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Late last month, we bundled up in our puffiest parkas and ventured into this winter's first heavy-duty cold snap, wishing for a dinner that would take the chill off. Read More
View ArticleDining Out: Hey Kitchen's piping hot fusion fare presents Japanese takes on...
The Japanese have a word for it — yōshoku. Read More
View ArticleAt his NAC dinner, Edmonton chef Ryan Hotchkiss piles on the umami
When the Edmonton restaurant Bündok made enRoute magazine's 2018 list of top new Canadian restaurants, writer Nancy Matsumoto singled out chef-owner Ryan Hotchkiss's sea bream crudo, Parisienne gnocchi...
View ArticleDining Out: Hearty, appealing Latin American meal at La Fiesta Latina made up...
At La Fiesta Latina, our third time was a charm. Read More
View ArticleThe popularity of Ottawa's Chinese food is at an apex — and options have...
On Oct. 27, 1945, the typewritten menu at the Ontario Cafe at 66 Rideau St. listed such temptations as breaded halibut steak for 40 cents, grilled milk-fed veal chops for 45 cents, and, perhaps most...
View ArticleDining Out: There's celebrity-chef sizzle at Grill 41, but also...
The veteran Ottawa chef René Rodriguez doesn't need me to sing his praises, but here goes anyway. Read More
View ArticleDining Out: Spectacular dinner at Atelier proves it's still the best in the game
Not to brag, but so far in 2020, I've already had two fantastic, 12-course, haute-cuisine dinners. Read More
View ArticleDining Out: Bukhari, one of Ottawa's few Yemeni restaurants, serves...
The website for Bukhari Restaurant, which opened in late 2019 in a Carling Avenue strip mall, refers to it as a health food restaurant. Of course, that's not a bad thing. However, I'm more keen to dine...
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Dining Out: Nana Thai Cuisine's chef adds lesser-known but vibrant dishes...
Nana Thai Cuisine 121 Preston St., 613-421-1777, nanacuisine.caOpen: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., closed Sunday Prices : shareable dishes $12.95 to $16.75 Access: steps to...
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Dining Out: Dishes and views at ritzy Le St Laurent impress
Le St Laurent460 St-Laurent Blvd., 613-909-4003, lestlaurent.caOpen: Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10 p.m., closed Monday and TuesdayPrices: appetizers $14 to $22, mains $27 to $42Access: park behind the...
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Dining Out: Too many raw deals marred the meals at Happy Fish Raw Bar
Happy Fish Raw Bar 330 Elgin St., 613-656-6689, happyfishrawbar.caOpen: Tuesday to Sunday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., closed Tuesday Prices: small plates $9 to $18, mains $18 to $25, seafood towers $20 to $75...
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Dining Out: Farinella serves up pizza and gelato satisfaction
Farinella 492 Rochester St., 613-422-6462, farinellaeats.comOpen: Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday Prices: pizza...
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Dining Out: Tamis Café brings Filipino favourites to Centretown
Tamis Café 374 Bank St., 613-567-7550, tamiscafe.ca or facebook.com/tamisottawa/Open: Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed...
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Dining Out: Nikosi Bistro Pub a distinctive, uncomplicated eatery in Wakefield
Nikosi Bistro Pub 721 Riverside Dr., Wakefield, 819-459-3773, nikosibistropub.comOpen: Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,...
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Dining Out: At Grunt in Mechanicsville, seasoned young chef serves fine food,...
Grunt 173 Hinchey Ave., 613-695-6886, gruntottawa.comOpen: Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,...
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Dining Out: No-frills grills at Suya Palace and African Grill turn out tasty,...
Suya Palace 460 Bronson Ave., 613-619-4022, facebook.com/suyapalacegrillOpen: Tuesday to Friday 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday 3 to 10 p.m., Sunday 3 to 7:30 p.m., closed Monday Prices: dishes up to $17.99...
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Dining Out: Some pretty dishes bloomed, others wilted at Tulip Restaurant
Tulip Restaurant & Bar 361 Queen St. (inside the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown), 613-234-6363, tulipottawa.comOpen : Daily from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., also weekday breakfasts...
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Dining Out: Alice in Little Italy is a trailblazer, and should be recognized...
Alice 40 Adeline St., 613-733-0707, alicerestaurant.ca Open: Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday Prices: tasting menu $95 per person Access: one step to gravelled area,...
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Dining Out: 1 Elgin, the revitalized NAC restaurant, scores with...
1 Elgin The former Le Café inside the National Arts Centre, 613 594-5127, nac-cna.ca/en/1elginOpen: Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday Prices: starters...
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Dining Out: All-Canadian menu at Gray Jay pushes boundaries of creativity
Gray Jay 300 Preston St., 613-680-0380, grayjayhospitality.caOpen: Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 to 10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 5:30 p.m. till closing, closed Sunday and Monday Prices: smaller plates...
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