BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Cafés

 After over 20-years of 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,

Best of Ottawa 2020: Cafés & Coffee Shops

 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 hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

Best of Ottawa 2020: Places to Study

 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 hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Cafés & Coffee Shops

 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’ll share our picks with you —  our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and

The Five Downtown Hot Chocolates You Have to Try Before Christmas

 The Ministry of Coffee's nutty Nutella hot chocolate. Photo by Samantha Lapierre. We've all said it, there's nothing better than a hot chocolate on a cold day. A good cup warms you from your fingers to your toes and can provide a head-spinning sugar rush or a stomach settling heartiness.