Dining Out: African barbecue eateries serve seasoned, spicy, smoky chicken
A first dive into Ottawa's African barbecue scene revealed chicken with punchy seasoning and balanced smokiness
View ArticleDining Out: At L'Orée du Bois, departed chef's presence still felt with every...
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
View ArticleDining Out: Tirweka brings Middle Eastern breakfast fare to Ottawa's west
Tirweka makes mighty fine bowls of fatteh that were impeccably fresh and balanced in a blend of tanginess, nuttiness, sweetness and crunch
View ArticleDining Out: Both the food and the experience are a rush at Ottawa's Korean House
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
View ArticleDining Out: Long drive to Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine yields hits, misses and...
Some lesser-known dishes and items featuring duck lured the Citizen's restaurant critic to Ottawa's southeast end.
View ArticleDining In and Out: Rustic dumplings, scorching noodles, and incendiary hot...
Intriguing, affordable fare abounds at three modest Chinese restaurants, writes Peter Hum.
View ArticleDining in: Tiny, take-out only Yemen Gate specializes in mandi and impresses...
Those who judge their meals in terms of quantity should let out a cheer for Yemen Gate’s mandi.
View ArticleDining Out: Cocktails outshone food at Speakeasy Tapas Lounge
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.
View ArticleDining In: Tucked away in a Barrhaven strip mall, Ayini brings the South...
Despite its glut of franchise eateries and fast-food joints, Barrhaven has become a bit more diverse and spice-positive.
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