Dining Out: Hidden gem SemSem serves elevated savoury breads, dips
SemSem 2430 Bank St., unit 11, 613-733-5736, semsem.ca Open: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices: Breads $2.75 to $21.95, savoury items $6.50 to $15.50...
View ArticleGlebe restaurant Pomeroy House shuts doors after three years
A Glebe restaurant that drew raves when it opened three years ago has closed, saying it couldn’t attract enough diners to stay in business. The Pomeroy House was at 749 Bank Street near First Avenue....
View ArticleDining Out: Eldon's in the Glebe delivers tasty dishes in comfy space
Eldon’s 775 Bank St., 613-565-0101, eldons.ca Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Monday Prices: Brunch items $8 to $16, mains $16 to $26 at dinner...
View ArticleDining Out: There's fancy barbecue at Lexington Smokehouse & Bar, but some...
Lexington Smokehouse & Bar 344 Richmond Rd., 613-421-0219, lexingtonottawa.com Open: Sunday to Thursday 5 p.m. to late, Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to late Prices: Sandwiches $16 to $18, mains $23...
View ArticleDining Out: Antonyme's creative kitchen loads up ever-changing tapas with...
Antonyme 150 rue Principale, Gatineau (Aylmer sector), 819-557-0523, restaurant-antonyme.ca Open: Tuesday and Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday 10...
View ArticleDining Out: Attractive dishes at Norca Restaurant & Bar can wow or disappoint
Norca Restaurant & Bar 30 Daly Ave., on the second floor of Le Germain Hotel Ottawa, 613-691-3218, norcarestaurant.ca Open: for lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for dinner Monday to...
View ArticleDining Out: Mashups of savoury and cereal a surprise hit at Oat Couture...
Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe 1154 Bank St., 613-737-6654, oatcouturecafe.com Open: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Prices: bowls of oatmeal with toppings $7 to $14 Access: Small step to front door Until very...
View ArticleDining Out: At Jackson, some artful, high-minded small plates were better...
Jackson 10 Daly Ave. (in the Ottawa Art Gallery), 613-680-5225, jacksonottawa.com Open: Monday to Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., closed Sunday Prices: small...
View ArticleDining Out: The secret's out about indulgent but affordable hole-in-the-wall...
Le Clandestin 45 Laval St., 819-921-9727, leclandestin.ca Open: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 4 to 9 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday Prices: mains under $20...
View ArticleDining Out: Rangoon's Burmese dishes impress with deep and surprising flavours
Rangoon Restaurant 634 Somerset St. W., 613-680-8821, rangoonrestaurant.ca Open: Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 5 to 10 p.m. Prices: Most...
View ArticleDining Out: Le Mien in ByWard Market dazzles with fresh hand-pulled noodles...
Le Mien 43 William St., 613-421-8882, lemiencraftnoodle.com Open: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Prices: soups $11 to $15 Access: No steps to front door or...
View ArticleDining Out: DreamLand Cafe charms with bright, wallet-friendly pasta
DreamLand Cafe 262 Preston St., 613-422-4200, dreamlandcafe.ca Open: Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday Prices: pasta...
View ArticleDining Out: Urban Indian Cafe pleasantly surprises with range of breads and...
Urban Indian Cafe 1910 St. Laurent Blvd. (in the Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre’s parking lot), 613-247-1010, urbanindiancafe.ca Open: Tuesday to Friday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to...
View ArticleDining Out: In the battle of Asian steamed buns, Tarek Hassan's Gongfu Bao...
Banh Mi Girl 292 Dalhousie St. Open: Monday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Datsun 380 Elgin St. eatdatsun.ca Open: Monday to Saturday from 5:30 p.m. till late, closed Sunday...
View ArticleDining Out: Amuse Kitchen & Wine has gourmet appeal in Kanata South
Amuse Kitchen & Wine 500 Eagleson Rd., 613-880-8883, amusekitchen.ca Open: Monday to Friday noon to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to closing, Saturday 5 p.m. to closing, closed Sunday Prices: Small plates $17...
View ArticleDining Out: The refined fare at Gezellig in Westboro is in good, new hands
Gezellig 337 Richmond Rd., 613-680-9086, gezelligdining.ca Open: Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:30...
View ArticleDining Out: Lobster pho, rightly, the star dish at Chinatown's Lobster Noodle...
Lobster Noodle House 947 Somerset St. W., 613-233-1275, facebook.com/lobsternoodlehouse/ Open: Daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices: most dishes without lobster under $15, most lobster dishes $20 to...
View ArticleDining Out: Assayyed Restaurant offers a Middle Eastern take on steakhouse fare
Assayyed Restaurant 1638 Bank St., 613-733-4343, assayyed.com Open: Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday Prices: steaks $24.95 to $44.95 Access: small ramp to...
View ArticleDining Out: Wild moss and arugula emulsion — creativity reigns at tasty...
Jasper 18 Beechwood Ave. 613-747-3456, jasperottawa.com Open: Monday and Tuesday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 10...
View ArticleDining Out: J:unique Kitchen brings 'Vancouver-style sushi,' flaming rolls to...
J:unique Kitchen 381 Cooper St., 613-234-8877, facebook.com/juniquekitchen Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., closed Monday Prices: special sushi rolls $11.95 to $21.95,...
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