Grace McGrenere

Photo: OLM Staff Ottawa is home to an extensive list of eclectic bakeries. With several options to choose from, it can be hard to decide where to go. But why only choose one when you can go to all? Make room in your calendar and your stomach to discover some of Ottawa’s favourite sweet and savoury [...]

Photos by Deek Labelle A rich history accompanies The Chateau Lafayette, one of Ottawa’s oldest institutions. The popular ByWard Market bar is older than the Chateau Laurier, the original Parliament buildings, and Ottawa itself. Bringing all walks of life into its corners, The Laff has become [...]

ABOVE: Daniel Mackinnon and James Jefferson are the principals of Ottawa’s premier events and marketing agency, BLACKBOOK Lifestyle. What makes the perfect brand? It is a head-scratching question to which only a few know the answer. James Jefferson and Daniel Mackinnon are two of those people. [...]

Canadian fictional pop icon Robin Sparkles said it best in her song, Let’s Go to the Mall. “Everybody loves the mall! Everybody come and play. Throw every last care away. Let’s go to the mall today.” If you’re unfamiliar with the How I Met Your Mother reference, then you [...]

ABOVE: The Casino Lac-Leamy Plaza at Lansdowne has been transformed into the Ottawa Christmas Market. (PHOTO: Ottawa Christmas Market) The countdown to Christmas has begun, and while the wait for the holidays may seem long, there are many festive events in Ottawa to get you into the holiday spirit. [...]

Rock music plays in the background as knives slice through the air and make contact with the wooden targets. Cheers erupt from the group of throwers who examine the checkered slabs as precisely as possible to determine the score. They are members of In the Air Legacy’s Knife Guild. In the Air [...]

By Grace McGrenere International Coffee Day is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to grab a cup of joe at one (or many) of Ottawa’s favourite local cafés. It’s a great way to feed your caffeine addiction and support local business owners. Not sure where to go? Here is [...]

ABOVE: The Coven is one of five immersive experiences at Saunders' Fright Fest that will scare you to death. By Grace McGrenere As the leaves begin to change colours and the nights get a little colder, regulars and newcomers can look forward to another year of pumpkin picking and spooky [...]