The August edition of KT is out and this month we mean business! Ottawa Business Journal newsmagazine editor David Sali steps in as guest editor of this issue, which focuses on Kitchissippi’s mainstreet merchants and the issues facing them as they adapt to changing consumer tastes and the […]
By Hollie Grace James – At an age when many people’s definition of a “trek” would be hauling their golf clubs from the parking lot to the first tee, Mike Baine has a radically different concept of the word. The retired high school principal and grandfather of 11 […]
By David Sali – One look at Tom Vtipil’s home at 67 Pinhey St. is enough to make you realize it’s no cookie-cutter urban infill project. The unusual blend of contrasting light and dark colours on the home’s exterior siding instantly sets the rectangular structure apart from most […]
Meet Maren Bradley. “I was born in the Civic, and I’ve lived in this neighbourhood all of my life. I love how close everything is in this neighbourhood. I love biking, so I bike everywhere. I’ve always had tons of friends in my neighbourhood. I’ve grown up with […]
By Dave Allston – History fever has hit Wellington Village this summer as the neighbourhood celebrates its 100th –but a big chunk of the area’s history has yet to be told. Though today the neighbourhood runs north from the Queensway with streets laid out mostly alphabetically from […]
By Charlie Senack – With record crowds expected for the Westboro Fuse Street Festival, the neighbourhood’s biggest party of the year is also expected to mean big business for local merchants. The two-day event, which will see Richmond Road closed to vehicle traffic from Roosevelt to McRae avenues, […]
By David Sali Elaina Martin could probably offer thousands of anecdotes about Westfest, but one that really sticks in her mind was the time Cowboy Junkies frontwoman Margo Timmons crashed a backyard barbecue. It was 2005, and Westfest was in just its second year as a “grassroots little […]
By Paula Roy – Conduct an informal poll of your friends or neighbours and you’ll likely find very few among them who don’t love pizza. With over two dozen pizza places in Kitchissippi, summer just seems like the perfect time to investigate our enduring fondness for this culinary […]
Meet Gabriel Khater. “I was born in Lebanon, and I came to Canada in 1991. I came here for a better opportunity. There was a war back home and not much opportunity there. It was safer here and my brother was here, so I came to be with […]
Compiled by Andrea Tomkins – It goes without saying that a good slice of pizza deserves to be paired with an equally good beverage. We asked Kristin Perrin, a WSET Level 3 Certified Sommelier since 2007, to share her top picks for something to sip with a slice, […]
By Paula Roy – If you are interested in adding a little pizzazz to your homemade pizza, we are fortunate to have a lot of local spots where you can purchase excellent ingredients. Here are a few tips regarding pizza-making components and techniques: Crust Pizza dough is surprisingly […]
If you’ve never baked your own bread, making your own pizza dough might sound intimidating, but it’s surprisingly easy. If you make a double batch of dough you can pop the extra portion in the freezer for when you need it. If you’re planning on pizza for dinner, […]
By Andrea Tomkins – When planning backyard landscaping projects, many families typically consider adding wooden decks, flagstone patios, flower beds, or maybe a hot tub or swimming pool. A rare few would build a permanent wood-burning pizza oven, but that’s exactly what Andrew Casey’s family did. Andrew, his […]
By Dave Allston – The 1960s yielded many crazes, like go-go boots, Ouija boards, bellbottoms, and sea monkeys. However, one craze that has stood the test of time is pizza! For many it would be hard to imagine a menu plan without this staple. It’s tasty as a […]
Bookmark this handy map! The next time you’re hit with a pizza craving, we’ve got you covered. No matter where you live in Kitchissippi there is surely a slice or two near you. 1) Lorenzo Bar and Grill 911 Richmond Rd. lorenzobarandgrill.com Fun fact – This family-owned restaurant […]
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