food & drink

Summer views at Nepean Point. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) It’s August already, and the summer is just flying by. Fortunately, there are many hot, sunny days yet to come. Here’s a list of things you should check out before autumn! (You can add your recommendations by emailing us. ...

Photo: Pumpkin season in Manotick. By Ross Dunn via the OttawaStart Flickr group. For the purposes of the list, we’re loosely defining pumpkin patch as any farm or larger roadside pumpkin-selling establishment. Additions/corrections? Click here to contact us… Abbey Hill Farms (Richmond) Headquartered in Richmond with smaller satellite locations around the region. ...

Photo: Kathy and John vanDyk, owners of Covered Bridge Brewing. Photo by Barry Gray. The owner of Stittsville’s Covered Bridge Brewery said he won’t be taking advantage of the province’s lower floor price for beer — and doubts many others will either. ...

(Via Tim Hortons) – On July 25, Tim Hortons will launch Breakfast Anytime, Any Tims: offering breakfast menu items any time at participating Tim Hortons restaurants nationwide. This expanded menu offering showcases Tim Hortons dedication to continually improve the guest experience. ...

The Ontario Beverage Network, an provincial beer industry publication, has a cool database and map of all independent breweries in Ontario. It can be sorted based on factors such as city, whether the brewery also serves food or even if they offer mail delivery (quite a few do! ...

If you’re looking for a delicious brunch in Ottawa, there’s no shortage of choices across the city. Here are a few suggestions for places to try. Alice’s Village Cafe (3773 Carp Rd.) Nate’s Deli (152 Sparks St.) Baker Street Cafe (385 Richmond Rd. ...

_ (Via SkipTheDishes) _ SkipTheDishes, Canada’s leading and North America’s fastest-growing food delivery company, landed in Barrhaven. Customers can order delivery from more than 10 restaurants, including popular favourites such as Pho Ti Fusion, Kelsey’s, Mucho Burrito and Five Guys. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Celebrate maple syrup season at a local sugarbush during Maple Weekend, April 7 and 8 ** Spring is finally here, and just in time for Maple Weekend! The Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (LDMSPA) invites visitors to join them April 7 and 8 to celebrate a new season of producing the ultimate Canadian sweetener, delicious maple syrup. ...

This is a really cool thing from Reddit… [caption id=“attachment_88252” align=“aligncenter” width=“1024”] Subway Map of Ottawa/Gatineau if every Subway Restaurant in the Capital Region was a subway station[/caption]

Here are some numbers to keep handy if you’re heading out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ottawa this weekend. (Or share this image with a friend!) Plan ahead and don’t drink & drive.