BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Local boutiques and 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 spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

COMMON Ottawa: The New Luxury Street Style

 All photos courtesy of Alexandra Gunn The fashion landscape in Ottawa is ever evolving with new boutiques opening their doors to the public with hopes that they can offer something different than what’s available at the new updated malls across the city. On Thursday, Ottawa’s media will be getting a

Etsy’s Place in Canada: Q&A with Erin Green

 The desire for unique, handcrafted items is changing the face of retail from soulless big box corporations to the girl next door sewing dresses in her basement. Ecommerce is also connecting people across the world with goods otherwise inaccessible to them. Heralding this huge shift is Etsy, an online marketplace

The Far Away Flavors of Pâtisserie Les Galets: Sinfully Delicious

 Pâtisserie Les Galets of Montreal brings you fresh and delectable oriental pastries from Tunisia! “Our pastries are handmade, use only first-choice natural ingredients, and do not contain any preservatives,” says Les Galets co-owner Rached Maalej. “They are 100% handmade, 100% natural, 100% fresh and 100% delicious!” The recipes for these

Flat-Out Fabulous Spring Fashion

 Feel grounded this spring with these eye-catching fashions from BGGO Boutique in Ottawa's Glebe.  Photographed at the soon-to-open Fauna restaurant and bar located at 425 Bank Street in Centretown. Chef/owner Jon Svazas's menu will be seasonally driven with locally-sourced ingredients. Be sure to check it out!   STYLIST: Alessandra Gerebizza PHOTOGRAPHER: Brennan Schnell