Local Food Champions

Photo by Amy Zambonin
"When we started the business 12 years ago, we wanted to create a food business that was a reflection of our personal philosophies. We really focused our efforts on sourcing and buying as locally as possible,” says Jennifer Heagle (top) co-owner of The Red Apron.
Robin Lavigne, co-owner and head chef of The Red Apron, checks orders for the more than 1,000 meals The Red Apron prepares every week, including take-home meals and the Dinner to the Door delivery service, which recently expanded to include Kanata, Riverside South, Barrhaven and Orléans.
With The Red Apron for more than eight years, retail manager, Julie Rogers (top), helps customers find what they need from the selection of fresh baked goods, take-home meals and an assortment of items in the gourmet food shop.
Pastry chef, Josie Diaz, fills the Red Apron's showcase with decadent squares, cookies and pastries.