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Growing up in Ottawa, Dr. Firas Al Khalili knows the city pretty well. So, when he and his wife, Dr. Susan Daftary, decided to open a new dental practice, he knew exactly which neighbourhood they wanted to go to – Westboro Village. "We just always just gravitated to the area, its walkability, it's close to…
Tag Archives: Discover Local
Jul
30
2021
A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. The travel experience can provide us with space to think, create, and be inspired. If you’re a foodie, what better way to bring that feeling home than by starting your own restaurant based on your experiences? Imagination, tenacity, hard work and passion…
May
25
2021
The fair-trade coffeehouse chain is committed to establishing and sustaining strong connections with customers, farmers, employees and frontline workers A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Bridgehead Coffee, a renowned fair-trade coffeehouse chain, is a well-known hub for the residents of Westboro and Hintonburg. The first company to offer consumers…
Mar
26
2021
The Savoy’s revamped menu is big on Provençal flavours and local brews A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Running a restaurant – even one as well-known and well-liked as Westboro’s Savoy Brasserie – can be challenging enough without the added wildcard of a global pandemic. Instead of folding…
Jan
29
2021
Natural Food Pantry is building a community of healthy-minded people A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Whether we’re shopping for easy-to-find products like organic kale, natural deodorant or vegan cheese, there’s one thing we can be certain about these days: healthy living has fully entered the mainstream. And…
Dec
22
2020
Crossfit Bytown is helping Ottawans build strength, confidence, and community A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. From an outsider’s perspective, your average gym may seem a like an intimidating place with unfamiliar rules and machines, where everyone else seems like a seasoned regular. But at Hintonburg’s Crossfit Bytown, no…
Nov
19
2020
A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Right next door to Hintonburg is Westboro’s popular Strawberry Blonde Bakery which is serving up mouth-watering vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free treats Stepping inside Strawberry Blonde Bakery to experience the warm and inviting specialty bake shop comes with a guarantee – you won’t be…
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