BEST OF OTTAWA: Pubs and Taverns

 With 20-years writing about Ottawa life we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this new weekly summer series we’ll share it with you. From our top picks of hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more, check,

Mill Street Launches its New West Coast Style IPA in Ottawa

 It was all smiles last night, April 26, at Mill Street's Ottawa Brew Pub as staff doled out pints of Mill Street's newest creation, the West Coast Style IPA. With the addition of some tantalizing finger food and a good dose of live music, it was quite the celebration. And the beer is definitely

‘Tis the Season for HOT OTTAWA FINDS!

           This holiday season is all about local shops. Give a gift that’s one of a kind! Check out these great looks and more at BGGO Boutique and Unique Accessories. All Clothing from BGGO Boutique in Ottawa's Glebe. www.bggo.ca HATS AND ACCESSORIES: Unique Accessories in the

Eye See You Series: Looking Good and Seeing Clearly

 Technologically advanced Crizal UV lenses offer the best protection on the market with E-SPF 25* and eliminate the five enemies of clear vision: glare, smudges, scratches, dust and water. Ask your optometrist for Crizal for your next lenses and experience truly clear vision. ABOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: MAN WITH

Crafty beer makers brewing up something different in Ottawa

 Ottawa, this ain’t your grandfather’s beer. That’s the message the surging craft brewing industry in the capital is sending to beer drinkers as they turn heads and flip taste buds. The days of automatically ordering traditional beer from big brewers like Molson or Coors are gone as more local choices