Chef Justin Champagne will open his new restaurant Perch at 300 Preston Street this fall, taking over the space from Gray Jay, who are moving to the former Canal Oak location.

Over the last year, Arlo Wine & Restaurant has become one of Ottawa’s most sought-after dining experiences. One of the driving forces of Arlo’s cuisine is sous-chef Mitchell Hahn.

North & Navy boasts a well-curated and varied wine list, a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, superb service and, not least of all, delicious food. Certainly, some of the credit for that goes to the kitchen’s secret weapon: Chef de cuisine Eric Chagnon-Zimmerly.

Among the Ottawa culinary community’s brightest rising stars, Kathryn Ferries possesses both a strong list of achievements and a tangible love for the local food scene. Since moving here from Winnipeg with her family at the age of 10, Ferries has adopted Ottawa as her hometown.

We’d like to take a look at some of the up-and-comers in our Ottawa Food and Beverage scene. These are the people to watch when it comes to local and delicious fare. Let’s play a quick word-association game: I say Whalesbone, and I bet most of you say “fish!” Makes sense. But if you follow […]

Do you know someone in the Ottawa Food & Beverage community that’s been a pandemic MVP? Send an email to with the subject line F&B Pandemic MVP to nominate someone you think deserves to be on the list!

Before we banish the last year and a half to the dark recesses of our memories, let’s offer thanks to those in our Ottawa food and beverage industry who shone brighter during adversity. Whether through actions small or large, these are some of the sector’s MVPs.

Since early April, chef Pat Riggins and his small, mostly-family team have been cranking out classic BBQ items and meal kits with much aplomb. Thanks to Riggins’ experience with both restaurant à la carte cooking and the high-volume cooking of banquet service, he’s able to offer an ever-expanding menu of choices, each item boasting exceptional attention to detail.

In this new feature, Apt613 will ask several local figures about their takeout habits and highlights—to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when you’re just OVER IT with making dinner. This week, Apt613’s foodie contributors share their latest recs and weekend food plans.