Dining Out: Chinese dessert revelations (and some savouries) at Honey Town
Honey Town 710 Somerset St. W., 613-680-8100, honeytown.ca Open: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: savoury items $4.59 to $7.59, desserts $5.99...
View ArticleDining Out: Tante Carole charms in Chelsea
Tante Carole 168 Old Chelsea Rd., Chelsea, Quebec. 819-866-3149, facebook.com/RestoTanteCarole Open: Monday, Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every day...
View ArticleDining out: In search of a great burger
Original Burger Joint 873 Bank St., originalburgerjointottawa.com Burgers $11 to $15 with fries or salad The Bacon Factory Burger Emporium 154 O’Connor St., search for The Bacon Factory on Facebook...
View ArticleHum: Readers recommend burgers, make me ponder the burger paradox
My review last week of four burger joints prompted readers to write in with their favourite burgers in Ottawa. Here are some of the recommendations I received: “Best burger I’ve had in Ottawa was at...
View ArticleDining Out: Atari keeps it small and simple
Atari 297 Dalhousie St., 613-422-8877, atariottawa.com Open: Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. to midnight Prices: small plates and...
View ArticleDining Out: The Rowan offers fine tweaks on familiar fare
The Rowan 915 Bank St., 613-780-9292, therowan.ca Open: Tuesday to Sunday 5:30 to 10 p.m., lunch and brunch services are planned Prices: starters $8 to $15, main courses $25 and under Access: no steps...
View ArticleDining Out: Roberto serves fine pizzas in a room filled with brotherly love
Roberto 348 Preston St., 613-230-3111, robertopizzeria.ca Open: Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday Prices: pizzas from $12.75...
View ArticleDining Out: Some sleek sushi and snacks at Tomo
Tomo 109 Clarence St., 613-241-0990, tomorestaurant.ca Open: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to “late,” Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Prices: sushi rolls $7 to $15, kitchen items $5 to $18...
View ArticleDining Out: Beautiful plates at Carben Food + Drink taste as good as they look
Carben Food + Drink 1100 Wellington St. W., 613-792-4000, carbenrestaurant.com Open: daily for dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday brunches 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices: $15 to $28 for...
View ArticleDining Out: Portuguese cuisine a rare find in Gatineau
Portugalos 53 Bellehumeur St., Gatineau, 819-600-3344, portugalosrestaurant.ca Open: Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 4:30 to 10 p.m., closed Monday Prices: main courses $14...
View ArticleDining Out: Good intentions and great tourtière at Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
Chesterfield’s Gastro Diner 111-1433 Wellington St. W., 613-680-8990, gastrodiner.ca Open: Wednesday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices: nothing over $13 Access: no...
View ArticleDining Out: Share Freehouse had its share of ups and downs
Share Freehouse 327 Somerset St. W., 613-680-4000, sharefreehouse.ca Open: Monday to Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m. to midnight Prices: appetizers $15 and up, mains $17 to $26, double...
View ArticleDining Out: Quirky takes pay off for Belmont's dishes
Belmont Snack & Liquor 1169 Bank St., 613-979-3663, belmontottawa.com Open: Tuesday and Wednesday 5 p.m. to midnight, Thursday to Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight, closed...
View ArticleDining Out: Manotick Gastropub caters to classic tastes
Manotick Gastropub 5561 Manotick Main St., 613-692-2675, manotickgastropub.com Open: Wednesday and Thursday 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 11 p.m., Sunday 5 to 9 p.m., closed Monday and...
View ArticleDining Out: Dishes are delicious, well-crafted at the Pomeroy House
The Pomeroy House 749 Bank St., 613-237-1658, thepomeroy.ca Open: Sunday 5:30 to 9 p.m., closed Monday, Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5:30 to 10 p.m. Prices: Appetizers $13 to $19, mains...
View ArticleDining Out: Menu appeals but dishes stumble at Clarkstown Kitchen & Bar
Clarkstown Kitchen & Bar 94 Beechwood Ave., 613-744-8484, clarkstownkb.com Open: Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., closed Sunday Prices: Sausage plates $14 to $16, main...
View ArticleDining Out: Caveau Méditerranéen a tasty find in Alta Vista
Caveau Méditerranéen 1638 Bank St., 613-260-2626, caveaumed.com Open: Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday 4 to 10 p.m.,...
View ArticleDining Out: SEN Asian Cuisine at Lansdowne
SEN Asian Cuisine Unit 100-200 Marché Way 613-232-0111 facebook.com/senlansdowne Open: Monday to Wednesday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight Prices: $14 to $25 for...
View ArticleDining Out: Datsun elevates Chinese, Thai, Japanese favourites
Datsun 380 Elgin St., Unit B, 613-422-2800, eatdatsun.com Hours: Monday to Saturday 5:30 p.m. to “late,” closed Sunday Prices: small plates $9 to $16 Access: restaurant is downstairs Note: no...
View ArticleDining Out: Best bites of 2015
Ottawa’s restaurant-goers can look back at 2015 as a year that brought them more than the usual bounty of appealing restaurants. I found it hard to keep up, logging 100 or so meals at new eateries from...
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