Dining In: Fine-dining restaurant Atelier adapts to the pandemic with...
Atelier 540 Rochester St., Ottawa, 613-321-3537, atelierrestaurant.ca , instagram.com/atelierottawa , thru.tickit.caOpen: Dining room closed due to COVID-19, but the restaurant is staging drive-thru...
View ArticleDining In: At Ayla's Social Kitchen, some Persian and Mediterranean...
Ayla’s Social Kitchen 338 Preston St., 613-762-7297, aylassocial.ca , instagram.com/aylassocialOpen: dining room closed due to COVID-19, open Wednesday to Sunday from 4 to 8:30 p.m. for pick-up and...
View ArticleDining In: Absinthe Cafe's takeout bistro fare does it proud during the pandemic
Absinthe Cafe 1208 Wellington St. W., 613-761-1138, absinthecafe.ca , instagram.com/absinthecafeOpen: dining room closed due to COVID-19, takeout and delivery available Tuesday to Saturday 4:30 p.m. to...
View ArticleDining In: Baccanalle's jerk chicken delicious and economical
Baccanalle 595 Montreal Rd. (back of the Phenix Building), 613-859-6297, baccanalle.comOpen : for takeout and delivery Thursday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prices : whole roast jerk chicken...
View ArticleFour Ottawa-area restaurants crack the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2020 list
Four Ottawa-area restaurants are included in the prestigious Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2020 list released Thursday. The local laureates include Riviera on Sparks Street (which ranked 26th),...
View ArticleDining Out: Back to Brooklyn on Clarence Street serves pretty plates on its...
Back to Brooklyn 81 Clarence St., 613-699-6999, backtobrooklyn.caOpen: for takeout and patio service, Wednesday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday noon to 2 a.m.,...
View ArticleDining In: Farang Thai puts thrilling, spicy fare in your freezer
Farang Thai Email: farangthaiottawa@gmail.com Phone: 613-884-0221 Website: farangthaiottawa.com Instragram: instagram.com/farangthaiottawa/Prices: frozen meals are $14 (with protein) or $12...
View ArticleDining Out: Tingz's jerk chicken some of the best in town, but interior...
Tingz Restaurant + Bar 55 York St., 613-241-6221, tingzrestaurant.comHours: Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday and Friday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m, Saturday noon to 2 a.m., Sunday noon to 10...
View ArticleDining Out: Arlo offers natural wines, simple but stellar dishes on its...
Arlo 340 Somerset St W., restaurantarlo.com , instagram.com/arlo.somersetOpen: Friday to Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting Prices: wines by the glass $13 to $15, dishes from $8 to $29...
View ArticleDining Out: 98 La La Noodles wows with spectacular kebabs, hand-pulled noodles
98 La La Noodles 179 George St., 613-518-0239, lala-noodle.com , i instagram.com/98lalanoodlesOpen: daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; dining room open, as well as small, somewhat shaded patio; takeout...
View ArticleDining Out: Despite a limited COVID-19 menu, House of Mandi intrigued and...
House of Mandi 1183 Hunt Club Rd., 613-737-3200, houseofmandi.ca , instagram.com/mandi_ottawaOpen: website says it opens from noon daily, but best to call ahead Prices: mains $20.99 to $25.99, sides...
View ArticleDining Out: Parlour's patio is an urban oasis where top-notch simple fare is...
Parlour 1319 Wellington St. W., 613-761-1302, parlourxdish.ca , instagram.com/parlourplaceOpen: Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday; patio service and...
View ArticleDining Out: At Brassica, chef-owner Arup Jana's on-point neighbourhood...
Brassica 309 Richmond Rd., 613-680-7575, brassicaottawa.com , instagram.com/brassica_ottawa/Open: Thursday 5 to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday 5 to 8 p.m., closed Monday to...
View ArticleDining Out: At Thr33's Co. Snack Bar, the sliders were special but the frog...
Thr33’s Co. Snack Bar 589 Bank St., thr33sco.caOpen: Tuesday to Sunday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., closed Monday Prices: snacks $7 to $14 Access: One small step to front door In my pre-restaurant reviewing days,...
View ArticleDining Out: Delicious all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ at Gyubee, if you don't...
Gyubee 95 York St. 613-367-5065, gyubeejapanesegrill.comOpen: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: $32.99 for all-you-can-eat dinner Monday to...
View ArticleDining Out: Three next-generation franchises arrive in Ottawa with fresh...
Dal Moro’s Fresh Pasta To Go 8 ByWard Market Square, 613-680-2019, dalmoros.caOpen: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to midnight, Sunday noon to 10 p.m. The Burger’s Priest 1365...
View ArticleDining Out: Kitchen Maroo casual Korean fare hits marks for flavours,...
Kitchen Maroo 710 Gladstone Ave., 613-234-2945, instagram.com/kitchen_maroo Open: Monday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prices: mains up to $14, fried chicken $30 or $18...
View ArticleDining Out: Carben Food + Drink offers a deliciously persuasive reason to...
Carben Food + Drink 1100 Wellington St. W., 613-792-4000, carbenrestaurant.com , instagram.com/carbenrestaurantOpen: Tuesday to Sunday 5 to 9 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices:...
View ArticleDining In: Search for Thai food in unlikely places yields tasty curries and...
Aroy Thai 1 Rideaucrest Dr. (inside the Quickie convenience store), 613-823-2224, aroythaibarrhaven.caOpen: Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m. closed Monday Pinn-To Thai Food Truck 4100...
View ArticleDining In: Chili Chili in Chinatown sends out superbly spicy Sichuan dishes,...
Chili Chili Restaurant 706A Somerset St. W., 613-421-6789, restozone.ca/ottawa/chilichiliOpen: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Prices: main...
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