PETIT BILL'S BISTRO RECEIVES VQA RESTAURANT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Wines of Ontario recognizes Ontario licensees that exhibit strong support of Ontario VQA wines and high professional standards in wine service. This award, given by Wines of Ontario, rewards licensees who are embracing Ontario VQA wines and inspiring their patrons with substantial Ontario VQ A wine lists, tasting menus, VQA wines by the glass, winemaker's dinners and staff training.
"We are very excited about this award," stated co-owner Randy Fitzpatrick, "We have prided ourselves on
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“Grand” Opening
The group that brought us The Empire Grill and Metropolitain has opened a new restaurant in the market in the former Oregano’s space. Named The Grand (after the Grand Hotel that was the original building), the menu features southern Italian cuisine with authentic Napoletana pizza. Being “authentic” involves using flour and yeast imported from Italy, explains co-owner Dave Mangano, and baking it in a wood burning oven (pictured right on opening day as staff prepare for the
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Chef Shuffle
After five plus years as Executive Chef of the Brookstreet Hotel, Michael Blackie has packed his spatulas and moved downtown to take over as Executive Chef of the National Arts Centre. He fills the vacancy left by Chef Kurt Waldele. Chef Blackie is excited about the new challenge. He wants to “freshen things up” at the NAC and get more in step with the invigorated Ottawa dining scene of the past five years. He’s not planning to make any big changes overnight, but rather sees it as a “slow, steady progression towards excellence.”
Chef Blackie’s absence at Brookstreet has been filled by his Executive Sous Chef Clifford Lyness, who coincidentally worked at the NAC under Kurt Waldele (Ottawa is a small town!).Chef Lyness is planning quite a few changes to “put his stamp” on things, and plans to launch seven new menus simultaneously in late April.
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Whalesbone Wishes Wall Well, Welcomes Charlotte
Chef Steve Wall and Sous Chef Chris Lord are leaving the Whalesbone Oyster House for new adventures. Steve took over the kitchen at Whalesbone in 2007 when Steve Vardy left. The void at the ‘Bone is being filled by Chef Charlotte Langley, who arrives via Murray Street and the Moon Room.
Savvy Celebrates Five Years and Unveils Makeover
Wine event company, The Savvy Grapes celebrated their first five years in style at Trio Restaurant on November 6. Guests enjoyed tasty tidbits from the kitchen and samples of wine from a large contingent of Ontario wineries. Savvy president, Debbie Trenholm, also took the opportunity to announce major changes to the Grapes: a revamped website, new services and plans for expansion all under the new name, Savvy Company. Those plans include wine education (Savvy U) and wine tourism (Savvy Tours). “It’s a chance to branch out and embrace new opportunities beyond wine.” Debbie says of the new company, “It’s not a radical shift but rather the natural culmination of our growth and evolution since The Savvy Grapes was born.”
Check out their new website at www.savvycompany.ca.
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LUNCH: There is a great new sandwich shop that opened a few months ago on Bank Street. LUNCH is located at 121 Bank Street in the new Telus building, (between Slater and Albert). The store is owned by two eco-friendly entrepreneurs and their food is fantastic. Fresh soups, amazing sandwiches, (try the Canadian -- peameal bacon, white aged cheddar, caramelized green apple, Mrs. McGarrigle’s Canadian Maple Mustard and romaine spears -- simply delicious). They have a selection of about 12 sandwiches, ranging from egg to jerk tofu, vegetarian chili, as well as an interesting assortment of salads. They even serve hot oatmeal with various toppings for breakfast. LUNCH is open daily from 7am to 7pm.
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