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Chef Joe Thottungal makes ‘heartbreaking’ decision to shelve plans for Almonte restaurant

Chef Joe Thottungal showing off his Novemburger creation in support of the United Way East Ontario. Photo provided by United Way East Ontario.

Local eateries put their twist on a classic for ‘Novemburger’ in support of the United Way

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This November, the United Way East Ontario is giving people something to sink their teeth into, with the help of a few local restaurants. The

My Ottawa: Joe Thottungal dishes on his favourite eats and his own little piece of tropical paradise

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In this instalment of My Ottawa, we learn more about one of Ottawa’s most beloved chefs as Joe Thottungal dishes on his go-to day trips

From left, David Gourlay, CEO of Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, alongside campaign co-chairs and donors Mary Taggart and Chris Taggart, and Coconut Lagoon restaurant owner and executive chef Joe Thottungal at the Shepherds' launch of its $5-million capital campaign for its new eight-storey, multi-purpose supportive housing residence in the ByWard Market. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Taggart Parkes family boosts end-homelessness campaign with $1M gift

The Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation kicked off its $5-million capital campaign for a new supportive housing residence in the ByWard Market by announcing a

Coconut Lagoon hosts feel-good fête for AFP’s local leaders in fundraising

On Tuesday, award-winning chef and philanthropist Joe Thottungal opened up his Coconut Lagoon restaurant on St. Laurent Boulevard for the second year in a row

Lawrence Greenspon gets ’em jazzed up at arts benefit for Ottawa Jazz Festival

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Lawrence Greenspon really does deserve a hand (might as well make it the jazz-hand kind) for helping out at the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s annual live

Always giving: Joe Thottungal’s party launch of new cookbook aids food insecurity

Between running two successful restaurants, Coconut Lagoon and Thali, and helping to feed the hungry and less fortunate, Joe Thottungal has also managed to publish

A federal boost for Ottawa’s hard-hit tourism industry could bring some sophisticated visitors to Ottawa

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Ottawa’s tourism industry took a bit hit during the pandemic, but the federal government is helping some businesses and organizations get back on their feet

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Coconut Lagoon party for fundraising professionals proves priceless

The social gathering attracted some 80 attendees, many of whom work in the charitable sector. There were also business leaders with a connection to non-profit