OLD OTTAWA EATS A mixed plate at Masakali – some hits, some misses Sometimes the most memorable part of dining out happens before the food even arrives. QUINN ABUGOV My recent visit to Masakali started with a humourous mix-up when my dining partner showed up at the restaurant’s ByWard Market location while I was…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Hawaiian comfort food finds a home in downtown Ottawa Lyon’s Hawaiian BBQ combines Asian and Polynesian influences in hearty plates made for hungry, adventurous, budget-conscious diners. QUINN ABUGOV In a city known for shawarma, poutine, and an ever-growing array of international cuisines, it’s not often that you come across something truly…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Extreme weather forces growers, retailers, and shoppers to adapt Fresh food in a warming world – why your fruits and vegetables cost more Drought, heat, and supply disruptions are changing the future of fruits and vegetables, explains one of Ottawa’s most experienced fresh produce retailers. IRVING SWEDKO The…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Dining Out! Quietly serving some of Ottawa’s best Greek food Family-run Greek Souvlaki Shack in Centretown has built a loyal following through word of mouth and consistent cuisine QUINN ABUGOV Tucked into a modest stretch of Bank Street in Ottawa’s Centretown, the Greek Souvlaki Shack is the kind of…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Sandy Hill’s newest hotspot hits the sweet spot Dinette Atomique pairs diner classics with Vietnamese influences and an inviting retro aesthetic QUINN ABUGOV On a Tuesday evening in early May, my dining partner and I made our way to Dinette Atomique in Sandy Hill, eager to try one of Ottawa’s…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Reviewer Quinn Abugov samples Aztec Tacos in Vanier, leaves fully satisfied! QUINN ABUGOV On a quiet Monday night, my dining partner and I stopped in at Aztec Tacos, a small family-owned restaurant on Montreal Road between North River Road and the Vanier Parkway. Nestled among a strip of Latin restaurants and grocers,…
OLD OTTAWA EATS From ‘Coming Soon’ to ‘Opening Soon’ Long-anticipated Urban Greens fresh produce grocery prepares for early June soft opening in Old Ottawa East LORNE ABUGOV The ‘Coming Soon’ sign for an Urban Greens fruit and vegetable grocery store has been displayed in the plate glass storefront windows of a commercial unit at…
OLD OTTAWA EATS An Old Ottawa South favourite… Small plates, big impressions at The Belmont QUINN ABUGOV Tucked into Old Ottawa South, The Belmont is a cherished neighbourhood restaurant that has earned its reputation over the years. My family and I celebrated a birthday there in early February and immediately felt at ease in…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Help Now, Eat Later: Community micro-loans funding expansion Sula Wok cooks up a creative financing plan – and neighbours are buying in LORNE ABUGOV Sula Wok, the much-loved Asian fusion restaurant at 184 Main Street, is midway through building its House of Dreams, rising from the ground right next door…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Part 2 of 2: Flat crust-style pizzerias ranked A slice of the City: The Mainstreeter’s Ottawa pizza taste-off In this final instalment, Quinn Abugov checks in on five of Ottawa’s trendy new-ish pizza parlours to sample and rank their delicious thin-crust Neapolitan, Roman and New-York style pizzas. QUINN ABUGOV Ottawa may…
