2018 is the Year of the Woman (about time). In honour of that, I’ve put together this gift guide to help you celebrate your girlfriends and yourself this February 14th. All of these gifts can be purchased here in Ottawa, so you still have time to pick something up for your girls or treat yourself….
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Restaurant Review: Mati
Mati (428 Preston St.) is the new kid on the block in Little Italy. The coveted culinary real estate at the corner of Preston and Norman wasn’t left vacant for long after we bid adieu to Black Cat Bistro back in June. The owners of EVOO Greek Kitchen have expanded their epicurean empire down the street…
Winter Fun: 10 Things to Do in Ottawa
Ottawa has been setting records with our frigid temperatures over the past few weeks. As we head into another weekend of subarctic climes, sometimes it feels like our city is making it hard to love. Fear not, I’ve compiled a list of activities to keep you entertained in the National Capital this winter, whether you’re…
15 Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic
Whether they’ve been doing BBG for three years and have been featured on Kayla Itsines’ Instagram page, or they have resolved to finally start spinning in 2018, the items on this fitness gift guide will help them step up their game going into 2018. Some of these are products I’ve used and love and others…
12 Gifts for the Foodie
The person in your life who feeds you, whether it’s three square meals, Christmas dinner or brunch club, they probably deserve a little token of your gratitude. I’ve done some of the legwork to help you hit it out of the park this Christmas. Click through this slideshow to the end to discover the fastest…
15 Gifts for the Mixologist
For the person in your life who always greets you with a handcrafted cocktail, makes their own bitters or waxes poetic about barrel-aging, this gift guide has you covered. Honestly, I consider myself one of those people and I would be pleased as punch to receive any one of these gifts. From architectural glassware to…
10 Best Advent Calendars 2017
Skip ahead to the 2018 Ten Best Advent Calendars! Gift giving is my love language. Gifts don’t have to cost thousands of dollars to make a statement. It’s about the thought that goes into them. Gifts are an opportunity to show your loved ones that you listen when they talk and that you know them….
Best Ottawa Date Spots: Cocktails
When it comes to dates, I’m Team “Cocktails”. Dim lighting, liquid courage and sassy service can cover all manner of sins. Coffee is for business meetings, waking up and kickstarting your digestive system – all things best avoided on a first date. When I was single, I conducted a comprehensive survey of the best cocktail…
Best Brunch Spots: Ottawa
If there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s brunch. Sleeping in, meeting up with friends, sipping on a mimosa and eating myself into a mid-morning food coma are some of my best skills. Whilst putting in my 10,000 hours to achieve mastery of these rare talents in hedonism, I have come to know…
Fall Fun: 10 Things to Do in Ottawa
Ottawa-Gatineau is one of the most beautiful places to take in the fall colours and revel in the cooler climes. Nothing makes me happier than an excuse to wear a blanket scarf and boots while sipping on hot apple cider. Here are some of my top picks on how to get the most out of…
