Eating up the Hill: Bill Morneau’s jam bars
Following his delivery of the federal budget yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau hosted a post-budget reception in the Sir John A. MacDonald building and, while his budget ran a deficit…
Jeff Jedras
Eating up the Hill: Produce, consumer products, grain-fed beef on grain-fed buns and Canadian actors
Having got caught up with work after a well-timed constituency, here's a round-up of a few receptions from the last few weeks. Getting these out of the way before budget…
Eating up the Hill: Produce, consumer products, grain-fed beef on grain-fed buns and Canadian actors
Having caught up with work after a well-timed constituency week, here's a round-up of a few receptions from the last few weeks. Getting these out of the way before budget…
Eating up the Hill: Someone prorogue these perogies
I spent the last provincial election in Parkdale-High Park, and among several regrets is that I didn't take the opportunity to sample some real, homemade, honest to goodness Ukranian perogies.…
Eating up the Hill: Someone prorogue these perogies
I spent the last provincial election in Parkdale-High Park, and among several regrets is that I didn't take the opportunity to sample some real, homemade, honest to goodness Ukranian perogies.…
Eating up the Hill: You don’t order a burger at the Parliamentary Restaurant
I forgot what I'll assume should be one of the foodie rules: don't order something simple at a place that specializes in the fancier things. Or, put another way, if…
Eating up the Hill: You don’t order a burger at the Parliamentary Restaurant
I forgot what I'll assume should be one of the foodie rules: don't order something simple at a place that specializes in the fancier things. Or, put another way, if…
Eating up the Hill: A valourous steak sandwich
Last Wednesday was my birthday and, while I had plans for a few root beers that evening, I didn't have time for a luxurious lunch. So I ducked into the…
Eating up the Hill: A valourous steak sandwich
Last Wednesday was my birthday and, while I had plans for a few root beers that evening, I didn't have time for a luxurious lunch. So I ducked into the…
Eating up the Hill: Nando’s peri-peri chicken
I ventured off the Hill for lunch on Monday to satisfy my craving for Portuguese chicken -- but, in fairness, downtown Ottawa's newish Nando's franchise is located in the James…
Eating up the Hill: Nando’s peri-peri chicken
I ventured off the Hill for lunch on Monday to satisfy my craving for Portuguese chicken -- but, in fairness, downtown Ottawa's newish Nando's franchise is located in the James…
Eating up the Hill: Centre Block Pho
I had other plans for lunch on Friday. Since I began working on the Hill I've either eaten out or just worked through lunch, but that can get pricey. So…
Eating up the Hill: Centre Block Pho
I had other plans for lunch on Friday. Since I began working on the Hill I've either eaten out or just worked through lunch, but that can get pricey. So…
Eating up the Hill: Canada-USA and Beautiful British Columbia
Tonight was a light night on the Hill social circuit. With the long week starting to catch up with an old guy like me, I bypassed receptions by a health…
Eating up the Hill: Canada-USA and Beautiful British Columbia
Tonight was a light night on the Hill social circuit. With the long week starting to catch up with an old guy like me, I bypassed receptions by a health…
Eating up the Hill: Ribs and salad
Lunch was a spur of the moment thing today when I escorted some guests up to the Confederation Building cafeteria. I had seen Ribs and Sweet Potato Fries as the…
Eating up the Hill: Ribs and salad
Lunch was a spur of the moment thing today when I escorted some guests up to the Confederation Building cafeteria. I had seen Ribs and Sweet Potato Fries as the…
Eating up the Hill: Jewish wine and bacon-wrapped scallops
There can be a lot of receptions in Ottawa that different lobby groups and associations host to meet Parliamentarians. And often, many of them happen on the same night. Like…
Eating up the Hill: Jewish wine and bacon-wrapped scallops
There can be a lot of receptions in Ottawa that different lobby groups and associations host to meet Parliamentarians. And often, many of them happen on the same night. Like…
Eating up the Hill: Vegetarian pizza with bacon
I know I haven't blogged in some time. I moved to Ottawa in November to work for a Member of Parliament, which a) takes up most of my time, and…