- Cocktails for a cause: the Snowsuit Fund SnowBall fundraiser returns on February 23 with drinks and Chef stations, auctions, live music and DJs, and multiple levels of glamorous good times. Individual tickets $175, 10 pack $1,600. Royal Canadian Geographic Society, 50 Sussex Drive.
- The Whalesbone retail shop at Kent St is moving this week to Harmon's Steakhouse, the group’s newest restaurant on Elgin. Harmon’s onsite butcher shop will now also sell oysters, fish, and shellfish.
- Registrations have opened for the 2023 Rochon Gardens CSA program. This year’s season is 24 weeks, an increase of one week over 2022. Full, half and lite shares are available. Early bird pricing is in effect until March 1.
- Ottawa Street Markets have new Winter Farm Store hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Visit 1805 Gaspe Ave for fresh local meat, fruit, vegetables, eggs, baking, and pantry items.
- Just in time for February 14, Purdys Chocolatier include the Not Today Cupid Bundle for those ignoring Valentine’s Day. $33.
- 悪い知らせ Ottawa’s first sushi restaurant, C'est Japon à Suisha, will be closing in July. Owner Mike Masanorai Arai says after nearly 50 years, the restaurant will close when its lease ends.
- Everyone’s favourite McDonald's is closing in April. The Rideau Street McDonald’s had 150 visits by the Ottawa Police Service in 2022, down from 800 in 2018.
- Zak’s Diner is opening its fifth location next month in Westboro, in the former Savoy Brasserie.
- YKO BBQ has a new location in Lowertown, at 263 Dalhousie Street. The original McArthur Avenue shop remains open.
- NarCity asked its readers for their favourite restaurants for Italian food. Here they are: Mamma Teresa, Cucina da Vito, Vittoria Trattoria, Dreamland Café, Angelina, Cabotto’s, Fratelli’s, Mr B’s, Giovanni's, Roberto Pizza, Babbos Cucina Italiana, La Roma, Cantina Gia, Poccopazzo, and Marzitelli.
- Workin’ Moms actress Sarah McVie has some suggestions on where to eat and drink in her hometown: Ministry of Coffee, Spring Roll House, Pho Van Van, Arlo, and the Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern.
- Peter Hum at the Ottawa Citizen has three suggestions of good Chinese restaturants: Hung Hung House, Noodle's Invitation, and Perfect Meat Bowl and Fried Skewers. That last one has no website or delivery service – so mysterious and enticing!
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Ottawan of the Day - Kai Edmonds
- The Toronto Metropolitan University student from Carlsbad Springs is a goalie for Team Canada at the FISU 2023 Winter World University Games in Lake Placid. At the time of writing this newsletter, Team Canada, which is 4-0 since the competition started last week, is up 2-0 vs Czech Republic and will be in the semifinal. (TMU)
Quote - ‘This plan is at risk of being overridden by car-centric sprawl’
- – Transportation engineer Matt Pinder, who argues that the rare opportunity of transit being built before housing near the new Limebank O Train station is about to be squandered by the City approving big box stores in the area. (Twitter)
| | | 💔 Nostalgia Dept. - The former department store Zellers will return as a pop-up shop inside the Bay locations at Rideau Centre, St. Laurent Centre, and Les Promenades Gatineau later this month. Twenty-five pop-up Zellers will open across Canada. (Megan Gillis in the Ottawa Citizen)
⛸️ Rideau Canal Skateway - Stay off the ice! says the National Capital Commission. Despite the facts that workers are on site, it's still dangerously thin. There is still no word on when this year’s opening will be but the warmer weather expected this week isn’t good news. (CBC)
🏗️ Proposed Zoning Changes - The City’s Planning and Housing Committee has approved a complex of four six storey buildings, with a total of 326 apartments. The build is on St. Joseph Boulevard, east of the Tenth Line Road on-ramps to highway 174. The plan does not include any retail for the occupants or neighbours. The change was required because the current zoning does not permit residential buildings. (City of Ottawa report [PDF])
| | - The Committee also approved two two-storey semi-detached homes are northeast of Granton and Bassano avenues. Eight residences would be created. Current zoning does not allow semi-detached homes. (City of Ottawa report [PDF])
Both recommendations need to be approved by the full Council next Wednesday. | - Related The Ottawa Citizen has a Q & A with Kitchissippi ward councillor Jeff Leiper, chair of the Planning and Housing Committee. Nothing jumped out to us as something interesting other than Leiper thinks creating the Planning and Housing Committee is somewhat of a branding exercise.
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It’s been whispered in our ear that there are actually a few tickets left for tonight’s premiere of ‘Great Gatsby! It’s Murder’ at the NAC’s Fourth Stage, even though the show website says it’s sold out. Call Arya Landers at Paper Picture Productions on 1 647 300 2792 to access the tickets. -
Ottawa Tool Library presents How to Plan for a Home Reno. Featuring Steven Schuhmann, a licences architect and project manager. From $23.17. 7:00pm to 8:30pm art OTL, 877a Boyd Ave. - 27-36 year olds are invited to head to Beyond the Pale for some speed dating and beer flights. Tickets are $49.97. 250 City Centre Avenue, Bay 106.
Tomorrow Friday -
If you like dark chocolate, Discover the World of Chocolate at JoJo CoCo. The tasting experience featuring dark chocolate from around the world starts at 7:00pm, with tickets costing $20. Buy them in the store or call to purchase over the phone. 613 435 7722 | | Wear the only belogoed t-shirt authorized by the ottawan itself. | | COVID-19 data is reported on Tuesdays and Thursday. This information is from yesterday. | Ottawa wastewater monitoring is continuous. This information is from today. | Visit Full Cycle to receive a 20% on Norco Bigfood VLT fat bikes, perfect for exploring Ottawa’s winter bike trails. | | Save 30% at Dominion City Brewing when you purchase a 12-pack. Not only that, but when you purchase either the Lager Pack or Hoppy Pack, you'll also get a cool 20oz DCBC glass. | | Blondie Apparel’s East End Sweaters are on sale until January 22, with a 10% discount on one, 15% on two, and 20% when you buy three. | | Past collections are up to 70% off at Annie 50, and you’ll also save on the winter 2023 series. | | Save 20% on wall decals, wallpaper, and picture frames Station D. The discount will be applied at checkout. | | | | | |
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