What’s With all this New Oz Wine, Part 1?

 Fans of Aussie hooch rejoice, the focus has once again returned to the Land Down Under ("Where women glow and men plunder ").  If you have been looking for a new selection from the Merry Old Land of Oz then your prayers have been answered.  At a recent launch party

Dressing for Yourself: The Man Repeller Style

 I first stumbled across the term “man repeller” when introduced to the fashion blog of the same name, created and run by the hilarious Leandra Medine. A definition followed, with Medine describing the term as “outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the

Gelato, by any other name

 When the hot weather descends on Ottawa, and the sub-zero winter is all but forgotten, one cannot help but thank Italians for their welcome addition to the world's cuisine.  Yes, when it comes to what the Italians have brought to the world's plates, they would've easily received a passing grade

Hockey’s Loss, Vancouver’s Shame

 The NHL season ended on Wednesday night, not a moment too soon. Unfortunately it didn’t end so much with the crowning of the Boston Bruins as the Stanley Cup Champions as with the city of Vancouver in flames. Riots broke out after the game. Cars were overturned and set ablaze.

Misguided, ignorant and improper: Brigette DePape is no one to admire

 Brigette DePape’s unprecedented protest on the floor of the Senate chamber last week during the reading of the Throne Speech was misguided, ignorant and improper and is nothing to cheer about. DePape’s antic did nothing but diminish her in the eyes of many. Her ploy came at a time when

Little Italy’s Appetite Gets Bigger

 Little Italy is surely becoming the culinary heart of Ottawa.  One walk on Preston street will take you on a gastronomical journey of the world.  Sure, Italian restaurants and pizza are well represented and one would be hard-pressed to find a more delicious pizza than the crispy, thin pizza at

Rising Ottawa Bass-Baritone Sings a Song for Ottawa!

 Fluid, lyrical, dramatic and excellent are words that just begin to describe the brilliance of the voice of Ottawa’s own Philippe Sly. You only need one reason to hear him sing - because he’s really good. Commanding on stage you will find you cannot take your eyes or your ears

The Start of a Tasteful Journey

 Today you and I embark on a new adventure together ... we are going to explore the world of wine (and sometimes other beverage alcohol), together, which in my opinion is the best way TO drink, with friends. My name is Michael Pinkus and I have been a wine writer