Coming to Ottawa tomorrow - suggestions

Coldrsx · #1 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 4:15 AM**

Haven't been in 22 years... Anything on the do not miss for attractions, food, pub scene?

Staying downtown golden tri.

War musee, Civilization, byward, glebe, maybe westboro, a dinner in Chelsea

4 work dinners out at some old and new hot spots, can't recall names, will post.

Cocktails Laurier and Elgin

Thanks in advance

Ian

YOWflier · #2 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 11:12 AM**

Are you budget conscious or relatively care free in that regard?

Don't miss Art Is In bakery...grab yourself quite probably the best almond croissant on the planet.

There's a restaurant called Union Local 613 downtown. While I hear the resto itself is quite good (never eaten there), they have a great speakeasy downstairs. It can be tough to get in because it's pretty small, but the vibe and setting is amazing, and the drinks, while a bit pricey, are properly stiff.

Infinitely more to describe but it depends on your interests and budget...

YOWflier · #3 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 11:24 AM**

Lansdowne is also a cool spot. Joey and Local are the most popular restaurants, but there are others too. Sporting Life is a pretty cool store for that type of apparel. If you're a CFL fan, the Redblacks host the Alouettes at Lansdowne on Thursday and you can try to get yourself in for that.

YOWflier · #4 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 11:45 AM**

In the Byward Market, grab yourself some gelato at Piccolo Grande. Dinner at Navarra is great (owner is former Top Chef Canada winner). Don't miss the courtyard in behind Social/Black Tomato, weather permitting. If you like BBQ, try Smoque Shack.

In Westboro, grab breakfast/lunch at Baker Street cafe. Unbeatable.

In little Italy (Preston Street), grab a coffee/dessert at Simply Biscotti...or Nutty Greek. Drinks at Moonroom.

If money is no issue, get dinner at Atelier. Do the wine pairing. You'll pay for this meal but it will be memorable.

YOWflier · #5 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 11:49 AM**

Best shopping is at Rideau Centre. Outlet shopping is available at Tanger, which is a hike from downtown.

Coldrsx · #6 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 12:49 PM**

Many thanks!

Not on a budget, but not an open card either.

Sounds like some great suggestions, appreciated.

m0nkyman · #7 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 8:47 PM**

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Many thanks!

Not on a budget, but not an open card either.

Sounds like some great suggestions, appreciated.

Come swing by my place. Be good to see you. I own Share Freehouse on Somerset W.

waterloowarrior · #8 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 9:11 PM**

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Come swing by my place. Be good to see you. I own Share Freehouse on Somerset W.

Went there for drinks on Saturday... great menu (had the bison tartare) and drink selection

Coldrsx · #9 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 9:18 PM**

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Come swing by my place. Be good to see you. I own Share Freehouse on Somerset W.

Done and done! I am but 4 blocks from you. Perhaps after dinner tonight, if not tomo or thurs.

m0nkyman · #10 Posted **Sep 29, 2015, 11:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

Went there for drinks on Saturday... great menu (had the bison tartare) and drink selection

Glad you enjoyed!

phil235 · #11 Posted **Sep 30, 2015, 1:47 AM**

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Come swing by my place. Be good to see you. I own Share Freehouse on Somerset W.

I just noticed that place this afternoon when I was walking by. Looks great - how long have you been open?

m0nkyman · #12 Posted **Sep 30, 2015, 2:40 AM**

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I just noticed that place this afternoon when I was walking by. Looks great - how long have you been open?

We opened six months ago.

phil235 · #13 Posted **Sep 30, 2015, 2:00 PM**

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We opened six months ago.

Excellent. Will need to check it out.

Coldrsx · #14 Posted **Sep 30, 2015, 2:13 PM**

Will drop by tonight MM, popped by last night but alas.

TheGoods · #15 Posted **Sep 30, 2015, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by ac888yow

Lansdowne is also a cool spot. Joey and Local are the most popular restaurants, but there are others too. Sporting Life is a pretty cool store for that type of apparel. If you're a CFL fan, the Redblacks host the Alouettes at Lansdowne on Thursday and you can try to get yourself in for that.

Another restaurant in Lansdowne is Industria Brasserie, really happening at night on the weekends, not sure during the week, but it reminds me of a lot of Montreal Restaurants on Saint-Laurent like Buonanotte.

TheGoods · #16 Posted **Sep 30, 2015, 7:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by ac888yow

In the Byward Market, grab yourself some gelato at Piccolo Grande. Dinner at Navarra is great (owner is former Top Chef Canada winner). Don't miss the courtyard in behind Social/Black Tomato, weather permitting. If you like BBQ, try Smoque Shack.

In Westboro, grab breakfast/lunch at Baker Street cafe. Unbeatable.

In little Italy (Preston Street), grab a coffee/dessert at Simply Biscotti...or Nutty Greek. Drinks at Moonroom.

If money is no issue, get dinner at Atelier. Do the wine pairing. You'll pay for this meal but it will be memorable.

Here a few more, in Wellington Village Wellington GastroPub, Allium or Absinthe Café, on Elgin, I would add El Camino (not pricey) or Oz Cafe (tapas) or Beckta (fine dining) but all the above all also great, just adding to the list and too many to name.

Coldrsx · #17 Posted **Sep 30, 2015, 8:30 PM**

Thanks everyone!

Feet hurt from walking today.

Coldrsx · #18 Posted **Oct 5, 2015, 1:10 PM**

Town last night for dinner, fantastic all around.

Side door was very good.

Kasbah tasty as hell

and this place, incredible....

L’Orée du Bois

Thoroughly enjoying Ottawa.

Acajack · #19 Posted **Oct 5, 2015, 1:53 PM**

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and this place, incredible....

L’Orée du Bois

.

Yeah that's a great place. A perfect mix of local authenticity and modernity.

My wife hosts out of towners and foreigners from time to time for her work, and this is where she always takes them. If I am lucky sometimes I get to tag along!

YOWflier · #20 Posted **Oct 5, 2015, 8:29 PM**

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...Thoroughly enjoying Ottawa.

You must be in another city; enjoyment is not possible in Ottawa.