OLD OTTAWA EATS What I learned in baking school Attempting croissants – and living to tell the tale JILL WHERRETT After critiquing croissants and sifting through Old Ottawa East’s baking history for my articles in previous issues of The Mainstreeter, I decided it was time to get my hands in some dough. Looking for…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Part 1 of 2: Classic Ottawa-style pizzerias ranked A Slice of the City: The Mainstreeter’s Ottawa pizza taste-off Our restaurant savant digs into the crust, cheese, sauce and toppings of five nearby Ottawa pizzerias that define the city’s signature style. QUINN ABUGOV Ottawa might not be the first city that…
Pumpkin spice and everything’s nice: seasonal products hit local shelves JILL WHERRETT It’s that time of year again: before the calendar had even flipped to September and the leaves started to turn, pumpkin spice was popping up everywhere. While you may not want to start your day with a bowl of Pumpkin Spice Cheerios…
OLD OTTAWA EATS LEFT: Barista Sabrina loves her varied roles that include baking fresh scones and preparing her favourite hot coffee – a perfect latté, just like the one pictured below PHIL LEGAULT PHOTOS Here’s a sneak peek behind the barista’s counter at Café Qui Pense PHIL LEGAULT The Mainstreeter recently undertook a different approach…
OLD OTTAWA EATS The fresh taste of Japan is a welcome addition… A new Ramen spot ignites the Lees Avenue dining scene The Mainstreeter’s restaurant reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the tasty fare and the top-flight service experienced on a recent visit to Taki Ramen QUINN ABUGOV Tucked in at 170 Lees Avenue in Old Ottawa East,…
OLD OTTAWA EATS Who knew cake design could be this much fun! Learning high end cake decoration from the pros On assignment at Artistic Cake Design, our food reporters donned their aprons and whipped up a buttercream icing masterpiece to celebrate The Mainstreeter’s 40th anniversary QUINN ABUGOV I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the…
Old Ottawa Eats And now for something completely different… Taking a walk on the wild side this summer From the June 2025 Issue We unleashed The Mainstreeter’s fearless taste-tester inside the local LCBO with instructions to purchase and rate the weirdest and wildest summertime drinks on offer. Here’s his report! QUINN ABUGOV If you’re tired…
