Black Owned Businesses in Centretown
February is Black History Month, and although everyday is an excuse to celebrate the success of our business owners, this felt like a beautiful opportunity to highlight some of Centretown’s most incredible black-owned businesses. Centretown has boomed with black-owned businesses over the last few years, and is proving to continue to be a great place […]
4 Centretown spots you need to commit to trying for your New Year’s resolution
Going to the gym, eating better, finally tidying up that office space…The endless list of New Year’s resolutions that we struggle to commit to and end up leaving behind by February grows every year. So we at Centretown are here to provide you with a list of things to do that are actually worth committing […]
Shopping Small in Centretown: A guide to holiday gift shopping from our local businesses
The temperature has dropped, there is snow on the ground (as of writing this), and Christmas is less than a month away! Holiday gift shopping is on everyone’s minds – but how do you avoid the conglomerate malls and buying everything on Amazon? How can we be conscious about supporting our local shops and businesses […]
Supporting Centretown
A comprehensive list of ways you and local businesses can help give back to our wonderful community. The holiday season is all about giving back. The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and our community needs our help more than ever! Local businesses in Centretown have been working on ways to help […]
Fall Flavours in Centretown
As the weather, leaves, and construction habits start to change in Centretown, so do the offerings at our beloved businesses. Fall marks a time of year when everything shifts. Fresh and bright becomes warm and cozy, and everyone knows it’s time for a change! A date on the calendar may be what “officially” tells us […]
4 Under The Radar Restaurants in Centretown You May Not Know About
Centretown is full of classics and long standing businesses that the citizens of Ottawa light up to when they hear them being discussed, but our lovely little area in the heart of Ottawa’s core is also home to some lesser known but equally awe-inspiring restaurants that are worth checking out. From familiar options like pizza […]
Date Day in Centretown: How to eat & drink if you only have 24 hours with that special someone
Dates are special. Whether you and your long term partner are looking to spend time together, or you’re trying to impress someone new, it can be daunting deciding where to go. Luckily for all of us, Centretown has a wide variety of date-worthy spots to eat and drink your way through for any romantic occasion. […]
It’s pride month & these are some 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses to check-out in Centretown
Ottawa’s pride month is an annual celebration that is revered throughout the city. It’s a time for the city to come together and show their, well, pride in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The people and allies of this community are experts at finding fun and unique ways to celebrate. From drag shows to parades, there is […]
4 Brand New Centretown Spots Adding to the Hospitality Scene
Summertime in Ottawa marks a multitude of things we all look forward to as the weather warms up. Patios are open, festivals and events are starting, and we get to tell our friends who aren’t from here why you shouldn’t swim at Mooney’s Bay… but none of these things top the fact that every summer […]
8 Top Patios in Centretown
1. Arlo – 340 Somerset St. W Not only was Arlo recently named number 49 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list, but it also has objectively one of the nicest patios in the city. When you pair these two things together, along with having one of the most extensive wine lists in the city, you […]