Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We sat down with Carleton alum and local Foodie Henry (@thebesteats613) to talk about how he took his passion for food and built an online community dedicated to highlighting Ottawa's local cuisine scene.

00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Origins of BestEats613
01:34 - Going Viral & Finding a Style
03:00 - Carleton Communications Background
04:23 - The Technical Side & Editing
05:07 - Building the Online Community
05:50 - Connecting with Restaurants & Chefs
06:58 - BestFest: The Food Festival
09:30 - Staying Positive & Authentic
12:20 - Advice for Aspiring Creators
13:16 - What's Next: Future Plans
14:52 - Speed Round: Ottawa Food Q&A
18:41 - Sign-off & Final Thoughts
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