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Local cheeses
The humble grilled cheese gets a tasty makeover
For grilled cheese ideas that really stack up, Ottawa cheese sommelier Vanessa Simmons offered these suggestions for sandwiches pairing local cheeses and locally made breads.
Cheese sommelier Vanessa Simmons says you can find the cheeses she suggests at these local shops:
Jacobsons: 141 Beechwood
Ave.
Serious Cheese: 442 Hazeldean Rd., Kanata
Herb & Spice: 1310 Wellington St. W. The Field House at Parkdale Market: 21 Hamilton Ave. North (winter hours Friday through Sunday)
Thyme & Again: 1255 Wellington St. West
The Ottawa Bagelshop: 1321 Wellington St. West
The Piggy Market: 400 Winston Ave. (at Richmond Road)
The Red Apron: 564
Gladstone Ave.
Il Negozio Nicastro: 792 Bank St. and 1355 Wellington St. West
La Bottega Nicastro: 64
George St.
Farm Boy (local section): About a dozen Ottawa locations
Sobeys (local section):
Several Ottawa locations