Dining Out: Aperitivo's small plates and hospitality stand out
Aperitivo 655 Kanata Ave., Unit L2 (Kanata Centrum in the pedestrian zone near he Landmark Cinemas), 613-592-0004, aperitivo.ca Open: Sunday and Monday 4 to 11 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to...
View ArticleDining Out: Shanghai One brings a sweet and oily Chinese cuisine to Ottawa
Shanghai One Unit C – 1872 Merivale Rd., 613-686-1380, shanghaione.ca Open: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Prices: most main dishes $12.95 to...
View ArticleDining Out: Delights are in the details at splurge-worthy Stofa
Stofa 1356 Wellington St. W., 613-722-6555, stofarestaurant.com Open: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30 to 9:45 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday Prices: starters $13 to $20, mains $25 to $35 Access: steps to...
View ArticleDining Out: Spicy House is cheap, cheerful and loaded with chilies
Spicy House 281 A Dalhousie St., 613-695-8889 Open: Monday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Prices: up to $13.99 for large plates and soups Access: steps to front door and to...
View ArticleDining Out: At Orto Trattoria, chef Rene Rodriguez makes an Italian comeback
Orto Trattoria 151 – C Second Ave., 613-244-6786, orto.ca Open: Monday to Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 11 p.m., closed...
View ArticleDining Out: Bar Lupulus serves flavourful plates for discerning beer lovers
Bar Lupulus 1242 Wellington St. W., 613-759-4677, barlupulus.ca Open: Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to late, Saturday and Sunday 5 p.m. to late Prices: small dishes $14 to $16, mains $18 to $25 Access:...
View ArticleDining Out: The Jack Ketch in Stittsville riffs on British fare in a cosy...
The Jack Ketch 1536 Stittsville Main St., Stittsville, 613-831-2624, thejackketch.com Open: Tuesday 5 to 11 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 5...
View ArticleDining Out: It's definitely worth ducking into Meat Press for dinner
Meat Press Creative Charcuterie and Sandwich Shop 45 Armstrong St., 613-695-7737, meatpress.ca, twitter.com/MeatPressShop Open: for sandwiches Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and...
View ArticleDining Out: Citizen restaurant critic Peter Hum's best bites of 2017
In 2017, I scoured from Stittsville to Aylmer to Wakefield to Orléans for delicious, memorable dishes, and I didn’t do too badly at all. Of course, new, upscale restaurants in Ottawa’s downtown dining...
View ArticleDining Out: Kuidaore's Japanese fare satisfied, but needed tweaks too
Kuidaore Izakaya Bar and Grill 420 Preston St., 613-422-7537, kuidaoreizakaya.ca Open: Monday to Thursday noon to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to midnight, Sunday 5 to 10 p.m. Prices: small plates...
View ArticleShake it up: Calabogie's new nitro stout "goes against everything we're...
Calabogie Brewing Company this week unveiled a nitrogen-infused version of its popular Brown Cow Milk Stout, which may be the first nitro stout in a can by an Ottawa-area craft brewery. The nitrogen...
View ArticleDining Out: Veteran east-end eatery Chahaya Malaysia upholds spicy, savoury...
Chahaya Malaysia 1690 Montreal Rd., 613-742-0242, facebook.com/chahayamalaysia Open: Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.,...
View ArticleDining Out: At Hunter's Public House, craft beers and deep-fried choices rule
Hunter’s Public House 4750 Bank St., Unit 1, 613-822-7171, hunterspublichouse.ca Open: Monday to Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 10 a.m....
View ArticleDining Out: At Gandhi’s Village, the waiting was the hardest part
Gandhi’s Village 113 Mann Ave., 613-569-2121, gandhisvillage.com Open: Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 11:30...
View ArticleDining Out: At Brothers Beer Bistro, chef Steve Mitton packs meaty treats...
Brothers Beer Bistro 366 Dalhousie St., 613-695-6300, brothersbeerbistro.ca Open: Monday 3 to 10 p.m., Tuesday to Friday noon to midnight, Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m....
View ArticleDining Out: Kebabs and stews are stars at I Cook Persian Cuisine
I Cook Persian Cuisine 731 Ridgewood Ave., 613-695-3004, icookpersiancuisine.ca Open: Weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Weekends noon to 9 p.m. Prices: main courses $13.99 to $24.99 Access: no steps to...
View ArticleDining Out: Hot-pot experience hits the spot at Morals Village
Morals Village 3987 Riverside Dr., 613-736-6503, cqdz.ca Open: daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: soup bases $2.50 to $8, weekdays all-you-can-eat $25.99, $19.95 for seniors over 65, $13.95 for...
View ArticleDining Out: Guru's Inspired Food Bar consistently serves a few fine items...
Guru’s Inspired Food Bar 1123 Wellington St. W., 613-695-8999, gurusinspired.com Open: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prices: most...
View ArticleDining Out: Café My House thrillingly elevates veganism into the realm of...
Café My House 1015 Wellington St W., 613-733-0707, cafemyhouse.com Open: Tuesday to Friday 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., closed Monday Prices:...
View ArticleDining Out: Sula Wok on Main Street serves fast, tasty Asian fare with a smile
Sula Wok 184 Main St., 613-890-7852, sulawok.com Open: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Prices: All items between $7.50 and $12.95 Access: front door is...
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