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Darren has successfully made the trek back to Ottawa from Vancouver, and is looking forward to losing that West Coast vibe he has picked up over the past month.

This means no more waking up at noon, no more business meetings in athleisure, and the end of making major decisions by star sign.

Nope, it’s back to things more Ottawa-esque: like building birdhouses, bird feeders, or garden art for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust fundraising auction, Backyard Beauties 2023. Vancouver‘s seagulls just would not appreciate them.

– Martha and Darren

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With barely a month until St. Valentine’s Day, if you need to organize a special meal for February 14, now is the time. Cornish Hen is the star of Red Apron’s menu, and it is joined by risotto, salad, dinner rolls, and the exquisite sounding Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies ($59.95 for two people). There’s a kids’ menu too, featuring heart shaped pasta ($27.50 for two). Meow.
Second Cup is really upping its hot drinks game. Yesterday they launched The Great Canadian Maple series of drinks (Chai Tea Latte, Latte, and Cold Foam Espresso) as well as the Winter Blues: Blue Almond Smoothie, Blue Butterfly Hot Chcolate, and Blue Butterfly Tea Latte.
Peter Hum at the Ottawa Citizen says look beyond the no-frills demeanorof Thai-cuisine Tuk-Tuk and you may not be disappointed.
Apartment 613 has discovered the Pōā Tiki Bar in ByWard Market and recommends the cocktails.
After 47 years, ByWard Market has lost the House of Cheese. Victoria Joyal says the two Houses of Cheese – there was a four year-old one in Barrhaven – were the dream of her husband, Brad. Brad died of a heart attack last February.
NarCity says these are the best new restaurants to have opened in Ottawa, in 2022: Starling, Tirweka, Kimonos, J'TM Resto Bar, Angelina, Dhruvees Restaurant, Dessert First, and Cadena.
Ottawa magazine went to Retro Gusto, opened by the owners of Farinella pizza, and says the ’nduja pizza is a ‘triumph’.

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Weather

❄️ Mainly sunny, later periods of snow. High of -7°, low of -7°

Number

27
– Where Ottawa lies on a list of the 50 Best Canadian Cities For International Students. Number one is Sherbrooke, number 28 is Kamloops, BC. (The List)

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Kimana Mar
The Algonquin College student will be part of Team Canada at the Special Olympics World Games this June in Berlin, competing in rhythmic gymnastics. (Rory Friend in the Algonquin Times)

Quote

‘We got a lemon’
– Former mayor Bob Chiarelli on Ottawa’s light rail project. (Ottawa Bulldog)

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Someone has vandalized the Joy sculpture on Sparks Street. The Bruce Garner work of four figures dancing was donated to the street in 1970 by the ER Fisher menswear store. (Gord Holder in the Ottawa Citizen)

🫁 Downtown Trucking Corridor

Downtown residents are attempting to use the Human Rights Codeto stop trucks from using a downtown corridor. Ecojustice Canada, representing the residents, say the fumes from the trucks are violating human rights. Hundreds of trucks travel every day along Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue through Sandy Hill and Lowertown. (Dave Charbonneau at CTV)

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Today

Chilean composer and singer Edra Silva plays Queensfare for an evening of Latin American, jazz, and pop music.
Jim Bryson, Ian Tamblyn, and host Christine Graves hit the stage at Irene’s Pub and Restaurant. 8:00pm to 11:00pm at 885 Bank St.
Want to practice yoga under the Sistine Chapel? You can experience the next best thing with An Evening of Wellness with Gaia Wellness Retreat at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, at the EY Centre. 60 minute sessions with local instructors run tonight, January 14, January 19, and January 22. Participants will experience guided meditation, yoga, and a sound bath, and will also have the opportunity to take in the exhibition. $111 + tax and fees per person. 4899 Uplands Dr.

Tomorrrow

Jazz and cocktails seem to go hand in hand, and Thursday nights at Apothecary Cocktail Lounge are the ideal place to enjoy both.

Friday

Great Gatsby It’s Murder, presented by new Ottawa-based company Paper Picture Productions will be playing at local venues for a limited run starting this Friday January 13 at The Kanata Legion. The play, by Rachel Paul, is set in a sleazy speakeasy in 1920s Chicago. The show plays the Richmond Legion January 14, the NAC January 18 and Feb 9, and January 20 and 22 at the Arts Court. Proceeds from all the performances will go to Operation Come Home’s homes youth hot breakfast program.

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Nita has some leftover Ontario Craft Beers from the Holiday Craft Beer Calendar, and they’re 25% off. Use the code hohoho25 to save.

Find select leather and cashmere goods for 25% off the regular price at M0851.

Pay a visit to the sale pages at Melow by Melissa Bolduc, where you just might find the cutest little top or skirt to finish off your outfit.

We should have expected that NarCity would have already been on this: they figured out Canadian cities by star sign. Ottawa, like Darren, is a Capricorn and therefore institutionally not a believer in astology.

We will see you tomorrow – Martha and Darren

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