offer many alternative flours, gluten free or dairy free and vegan friendly prepared meals and baked goods.  All … Continue reading

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Carefor Chocolate Competition

CAREFOR CHOCOLATE COMPETITION 170 Colonnade Road 10:00AM – 02:00PM 7th annual Carefor Chocolate Competition.  A fundraiser in support of Carefor Health and Community Services. Saturday, March 19 from 10 am to 2 pm at the  Centurion Conference and Event Centre, … Continue reading

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Malak Pastry

Do you like Baklava? If so you should really check out Malak Pastry at 1809 Carling (or their factory in the South end at 4569 Albion) Malak Pastry has the finest in Lebanese and Mediterranean sweets including home made gelato … Continue reading

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Hintonburger

Want a greasy delicious burger with delicious fries but don’t feel like the ho-hum of Rotten Ronnies and other fast food chains? Check out the Hintonburger.  Located in a trailer of what looks like an old used car dealership; you can’t judge … Continue reading

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Piggy Market

The Piggy Market is a fantastic food store in Westboro and is the place to get for locally raised and grown products. The Piggy Market sells delicious store-made sausages, bacon, pulled pork, the best rotisserie chickens, Jamaican patties, patés, etc.  According to … Continue reading

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East India Company Restaurant

East India Company Restaurant is a fantastic space in Centretown to have amazing Indian Food. Not only is the food amazing but the decor has got to be the nicest I’ve seen in an Indian restaurant in Ottawa.  The interior space … Continue reading

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Mer Bleue Bog Conservation Trails

Mer Bleue Bog Conservation Area This 3500 hectare (8650 acre) environmentally protected bog is located just a 10 minute drive from downtown Ottawa. It features many walking, hiking and skiing trails and offers a unique escape to nature just minutes … Continue reading

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Art-Is-In Bakery

Art-Is-In Bakery 250 City Center Avenue Bay #114 I’ve been enjoying Art-Is-In breads from local restaurants and local shops. (see my post regarding the Ottawa Bagelshop) .  So I was especially excited to learn that they had opened up a … Continue reading

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