Edible Ottawa

Where Food Meets Art

• Photo by Matthew Liteplo

  The owners of North Market in Almonte commissioned local artist, Stefan Thompson, to create the mural in their new space. Thompson weaves together animals and human-like figures, using organic materials he's collected — such as recycled cotton, eggs, wheat and coffee grounds.

• Amanda Sears and Rick Herrera, above, first met as practising artists in Almonte.

• With little time for their previous artist endeavours, food and their new space is now their medium.

• Coffee and a grilled cheese sandwich at The Art House Café.

• Showcasing an ecclectic mix of original art, Geneviève Bétournay, opened The Art House Café with co-owner, Joe Beaton, as a hub for the community and local artists.

• Located at the Ottawa Art Gallery, Jackson's co-creators, John Leung (above)...

• ..and Caroline Gosselin, shown with her son, have created a light and airy space and menu inspired by the arts.