Strange title….I know but let’s get into it. Today is Martin Luther King day and the Mayor of Ottawa released a statement about MLK day, I didn’t read it because Jim Watson has been inconsistent about MLK’s core message. Civil rights for oppressed black people, and as a black man in Ottawa, it feels disingenuous. But what is the real connection with MLK and Ottawa? As our city grows we have to recognize that Dr. King’s vision is becoming a reality, we are incredibly multi-cultural especially our young people. Ottawa is the nations capital and it makes me happy to see the rise of black people in such a powerful city. If King was alive he would be proud of the progress being achieved…but he also would be disappointed.
Continue reading “Martin Luther King…and Ottawa?”Victim mindset
One word Bytown Blog wants to push in 2021 is Accountability. Be accountable for every good and bad thing in life. Only you are responsible for the Good and Bad. It’s a powerful mindset because it ends the victim mindset. Here we don’t do the victim mindset, we do the VICTORY mindset and that’s how we create real change. No one should help you, YOU should help yourself! Real movement, today, tomorrow and forever. 💯
Blue Cactus is THE SPOT
As you know, I’ve reviewed a lot of places in the Byward Market, some are great and some are trash but for now, the best spot in the Market is clearly Blue Cactus. Here’s why:
Continue reading “Blue Cactus is THE SPOT”Bing and BANG at Banditos
As you know, my critic of mexican themed restaurants in the city has been…critical but when it comes to Banditos it felt different. Very different and that could be a good or bad thing…here is my honest review of bank street Banditos.
Continue reading “Bing and BANG at Banditos”Atari is a tragedy
Last week me and some friends decided to go to Atari, a restaurant/gaming bar in the Byward Market at the intersection of Dalhousie street. I was expecting a lot based on social media and the popularity of this spot but…i was disappointed.
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