Continuing to celebrate (yummy) #halifaxsmallbusiness week by talking about Ori Foods in the Nova Scotia Legislature:
Mr. Speaker, I would like to celebrate Small Business Week by recognizing a newer addition to the Dartmouth North small business landscape, Ori Foods Co. The small but mighty restaurant and café is owned and run by Zoë Bartel and Lachlan Culjak, a pastry chef and a chef with international experience. The two previously owned Ori Chocolate Company, which sold its wares at the Alderney Landing Farmers Market. Zoë and Lachlan had been looking to open a spot back home in Nova Scotia when they came upon a space at 258 Wyse Road, just down the street from some of Zoë’s family, and we’re really happy that they chose that spot. Since Ori opened in April 2022, I have enjoyed many delicious locally sourced meals and treats at the beautifully designed café. The food and coffee are truly excellent, and my constituency coordinator, Rebecca, is especially excited that they have two dairy and gluten-free cookie options. I ask the House to join me in thanking Zoë and Lachlan for choosing Dartmouth North as Ori’s home, and I encourage everyone to stop by and taste some delicious treats.