Reflected even in our cocktail order there seems to be an overall yearning for something handcrafted, authentic, and classic; something that brings us back to what we feel were simpler times when consumers sought quality goods that would last, rather than many of the offerings that our current ‘disposable’ market provides.
Read MoreMandi Lunan, owner of Auntie Loo’s Treats, is a woman of many tastes and talents. She loves a certain vintage aesthetic, especially in music, has been known to write a zine or two, and has played in bands by the names of The Wankers and Pianosaurus Rex. At first glance, she is a tough activist chick with the tattoos to match. What might surprise you about her, however, are her sweet-as-whoopie-pie smiles, her love and compassion for animals, and the small-town charm she brings to everything she does.
Read MoreJacqueline Jolliffe is a music lover, a teacher, a world traveler, an activist, a gardener, and a volunteer. She’s also a self-taught chef, a self-described “learning sponge,” and a driven entrepreneur. Although, you may know her best simply as the “Soup Lady.”
Read MoreGiven the nature of the sport with its sense of camaraderie, risk-taking nature, and opportunity for creative expression, it should be of no surprise that some of Ottawa’s talented chefs also know their way around a skate park.
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