tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53442240547704759692024-02-07T20:34:14.751-08:00Capital Oh!Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01321846838820222774noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344224054770475969.post-57532129474095501192013-05-12T13:25:00.000-07:002013-05-12T14:05:20.040-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">As the sensuous glow of the city lights and a new job
opportunity draws me to the Big Smoke, I can’t help but feel a little sad about
leaving behind great friends, and all of the uncovered cool Capital Oh had to
offer J and myself. Four years ago, J and I were two girls who were new to the
city. Frankly, we were two girls who were pretty disappointed with the city. Now,
as I settle in to my new place in Toronto, I realise that Ottawa had been
pretty great to us all along. From stumbling into cute shops on Dalhousie
street, to sitting front row with new friends at Ottawa Fashion Week, my
experiences with Capital Oh brought me to the best of this capital city, and the
incredible people I’ve met along the way only furthers the truth of the saying:
“it doesn’t matter where you are, it’s who you’re with.” With that in mind, I
have to say that throughout all of the Capital Oh adventures, I couldn’t have
asked for a better blog partner than J. Her creativity and drive and
no-bullshit attitude inspires me still. I can’t wait to see what capital-cool
things she’ll be doing in the years to come. Ottawa, it’s been fun. After four
years, I can safely say that I finally understand you, and will miss when I
leave. You’re a tough one to crack: you come across as a little bit stuffy, and
a little bit confused, but after a wild night of dancing or a delicious dinner,
I’m always reminded of how you make it work. To newcomers, I say this: Ottawa
will surprise you. You will convince yourself that there’s nothing here for you,
and that you’re better than this, and then you’ll find yourself in an all-girl
rap group at a Hip Hop karaoke event, or biking along the canal, or snapping at
a spoken word poetry event, or eating a gourmet maple-bacon doughnut, or dancing
along to a drag show, or drinking ciders on a friend’s rooftop, or trying on
old furs at a vintage sale, or thrashing around at an Electric Pow Wow, and you’ll
realise: hey, this works for me. Give it time, it’ll come. Or perhaps you’ve
already found it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Love you forever Capital Oh, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One of Ottawa's own fashion designers, Rania Abdulla, is showcasing her latest collection of menswear this week at <a href="http://fashionarttoronto.ca/">Fashion Art Toronto</a> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">(on until the 27th). Abdulla began designing the collection, </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pairing Paisleys</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">, in 2010, which she describes as clothing "tailored for the modern gent." The collection reflects the trendy, classy, and urban male and is intended to make the men who wear it feel handsome and luxurious. With a philosophy that states, "innovate, don't imitate," Abdulla strives to bring originality in her designs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This post probably should have happened a while ago, but I<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>finally</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">got the chance to do some arts and crafts
at The Mud Oven. I've been eyeing the ceramic skulls from outside the
window for some time, so I ventured over with some friends for a night of fun
and relaxing DIY-ing. We chose our
pieces (two skulls and a big mug) and our colour palettes and got our hands
dirty. The whole experience
definitely made me feel like a kid again and the bright primary coloured
interior and furniture really enhanced that experience even more. The staff member who was working that
night was also very helpful, giving us tips and tricks for properly painting
our masterpieces. Once we were
satisfied with our designs (two hours later!) we handed them in to be glazed
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ceramics come out shiny and ready to use – they’re even microwavable! – but the
whole finishing process takes about 5 days. I can’t wait to pick my sugar skull up! <b>- J</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Located just a couple of steps away from the Bayview O-train stop, Art Is In Boulangerie is an Ottawa brunch hot spot. It was hoppin' when J and I visited--but for good reason! They have pretty much the best bread I've ever had. No, seriously when I used to buy their baguettes at the Lansdowne farmer's market, I would eat the ENTIRE baguette in a matter of hours. I literally had to fight my roommate off a few times whenever I'd bring home their Jalapeno Cheddar bread because it was THAT GOOD. And you know what? Art Is In may be known for their bread, but they also house incredible soups, sammies, and baked goodies. J and I had delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. We finished them so fast that we both realised after the fact that we didn't even photograph them for the blog (our empty plates are pictured). So I had to ask some kind strangers if I could take pictures of their sandwiches. They politely obliged, but I could tell they wanted those sandwiches FAST so I was quick. Check Art Is In out. I will seriously come with you! - S</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344224054770475969.post-4393536339160763522013-03-13T12:15:00.001-07:002013-03-13T12:15:10.250-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ideal Coffee may be a small, tucked away and somewhat hidden coffee shop, but it definitely packs a big punch. The seating is limited, but the old time booths give this place a homey, go-to diner type of feel. Plus, they roast their own coffee beans in-house and they make one of the most delicious lattes in town. Along with the coffee, which they serve in mismatched mugs (just like at home!), they offer an assortment of delicious baked goods to keep you satisfied. - J</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I am a firm believer in puppy-therapy. Spend a few minutes with a dog, and your life instantly gets better. At the end of December, J and I took a quick trip into </span><a href="http://www.aguyagirltwodogsandacat.com/"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">A Guy, A Girl, Two Dogs, and a Cat</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> to hang out with some furry pals and get out of the cold. We both left automatically feeling like the world was a better place. I highly reccomend you do the same thing. Don't live downtown? Why don't you ask people you see walking their dogs if you can say hello (always ask first!)? They almost always say yes, because it's a compliment to them for having such a rad pooch. Seriously, dog-friends are the best therapists, take it from me. - S</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Last Thursday, I had the pleasure to attend the opening reception for Canadian artist, Heather Benning's <i>Field Doll</i>. The exhibition features a 16-foot long doll placed on the floor of the gallery space, accompanied by photos of the doll in locations across Canada. The doll looks pretty awesome in pictures, but I highly recommend checking this out in person - it is so much cooler! <b>- J</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For not even being a whole four months old yet, Bluebird Coffee definitely seems to be off to a good start. Located on Dalhouse (right around some of our other favourite places!), this not-so-little coffee shop is the perfect place to cozy up with a warm drink while you watch the snow fall outside. They impressively brew their own beans so the coffee is always fresh and delicious. They also offer free wi-fi, which is a huge bonus, especially during exam season. And, if you plan on spending a while there, they have paninis and soups too, so you won't have to rely on muffins to keep you full . S and I are definitely fans - maybe we'll see you there sometime! <b>-J</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Resisting the temptation to go the puffy parka-route in the winter time (and don't get me wrong, considering Ottawa's sometimes-artic temperatures, the puffy-parka is often the most logical option) is very difficult. Despite our best attempts, it becomes more and more of a challenge to be chic when you're so chilly your nose has been running for the past half hour and you were too cold to even notice. Somehow, these ladies were able to emulate some impeccably stylish winter-looks regardless of low temperatures, and for that, I commend them. They make stylish winter wear look like a piece of cake. Layer* cake, that is...considering their....you know, layers. -S</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344224054770475969.post-77066249844464000422012-11-16T10:16:00.000-08:002012-11-16T10:16:26.476-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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melted cheese-related, I was obviously pretty pumped to visit Ottawa's Melt, a
gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich shop located just off Rideau Street that opened
in the summer. This place is fantastic: you pick your bread, your toppings,
your cheese, and then you watch it get grilled into gooey deliciousness right
before your eyes! I had spicy eggplant and caramelized onions, while J had
bacon, avocadoes and tomato. Both choices left us convinced that we'll no doubt
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">As S said, any meal is instantly improved with the addition of gooey, melted cheese. And, with a wide selection of toppings and delicious sides, Melt is sure to have something you will thoroughly enjoy. They even have yummy dessert options too, like the Sweet Tooth and The Campfire (Nutella, marshmallow and graham cookies...mmmmmm). Another good thing about Melt is their prices - super affordable, which is perfect for us students. (It is a small place though, so don't plan on a sit down meal) Once S and I got our sandwiches, we couldn't even hold off long enough to take photos of them. Too much cheesy goodness, that needed to be eaten immediately! <b>- J</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">This past weekend marked the eighth season of Ottawa Fashion Week here in the capital city. This year, the event took place in Little Italy's Sala San Marco centre - a much more intimate setting than the Convention Centre. Saturday evening was probably the most lively and exciting of the bunch, mainly because it featured some oiled up man-bodies covered in glittery gold dust (thank you Andrew Nguyen of Y!D.N.A. !). Homegrown model extrodinaire, Herieth Paul, also made some appearances on the runway. We even made some new fashion friends - hooray! Plus, we started a delicious tradition of eating pastries between breaks, because even fashion people need to eat. AND, we managed to get ourselves into both the front row and the VIP Lounge on day three - basically we rule! I'd say it was a weekend well spent for us Capital Oh girls; we made friends, started traditions and even had our photos taken. We saw some great (and not-so-great) shows, but the overall atmosphere of the weekend was really fun. So until next season, stay classy friends! </span><b><span style="color: #666666;">-</span> J</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">Transitional weather-times are always an exciting period for fashion (hello fun layering!). Last Saturday when J and I met up in the market for a grilled-cheesey sandwich date (stay tuned for a post on that.....Mmmmm.), we were pleasantly pleased (it's 2 am, I'm feeling really silly...) to find that unique style is alive and well in Ottawa this October. Greys, stripes, and light layers seem to be the way to go for these charming O-towners, who evidently have fall-dressing down to a science. I approve! - S</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Last weekend, Ottawa hosted its very own version of the crazy cool art show/festival thing (it's really hard to classify exactly what it is...don't judge me) Nuit Blanche. From 6:22pm to 4:23am, people were able to roam around our capital city and participate in plenty of interactive art events. Considering this was Ottawa's first time hosting the event, I'll be extra nice and give the city the benefit of the doubt here - I really expecting a lot more excitement! I mean, walking through galleries at 4am could have been so cool, but I while I was out I just kind of felt that the excitement for the night had already passed. That being said, there were some pretty cool things to be seen - elephant sculptures in the courtyard, drawing rooms with paint for everyone to join in, a chalk wall expressing life goals, and a colourful series of vigil paintings around the fountain. Since this was only Ottawa's first time, we really couldn't know what to expect. But things will only get better - looking forward to the next one! <b>- J</b></span>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01321846838820222774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344224054770475969.post-66821706733606659952012-09-21T19:32:00.001-07:002012-09-21T19:32:07.209-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This post is much overdue, however, better late than never - right? As some of you may remember, last February during Ottawa Fashion Week, I was interviewed by some friends of mine who are working on a <a href="http://slipintoit.com/">documentary</a>, and they were kind enough to let me do a guest <a href="http://slipintoit.com/2012/02/26/fashionable-musings/">blog post</a> on their website. Di, the star of the film, <a href="http://capitaloh.blogspot.ca/2012/02/exciting-news-capital-oh-readers-right.html">returned the favour</a> with an insightful post for us. Well, a few weekends ago, I got to be an extra in another one of their projects. The project was a short film, entitled Snipe Club - a spin-off of Fight Club, but instead of throwing punches, we threw some pretty harsh fashionable insults (the best of the bunch - "If Alexander McQueen came back as a zombie, he'd eat you last."). All the lovely ladies who helped out got to unleash their inner bitch, and let me tell you, there were dirty looks all around. After a long day of filming, we wrapped the night with some pretty great footage. I'm so glad to have been a part of this, and can't wait to see the final product (and to share it with all of you of course!) <b>- J</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Sarah Hyde, owner of Slaysh Skateboard and Snowboard shop, is an wickedly awesome individual. Having operated her own boutique since 2007, Sarah is no stranger to both the challenges of local retail, and the numerous rewards. Slaysh is more than a store. It's a unique experience, a community, and a dream. Under Sarah's leadership, Slaysh has injected a splash of cool into the Glebe unlike any other retailer on Bank Street. Last month, Slaysh and its many supporters celebrated the shop's 5 year anniversary with a bash and the release of a series of collaborations between Slaysh and its favourite designers. <span style="background-color: white;">The event not only shook up the </span><span style="background-color: white;">neighborhood</span><span style="background-color: white;">, but allowed Sarah and her team to look back on the last half-decade. The experience was emotional and exciting, and Sarah and I (another Sarah!) reflected on it last week in an inspiring conversation. - S</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Capital Oh:<span style="background-color: white;">Your five-year anniversary was last month: how did it feel
to reflect on the last five years?</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Sarah: It was actually
pretty exciting. Leading up to it, it didn’t feel like five years but I think
once we had the event and the collaborations were finished, it finally
sunk in. It was emotional for sure, but it was really exciting as well. But when you reflect back and see that it’s this huge accomplishment, that's when all the stuff you forgot about,
the challenges, even the people you’ve met--things you don’t think about during a
regular day...when you sit back and reflect, it all comes back to
you at once. Especially all the people who have come out and put in work: seeing
them come back to support you is really cool. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Tell us about Slaysh’s rebrand. It’s obvious you’ve gone a
different route stylistically with the recent renovations. </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;">I originally thought when I first opened up the store that
on the fifth year, we’d redo the interior. It’s a normal thing when you look at
high fashion stores like Chanel or Givenchy…any of those, they’re re-branding every five years: they redo their whole interior because they want
to keep it fresh. And the customer is important too: you might have the same
customer, but they’re looking for something different. Our customer had evolved
and the brands we were carrying were evolving, and the customer was also a bit
older than originally. Things were changing with who we were targeting and who
we were carrying, but the look didn’t really suit it. So we did an overhaul: we
changed the logo, changed the look of the shop just to make sure that the
visual aspect of coming into the store matched what you were buying.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">What influenced the new look? What sorts of things were
inspiring you when you designed it?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It was a look I had liked even prior to doing the first
renovation five years ago, but I think that the Ottawa customer wasn’t ready because we didn’t have a lot of boutiques here yet compared to somewhere in say,
Europe or New York. [In those cities], they were already shopping this way:
they had the stores laid out, merchandised versus having every piece facing you
alone. So I didn’t want to do it in the first little bit but after five years I
thought it would work. Customers are becoming more aware of fashion. They’re
always online, they’re searching stuff and they don’t need everything right in
their face. They want to discover things and sort of shop around so I did a lot
of travel…I went to Europe years and years ago and took pictures and remembered
some shops that visually I really liked. I also more recently just went to New
York a couple times, but the last trip was just to get inspired and to look at
different merchandise and different shop design. The wood we found from an old
barn in Britannia from the 1800s, it was taken down and we had stacks of barn
boards at [at our disposal]. I didn’t want to go and spend a ton of money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Why do you think boutiques in Ottawa have become so good at
creating their own unique identity through the aesthetic? The window displays
in Ottawa are among some of the most unique and creative in Canada. Why is this
so important?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I think that’s the difference between a small boutique and a
big box store. And I think in Ottawa, if you look at the percentage of mall
stores, or big-box stores, other cities definitely have more privately-owned
boutiques so I think it’s even more important in Ottawa to stand out. Not only
that, in a boutique, it’s not just about what you’re saying or selling, when
you walk in, you create an atmosphere: whether its product, your staff, the
look of the store, the music you’re playing. It’s everything. People don’t necessarily
know what it is when they walk in, but they<i>
feel</i> like they’re in somewhere different than if you just go to a mall. You
take pride in your shop, you work hard, you want to put it all together and you
want to make sure it’s all flowing together. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Do you have any advice for an aspiring boutique owner?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I always say planning. Most of it is planning. You have to
have a vision and you have to be passionate about it. If you think you’re gonna
go in to it and be like “oh, I’m gonna make money and I’m gonna sell clothes!”—you’re
not like it, no way, you’re gonna get sick of it. But if you’re actually
passionate about it and you like what you’re doing, you’ll know it’s right,
even during your ups and downs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>What do you like about Ottawa? Why is it a Capital-cool city?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've lived here most of my life, I went away to school but came back again because I really like that its a big city and it has everything that you need, but it has a sort-of small town feel. You walk down the street and see people who know your business and its actually really nice because everyone is so connected and so involved. It's great. It's big enough to have everything, but still small enough that people care. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Thanks Sarah!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Hey there, Ottawa! Eat up this delicious, vegetarian post by my lovely friend Megan, who visited Perfection-Satisfaction-Promise and cooked up a review that will definitely whet your appetite!- S</b></span><br />
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indifferent philistine, Indian vegetarian restaurant Perfection
Satisfaction Promise is rich with the artistic, philosophical, and
spiritual influence of Sri Chinmoy, a renowned Bengali author, poet,
artist and spiritual philosopher. Colourful prints of his art hang
from the walls, a single shelf near the beverage cooler contains a
sampling of his books and other works on eastern philosophy and
meditation, and the staff, both servers and cooks, wear traditional
Indian saris. A stack of sheets containing a passage of Chinmoy’s
teachings on happiness is located near the entrance, and patrons are
invited to take one as they exit. As well as displaying his artistic
and philosophical influence, Satisfaction Perfection Promise actually
derives its name directly from Sri Chinmoy, whom the owners had a
chance to speak with at a prayer meeting held by Chinmoy. Indeed, the
little restaurant is conducive to the peace and tranquility its
owners and staff support. Located at 167 Laurier, at the corner of
Laurier Ave. E. and King Edward St. and set steps down from the
sidewalk, Perfection Satisfaction Promise offers a bright, cool
escape from the frenetic activity of the city outside. Greenery is
plentiful, with plants on every window ledge, and the ambient flute,
drum and occasional sitar of classical Indian music play softly from
overhead speakers. While the place is relatively small, lending it an
intimate atmosphere, good use is made of the space it offers, with
bright white walls and ceiling, save for one yellow accent wall and a
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Perfection
Satisfaction Promise’s menu offers an array of mostly Indian soups,
salads, entrees, and deserts. Many foods are vegan, and are easily
identified on the menu by a tiny lettuce leaf symbol located next to
each one. All items on the menu are vegetarian. Considering
inflation, the cost of most dishes relative to their serving size is
fair if one considers that all entrees, soups and salads, as well as
most baked goods and deserts served by Perfection are prepared in
house, using whole (and wholesome) ingredients. Prices range from
$2.00 for a baked or fried Indian Samosa, to $10.25 for a veggie
burger served with the house garden salad or a bowl of soup. I
visited Perfection Satisfaction Promise on two occasions prior to
writing this review, and am partial to their Red Lentil Soup, which,
coincidentally, was their soup of the week on both occasions.
Prepared with red lentils, spinach, lemon, sweet potato and Indian
spices, the Red Lentil Soup’s mild flavour is not bland, but
delicate, aromatic, and slightly spicy. With a consistency similar to
pea soup, the red lentil soup goes well with the free slice of
9-grain brown bread offered with each cup or bowl, which the customer
ladles his or herself. Both the baked and fried samosas are
satisfying as sides or snacks, filled with spiced and diced potato
and peas, and served with a tangy tomato-onion chutney. Perfection’s
organic lemonade, prepared in the restaurant and served in a tall
class for $3.00 or a shorter glass for $2.25, offers a refreshing
accompaniment to any meal or snack, and any one of the restaurant’s
six varieties of cakes, squares, and brownies should seriously tempt
any diner with room to spare for desert. While I’ve never
experienced much of a sweet tooth, I tried both the vegan carrot cake
and the brownie and found both to be flavourful, rich and moist.
Taking a third of the menu, Perfection Satisfaction Promise’s
signature is a selection of “Painted Potato” dishes going at
between $6.50 and $9.00 per serving. The Painted Potato
choose-your-own-adventure experience begins with a choice of baked
potato, mashed potato, sweet potato, or brown rice, over which a
topping is served. The diner next selects one or two vegetarian
toppings out of eleven. Don’t be fooled by the label “topping”
though; each topping is a medley of flavours and textures on its own,
from the Indian Dhal to the Pesto and Sour Cream to the Broccoli and
Cheese. - M</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We're back! S and I took some much needed vacation time, and though it may have seemed a little long, we promise that we are ready to get the ball rollin' again! We're super excited to share this post with you guys because we've put a lot of love into it. Now, I don't want to ruin the premise of the video, but we challenged Bloomfields to create one of their beautiful, unique arrangements out of grocery store bouquets and dollar store accessories. They went above and beyond our expectations, that's for sure. Thanks to our friends at Bloomfields for stepping up to our challenge too! We couldn't have done it without them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We're also in the midst of renovating our blog, even though it may not look like it. I promise we are hard at work trying to create a new and improved Capital Oh - it's going to be great! We're open to suggestions too! You can tell us what you like and what you don't, what's workin' for ya and what isn't. We'd love to hear what our readers have to say. Send us an email at <a href="mailto:capitaloh@gmail.com" target="_blank">capitaloh@gmail.com</a>, or leave us a comment. <b>- J</b> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've figured out my calling in life: whale riding. Yes, faithful readers, whale riding. After shedding my blood, sweat and tears as Communications student at Carleton, my trip to the </span>
<a href="http://nature.ca/en/home" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank">The Canadian Museum of Nature</a> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">'s <i>Whales Tohora</i> exhibit finally revealed my true calling. How cool would that be? No, but seriously, this unique Maori tradition, which is explored at length in the main exhibit, is pretty neat stuff. Whales aside, J and S's trip to the museum that hovers like a magical castle above Centretown was for a special exhibit entitled <i>Unrequited Death </i>by Canadian artist Helen Gregory. Gregory's showcase, which explores the nature of artifacts and the obsession of collection, features intricate paintings and sculptures. Her impressively detailed images of natural specimens juxtaposed with Victorian aesthetics are definitely worth viewing in-person. So go! Museum's are cool! And if you're like me and are aching for new adventures right now, Ottawa's many museums offer adventures a'plenty. Capital Cool. - S</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://nature.ca/en/home" target="_blank">The Canadian Museum of Nature</a> may not seem like it needs to be uncovered, as it's one of the most popular sites for visitors in our capital city. However, S and I are always up for exploring, which is why when we received an email encouraging us to check out a special exhibition at the CMN, we were very intrigued. The exhibition is called <i>Unrequited Death</i>, and it features a collection of paintings done by a Canadian artist named Helen Gregory. The paintings contrast Victorian backgrounds with images of preserved specimens, like birds and skeletons. It really was cool to see, and I would highly recommend checking this out. Check out the whales while you're there too - S and I definitely loved the whale sound station :) - J</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Look! A thrifty redhead sandwiched between two delicious boots/dress combos! I just love garage sale fashion. - S</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344224054770475969.post-62789534045296959972012-05-29T21:03:00.004-07:002012-05-29T21:05:42.218-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Event: Great Glebe Garage Sale</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">As a self-proclaimed garage sale connoisseur, I've been to some pretty awesome garage sales. However, I have to say that The Great Glebe Garage Sale is an unmatched winner. Friendly faces fill the Glebe every May to begin the ultimate treasure hunt (some starting the hunt as early as seven in the morning!!) for cheap housewares, gently-used clothing, jewelry and home-baked goodies. This year, Capital Oh shared a table with the lovely Ariana of <a href="http://www.coquettesandgents.com/">Coquettes and Gents</a>, and we had a blast selling old clothes, shoes and accessories, all-the-while making new pals! I also found a cool candy-striper button-up, ate a hot dog, and got a sun burn--fun times, fun times. Don't miss this one, Ottawa newcomers, seriously. - S</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344224054770475969.post-29786162384529424772012-05-22T12:04:00.001-07:002012-05-22T12:04:48.376-07:00<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span id="goog_998027548"></span><span id="goog_998027549"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">YUM. This event looks fun and delicious: what a wonderful combination! Also keep in mind, friends, if you've got an event you'd like us to promote (food, fashion, music, art, festivals...anything!), just send it to Capitaloh@gmail.com and it's more than likely we'll post it. Cool? Cool. </span><br />
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