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A first dive into Ottawa's African barbecue scene revealed chicken with punchy seasoning and balanced smokiness

Jean-Claude Chartrand died too young at 53 of COVID last year, but the venerable Chelsea restaurant continues to delight under new chef Émile Héroux

Tirweka makes mighty fine bowls of fatteh that were impeccably fresh and balanced in a blend of tanginess, nuttiness, sweetness and crunch

Signs on the walls politely ask patrons to limit their visits to 90 minutes, but the tasty, occasionally fiery, fare is worth downing with a side of urgency

Some lesser-known dishes and items featuring duck lured the Citizen's restaurant critic to Ottawa's southeast end.

Intriguing, affordable fare abounds at three modest Chinese restaurants, writes Peter Hum.

Those who judge their meals in terms of quantity should let out a cheer for Yemen Gate’s mandi.

It's hard to find any mention of speakeasies serving tapas back in the day. However, for a new tenant in the ByWard Market, that's the concept.

Despite its glut of franchise eateries and fast-food joints, Barrhaven has become a bit more diverse and spice-positive.

Dining Out: Brine & Grill brings out the Big Green Eggs to cook up tasty BBQ

Dining Out: African barbecue eateries serve seasoned, spicy, smoky chicken

Dining Out: At L'Orée du Bois, departed chef's presence still felt with every bite

Dining Out: J'TM Resto Bar brings distinctive, promising cooking to Clarence Street

Dining In: Unique, globally inspired pizzas from Toppings Unlimited were hit and miss

Dining Out: New look Saigon Restaurant offers cocktails and small bites packed with Vietnamese flavours

Dining Out: Lavender Grill's uneven international fare needs more rigour, rethinking

Dining Out: Tirweka brings Middle Eastern breakfast fare to Ottawa's west

Dining In: Wandee Thai Cuisine dishes out vibrant flavours, surprising offerings

Dining Out: At Retro Gusto, the decor screams yesterday but the pizzas are thin-crusted, alluring and delicious

Dining Out: Djakarta Taste shows potential with home-style Indonesian dishes

Dining Out: Peking Duck offers expertly roasted birds and elevated Chinese dishes

Dining Out: On Ottawa's newest tacos, stars range from spicy octopus to crunchy cricket

Dining Out: Both the food and the experience are a rush at Ottawa's Korean House

Dining Out: Long drive to Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine yields hits, misses and interesting finds

Dining In and Out: Rustic dumplings, scorching noodles, and incendiary hot pots at Hung Hung House, Noodle's Invitation and Perfect Meat Bowl

C'est Japon à Suisha, which pioneered sushi in Ottawa, announces it will close in July

Dining in: Tiny, take-out only Yemen Gate specializes in mandi and impresses with top-notch, deeply-flavoured rice

Dining Out: Cocktails outshone food at Speakeasy Tapas Lounge

Dining In: Tucked away in a Barrhaven strip mall, Ayini brings the South Asian heat