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'Foodies' Walk in Centretown

'Foodies' Walk in Centretown
Whalesbone on Kent, where the walk will start
Whalesbone on Kent, where the walk will start

This walk is an annual favourite, back for 2019!  We will highlight some of the specialty food stores in our Centretown neighborhood on Gladstone Ave, between Kent & Percy. These stores focus on selling local, organic, and sustainable food. We love good food and we want to share our favorite stores in the neighborhood with you. Some details on the shops we will visit are given below. 

Sign-up required! 

You must sign up to attend this walk. The host stores would like to know the number of participants, so they can be ready to welcome everyone.  Send email to Shiang Dai if you are planning to attend.  (If the link doesn't connect to your email, you can right-click on the link to copy the email address).   Registration will be accepted beginning April 30.

The Stores 

The Whalesbone Sustainable Oyster & Fish Supply:  "Whalesbone has been supplying the finest fresh and frozen seafood throughout Ottawa, and is the region's only 100 percent sustainable supplier." Read more: www.thewhalesbone.com 

True Loaf Bread Company: "True Loaf Bread Company is a family-run bakery offering delicious breads freshly baked daily in our shop at 573 Gladstone Avenue." Read more: www.trueloaf.ca

The Red Apron: "The red apron uses ingredients from local farmers, producers, and small family enterprises in eastern Ontario and western Quebec." Read more: www.redapron.ca 

Seed to Sausage General Store: “Seed to Sausage General Store is a local, ethically-oriented fine food retailer & butcher shop. We specialize in pork and cured meats, but also have specialty dry-aged steaks and plenty of really exciting products from B.C. to East Coast. The saucisson sec and chorizo salami sticks are a must–try!”   Read more: seedtosausage.ca

Location
Route

We will meet at Whalesbone, 504a Kent Street at 11:00 am. We will walk north on Kent St. and west on Gladstone Ave. to Red Apron (564 Gladstone). We will continue west on Gladstone to the Seed to Sausage General Store (729 Gladstone Ave) at the corner of Cambridge St.  After that, we will go east on Gladstone to our last stop at the True Loaf Bread Company (573 Gladstone Ave.)

About the walk leader

Shiang Dai and Mark Farren have lived in this neighborhood for more than thirty years. They believe in keeping Centretown vibrant and lively. They have been active in helping keep the neighborhood safe for children and adults. This area is a bustling neighborhood and they are pleased to promote and encourage these small neighborhood stores. 

Guides:

Mark Farren and Shiang Dai

When:
Date:Sat May 4, 2019
Time:11:00 AM
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Where:
Start:Whalesbone, 504a Kent St
End:729 Gladstone Ave.
Area:Centretown
Distance:1.0 km
Accessibility:

The walk will follow city sidewalks, but there are few steps to get into the stores. 

Gallery
Whalesbone on Kent, where the walk will start True Loaf Bread, fresh from the oven. Red Apron shoppe Cutting samples at Seed to Sausage. Whalesbone, interior of shop. Dai Sheng & Mark Farren, 'Foodie Walk' on Gladstone Ave. / Dai Sheng et Mark Farren sur la promenade « Foodie » sur la rue Gladstone.
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