Category: Events

Ottawa's noodlefest 2016.

Alas, winter is here. But for a food lover such as myself, that translates to only one thing: COMFORT FOOD! Ottawa’s third annual NoodleFest hosted by Privé will be a comfort food extravaganza! Picture yourself eating variations of your favorite noodle dish prepared by chefs from all around the Ottawa region. We are talking Thai, Ramen and Pho that will […]

A fire pit in the middle of a grassy field.

Escaping the hectic climate of the city, I headed to South Pond Farms to immerse myself in its tranquil setting. I was about to partake in one of their all-day culinary workshops…little did I know that I was going to learn a lot more than just baking and seasoning.

Night market 2016 winter edition.

With the new year around the corner, it typically signifies celebrating old traditions, creating new resolutions and hopes of making more lasting memories and experiences. For food lovers, it also means enjoying the The Lunar New Year Night Market, hosted by the stunning Hilton at Casino du Lac-Leamy!

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Every year the beautifully lavish Snowsuit Fund Gala soirée is sold out and tries to surpass their goals of charitable donations, so that they can purchase more snowsuits for Ottawa’s less fortunate. And this year was no exception. I’m not sure if it was the heat and passion that was brought on by this year’s […]

An aerial view of a hotel on the shore of a lake.

Travelling to different destinations, travellers have the opportunity of being exposed to exotic flavors and dishes that can take them away to new levels of food euphoria. But imagine what it would be like to travel around the world and literally be on a culinary voyage…well now you can. The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, a AAA Four-Diamond […]

The 20th anniversary of the elcoron banquet.

Looking back it doesn’t seem or rather it doesn’t feel that long ago, that I walked up to the podium to receive my Haute Cuisine diploma from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute. No doubt the school has had a HUGE impact on my life. Without the foundation of knowledge and experience that Le Cordon Bleu taught me, […]

A poster with the word guadalajara on it.

Spellbinding Spanish guitar music, sultry flamenco dancers and incredible Spanish influenced pintxos, are all part of the vibrant and passionate Spanish themed evening celebrating The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala!

A group of people pouring beer into glasses on a table.

“The world on the tip of your tongue” is this year’s motto for Ottawa’s Wine and Food Festival. And how fitting of a saying, considering this year the festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the beautiful Shaw Centre. With more than 200 exhibitors from around the world including fabulous wine labels and premium brands for everyone […]

A man and woman preparing food on a table.

I guess you’re weekend is going pretty good when the biggest decision of the day is: Now what do I want to eat right now? The tempting oysters or the foie gras bonbon, but then there’s also the sous-vide steak and bison tartar to eat…decisions decisions! For foodies out there decisions like these are not stressors, […]

A woman pouring a glass of whisky at an event.

Who doesn’t love a wine and food show right?! And this weekend we are spoiled with having one that is literally a stones throw from Ottawa. This year Le Rendez-vous des saveurs is celebrating its 19th anniversary held at the Casino Lac-Leamy.

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