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With Ontario in partial lockdown, we’re all spending a lot more time inside. Our favourite bars and restaurants are closed for indoor dining, and many people are (understandably) erring on the side of caution when it comes to gathering and group activities. Though these restrictions are to help keep us safe, they do put a…
Ottawa has no shortage of great local businesses to shop at, especially in the Westboro Village and Hintonburg neighbourhoods (though, we may be a little biased)! Whether you're shopping for others or yourself (don't worry, we won't judge), here are some great Westboro and Hintonburg businesses to get something for everyone on your list! Pokoloko…
Growing up in Ottawa, Dr. Firas Al Khalili knows the city pretty well. So, when it came to him and his wife, Dr. Susan Daftary, to open another dental practice in the city, he knew exactly which neighbourhood they wanted to go to – Westboro Village. Westboro Village is one of Ottawa's most diverse neighbourhoods.…
A variation of this post was first published on the Hintonburg Connection blog post. One advantage to travelling is that it can provide the freedom to think, create, and be inspired. If you’re a foodie, what better way to bring that feeling home than by starting your own restaurant based on your travels? Imagination, tenacity,…
Two Beets Farm provides the opportunity to get a fully personalized organic vegetable basket in Ottawa Two Beets Farm makes healthy eating easy for residents in Westboro and Hintonburg Connection. Two Beets Farm is an online vegetable farm-stand initiative, founded by Diana Beirnes and Nic Gosselin. They offer completely customizable fresh vegetable baskets, which can…
The fair-trade coffeehouse chain believes in building connections with customers, farmers, employees and frontline workers Bridgehead Coffee, a renowned fair-trade coffeehouse chain, is a local favourite for the residents of Westboro and Hintonburg. The first company to offer consumers fairly-traded coffee in Canada has a special relationship with the Westboro neighbourhood. The first Bridgehead Coffeehouse…
Stella Luna Gelato has captured our community’s hearts and tastebuds Not every Ottawan knows the difference between gelato and ice cream, but our residents can get some clarity on the matter thanks to premium Stella Luna gelato. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and no artificial colours and available just a 20-minute walk away from Westboro…
The Savoy brings a sophisticated French twist on a traditional pub Last year has been a challenging time for restaurants in Ottawa. Instead of folding under the uncertainty of everything, Westboro’s Savoy Brasserie decided to use this time as an opportunity to refine and revitalize their take on comforting and palette-pleasing French cuisine. For the…
Located in the heart of Westboro, Equator Café is roasting, delivering, and serving fresh coffee, and acting as a community hub for coffee lovers. Ottawans love their coffee, there’s no doubt about that – and there’s certainly a lot of great places to grab a decent espresso. One of our favourites in Westboro is Equator…
Westboro’s Natural Food Pantry offers a unique shopping experience When shopping for easy-to-find products like vitamins, personal care and cosmetics, there’s one thing we can be certain about: healthy living has fully entered the mainstream. While you might be able to find all the products mentioned in the big chains, you cannot underestimate the value…
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