Author Archives: lucas

Art-Is-In Bakery

Posted on March 4, 2011 by lucas

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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Dragon’s Den auditions in Ottawa

Posted on March 3, 2011 by lucas

  Okay so this post is a little off the wall I admit it.  This came across my desk today and since I’m fan of the show I figured it would be a good share.  Any budding entrepreneurs out there … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Home and Garden Show – March 24th – 27th @ Lansdowne

Posted on March 2, 2011 by lucas

http://www.ottawahomeshow.com/ The Ottawa Home and Garden Show at Lansdowne Park 1015 Bank Street Admission is $12 for Adult and $10 for Senior and Youth (Kids under 12 are free) My own colleague from Keller Williams Ottawa, Paul Rushforth will be there with … Continue reading →

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Canadian War Museum

Posted on March 1, 2011 by lucas

Canadian War Museum 1 Vimy Place http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/home The Canadian War Museum is a fantastic addition to Ottawa’s national museums.  The architecture of the museum is striking and poignant.  It feels like cold, industrial and not-unlike a military bunker.  My favourite exhibit is … Continue reading →

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DiRienzo Grocery and Deli

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lucas

DiRienzo’s, as it is most often locally called, has got to be the best place in Ottawa to get a great cold sandwich for $5.  Easy to miss this place is located just off the beaten path at the corner of Champagne … Continue reading →

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THE CREATIVE CURE- FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER

Posted on February 26, 2011 by lucas

Carleton University- Porter Hall 06:00PM – 12:00AM The Carleton University Dance Crew presents “The Creative Cure”. Designed to maximize donation to cancer research, all performers are volunteers and ALL proceeds are being donated to The Canadian Cancer Society.  The event … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Bakery

Posted on February 25, 2011 by lucas

Aladdin Bakery Aladdin Bakery is one of those hidden little gems in Ottawa that I love to tell people about.  It’s half convenience store that sells a variety of Lebanese groceries and the other half is an amazing Lebanese bakery … Continue reading →

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TENNESSY WILLEMS Wood Oven Pizza at 1082 Wellington

Posted on February 23, 2011 by lucas

There is a new hot spot in Hintonburg that is getting rave reviews and has become the talk of the neighbourhood. There aren’t too many place in Ottawa that I know of in Ottawa where you can get authentic wood oven … Continue reading →

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Les Grillades – 85 Holland

Posted on February 22, 2011 by lucas

Looking for cheap takeout to feed a hungry family? One of our family’s regular stops for take-home food is Les Grillades.  Located at 85 Holland between Wellington and Scott.  This is just one of Ottawa’s many Lebanese restaurants I’ll be the … Continue reading →

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Zaphod’s – Zaphod Beeblebrox

Posted on February 21, 2011 by lucas

Named after a character from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy this bar is self-described as “the bar at the edge of the universe”.  A great local venue to check out live bands and dance the night away to your favourite … Continue reading →

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