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The Heart of Kerala’s 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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12 min

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DIVINE Reviews: Ottawa’s Literary Feast 2026

July 22, 2026
Sabrina Kooistra

If you listen to the persistent folks tempting you to take a second look at our capital – some argue underrated – city, I am willing to hear them out.…

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5 min

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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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