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Mathieu Grondin, Ottawa's nightlife commissioner, stepped out to mingle and meet some of the city's familiar faces, including Sandra Plagakis from Kiss 105.3, who seized the moment to take a playful selfie alongside Grondin.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
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Harvest?– A Feast of Fall?was held at the Ottawa Art Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 18, featuring award-winning chefs, local DJs and farm-to-table-inspired creations. The cocktail-style event celebrated Ottawa’s vibrant culinary community, with attendees enjoying food and drink stations while supporting Youturn Youth Support Services.
The non-profit organization is dedicated to helping at-risk youth in Eastern Ontario. Youturn provides essential support such as counselling, education and clinical treatment to youth aged 12 to 24 who are often involved in the justice system, child welfare or facing issues like human trafficking and street-level violence. With a focus on relationship building and personalized care, Youturn’s programs aim to help vulnerable youth overcome barriers and build brighter futures.
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Against the stunning backdrop of a late summer evening, guests mingled under the stars, enjoying delicious bites, refreshing drinks and lively music while supporting an important cause. This event proved once again that Ottawa’s culinary community shines brightest when it’s serving up both fantastic flavours and meaningful impact.
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Karen Wood, founder of Knock on Wood Communications & Events, with Marisa Moher, executive director of Youturn Youth Support Services, the beneficiary of the philanthropic evening.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner Mathieu Grondin with event organizer Robin Duetta.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Executive chef Ben Baird from Pelican Seafood Market and Grill was busy keeping up with the demand for freshly shucked oysters.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Kelly Kubrick, along with her sister-in-law Fiona Murray Cook, nephew Dylan Cook and brother Don Cook, paused for a heartfelt moment beside a special poster honouring their late mother and grandmother, Gay Cook. A true trailblazer and legend in Ottawa’s foodie community, Gay’s legacy and spirit were deeply felt as her family celebrated her incredible impact following her recent passing.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Joe Thottungal, the celebrated chef and owner of Coconut Lagoon and Thali, is a beloved fixture at nearly every philanthropic event in the city, bringing his generous spirit and culinary expertise wherever he goes.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Trevor Eggleton, director of marketing, communications and fundraising at Carefor Health & Community Services, with his daughters Lilia and Kaya.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Thyme and Again’s mini apple butter cheesecake, drizzled with chai caramel sauce and topped with a crisp cinnamon apple chip, perfectly captured the cosy, autumnal vibes of the Harvest event, despite the warm summer-like temperatures.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Andre Schad, owner of the Tavern Group, chatted with Mathieu Grondin, Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Nicole Feriancek, editor in chief of the Ottawa Citizen, along with good friend Alison Mah, politics editor at the Toronto Star.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Michael, Isabella, Melissa and Ian Shabinsky of Glenview Management Limited.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Christine McKinty and Gavin Lumsden, executive producer at Rogers TV.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Derick Fage, host and producer of Daytime Ottawa on Rogers TV, and his wife Monika Palitza-Fage.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Denise Hoppner, owner of 1818 Farm and Cidery, and her daughter Morgan Hunter, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s events and communications coordinator.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
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