Best of Ottawa 2021: Caribbean takeout

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

Travel the world with five authentic Black owned restaurants

 As the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement continues, it’s important to note that this is a lifestyle, not simply a short lived viral trend. Standing in solidarity with the Black community can take on so many different forms, from education to marching in protest, but eating out at

Add Some Heat to Your Winter Meals

 Photo courtesy of Grace Foods As the days get shorter and the months get colder, people draw away from charcoal grills to embrace comfort foods. Soups, stews and stroganoff become dishes of habit throughout frost-bitten months. With limited produce and supplies to utilize during the winter, meals tend to feel

Giggling Jerks

 Aiming to be a classy Caribbean style restaurant, co-owners and brothers Devin and Dylan McLeod opened the doors of Giggling Jerks in August 2010, with the help of restaurant consultant and celebrity chef David Adjey. (Adjey’s work with the McLeods was even featured on THE OPENER, a reality show by