Category: Focus

Perry Tsergas is feeling lighter these days. The Parliament Hill staffer lost 30 pounds this summer: a result of his vacation from politics and some time away from the unhealthy diet of a politico.

Even losing his fingers to a meat grinder didn’t get in the way of Jimmy Bunnag’s dream of becoming a chef.

“More time” was the order of the day as Elgin Street’s planned concert hall survived a city council vote last week that could have stripped its municipal funding. Instead, council agreed to postpone the deal’s Nov. 30 deadline to the end of February.

It’s beautiful, it’s luxurious, and it can make your knees weak, but don’t be intimidated. If Ottawa wine experts can agree on one thing, it’s that wine should be loved, not feared.