Those readers familiar with Ottawa will know that the Byward Market is one of the most vibrant areas of the city. It also contains many of the top restaurants. While Planet Coffee may not exactly fall into that category, it certainly is a worthwhile change from Timmies or Starbucks. It is perhaps a little out …
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May 08
Hung Fatt: Chinese food without pizzaz in Gloucester
We have lived in Beacon Hill in Gloucester for almost 15 years now and as long as we can remember, the sign pictured on the left has been a fixture on Montreal Road and Laporte Street. The exterior of the unassuming building has barely changed either in all that time. However, there has been a …
May 06
Todrics Fine Dining is a well-hidden gem in Eastview
You probably shouldn’t judge Todric’s by its exterior! Now I’ll state at the outset that Todric’s isn’t cheap but the food that you’ll get is top of the heap! I would have picked lamb 3 ways cause that is my habit But instead the Spring menu change offers 3 ways of Rabbit So, I guess …
May 04
Go 4 MooShu Pork & Crispy beef at New Dragon Chinese Buffet
New Dragon is not just the same old Chinese food! Another Friday night in search of a Chinese buffet Well, we knew that the New Dragon was not far away. The buffet itself was like most of the rest But food from the menu was really the best Mooshu pork and the like we could …
Apr 26
Imperial for Sunday Brunch: Not exactly best of the bunch!
It might be a good place to meet but don’t go for the meat! So the Ottawa Blogger Group was meeting once more This time we were hoping for more than just four! Bramasole was packed so to Imperial we did move but on ZenKitchen’s fare, it couldn’t improve Vegan friendly for sure, but still …
Apr 24
Father and Sons: Pub, Sports Bar or Greasy Spoon?
Another Saturday morning breakfast at Father & sons. For U of O students they don’t need a car The trek to Father and Sons is not very far. We went there for breakfast and found it quite good One of several such places in this part of the ‘hood Seems it’s as much greasy spoon …
Apr 22
Brigadoon in Oxford Mills: Good food but not cheap!
It wasn’t a thrill to get Brigadoon’s bill!! To get to Brigadoon in Oxford Mills one has to drive a great deal And though invited by friends, we also went for the meal Only twice in a decade but the food was still great Even though the Sens traffic made us arrive quite late. Just …
Apr 21
Dandy is Handy for Brisket if you decide to risk it!
Fortunately, Dandy Brisket is better than it’s name might imply! If the location is handy, The food is just dandy! I’d say you should risk it, Since they’ve more than just brisket! Every now and then, a draft post gets overlooked and then hides way back in the archives. It turns out that my first visit to Dandy Brisket was …
Apr 20
Coconut Palm Restaurant is Vietnamese cuisine at its best!
Hard to spot this Coconut Palm in Ottawa’s Trainyards!! Tucked away in the Trainyards, this place is hard to find. And it’s decor is not fancy but we’re sure that you won’t mind As soon as that food passes your lips You’ll even consider increasing your tips ’cause the owner and chef is incredibly kind. Ottawa …
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