Somewhere Dine Bar in Ottawa’s Byward Market offers a delightful dining experience that combines casual elegance with a contemporary European flair and is highly appreciated by its patrons.
The historic York on William (YOW) building, which encompasses Starling Restaurant & Bar and Apothecary Cocktail Lounge, represents a must-visit and we were thrilled to dine there for the second successive year.
As I continue on my journey to follow the trail of Foodtastic Inc., one of the leading restaurant franchisors in Canada and based here in Montreal, I discovered Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery on Iris Street in Ottawa.
Ralph & Sons Diner is a family-owned operation located a bit off the main beat and path on Carling Avenue in the suburb of Nepean. From breakfast classics to new and delicious lunch items and signature hot meals.
When I first started visiting Ottawa on a semi-regular basis a few years ago, filing restaurant stories, a former colleague from The Suburban Newspaper Christopher… Read More »Pierrefonds native Christopher Michaud is proud of his Marzitelli Restaurant in Ottawa
Montreal is known for some iconic steakhouses, such as Moishes (soon to reopen), Rib ‘N Reef and Gibbys. On my most recent trip to Ottawa, I got to experience the legendary Al’s Steakhouse.
Shinka Sushi Bar (previously known as New Generation Sushi) is located on Laurier Avenue West near Elgin. It has been around since 2004. When the COVID-19 pandemic, it pivoted exclusively to take-out and delivery. Their clientele responded in strong numbers so they have stuck to this format. A second location will open later this year at a location to be determined.
Red Lobster still operates in four Canadian provinces – Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. There are two locations in Ottawa. The one at 1499 St. Laurent Blvd., just as you enter the city, has always been our “go-to” spot. Twenty years ago, I did a few reviews for my newspapers and connected with General Manager Ian Forrester. When I went there for a curbside pickup back in December, Ian was still on the job. It turns out he has been there for an incredible 36 years.
When Montreal-based Foodtastic purchased the Milestones Grill + Bar restaurant chain (https://www.milestonesrestaurants.com) last summer, with plans to finally debut franchises in Quebec, I got pretty excited.
Foodtastic, a highly successful multi-brand restaurant company, is owned by brothers Lawrence and Peter Mammas.
