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FATHER’S DAY: Gift ideas for the sharp dressed dad

Shop Talk is written by OM senior editor Dayanti Karunaratne and Sarah Fischer, OM account executive and fashion maven.

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and we’re bringing you the best in (local!) men’s style.

While most people laugh it off, here at SHOP TALK we have an uncommon fascination with colourful socks, bright ties, French cuffs, and other masculine expressions of sartorial taste. In fact, our Pinterest boards that focus on men’s style seem to generate a lot of interest (given the time we spend on it) from men looking for wardrobe inspiration.

Timberland loafers are available at Wolf & Zed

So this Father’s Day, we decided to create a special board for the holiday, with a focus on gifts from Ottawa-based companies.

For strolling with a latte
There are lots of choices on our board for the man-about-town who likes to look stylin’ when strollin’. Joe Fresh and Roadtrip are great sources for summer clothing, and men’s style is enjoying a colourful season. So if your dad or baby daddy likes pastels or bright colours, shop now!

If the dad in your life has more refined tastes — or has been an especially proficient parent — you might have a look-see at these Timberland loafers from Wolf & Zed. Now that’s stroller style.

For watching the big game
Not all guys follow trends or even give more than two seconds of consideration to their clothing. Some are too busy following the Stanley Cup, which can bring a confusing jersey choice. Help the guy out by giving him a Beau’s jersey (and a growler or two, of course). ‘Cause our boys in Vankleek Hill are hometown proud.

Beau's jersey is available online at www.beaus.ca


For the romantic night out
On Mother’s Day, everyone fusses over brunch, elbowing for favour. But how about dinner dad on his designated day? We think that would be a great tradition, and we’ve got some beautiful ties picked out for the occasion. Because some traditions just work.

Head over to our Pinterest page to see more Father’s Day gift ideas, more men’s style faves, and a peek at our personal wish lists.

  |  June 11, 2013 at 1:03 pm

CAPITAL PINT: Some tasting suggestions for this weekend’s WinterBrewed Fest

Persaud's Picks: Save a few drink tickets for the Dubbel Koyt this weekend. And try the BogWater, Oiseaux De Nuit (a pumpkin gruit), and BogFather

Capital Pint by Travis Persaud is generally published every second Thursday at OttawaMagazine.com. Follow Travis on Twitter @tpersaud.

Sparks Street Mall will be open to a whole new kind of pedestrian traffic this weekend as WinterBrewed takes over the outdoor strip.

The weekend also marks the halfway point of Beau’s ambitious month of “feBREWary.” The five-week stretch sees the Vankleek Hill brewery releasing seven different beers, and hosting a boatload of events including tonight’s Winterbrewed launch party at Bridgehead Roastery. (This is more of a party for their Winterbrewed beer — a coffee-beer collaboration with Bridgehead — than it is for the WinterBrewed festival. But it’s also, kinda, sorta for the festival as well. Yes, it’s all very confusing. But, really, it’s a chance to drink some great beer so do you really care?)

When you stumble across Beau’s spot on Sparks Street, you’ll notice a few variations of gruits. Co-founder Steve Beauchesne explained to us a few weeks ago that he wants his brewery to become a world leader in this ancient style of beer.

This is an opportunity to taste beer the way it might have tasted pre-1515. In fact, their Dubbel Koyt, which they’ve just released, is a gruit based on a recipe from the early 1500s that was uncovered by beer researcher Ron Pattinson.

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  |  February 15, 2013 at 1:23 pm

CAPITAL PINT: Everything you need to know about three major Oktoberfest events in the final week of September!

By Travis Persaud

PROST!
You have two weeks to figure out what that means. It might sound vaguely familiar, but not to worry if your memory is a bit hazy. Usually, if you’re yelling “Prost!” all night long (Lionel shout out!), your memory will fail you at some point. To get to the point, Oktoberfest season is upon us! And the Ottawa area has two incredible events happening September 28 to 30.

VANKLEEK HILL OKTOBERFEST
Our friends at Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. have put together quite the weekend for their annual festival.

The Beer: They’ll be serving their staple Lug-Tread Lagered Ale of course, alongside their Night-Märzen Oktoberfest Lager. PLUS, seven selections from their Wild Oats Series Beers. Okay, catch your breath and hold on tight, here’s the rundown:

  • And Boom Gose the Dynamite: An unfiltered beer with added sea salt (to replicate the salty water of the Gose River in Germany, where this style of beer originates), coriander and subtle acidity post fermentation.
  • Dark Helmut Imperious Schwartzbier: A strong version (7.3%) of a German black lager.
  • Koru Belgian Pale Ale: A pale ale that has peppery yeast notes combined with tropical fruit.

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  |  September 13, 2012 at 10:30 am

BY THE BATCH: From Beau’s to Big Rig, the evolution of Ottawa’s craft beer scene

Microbrew lovers are in heaven as Ottawa’s craft beer biz takes off
By Travis Persaud

Tim Beauchesne of Beau's All Natural Brewing Co., seen here with his son, Steve. Many in the industry point to Beau's as the brave investor that proved it was possible to come to Ottawa and make good beer. Photo by Will Lew.

“Ottawa will emerge as one of the coolest places in North America to drink craft beer,” says Steve Beauchesne, co-founder of Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. How’s that for audacious? A few years ago it was easier to find gas for less than a dollar a litre than it was to grab a pint of craft beer at a bar — much less local craft beer. Today it feels as if every few months, a new brewery opens its doors in the National Capital Region and surrounding area.

Scarcity begets opportunity
So how did Ottawa find itself in this position as a burgeoning city of beer? Well, many attribute the rapid rise in local breweries to the fact that until recently, Ottawa was stuck in the ’90s, hands in its pockets, gazing into Alanis Morissette’s eyes. “Look at a small city like Halifax,” says Paul Meek, co-founder and co-owner of Kichesippi Beer Co. “They have two full-fledged microbreweries, a few brew pubs, Alexander Keith’s, and then a few more on the Dartmouth side. Ottawa is so far behind. It’s just playing the game of catch-up.” And making up for lost time.

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  |  September 5, 2012 at 8:40 am

FOOD BUZZ: Whalesbone’s 5th Annual Bytowne Oysterfest June 24, noon – 11pm

If you want to see what Ottawa looks like when she lets down her hair, mark your calendars for June 24.

Ottawa, the city that fun forgot? You can bet whoever uttered this famous phrase has never been to Oysterfest.

I can still remember bringing my then one-year-old daughter to the first Oysterfest in 2007 and watching her shake her diaper-butt to Rockabilly music with a posse of hipster offspring while the grown-ups in ironic T-shirts and ripped jeans slurped oysters and cold beer.

The memory is seared in my mind. I looked around at this parking lot, at all of these rowdy and relaxed revelers — more oysters and tattoos and piercings than I’d ever seen in one place since moving to Ottawa — and thinking: who are these people? As it turns out, a good number of them are the hard-working line-cooks, pastry chefs and dishwashers who toil away under fluorescent lights of restaurant kitchens around town. Oysterfest has become the ultimate staff party for the foot soldiers of our food industry. But everyone is welcome.

It’s quite a party (think: fire breathers and arm wrestling competitions). An intimate group of roughly 800 people are expected to show up; some years there are more, some years less. Tickets are $25; kids 12 years old and under are free. There will be clowns painting faces and animal balloon-art making. For bigger kids there’s the oyster shucking competitions — one for pros and the Chef’s Cup.

You can buy tickets in advance at either Whalesbone location or get them at the door. Admission to the festival includes 4 oysters or choice of a  Walleye burgers, tandoori salmon wrap, pulled pork, or vegetarian samosas. There will be plenty of Kichesippi & Beau’s beer, sangria, and Sailor Jerrys for the bar as well as pop, juice, and Freezies.

Check out the poster for details on the music lineup. See you there!

 

  |  June 12, 2012 at 8:45 am

CAPITAL PINT: Local breweries get the jump on summer with some must-try seasonal brews

By Travis Persaud

If the change of weather didn’t clue you in, the change on tap surely will. While you celebrate the entrance of spring with that pair of questionable shorts you can’t quite let go of, your local breweries are marking patio season with some outstanding must-try seasonals.

Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co.
Your favourite Vankleek Hill brewery unleashes their award-winning Festivale today to LCBOs and pubs! The German style ale won Gold at the Mondiale de la Bière in France and is an absolute delight.

And if you’re in the neighbourhood, Beau’s is hosting a party at Windsor Tavern on May 19 to celebrate Festivale’s release. A bus to and from Ottawa is available for $35, which includes a tour of the brewery, steak dinner, and admission to the event.

Kichesippi Beer Co.
It wouldn’t be spring without a Maibock…

Kichesippi got down with a block party a couple weeks ago to unleash their Maibock seasonal – a German-style lager that has the strength of a traditional bock ale (in this case, it comes in at 6.3 percent). The party was such a doozy that they sold out of growlers! So, seek out your local establishment that has this exclusive beer.

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  |  May 17, 2012 at 9:23 am

BOOZE NEWS: Globe & Mail recognizes the genius of Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co.

You know you’ve made the big-time when… The Globe & Mail‘s Report on Small Business magazine recognizes Beau’s in a story highlighting the beers (and ideas) of 12 craft brewers who are shaking up the Canadian beer industry. Check it out at this link.

  |  December 15, 2011 at 12:10 pm

THE WEEKENDER: Eating, more eating, still more eating, and maybe a run

TASTE OF WELLINGTON WEST (FREE!)
Taste what’s new on the ever-changing Wellington West streetscape as 35 restaurants and food shops show off their wares and offer up samples. More than 50 other retail businesses will also take part in the grand sidewalk sale and street fair. To complement the browsing, there’s a classic car show, kids’ play area, bike parade, street performers, and live music. The schedule: car show (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.); live music, street performances, sidewalk sale (11 a.m.to 5 p.m.); bike parade, starting at Hintonburg Community Centre (noon); food samples from restaurants and food shops (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.); Bill Jupp Sextet at the Carleton Tavern ( 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.). Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

HARVEST MOON: A NIGHT OF POETRY A-PLENTY
Cube Gallery hosts a poetry-filled evening in support of the League of Canadian Poets. Featured guests include Ian Ferrier, Eric Folsom (poet laureate of Kingston), and Catherine Kidd. There will also be a round robin of readings and performances by local poets, including Susan McMaster, Blaine Marchand, Sandra Ridley, Sergio (Hyfidelik) Gerra, rob mclennan, Ian Keteku, Stephen Brockwell, Ronnie R. Brown, Shane Rhodes, Claudia C. Radmore, Rhonda Douglas, Colin Morton, Rona Shaffran, and Sarah Muse.

 The first ever “immortality auction” will be held to help raise funds for the League, with Ian Keteku and Monty Reid auctioned to the highest bidder for a commissioned poem. If you have a birthday, an anniversary, or any event you want to celebrate, bid on a poet to write a poem for you.

 Saturday, Sept. 17. 6:30 p.m. start for the apple/pumpkin pies and social. $5 cover. Cube Gallery, 1285 Wellington St. W., 613-728-2111.

FESTIVAL OF FLAVOURS (FREE!)
More food! Visit the streets of Vankleek Hill for a celebration of food and culture. From curries to cakes, sausages to spring rolls, there will be over 50 foodies set up offering samples and recipes. Vankleek Hill Vineyard and Beau’s All Natural Brewery will be on-hand with refreshments. And it won’t all be strolling and stuffing your face: a 320-foot-long table will be set up for those opposed to eating on the go. Sunday, Sept. 18. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vankleek Hill Main Street.

ARMY RUN
Cheer them on and watch the action! More than 16,000 people will hit the streets on Sunday morning for this sold-out race that features a 5K and a half marathon. Whether running or cheering on the runners, it’s a fun, competitive event where those in the Canadian Forces, military friends and families, and civilians run side by side (plus participants get dog tag medals at the finish line, how cool is that?). Keep an eye out for three-time Paralympian medal recipient Jason Dunkerley and Lieutenant Ryan McKenzie (who won gold in 2008 and 2009) during this year’s 5K. Fundraising efforts go towards Canadian Forces Personnel Support programs, which include Soldier On and the Military Families Fund. Sunday, Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. for the 5K and 9 a.m. for the half marathon. Route starts will be on Laurier Avenue at the corner of Elgin Street.

HUGLI’S BLUEBERRY RANCH
This is the place to be as the leaves change colours and the air turns crisp. Saturday is the launch of Fall Family Fun Activities, which runs until Oct. 30. This seasonal event boasts a plethora of quirky and exciting entertainment that includes pig races on the Hugli’s speedway (seriously!), a six-acre corn maze, plus pirate ship, hay, and pumpkin mazes, pumpkin cannon shows, a hay jump, and puppet shows, among other activities. In the weeks coming up there are also giant pumpkin weigh offs (Sept. 24), giant pumpkin boat races (Sept. 25), and other Halloween-themed events. Sept. 17 to Oct. 30. Weekends $8-$10, weekdays $4, children under two free. 2139 Greenwood Rd., Pembroke, 613-638-1288. www.blueberryranch.ca

7oTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANADIAN WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS (FREE!)
The Canadian Women’s Army Corps was a branch of the army that saw women serve as cooks, mechanics, and administrators in Canada and abroad during World War 2. The head office for CWAC was Goodwin House — now the Canadian office for Amnesty International — in Sandy Hill. To mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of CWAC, which was dismantled in 1964, memorobilia collector Douglas Townend will display his collection and offer a chance to mingle with CWAC veterans. Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl. 819-776-8600.

  |  September 14, 2011 at 12:05 pm

FOODIE TO-DO LIST: Beau’s second annual Oktoberfest Oct. 2-3, 2010

Beau's is preparing to welcome 7000 visitors to Vankleek Hill for its 2nd annual Oktoberfest

There’s still a month to go before busloads of beer-loving revelers will descend upon the Vankleek Hill fairgrounds for the 2nd annual Beau’s Oktoberfest. Tim Beauchesne and his son Steve, along with the boisterous bunch behind Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co., were in full Bavarian spirit (Alpine hats, lederhosen, live oompah music, platters of flammekuchen…) at Murray Street Kitchen today for the official launch of the upcoming fundraising event.

The folks at Beau’s promise some huge improvements over last year’s celebration which, by all accounts, got a little out of hand. Suffice it to say, the turnout surpassed all expectations, lineups were long, and the food and beer actually ran out! They say they have spent the better part of the year since then carefully organizing the 2010 bash with the benefit of hindsight.

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  |  September 2, 2010 at 4:02 pm

101 Tastes To Try Before You Die

Two months, dozens of meals, hundreds of taste tests, and one order of braised veal sweetbreads later, we’re thrilled to reveal Ottawa Magazine’s first 101 Tastes list. We took a spectacular culinary stroll through the capital region, stopping to taste all that caught our fancy along the way. The only parameters? From bread to honey and burfi to rendang, the food and drink that made the cut had to be either made in Ottawa, unique to Ottawa, or hard to find elsewhere. Bon appétit!

Styling by Noah Witenoff. Photography by Christian Lalonde, Photoluxstudio.com

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  |  August 18, 2010 at 3:09 pm

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