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CONTENTS Fall 2014 8 EDITOR’S NOTE

Love the home you’re in

> HOME 11 DESIGNER AT HOME

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Bringing the outdoors inside

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NEW BUILD A contemporary home, nestled in nature, within an urban setting HOMES & DESIGN

Rockcliffe Renovation

18 RENOVATION

WELLINGTON VILLAGE NEW BUILD

Tasteful elegance in a stunning Rockcliffe Park restoration

URBAN INFLUENCES IN NORTH GRENVILLE

COUNTRY STYLE IN KANATA

YOUNG GUNS ON THE OTTAWA FOOD SCENE

23 IN STYLE

A home built for large family living

opens up to host

a crowd in support

of Hospice Care Ottawa

29 CAPITAL COLOURS

The forgotten fifth wall

31 STEP INSIDE

The new honourary chairs of Homes for the Holidays have their own unique story of love and loss

> LIVING 36 PROFILES

Check out the vibe

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most desirable neighbourhoods

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43 GIVING BACK

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44 EVENTS

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Meet the stars competing for the honour of being Ottawa’s best dancer

> FOOD 46 FOOD THOUGHTS

Combining healthy and hearty in one delicious sandwich

50 DINING OUT

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52 LET’S DISH

House-hunting with local chef Kenton Leier

54 END NOTE

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Wanting What You’ve Got

MUST-HAVES This fall, accessorize with soulful charm and quirky personality, add a splash of gold to décor and you’ll be right on trend.

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hen we pore over the pages of décor magazines, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the design possibilities for our own home. Perhaps our entire space needs updating, or we want to create a designer look in just one room. Most designer styles work well on the pages of a magazine, but it’s important to ask ourselves, “Is this right for me and the home that I have?”

As a decorator, it was always difficult to step into people’s homes and create a décor for them based on my impressions of their taste. Your home is your comfort zone and the personal décor should reflect this.

While I am not a promoter of sacrificing style for comfort, I do believe in the value of finding your authentic style to create a space that makes you feel at home.

In the fall, we present our Home & Design issue with inspiring décor ideas throughout the pages. But more importantly, we feature people who are sharing their uniquely created home environments to help others. A family of 10 found much-needed space with a new country house, while one couple effectively combined their home lives later in life. In the city, a newly built home surprised its owners with unexpected views, and a florist makes her home a canvas for her own talents and those of her family. An amazing restoration in Rockcliffe Park may stir up renovation envy, yet all these different homes have come together to participate in The Homes for the Holidays tour in support of Hospice Care Ottawa.

Reflecting on the comforts of home is only fitting for an issue where we highlight an event that helps to provide end-of-life care in the most comforting

> MARY’S

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During the transition into fall, we enter a season that takes us back inside. It’s a time to regroup and discover what we cherish most about our living space and how to maximize it in preparation for more indoor living. For me, that means bringing the outside in with windows exposed, vases filled with seasonal offerings, adding a splash of colour and a few new trends to show that I am on top of the latest styles. Yes, it is possible to have it all, as long as you love all that you have within the home you’re in!

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NATURAL ACCESSORIES CLOCKWISE: NATURE’S WHIMSY IN TABLE DÉCOR; ELIZABETH CREATED A RUSTIC, YET ELEGANT CENTREPIECE WITH FALL’S FAVOURITE FLOWERS; COFFEE TABLE MADE BY 16-YEAR-OLD AUSTIN.

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t’s only fitting that florist Elizabeth Young should live in a tranquil, picturesque country setting surrounded by nature’s offerings.

The home that she shares with her husband Jeff White, son Austin and daughter Madison is nestled between Manotick and

Kemptville. But while it’s a 30-minute drive to her Ottawa flower shops, Flowers Talk Tivoli in Westboro and Flowers Talk in Wellington Village, the proximity to the 416 makes the commute an easy and peaceful transition from work to home.

The house is a work in progress.

Built in the 1970s, the need for updates has given the family a chance to showcase their talents, including the work of 16-year-old Austin.

He has not only built some of the furniture, including a barnboard coffee table in the family room, but also worked alongside his father

to create a feature wall of pine planks that were weathered with vinegar, black tea and steel wool. The décor is enhanced with a stone fireplace and combines an urban vibe within a country setting.

As the current owner of two of Ottawa’s most respected flower shops, Elizabeth is a whiz at creating nature-inspired

arrangements that effectively combine imported flowers with local, seasonally authentic materials.

Her daughter Madison shares her talents.

Elizabeth brings different materials home so the two can work side-by-side to create their home’s simplistic décor.

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authentic, bringing the outdoors in,” she says. “A simple vase of flowers on a table instead of knick-knacks, sand from a family vacation, driftwood from a boat trip; things that show our experiences together as a family.”

Her fall décor embraces the colour transitions in nature. “I love the jewel tones for fall – deep burgundy, burnt orange, dark purple with a contrast against the greenery.” She adds, “In early fall you can add white or darker pinks to keep a touch of summer and then go deeper towards November.”

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3 Add small white pumpkins to the décor by using them as place-card holders or simply cluster them along the table.

3 Set a buffet up in the kitchen to keep the dining room table empty for floral décor.

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OPEN SPACES THIS PAGE: FLOORING THROUGHOUT IN WHITE OAK, 7” PLANK.

“The house has a great open and airy feeling. The light, at all times of the day, is fantastic and we were blessed to discover that the green surroundings give the home a private and cozy feel.”

ne of the most cherished features of a newly built home in Wellington Village is that the setting offers a private, cozy feel within a city neighbourhood. Yet, the owners of this home are giving up some of that muchdesired privacy by handing their dwelling over to the 2014 Homes for the Holidays tour in support of Hospice Care Ottawa.

In the decision to share their home, personal privacy was pushed aside in lieu of the fact that one of the homeowners experienced an unmet need for hospice care.

“Sadly my mom passed away two years ago and there were no hospice beds available to us. I was surprised to find out how few palliative care beds (outside of a hospital setting) there were in Ottawa. When we were approached to support this cause through the holiday tour program – I just couldn’t say no!”

Tour-goers are in for a treat when they visit this contemporary home, which is nestled into a quiet street on a treed lot surrounded by mature homes. It offers extraordinary views that came as a surprise bonus to the owners who didn’t see the effect their location would have until their home was complete. They express their delight in a property that has exceeded their expectations.

“The house has a great open and airy feeling. The light, at all times of the day, is fantastic and we were blessed to discover that the green surroundings give the home a private and cozy feel. While we were pleased with the lot when we bought it – the views and situation turned out to be happy surprises.”

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PRIVATE OASIS THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE: LIVING ROOM FURNISHINGS FROM POLANCO; A BOCCI CHANDELIER FROM VANCOUVER HANGS WITH PRECISION OVER THE DINING TABLE; A BONUS THREE-SEASON ROOM; SEASONAL COLOURS REFLECTED IN A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT FROM THE FRESH FLOWER & GIFT BASKET COMPANY.

“A sequence like a spatial necklace that strings together alternating interior and exterior spaces.” — PAUL KARIOUK FALL 2014 ottawaathome.ca 15

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This is a great way to bring a bathroom up-to-date. Before starting the project consider what is best for your space; there is a range of possibilities from acrylic or engineered marble to a custom tile base. Keep in mind that a deeper shower unit will require moving the drain location and beware of problems arising due to the joist location in the floor.

Current trends in shower doors show an increase in height and a decrease in panels to create a slicker look with technology that allows for smooth quiet openings and a more luxurious look.

Think about your personal style and how you want this to reflect in your updated space. Whether you have traditional, contemporary or country tastes there are plenty of options to choose from. Be sure your updates work in conjunction with the rest of the room.

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behind the project, but (as Paul Kariouk is quick to point out) that didn’t mean they had free rein to create as they pleased.

Not only were they limited by physical factors, but the client’s particular tastes and specifications played a leading role in the outcome. Given that the clients are extremely private people, Paul said he knew the house would be introverted and not a stand out glass box.

“But ironically the client wanted the house to look gracious and it had to be extremely open visually and filled with daylight,” explains Paul. “So the gratifying part of this project was the challenge to reconcile seemingly oppositional client desires with their requirements.”

With a lot that is steep from side to side, it posed complications that ended up becoming the home’s greatest feature. The front of the house is elevated from the street to bring the interior of the home in line with the full depth of the lot, and create a private oasis within.

Windows at the back of the house seem to open onto a cocoon of nature.

An outdoor courtyard area connects with indoor space on either side, which offers a brilliant solution to what Paul describes as “a sequence like a spatial necklace that strings together alternating

interior and exterior spaces.”

Both indoor and outdoor spaces will be focal points to showcase holiday décor in its entire splendour during the tour, which takes place Nov. 14-16. Crystal Hill from the Fresh Flower & Gift Basket Company will be honouring the home’s clean lines and esthetic, while promising to include some traditional elements with greens and flowers to add striking, bold elements for the wow factor. For more tour information, visit hospicecareottawa.ca.

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ans of the renowned Ottawa architect W.E. Noffke are going to enjoy visiting one of his grand houses during this year’s Homes for the Holidays tour.

The Noffke house was built in Rockcliffe Park in the late 1920s, but a recently completed year-long redevelopment has not only restored the distinctive character of the home, it has enhanced the original design and improved its structural function for family living.

Working from early architectural drawings of the house, the proud new homeowners enlisted the professional help of Robertson Martin Architects to ensure their ideas respected Noffke’s vision. The husband and wife team planned the exterior and interior design themselves in collaboration with Laurin General Contractor and

landscape architect John Szczepaniak. It was a meticulous rebuild with considerable care to preserve the beautiful village heritage of the residence and property.

SPLENDID SYMMETRY To maintain the Tudorstyle exterior of the house, the stucco was finished in a greywhite tone to blend authentically with the stonework and older beams. The restoration process also removed unsightly renovations that conflicted with the architectural character.

An underground garage that was added to the front was taken out and relocated around the corner of the property to form a sizable, but discreet, double garage and driveway. The outdated solarium and deck on the back of the home were replaced by the new addition and landscaped patio. In a seamless link between old and new, an original FALL 2014 ottawaathome.ca 19

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INNER BEAUTY From the entrance, the warmth of cognac-stained maple flooring flows up the central staircase and down to the basement.

The original dining room and living room are connected to the new areas of the home through a series of pointed Tudor arches that copy an original architectural detail and provide a unifying feature.

The high, cofferedceiling family room with a fireplace and patio doors is open to a stunning kitchen that features a distinctive slab of polished granite on the island and shaker-style cabinetry in white linen. An eating area with bay windows overlooking the patio and backyard is a favourite gathering place.

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DREAMY SPACES Upstairs, numerous rooms include the former master bedroom which is now the domain of their teenage daughter, while the third-floor loft provides privacy for her older brother. The upper level of the new addition is devoted to a luxurious master suite. Elevated by a few steps to accommodate the higher ceiling in the family room below, double doors provide a sense of drama to the bedroom to complete the luxury restoration.

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HOME In Style

A FULL HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY

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ith the arrival of their sixth child, Lori and Meredith Egan got serious about moving to a bigger house.

They eventually found a two-acre lot in rural Kanata and built an imposing 5,000-square-foot, threestorey home, complete with five bedrooms and a self-contained apartment for the grandparents.

The combined family of 10 moved into their new country home 13 years ago and the tired mom admits it was all a bit of a blur back then. “The first time my husband brought me out here, I had no idea where I was,” says Lori, who grew up in the east end of Ottawa and had

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lived in the Civic Hospital area for years.

While the house was under construction by local builder Jim McGill, the family rented a cottage in Constance Bay. The move finally happened nearly six months later when the youngest Egan had just turned two and the eldest was 15 or 16, recalls Lori as she counts back the years. With charming candour, Lori states that they had no clue at the time about home design and planning.

“The only thing we told our builder was that I wanted a separate living and dining room. I love a formal dining room, even if we only use it for special

occasions.”

In hindsight, the only major change that Lori would make is to double the kitchen space, especially considering the size of the house and her family. But she says it functions very well and updated features include a new backsplash and black granite countertops.

The kitchen flows into an

COUNTRY ELEGANCE CLOCKWISE: ORCHIDS AND ANTIQUES COME TOGETHER IN THE LIVING ROOM; RUSTIC PIECES SPEAK TO THE INFORMAL FAMILY STYLE IN THE KITCHEN; SOFT TONES EXUDE CALM WITHIN THE FAMILY LIVING SPACE. FALL 2014 ottawaathome.ca 23

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open family room with a stone fireplace and large windows to bring in the forestlike setting. French doors lead to a huge screened-in porch that transitions easily into the country-sized backyard and pool area, where the kids have played happily for most of their lives.

Antique pieces of furniture mix in with contemporary elements to accent the warm atmosphere and natural environment. “I like it when people tell me that my house feels like a real family home,” says Lori, “because that’s what it is! And the view outside is always beautiful, whether it’s summer or winter.”

ALL DRESSED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS In winter, the big stone home is just as welcoming. And this holiday season, the decorating will be particularly stunning as it undergoes the professional magic performed for houses on the Homes for the Holidays tour.

Shannon Gorman, the owner of Pretty Pots Flower Shop in Stittsville, is the designated florist and this will be her first involvement with the popular tour. As a preview for this issue of Ottawa at Home, she is decorating a few areas of the home to give a sense of what to expect.

“In the living room, I’m working with the image of a white orchid picture above the mantle to decorate with groups of orchid planters around the fireplace. I want to keep the overall look of the home as natural as possible, with branches and bark pieces, but add some glitter as well.”

Outside, Shannon plans to adorn the wide stone steps with countrystyle holiday planters and traditional treatments. But inside, she is taking an experimental approach to decorating the Egans’ treasured Christmas tree. The wow factor of a fresh 14-foot tree that soars up through the curving stairwell will be pumped up in an exciting new way.

“I’m going to bring some vines and branches out of the tree and loop them for a three-dimensional effect,” explains Shannon, who adds fittingly that she is going out on a bit of limb on the tree decoration. It will certainly be an inspirational idea for this year’s tour visitors!

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Julia Enriquez Kitchen & Bath Designer Astro Design Centre julia@astrodesigncentre.com

Q. We like the look of both contemporary and craftsman style, how can we blend the two effectively?

A. You’re in luck! These two styles, while quite different in theory, compliment each other beautifully in décor and design.

Choose one to be the more dominant style and then work at blending the two together so the look becomes a clean, modern approach to craftsman style.

In a recent renovation project we worked on the design of a kitchen & bath, where we put a contemporary spin on the craftsman style architecture. This was done using clean lines and strong forms. They wanted the kitchen’s design to have a strong connection to the land with its rolling topography and the beautiful water view. We visualized a kitchen that was mindful of its outdoor surroundings.

We also wanted to capture that sensibility, but within a contemporary framework. This was achieved by carefully using a combination of natural materials in the kitchen. As we developed the design, it became more and more about the transitional connection between the materials used in this kitchen and the stone inside the house done by Barry Hobin Architects. The colour of the stone helped us determine the colour pallet that evoked an earthy feel in the kitchen. Taken as a whole, the kitchen layout enhanced the magnificent views.

For bathrooms, the same concept applies. In this case, they wanted their master bathroom to be a private retreat with simple, clean, and uncluttered spaces. It includes custom suspended cabinets, a free standing tub featuring a ceiling mounted waterfall accented by stone walls. This enhances the contemporary feel of the interior and it opens up the views beyond. While the owner wanted a contemporary bathroom, it was important that the design acknowledge the craftsman style architecture of the house. Reducing the bathroom to its simplest form also brings a very contemporary edge to the design.

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Accora Village is transforming itself into one of Canada’s greenest communities

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ver the past three years, Ferguslea Properties Limited has taken significant steps to revitalize Ottawa’s Accora Village. As part of a carefully planned, $40 million program of revitalization projects aimed at directly enhancing residents’ safety, comfort and security, the program also includes substantial upgrades to the community’s many apartments, town homes and garden homes. One of the key areas of emphasis is green living, and the benefits of the community’s greening are already being enjoyed by residents.

“Since developing our Green Community Plan in 2010, we have been working hard to reduce our environmental

impact and boost resident satisfaction and pride in the place they call home,” explains Stephen Ryan, Vice President of Ferguslea Properties Limited. “Guided by this Green Community Plan, we have undertaken a host of initiatives to save energy, conserve water and reduce waste, making Accora Village an even more desirable place to live for professional couples, young families, seniors and downsizing adults.”

“While green initiatives do cost money to implement, we believe the dividends they return are invaluable, in the form of reducing resource consumption now, and for many years to come,” he adds.

The dividends Stephen

speaks of are measurable and impressive. In 2013, Accora Village used 6% less energy than it did in 2010, representing enough energy to power over 85 single family homes for a year. The energy and water saved since 2010 also represents a 3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – equivalent to removing 42 passenger cars from the road for a year. Similarly, in 2013, Accora Village used 6% less water than it did in 2010; it’s a savings of 10 Olympic sized swimming pools of water.

Energy audits and enhanced metering have helped Accora Village collect data and analyze utility consumption to identify energy-savings opportunities. Buildings are being retrofitted with

energy efficient windows and lighting, and new building automation systems are allowing for better resource consumption management.

Water-saving faucets, shower heads and toilets are being installed, as are rainwater collection systems for grounds irrigation, ensuring that Accora Village maintains its lush, green environment while using significantly less potable water.

At Accora Village’s Fairview building, a ground source heat pump – a key element in new green building construction but rarely in retrofits – is now harnessing natural heat from underground (in winter) and providing efficient cooling (in summer). This cutting edge solution uses less electrical

energy than the heat or cooling it produces.

“In addition, waste audits have led to the installation of two Earth Bins as a pilot project, which has been so successful that the program is being expanded,” notes Stephen. “Waste diversion through efficient waste management, recycling and resident education, like all our other green initiatives, is proving a big hit among residents. Everyone is excited about being a part of this ecofriendly community.”

For Rental Inquiries in this green, clean community, visit www.accoravillage.com to learn more, or call 613-455-6302.

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HOMES Capital Colours SOFT BLEND TOUCH OF THE WALL COLOUR IS ADDED TO WHITE CEILING PAINT TO EXTEND THE RICHNESS OF THE WALL COLOUR.

THE FIFTH WALL T

BY ANDREW DOWNWARD PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIED BY CIL PAINTS

raditionally, most ceilings are painted in a stark, flat and sterile white (blah!). Now don’t get me wrong – white ceilings have a certain charm and serve a very important purpose.

Painting your ceilings a flat white helps to mask any imperfections the ceiling may have; it reflects light, adding a sense of additional space and height and creates a contrast between your walls

and ceiling. However, ceilings can be much, much more!

Choosing the perfect colours for our walls is a very personal undertaking. We all have a unique sense of style and taste, and colour is usually at the top of the list. Our favourite go-to colours often provide the bases of all our interior design decisions, especially when choosing colours for our walls. So, when I was recently asked

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to paint a ceiling for a client I was left scratching my head, but only for a moment.

I have always referred to the ceiling as the fifth wall. For a number of reasons, I felt it deserved as much attention as the four walls that surround a room. Firstly, if you get the ceiling wrong, the whole room looks horrible. Painting your ceilings a stark white, or conversely going with a colour that’s too dark, can dramatically change the sense of space and flow in the room. Also, most ceilings lack the same finished quality of the rest of the room.

Drywall professionals find it difficult to work over their heads (and if you have ever stood under a ceiling being sanded you would try to get the job done as soon as possible), so details in the sanding and taping are often imperfect.

Choosing paint with sheen will highlight any imperfections in your ceiling, drawing the eye to them as soon as you enter the room. So here are some valuable tips I use when painting the fifth wall: Use the tone of your walls when painting the ceiling. Every ceiling in my house is painted using a shade of the colour that is on the walls. When I worked on Divine Design, I would simply mix a quarter of the gallon of flat white for the ceiling with the same amount of the wall paint and stir it up. The result was a soft blend between the walls and the ceiling, without the

stark contrast. It leaves a soft hue of colour on top combined with the richness of the wall colour.

Another way to achieve this is to ask the paint store to mix in your flat white paint with a quarter formula of the wall colour. Since you are starting from a flat white and not a base, the mixture will tint the white paint in a soft hue of your wall colour.

Always paint your ceiling using a flat or matte paint finish.

Flat paint is your best defence against poorly taped or sanded ceilings. I avoid actual ceiling paints as they are usually stark white and too clinical-looking, plus most have a slight sheen that allows imperfections on your ceiling to shine through.

Another great resource when preparing to paint your ceilings is to hit the web. I often research my favourite paint companies for the latest trends in colour and design. Check out sherwinwilliams.com or @sherwinwilliams on twitter. The Twitter feed will also show you DIY jobs and real feedback from paint pros and homeowners.

For more paint and decor inspiration from Andrew find him on stage at The Ottawa Home & Design Show Sept. 26-28th, homeanddesignshow.ca

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HOME Step Inside HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR

WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES

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BY VERA CODY, @VERAHEREFORU PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

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im Taggart and Jane Panet have been in each other’s orbit since they met playing bridge in the tunnels at Carleton University almost 50 years ago. They were each married for more than 40 years and have a combined family of five children and nine grandchildren. Both couples had an ongoing connection as part of the same social circles with mutual friends, and living near each other their daughters attended school together.

After graduating as an engineer, Jim went to work for the family-owned Taggart Construction and is now chairman of the respected Taggart Group of Companies, which is at the forefront of construction and development in Ottawa.

Before she had her children, Jane was a high-school teacher and then worked as a communications adviser in the federal government. Their lives shifted dramatically when both of their spouses were diagnosed with cancer and died within a few months of each other in 2009.

Jim and Jane experienced the importance of quality end-of-life care that was needed to give their loved ones comfort in their last days. Watching their spouses succumb to the inevitability of their illness was difficult to endure and the friends gravitated towards each other in sympathy for their mutual loss. Two years later they joined their families and were married, strengthened by their shared experience of knowing that life can change so quickly and alter their path.

Moving forward to embrace new opportunities, they were delighted to be appointed as this year’s honourary chairs of the Homes for the Holidays event. With their own first-hand experience of caring for a loved one in their greatest time of need, the task of spreading awareness of Hospice Care Ottawa and end-of-life care is deeply personal for them.

& JANE: A new feature this year is the invitation-only cocktail reception we are hosting in September to officially launch ticket sales for the tour that is being held Nov. 14-16. With your purchased ticket, guests mingle with past donors and bid on wonderful items at the silent auction.

We are also contacting business leaders in the community to help us raise funds for the two hospice facilities in Ottawa.

HOW ARE YOU PROMOTING HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS THIS YEAR? JIM

It is heartening to know that almost everyone seems to know about Homes for the Holidays. We

have gone on the house tours ourselves and enjoyed that aspect.

Jane has also worked as a volunteer. We are looking forward to seeing a lot of money raised for this worthwhile cause, as we know that this tour of holiday-decorated homes is the most significant fundraising event for hospice care in our city.

WHY IS END-OFLIFE CARE SO IMPORTANT? JANE: My husband was diagnosed with cancer and we were grateful for the doctors and nurses who were so involved with his care.

We had a cheerful nurse who came to our home and I was appreciative of this connection with the real world because it is very difficult to watch someone you love decline and suffer pain, and you cannot do anything about it.

A very close friend died not so long ago and I visited him at the hospice and it was like visiting him at his own home. His family was there and the staff made it as comfortable as possible for him and his loved ones.

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who is dying who may not be aware of what is happening.

It is tough for a family member to be exposed to this 24 hours a day. This type of care provides a break for the caregivers trying to put their ailing loved ones into a place where they will be well looked after, so the family can leave for a short period to go about their own lives with some normality.

WAS IT DIFFICULT TO BLEND YOUR LIVES TOGETHER? JIM: Jane has been very gracious to adapt more to my life than I have had to adapt to hers. She sold her home and ski chalet, tore down her cottage and built a new one, and moved into the house that I have lived in for 30 years. During the summer we spend a lot of time on the road driving between our two cottages. We live at Jane’s on McGregor Lake during the week and then on the weekends we live at mine on the Big Rideau.

HOW IMPORTANT IS FAMILY TIME WITH YOUR TWO COMBINED FAMILIES? JANE: My son lives in

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ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER COUPLES BLENDING TWO VERY FULL AND INTERESTING LIVES TOGETHER? JIM & JANE: We had two homes near each other that had to be melded.

Rather than try and do it ourselves, we hired a well-known decorator who viewed both houses, made suggestions and helped with creating the environment we now live in. It is important to be busy, open and flexible and to welcome the changes that life presents us with.

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pressures of life are gone. Our children are raised. Our finances are secure.

Just enjoying having strong family ties, good food, good friends. Life with Jane is fun. Magic happened and bliss is upon us.

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THE OTTAWA AT HOME

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FLORISTS BLOOMFIELDS FLOWERS Inspired floral design.

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FLOWERS TALK TIVOLI Providing exquisite, extraordinary and exciting floral designs, Tivoli Florist prides itself on bringing European style and elegance to the residences and special events of Ottawa.

CATERING EPICURIA FINE FOOD STORE AND CATERING

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Delicious seasonal menus for full service or take-home catering.

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THYME & AGAIN CREATIVE CATERING AND TAKE HOME FOOD SHOP Freshness, quality, taste and commitment to exceptional customer service make Thyme & Again an award-winning caterer who continues to push the culinary envelope.

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TULIPS AND MAPLE – THE ART OF CATERING Tulips and Maple is Ottawa’s premiere catering company with over 22 years of creative culinary experience. You and your guests are sure to be delighted!

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LOOT BAGS YUMMY COOKIES Thank your guests with personalized treats. Match the theme of your party with cupcakes, cookies or personalized goodies – they will have a memorable take away.

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HOTELS CARTIER PLACE SUITE HOTEL Downtown near the Rideau Canal, spacious suites with kitchens, bedrooms and balconies. Romantic Suites with Jacuzzi, pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room, banquet facilities.

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TAKE HOME EPICURIA FINE FOOD STORE AND CATERING Delicious seasonal menus for lunches on the go, family dinners, entertaining or heartfelt gifts. Handcrafted Foods to Go, Every Meal, All Occasions.

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VENUES CAMP FORTUNE Unique banquet hall and wedding venue in the Gatineau Park. Meeting, conference and teambuilding services available including ziplining! Full service catering. 15 minutes from Ottawa.

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KINKI RESTAURANT KINKI is the “in” place for exquisite Sushi and Asian Fusion cuisine. The menu offers a wide range of tantalizing selections KINKI is the spot.

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LIVING Profiles

NEIGHBOURHOOD

BY STYLE

GLEBE

BY ALEXIA NAIDOO, @ALEXIANAIDOO PRODUCED BY TANYA CONNOLLY-HOLMES

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ttawa is a network of fabulous neighbourhoods, each with its own distinct charm, history, architecture and thriving local businesses.

Four of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods – the Glebe, Westboro, New Edinburgh and the ByWard Market – are all older and central, each unique in their own way. Find out which one might fit your personal style #attitude.

THE GLEBE ACADEMIC With Carleton University at its southwest corner and uOttawa and Saint Paul University just a stone’s throw away, the Glebe is a centralOttawa enclave for the academic set. This is definitely a walkable neighbourhood and bicycles also fill the streets in the warmer months. You’ll see more Tilley hats, organic fair-trade shirts and

at Lansdowne Park. Now, Lansdowne sports the exciting new TD Place, where you’ll find Ottawa’s new CFL team, the RedBlacks.

Birkenstocks here than in other parts of the city.

The Glebe loves its coffee shops and the locals can be found balancing books, laptops and lattes on nearly every corner.

They pair their steaming coffees with an amazing selection of treats, whether it’s a bagel from Kettleman’s, a vegan muffin from the Wild Oat Bakery or a croissant from the French Baker. But Glebeites work off those carbs as they jog, cycle, in-line skate, kayak and ice-skate their way up and down the canal

between Dow’s Lake and the Pretoria Bridge.

For those who like a stack of magazines and newspapers from around the world on their coffee table, Brittons is the go-to source for their beloved periodicals – and, of course, Ottawa at Home magazine.

But the Glebe is not all serious academe.

Rock star Alanis Morissette hails from this neighbourhood and went to high school at the Glebe Collegiate Institute. She even sang the national anthem at the former Ottawa Rough Riders’ games

H NEW EDINBURG BORO WEST BYWARD MARKET

WESTBORO HIPSTER A combination of upscale urban development and a hint of retro in its tree-lined streets, Westboro is perfect for hipsters.

The neighbourhood’s exact borders are debated, but it lies generally between Island Park Drive and Golden Avenue, to the east and west, and the Ottawa River and Carling Avenue, to the north and south.

Westboro was a village until it was annexed by Ottawa in 1949 and, in postwar fashion, many of its avenues bear names from that time,

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including the iconic Churchill and Roosevelt.

Tiny bungalows common to the era also dot several Westboro streets.

It also has, however, some of the region’s most luxurious homes and trendy glass condos that give the neighbourhood a modern flair. The restaurant scene has exploded in Westboro, with elegant eateries like Gezellig, Juniper and Savoy catering to the local crowd. You’re likely to see skinny jeans, thick-rimmed glasses and newsboy caps on patrons sipping martinis at places like the funky Trio and micro-brews at the Clocktower Brew Pub. A mecca for the affluently athletic, you’ll see SUVs topped with kayaks or Thule boxes heading towards the Gatineau Hills, across the Ottawa River, which can be seen from the Westboro streets, and calls these urban residents to outdoor adventure.

To prove Westboro’s hipster credentials, it

even has its own music and arts festival that takes place every June and draws big name artists from across Canada.

Westfest draws thousands of visitors and prides itself on being the only festival of its kind that is totally free. It’s just Westboro’s way of spreading the love.

NEW EDINBURGH ENTREPRENEUR You know your neighbours are movers and shakers when one of them is the Governor General of Canada and the other is the prime minister.

While New Edinburgh might hold these two important official residences, it’s also known as a community that attracts business leaders as well. In fact, a good portion of the neighbourhood bears the family names of one of Ottawa’s first entrepreneurs, Thomas McKay. He was one of the creative forces behind the Rideau Canal, and named

the area after his birthplace of Edinburgh in Scotland. Crichton Street, where you’ll see dancers gliding in and out of The School of Dance, was named after his wife’s maiden name.

New Edinburgh, which lies just to the east of Ottawa’s downtown business district and is bordered by the Ottawa River and the Rideau River, is a peaceful corner of the city while still being very central. It’s perfect for visitors who want to stay plugged into the community and residents who appreciate homes displaying the bricklaying, woodwork and fine glass skills of yesteryear’s craftsmen.

There are more suits and satchels in New Edinburgh at the beginning or end of the workday, but the locals also know how to relax.

In the warmer months, they can wander up to Ottawa’s newest farmers’ market, the Beechwood Market. For a gourmet treat, Farbs Kitchen and Wine Bar specializes in local

“There is a little something for everyone. It combines a perfect balance for the refined wine drinker and the fun loving beer guzzler. New Edinburgh really is a backdrop for a well balanced lifestyle.”

— ION AIMERS, NEIGHBOURHOOD ENTREPRENEUR, OWNER, SHALLOWBROOK RESTAURANT GROUP

ingredients, while the passionate young cooks at Fraser Café offer wine and beer tastings.

Each summer in New Edinburgh Park, a tranquil getaway along the river, the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Centre puts on the Lumière Festival.

It’s a whimsical evening when the park is alight with lanterns and populated by wonderful performers. Just proof that the folks here aren’t all work and no play.

THE BYWARD MARKET TRENDSETTER While it might be one of Ottawa’s oldest neighbourhoods, the ByWard Market is the perfect downtown setting for modern trendsetters. It has a vibrant mixture of quaint, 19th-century homes and chic, ultramodern architecture.

And, like some of Ottawa’s other central neighbourhoods, the ByWard Market is undergoing a boom of condo development,

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bringing a new urban crowd downtown.

It’s no wonder people flock to this area – it’s home to some of Ottawa’s trendiest hot spots. Salons, including York Street Spa, Texture and Rinaldo pamper the city’s elite clients. Boutique shopping along Sussex and Dalhousie offer the full fashion spectrum, from the haute couture of Justine & Justina to the urban cool of Schad or the rock ‘n’ roll tea-party esthetic at Victoire.

In the Market’s streets, you’re more likely to see high heels and sunglasses, especially around the National Gallery of Canada, or maybe a plaid shirt with a splash of paint on the cuff outside the Ottawa School of Art. Exquisite art and sculpture can be found around nearly every corner of this high-energy neighbourhood, which also draws musicians and lovers of live music. The cool Mercury Lounge celebrates soul and The Rainbow Bistro brings the best of the blues to appreciative audiences.

But perhaps the best part of the Market is the amazing food. There’s no reason to go hungry with farm stalls offering seasonal produce and restaurants galore featuring some of Canada’s best chefs.

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar’s chef Jonathan Korecki, was a finalist in the second season of Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada, while chef Rene Rodriguez of Navarra Restaurant took home the title in season four. It’s a place where you can always taste the latest trends in food!

Find out where Ottawa’s favourite style #attitude lives at the Ottawa Home & Design Show, Sept. 26-28th. Visit booth 221 and enter the #attitude contest for your chance to win 10K worth of La-Z-Boy furnishings. ottawaathome.ca

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For those times when only the handwritten word will do, Pens by Jonathan is an everlasting gift.

For simple to ornate tastes each pen offers a unique and extraordinary experience for business or pleasure for those who want to add a personal touch to their communication. givopoly.com/collections/pens-by-jonathan

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LIVING New & Notable

ART & SOUL GIFTING Know about something new & notable?

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THE ENRICHED BREAD ARTISTS 22ND ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO > The Enriched Bread Artists co-operative (EBA) is a non-profit artist-run organization dedicated to the promotion of visual artists through the provision of studio space.

They endeavour to provide education and promotion of the visual arts through exhibitions, workshops seminars and the production of visual art projects for both public spaces and galleries. This year, the EBA celebrates its 22nd anniversary as a vital presence on the Ottawa art scene by inviting the public to visit the studio and gallery spaces on the first and second floors of 951 Gladstone Ave. on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Admission is free!

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LIVING Giving Back

SPEAKING MUSIC

BY CATHERINE CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

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aul Jacobson spent more than 30 years as a radio host – almost 20 of those years in Ottawa!

With his deep voice and easy on-air personality, Saul was a natural for radio, but his professional career originally started on a different track.

“I taught school for a few years,” says Saul. And while he admits he loved working with kids, he had spent his high-school years volunteering at the local radio station, and radio remained his true passion. So he quit his teaching job, and the rest is history.

Now retired from radio, Saul finds himself back where he started – at school. This time, he’s combining his teaching skills with his love of music as the volunteer director of Broadview Public School’s Grade 8 jazz band.

“I originally got involved because my wife, Ginger, is the music teacher there.

So the first few years I was ‘volun-told’ because she needed help,” he admits with a laugh.

Saul is dedicated and enthusiastic about his volunteer work at Broadview, something he sees mirrored in the attitudes of the kids he teaches.

“The entire band program at Broadview is extracurricular – early mornings, lunch breaks – these kids are doing it because they really want to.”

He relishes the opportunity to share his love of music, and believes strongly in the Broadview music program’s mantra: Making Music Makes You Smarter.

“There’s a lot of clinical research which indicates that making music increases your self-confidence, leads to better grades and better behaviour,” Saul notes. “Music is also an international language, and if you can ‘speak’ it and read it, you can be at home anywhere on the planet.”

Saul is particularly committed to jazz music because he feels it’s a style of music that allows kids to step outside the box. “We live in a society which has rules for everything,” he observes. “Jazz is one place where kids

can break the rules and it’s OK, because jazz music is about breaking the rules.”

The jazz lover is immensely proud of the award-winning band, which is good enough that they do an annual tour of southern Ontario schools and play at music festivals in the

region. “A year before the Grade 8 concert, the kids in the band are often just learning how to put their instrument together,” says Saul. “To go from that to performing in a polished ensemble – it gives them real pride, and it makes me feel great.”

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EVENTS Easter Seals

DANCING WITH THE

EASTER SEALS

MARY ANNE IVISON

DERICK FAGE

DEBBIE TRENHOLM

STARS

SARAH FREEMARK

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t’s the fourth year for this glamorous event that has made a name for itself as an evening SHAWN SIMPSON that balances fun, entertainment and charity with pizzazz. Celebrities that range from morning show hosts to business leaders and fitness gurus will compete for the honour of being the capital’s best dancer for 2014. They get by with a little help from Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

The real winners are the recipients of the proceeds from the evening, which supports Easter Seals Ontario’s efforts to help provide mobility equipment to children with physical disabilities.

Past winners include Olympic figure skater Elizabeth Manley, CTV personalities Leanne Cusack and Lianne Laing. Past contestant Kurt Stoodley and Ottawa At Home editor-in-chief Mary Taggart are the hosts for the evening and provide fun-loving commentary throughout the night.

Join the fun Friday, Oct. 17 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Ticket info at easterseals.org

Meet the 2014 Stars Derick Fage Host and producer, Daytime Ottawa

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory? At a summer

camp dance someone bumped into a girl on the dance floor. When she turned, I was the first person she saw and she kneed me in the family jewels. I crumpled to the floor in extreme pain and couldn’t get up for about three minutes.

Onlookers created a circle around me as I lay there in agony.

LIZA MRAK

JEAN-LUC BOISSONNEAULT

What is your favourite song to dance to?

Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle.

What do you hope to gain from this experience? It may surprise some, but I’m hoping to gain confidence. I’ve never

SHAWN DAWSON

been comfortable with my body image due to a medical issue and I’m hoping this experience will help change that.

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition?

My energy, enthusiasm and the fact that I love to dance.

Sarah Freemark

Anchor/ reporter, CTV Morning Live

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory? I competed in the Miss Renfrew pageant when I was 16 years old and my talent was Irish dancing. I lost track of the stage space during my routine and backed into a high-rise

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bleacher and ended up on my butt.

Everybody Dance Now

by C+C Music Factory.

a pretty, or elegant ballerina picture. She lost her balance and I lost mine. We tumbled.

My end of pointe shoe hit her nose with a thud and broke it.

What do you hope to gain from this experience? I’m

What is your favourite song to dance to? Red Red

excited to learn about dance forms I’ve never tried, poke fun at my dance mentor and coach Jonathan in the hopes that he’ll create a wickedly intense dance routine and to give my trainer from Free Form Fitness, Jean-Luc Boissonneault, a run for his money at the Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars trophy!

Wine by Bob Marley

What is your favourite song to dance to?

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition?

I’ll try anything!

Debbie Trenholm

Sommelier and owner, Savvy Company

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory? It was in ballet class … I was at the barre up en point practising various positions. All five feet nine inches of me was up on my toes raising me another two or three inches. My ballet instructor Yvonne was spotting me and helping me raise my leg up while balancing on one leg. She was only five foot two. She had her hands way above her head and was also on her tippy toes trying to hold my leg up. Not

What do you hope to gain from this experience? If I can learn a new dance step or two while bringing a smile to a child’s face …. that is what being part of this fun fundraiser is all about.

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition?

Did I mention that I love to twirl? Tell the other dancers to watch out … I will be spinning circles around them on the dance floor!

Liza Mrak

Business development manager, Mark Motors of Ottawa

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory? Being five foot five, on a gymnastics team where the average height was four foot five and then having to do a dance routine to help promote the team … can I say “elephant in the room?”

What is your favourite song to dance to? Home for a Rest, by Great Big Sea.

What do you hope to gain from this

experience? I hope that by putting myself in a somewhat embarrassing situation where, for a brief moment I believe that I can dance like a superstar, I will make a difference and help raise money for Easter Seals. I also hope that I can influence others who will see how easy it is to do the same and to step forward with a small gesture.

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition?

Jazz hands, fast feet and a bedazzler.

Jean-Luc Boissonneault

working on my fitness.

Shawn Dawson Entrepreneur, philanthropist, owner, Fat Boys Southern Smokehouse

the speakers would be cool. It collapsed, as did I!

What is your favourite song to dance to? Mambo No. 5 by Lou Bega.

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory?

Having to dance to Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys in front of an ALL female audience.

What is your favourite song to dance to? It used to be Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.

What do you hope to gain from this experience? Learn how to dance. Come out of my cool comfort zone.

Meet great people for a great cause.

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition?

I’m a competitor but super nervous. My partner is top shelf!

Mary Anne Ivison

Co-founder and CEO, Free Form Fitness

What do you hope to gain from this experience? A

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory? Every time I

contract with Dancing With The Stars, or a least a few new moves.

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory? On a weekly

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition? Since

basis I’m caught by fellow drivers dancing and singing my face off to whatever’s on the radio.

dance I’m embarrassed!

What is your favourite song to dance to? Shout! by The Isley Brothers.

What do you hope to gain from this experience? To raise as much money for Easter Seals as I can and becoming a little less embarrassed on the dance floor would be nice.

my leg has been up all summer due to a motorcycle accident, I am just excited to prepare for this charitable event with all these great people.

Shawn Simpson TV/radio personality, TSN/CTV

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition?

What is your most embarrassing dancing memory?

The fun chemistry I have with my partner Samantha, the creative routine she put together and I’ve been

Probably dancing in Cancun. I was 20, and it was an end of hockey season trip.

Thought getting up on

Co-host, Country 101.1

What is your favourite song to dance to? Luke Bryan’s Country Girl (Shake it For Me).

What do you hope to gain from this experience? I hope to gain some sweet dance skills, and to raise lots of moolah for the kids!

What do you think gives you a leg up to win this competition?

I can kick pretty high, so that will literally give me the “leg up.”

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t’s a fortunate time for diners in Ottawa. There is an impressive array of restaurant options, some featuring the rising stars in our culinary scene who treat ingredients with care and consistently delight the guests they feed. Ottawa At Home talked with three kitchen wizards under 30 who are making a big name for themselves thanks to a combination of inspiration and perseverance.

STEPHEN LA SALLE 27, THE ALBION ROOMS This Ottawa native is single-handedly changing the perception of what it means to eat in a hotel restaurant.

At the Novotel’s Albion Rooms, his Britishinfluenced food, contextualized within Ottawa’s vibrant artisan

food scene, is drawing rave reviews. It’s also helping to cement Stephen’s reputation as one of the area’s most impressive chefs, so much so, that he has been invited to compete in the prestigious Gold Medal Plates competition in November.

A graduate of Algonquin College’s culinary program, he was inspired to pursue his chosen path while working at Lapointe’s restaurant in the ByWard Market as a teen. “I loved chatting with embassy chefs as they were doing their early morning shopping.”

Upon graduation, Stephen worked at ARC The Hotel and the Whalesbone, where he gained enough experience to be hired by the Novotel. “I have the best chef job in Ottawa, but it is very demanding. It was a big gamble for them to appoint someone so young to a position of such responsibility but I think it’s worked out well for everyone.” He credits the business skills he learned at culinary school for

helping him deal with the administrative aspects of his position.

His advice to young chefs is to stage (train) in as many places as possible. “That’s how you make connections and it’s also the best way to keep on learning.

Working with other chefs, whether in a kitchen or in a field at a fundraiser, is really inspiring.” Most importantly, he adds, is a constant desire to try new things. “I’m going to have a lot of fun playing with various elements as I prepare for Gold Medal Plates.”

IAN CARSWELL 29, K.W. CATERING AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA Having grown up in Petawawa, Ian Carswell

found his love of the kitchen lifestyle at Nippissing College, where he worked parttime at a family diner.

After apprenticing in North Bay, Ottawa and Toronto, he went to Europe. “I had amazing experiences there, particularly at Helsinki’s Chez Dominique, ranked in the top 25 restaurants in the world. It was intense – I worked 100 hours a week but I learned so much.”

Ian landed at Absinthe Café when he returned to Ottawa and he moved next to K.W. Catering where he quickly rose to become executive chef. At just 29 years of age, Ian enjoys the responsibility of running the National Gallery ’s busy kitchen, serving up a blend of classical French cuisine with modernist touches. “I like dishes that are relatively simple, beautiful, and supremely flavourful. I enjoy the precision and efficiency of big events, but I also appreciate small dinners because

I can take more time with each plate.”

As part of a local group of young chefs, it’s phenomenal for him to be participating in great fundraising dinners like the FLUX series and the Ottawa Humane Society’s Summer Harvest Garden Party. He advises other aspiring

chefs to knock on doors to make things happen and to be patient. “You don’t have to do it all by the time you are 30 or even 40 – take time to enjoy each step along the way.” To that end, Ian is currently taking five months off to be with his young daughter.

“Balance is key. I would love to have my own restaurant one day, but I’m not in a rush.”

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JAMES BRATSBERG 28, MENA You know you’re doing something right when your eatery is one of 30 nominees for the 2014 Canada’s Best New Restaurants award from Air Canada enRoute magazine. Chef James Bratsberg is humbled by the nomination and determined to

prove that MeNa, a gem on Preston Street, is deserving of the accolade.

His resumé is impressively lengthy for a 28-year-old chef.

From Newmarket to Calgary to downtown Toronto, he accumulated extensive kitchen experience. A

chance invitation to join a friend in Ottawa led to a job running the raw bar at E18hteen immediately prior to joining the MeNa team.

“I love having full creative rein here as I present comfortable, French-inspired food using as many local ingredients as possible,” says James.

Working in

Ottawa has proven to be a great fit. “Ottawa is like a big small town.

There is a true sense of community among chefs and people are genuinely friendly, which I think helps the culinary scene as a whole. Chefs seem to be more open with each other about their ideas than in bigger cities like Toronto.”

James admits that

the transition from brigade member to being the person in charge of the kitchen happened a little faster than he expected, but he is relishing the opportunities before him. “I love being part of such a young, energetic team here at MeNa – I think it’s amazing that at 28, I’m the oldest guy in the kitchen!”

“Ottawa is like a big small town. There is a true sense of community among chefs and people are genuinely friendly, which I think helps the culinary scene as a whole.

Chefs seem to be more open with each other about their ideas than in bigger cities like Toronto.”

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FOOD Let’s Dish two daughters, ages 10 and seven, and we love to entertain.

WHAT CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT IN YOUR KITCHEN? I don’t like single-purpose appliances or gadgets.

I love coffee but don’t need a high-end machine.

WHAT CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT IN YOUR KITCHEN? Must-haves are a spacious fridge, gas stove, high-end work surfaces and a super functional layout with good flow.

WHICH KITCHEN APPLIANCE WOULD YOU SPEND THE MOST MONEY ON? My dream appliance would be a six-burner Wolf gas stove.

HOUSE HUNTING WITH CHEF KENTON LEIER

BY PAULA ROY, @PAULAJROY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

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s the executive chef at the Westin Ottawa, one of the national capital’s busiest hotels, Kenton Leier spends much of each day in the kitchen. Despite this, he is always eager to cook after hours, noting that his passion for cooking really comes alive at home. As he prepares to embark on a search for

a new residence, Kenton shared his thoughts on house hunting and kitchen essentials.

WHICH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOM IN THE HOUSE TO YOU? Not surprisingly, it is the kitchen. It’s where people gather and I love having an open space so people can

hang out with me while I cook.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A HOME? A vibrant, established neighbourhood is key, as is a house that is not too big and has great potential. I’ve done renovation projects before and I look forward to this again.

IS THERE A PARTICULAR AREA OF THE REGION THAT APPEALS TO YOU? AND IF SO, WHY? I like neighbourhoods in transition and am considering a number of areas, many of which are close to downtown and the heart of Ottawa’s food scene.

WHAT MAKES A HOUSE A HOME? Family, friends and fun, with food to tie everything together.

The fun usually centres around my

IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERTED ISLAND WHAT SUPPLIES WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU? My cast iron frying pans, some knives and sharpening tools.

IF YOU WEREN’T A CHEF, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? I liked teaching in the culinary program at Algonquin which makes me think I’d enjoy being a physed teacher. It’s a job that would capitalize on my patience and calmness.

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