Clover Food and Drink

02/26/2020

Hey there! I thought I would take Clover's old page out of retirement, and use it to share an event that's near and dear to my heart.

In July of 2019, a few months after shuttering the restaurant, I joined the amazing culinary team at Shopify's head office (that’s on Instagram, if you’re asking). However, a big piece that I thought I would miss after joining a corporate outfit was community outreach and engagement.

This is not the case. In the past few months, I've had the chance to re-establish connections and projects with folks I've worked with (or wanted to). The biggest, an annual fundraiser (with very talented women chefs and food entrepreneurs), to celebrate International Women's Day, has been revived as "Work in Progress", a title I believe so fitting given where we still are.

I hope you can join me, the whole leadership team at Shopify Headquarters (all women!) and 12 of Ottawa's best, at this year's event in my new "home". For more details and ticketing information, please check https://ottawa-swag.myshopify.com/

💛West

Ottawa-Swag

04/13/2019

LAST SERVICE TONIGHT! We’re fully booked for dinner, but join us after 8 for drinks and waffledogs!

04/09/2019

With our upcoming closure (and this silly weather!), we got to dreaming of summer backyard gatherings with friends.

For our last burger: “The Potluck”. Classic Granny-style macaroni salad (with ham, eggs and pickles), beer mustard, and potato chips (because someone always cops out with a bag), topped off with hotdog, watermelon wedge and a ‘brelly (because, why not?), as always with a 6oz house-ground Enright beef patty and a Plaisirs Gourmands sesame bun.

03/13/2019

In May of 2014, we acquired keys to a narrow spot on Bank St., and quietly opened Clover a little over six weeks later with help from some very good friends.

We had a vague idea of how much work it would be opening and running a business, but absolutely no clue about the roller coaster ride that it would be. All in all, an experience we would never trade for anything else. We’ve met, connected and worked with many people we now count as friends. We’ve learned about resilience, patience and perseverance. We’ve learned a lot.

We decided (and continued) from day one to support small, local, independent businesses. We operated like a “mom and mom” shop. We shared what we could with our community.

This April, we will be serving our last diners on the 13th. The decision was not an easy one, given how much we’ve invested, not only financially, but physically, emotionally and mentally.

We want to thank everyone for all the support from the last five years.
It will be a huge change, but we’re looking forward to all the freedom, and some time off...heck, we’re looking forward to being bored.

Until we lock the doors to 155 Bank for the last time, we hope you can join us for a drink, a meal, or even a chat.

Thank you for your support,
West and Danielle

03/12/2019

Last Tuesday, we hosted a vernissage as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations.
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Firstly, a great big thank you to the artists for sharing their work and being part of the show!
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Thank you to everyone for coming to support these talented artists!




Joyce Crago Photographs

Lots of time to come and view the pieces!
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And a huge thank you to for pouring tastings and their generous donation to our cause, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa! 🙌
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03/11/2019

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A huge thank you to these amazing and talented women for giving us their time and joining us at our Women in Industry dinner on Saturday evening, and helping to make it a great success.
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Missing:

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They’re incredible chefs, bakers, business owners and flavour makers. Some established, some coming up; some are partners, some are mothers; but most importantly, all women that have helped elevate Ottawa’s food and beverage scene.
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Thank you to for presenting everyone.
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Thank you to the artists for making our walls dynamic and beautiful:





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Thank you to everyone that came to help us support the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa.
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International Women’s Day was March 8th, though we believe women and our achievements and contributions should be supported and celebrated everyday.
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03/07/2019

Returning this year for “Women in Industry”: Holly Laham from !

Formerly of Cake & Shake, has also brought us , selling out at multiple pop-ups across the city. What’s up her sleeve for Saturday’s dinner? Book your reservation to find out!

Celebrate women in the industry and beyond at our beer-paired dinner with . Resos at 613.680.8803.

03/07/2019

Joining us Saturday for “Women in Industry”: Marysol Foucault of Edgar!

draws hordes of brunchers (and lunchers!) to her much-lauded spot in Gatineau. With newborn in tow, she recently renovated, tripling Edgar’s capacity. 💪💪💪

Few seats left to our beer-paired dinner with to benefit the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa. Call us at 613.680.8803.

03/06/2019

THIS SATURDAY join us for a 1 night only, 7 course Beer Pairing Dinner in celebration of International Women's Day!

10 of Ottawa's best chefs will be coming together in the Clover kitchen in support of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa. Limited seating available. Open to every one! Call 613.680.8803 to reserve your spot.
Pic by the talented

03/06/2019

Returning for this year’s edition of Women in Industry: Patricia Larkin!

Formerly a chef, Trish is now the owner/maker of ; kombucha soda found on many of Ottawa’s top shops and restos.

We can’t even express how lucky we are to have her put an apron back on and join us in the kitchen for our event!

Seats still available. Celebrate International Women’s Day with us by capping off the week at our beer-paired dinner to benefit the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa. Please call 613.680.8803 to reserve.