Dining Out: A delicious lesson in Lebanese breakfasts at Les Grillades
Les Grillades 111 Colonnade Rd., 613-723-3224, lesgrillades.ca Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday...
View ArticleDining Out: Black Cat Bistro's ninth chef keeps food purring
Black Cat Bistro 428 Preston St., 613-569-9998, blackcatbistro.ca Open: Tuesday to Thursday, 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Price: Starters, $9 to $18; main dishes, $22 to $45...
View ArticleDining Out: Too many dishes fell short at the Waverley
The Waverley 339 Elgin St., 613-627-4140, thewaverleyelgin.com Open: Monday to Wednesday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Prices: mains...
View ArticleDining Out: For fast food and feasts, Pita Bell delivers pleasant surprises
Pita Bell 1846 Carling Ave., 613-686-1740, pitabell.ca Open: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m. Prices: Sandwiches $5.95 to $7.95, plates $11.95 to $24.95 Access: one small...
View ArticleDining Out: At Les Fougères, an eye-catching and tasty renewal
Restaurant Les Fougères 783 Route 105, Chelsea, Que., 819-827-8942, fougeres.com Open (winter hours): Wednesday to Friday noon to closing for daily menu,; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for...
View ArticleDining Out: Bashu serves China's diverse dishes, but unevenly so
Bashu Seafood Restaurant 1872 Merivale Rd. Unit C, 613-723-8889 Open: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Weekends 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Prices: shareable dishes typically $13.95 and up Access: no steps...
View ArticleDining Out: How some meaty sandwiches measure up
Meat In The Middle 311 Bank St., 613-422-6328, meatinthemiddle.ca Open: Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday noon to 6 p.m., closed Sundays Meat Press Creative Charcuterie and Sandwich Shop...
View ArticleDining Out: A modest take on Congolese fare at Holland Kisa Grill
Holland Kisa Grill 83 Holland Ave., 613-792-4478, hollandkisagrill.com Open: Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Prices:...
View ArticleDining Out: Asian Alley serves some pho of note in the ByWard Market
Asian Alley 8 Byward Market Sq., 613-860-9889, asianalley.ca Open: Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: main dishes $10.50 to $15.95...
View ArticleDining Out: The Brew Table was a pleasant surprise in Bells Corners
The Brew Table Restaurant Bar 360 Moodie Dr., beside the Days Inn,613-596-4226, thebrewtable.com Open: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight,...
View ArticleDining Out: Nothing unsavoury about jerk dishes at Island Grill
Island Grill 324 Bank St., 613-565-3030, islandgrillrestaurant.ca (islandspiced.com for sauces, rubs, marinades) Open: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday...
View ArticleDining Out: Asian Alley serves some pho of note in the ByWard Market
Asian Alley 8 Byward Market Sq., 613-860-9889, asianalley.ca Open: Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: main dishes $10.50 to $15.95...
View ArticleDining Out: The Brew Table was a pleasant surprise in Bells Corners
The Brew Table Restaurant Bar 360 Moodie Dr., beside the Days Inn, ,613-596-4226, thebrewtable.com Open: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to...
View ArticleDining Out: Nothing unsavoury about jerk dishes at Island Grill
Island Grill 324 Bank St., 613-565-3030, islandgrillrestaurant.ca(islandspiced.com for sauces, rubs, marinades) Open: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday 3...
View ArticleDining Out: Cucina da Vito an Italian find in an Orléans mall
Cucina da Vito 2701 St. Joseph Blvd., 613-834-8486, facebook.com/CucinaDaVito Open: Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m, and then 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 5 to 10 p.m. Prices: main courses...
View ArticleDining Out: The spice is right at Karuna Cafe
Karuna Cafe 820 Somerset St. W., 613-230-1830, karunacafe.ca Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday Prices: main dishes $10.95 to $17.95 Access: steps to front door For primal dining...
View ArticleDining Out: The spice is right at Karuna Cafe
Karuna Cafe 820 Somerset St. W., 613-230-1830, karunacafe.ca Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday Prices: main dishes $10.95 to $17.95 Access: steps to front door For primal dining...
View ArticleFound: Locally made chocolate bars get a makeover
What: Baroness Chocolate Bars, which come in seven flavours. Why: Ottawa’s Bill Macy, who grew up in the restaurant business (his dad owned The Mill and The Mayflower), gave up his job with a security...
View ArticleDining Out: Friendly Tukan serves up hearty Salvadoran fare
Tukan Restaurant 85 Montreal Rd, 613-749-2317, tukan.ca Open: Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m., closed Monday Prices: mains $10 to...
View ArticleDining Out: Friendly Tukan serves up hearty Salvadoran fare
Tukan Restaurant 85 Montreal Rd, 613-749-2317, tukan.ca Open: Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m., closed Monday Prices: mains $10 to...
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