Hannah Manning

Jan 17, 2025 | apt613.ca | Hannah Manning

Ten of Canada’s top chefs are competing in Ottawa at the end of January for the title of the Canadian Culinary Champion. After winning the Ottawa qualifier last fall, Chef Lizardo Becerra of Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine will represent Ottawa. The Canadian Culinary Championship takes place over two days with three events. The competition kicks off on January 31 with the Mystery Wine Pairing Challenge where chefs have to craft a dish that pairs with a mystery Canadian wine.

Jan 10, 2025 | apt613.ca | Hannah Manning |Kiersten Vuorimaki

In this feature, Apt613 asks blog contributors and local food lovers about their recent Ottawa area restaurant highlights to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when someone inevitably asks, “Where do you want to eat?” We want to hear about something that you ate and loved! Leave comments below, and if you’d like to contribute to a future edition of Best Bites, email <[email protected]>.

Jan 9, 2025 | apt613.ca | Hannah Manning

Experience the thrill of live music while embarking on a journey through Middle-Earth. Fans of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord Of The Rings and Howard Shore’s epic film score won’t want to miss an incredible evening with 250 musicians from the FILMharmonique Orchestra and Choir performing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert. In advance of the performance on Jan.

Dec 13, 2024 | apt613.ca | Hannah Manning

Absinthe, a modern bistro in Wellington West, has brought their Swiss-inspired fondue back for another season. Known for its commitment to fine food prepared with classical French techniques using locally sourced ingredients from eastern Ontario and western Quebec, Absinthe’s Tuesday fondue nights should make their way onto your winter to-do list. On a dark and icy Tuesday night, my partner and I met up after work in bustling Wellington West.

Dec 12, 2024 | apt613.ca | Hannah Manning

Bundle up and prepare to get festive: we are full on into the holiday events this weekend! There are plenty of great opportunities to support local this weekend at one of the many holiday markets around town, as well as at all your favourite local shops. If you need some inspiration, check out some previous #Support613 Holiday Gift Guides (and let us know your favourite spots to shop local in the comments!). And in case you missed it, Apartment613 is looking for new board members.