Sometimes it helps to work backwards. Natasha LeBlanc, a professional chef who trained at the Culinary Institute of Canada in P.E.I before working in some of Ottawa's top restaurants, says "preserving has been our gateway into farming." LeBlanc and her husband, Brian Faraday, are first-time farmers who set their sights and their dream of a market garden on a 65-acre property in Lanark County.

In 1984 Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli became Ottawa's first wood-burning bagel shop -- the first bagel of its kind in Ontario. Seven ingredients you can pronounce, hand rolled, honey-water boiled and wood fire baked makes for the Ottawa Bagelshop bagel.

This family-run business carries over 400 cheeses, 50 deli meats and 8000 quality products that range from the everyday to gourmet. 

McKeen Metro Glebe is a local, family owned business located in the heart of the Glebe that strives to provide excellent customer service to the residents of the surrounding area, as well as provide diverse offerings of products to satisfy all customers that walk through our door. 

From Gluten-Free treats and organic produce, down to your everyday grocery and household needs. Established in 1910, McKeen's has been serving the Glebe and its residents for over four generations. Visit today and see why they are not your average grocery store.