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2 min

Books
Food

The Heart of Kerala Cuisine: A Conversation with Chef Joe Thottungal

September 29, 2026
Sabrina Kooistra

Those in-the-know in the Ottawa food scene will recognize the name Joe Thottungal, the award-winning creative and industrious Kerala-born chef behind beloved national capital restaurants Coconut Lagoon and Thali. Ottawa…

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5 min

Books
Food

Redefining Luxury with Perch Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde

April 15, 2026
Sabrina Kooistra

Ethical, complex, rooted – it’s how Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde, the head and heart behind Ottawa’s celebrated Perch restaurant, defines his philosophy, one renowned for embracing local and Canadian ingredients, and…

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Canada's 100 Best Restaurants: Diners at Mon Lapin

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3 min

Food
Travel

The Complete List of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2023

May 15, 2023
Jill Schneiderman

The list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, released today showcasing the best of the Great White North’s culinary scene. Restaurants from coast to coast were represented with eateries from 7…

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