OT: Ottawa food thread!

[mysens]

Couple places of late to review this month as it is birthday season in my house!

1. Datsun. Wow, just wow. Everything was wow. Price too...wow! But honestly worth every penny. My new favorite for asian fusion. That and Angry Dragonz

2. Trofi. Overrated. Nice presentation and the price list is , as many restaurants tend to be lately, inflated. The souvlaki had a lovely presentation, but very greasy and not really a good serving temperature. I think it is ok, but clearly third on my list behind Penelopi's and Evoo

I would vote you as our resident HF foodie. These are all restaurants all though popular, I have never heard of. I will eventually try them all!

 

[BankStreetParade]

2. Trofi. Overrated. Nice presentation and the price list is , as many restaurants tend to be lately, inflated. The souvlaki had a lovely presentation, but very greasy and not really a good serving temperature. I think it is ok, but clearly third on my list behind Penelopi's and Evoo

Their wine list looks like 6 different people put it together without talking to each other. Makes absolutely no sense lol.

 

[coladin]

I've been to Datsun just once, and I agree with your assessment! The problem is that every time I am in that area I tend to just go to El Camino instead...

That whole chain by the owners...I'd love to buy into that. Datsun. El Camino. Riviera. Shelby Burger. Giulia. I could pretty much only eat at their places and live happy!

 

[Loach]

That whole chain by the owners...I'd love to buy into that. Datsun. El Camino. Riviera. Shelby Burger. Giulia. I could pretty much only eat at their places and live happy!

That's York Street Entertainment, isn't it?

 

[Micklebot]

Laverne's in Navan got brought up in another thread, what people's favorite butchers around town?

My buddy used to swear by Aubrey's in the market, but they appear to have closed shop...

 

[Loach]

Laverne's in Navan got brought up in another thread, what people's favorite butchers around town?

My buddy used to swear by Aubrey's in the market, but they appear to have closed shop...

The Butchery on Robertson Rd is good. Asked for flat iron, they cleaned it right then. "It comes in two halves, how much you need?" "Give me both halves as is, I'll portion it at home." said I.

 

[Stylizer1]

Laverne's in Navan got brought up in another thread, what people's favorite butchers around town?

My buddy used to swear by Aubrey's in the market, but they appear to have closed shop...

Aubrey's was good but to expensive.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

The Butchery on Robertson Rd is good. Asked for flat iron, they cleaned it right then. "It comes in two halves, how much you need?" "Give me both halves as is, I'll portion it at home." said I.

+1 to The Butchery! Such incredible selection and the staff are great.

Also shoutout to the Beckwith Butchery in Carleton Place. A bit of a trek, but a nice selection... and they're right next to Deadly Grounds, which is my favourite coffee spot. Horror-themed!

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

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[coladin]

Went to Le Cellier in Gatineau this weekend. It is my favourtie french restaurant and still hits all the right notes!

 

[Sun God Nika]

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Stittsville?!?!

Man south keys being left off.

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

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Too slow entering the market imo. There are BarBurrito's, FatBastard's and Guacs opening on every other block in the greater Ottawa area these days. They should have broken in with Moe's (who absolutely squandered their opportunity) 15 years ago.

They've already lost their place in the US market with hard cuts in quality and affordability; can't imagine it takes off here outside of a few stops that exist purely on brandname and novelty.

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

Laverne's in Navan got brought up in another thread, what people's favorite butchers around town?

My buddy used to swear by Aubrey's in the market, but they appear to have closed shop...

Sorry @Micklebot I'm gonna piggy-back off this...

I love Laverne's - great cuts and the ready to be cooked schnitzel is fantastic. Is there a place nearby where I can get a reasonably sized amount of broth bones and not a restaurant-sized crate? I understand many butchers make good money selling scrap bones in bulk to restaurants and such but where does that leave the home cook?

Even cooking down a simple broth/stock will cost you a pretty penny these days. Go to Metro and look for the frozen beef stock bones lol. Scrap butchery pieces for a price you could once feed a family for a day not long ago.

 

[senseimike]

New goaltender Linus Ullmark ready to make his mark with the Ottawa Senators

Goaltender Linus Ullmark wants to try the Senators on for size.

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With Ullmark being in the west end, can someone make sure he eats at Cosmo's on Greenbank? That place is amaaaazing

 

[Masked]

New goaltender Linus Ullmark ready to make his mark with the Ottawa Senators

Goaltender Linus Ullmark wants to try the Senators on for size.

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With Ullmark being in the west end, can someone make sure he eats at Cosmo's on Greenbank? That place is amaaaazing

Better idea. Get him and his family hooked on shawarma so that they'll take a hometown discount for the shawarma capital.

 

[Stylizer1]

Sorry @Micklebot I'm gonna piggy-back off this...

I love Laverne's - great cuts and the ready to be cooked schnitzel is fantastic. Is there a place nearby where I can get a reasonably sized amount of broth bones and not a restaurant-sized crate? I understand many butchers make good money selling scrap bones in bulk to restaurants and such but where does that leave the home cook?

Even cooking down a simple broth/stock will cost you a pretty penny these days. Go to Metro and look for the frozen beef stock bones lol. Scrap butchery pieces for a price you could once feed a family for a day not long ago.

Have you tried Laverne's? Go in with a weight in mind and ask them what they can do.

Really you are better off buying a large box (20kg-30kgs), get a few roasting pans, a big stock pot, and go nuts and freeze the other half of bones for more down the road.

 

[mysens]

I go to Lavergnes regularly for their beef short ribs. They are the best cut and flavor. I will not waste my time going anywhere else and this drive to Navan is worth it.

 

[Cosmix]

I would vote you as our resident HF foodie. These are all restaurants all though popular, I have never heard of. I will eventually try them all!

Must be putting on weight!

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Mark your calendars for Taste of Wellington on Sept 21 and help answer the question: Is Wellington West’s 2km-Long Festival the Longest in the World?!

Invite your family, neighbours and friends to join us for live music and art, a circus, roller disco, car show, and a 2km-long sidewalk sale! Visit your favourite businesses and discover new ones. Have a meal at one of our many restaurants and patios.

This FREE festival of food and fun -- on Wellington Street West from Island Park to Breezehill -- is once again in support of the Parkdale Food Centre and takes place Saturday, September 21, 10am-4pm rain or shine. The full festival lineup and event map can be found at:

http://www.wellingtonwest.ca/taste-of-wellington

 

[Stylizer1]

I like the "longest in the world?" as in the don't know lol

 

[DrEasy]

When on Wellington, or rather Richmond Rd., you must try a cherry clafouti from Mamie Clafouti!

 

[Stylizer1]

When on Wellington, or rather Richmond Rd., you must try a cherry clafouti from Mamie Clafouti!

I find most Ottawa bakeries a little underwhelming. However Maison Oddo in Gatineau does make very good pastries and if I were to recommend a spot that would be mine. Closest to a real french bakery I have found. I have also heard really good things about Levain Boulangerie. Will make my way out there soon enough.

 

[coladin]

Went to Rose Bowl, for the first time in 30 years. I had seared tuna to start, perfectly cooked, and a rack of lamd which was perfectly cooked and outstanding flavour. Everyone loved their steaks as well

 

[DrEasy]

Went to Rose Bowl, for the first time in 30 years. I had seared tuna to start, perfectly cooked, and a rack of lamd which was perfectly cooked and outstanding flavour. Everyone loved their steaks as well

Their "new" (more or less since the pandemic) location on Preston is very nice too. They took over from what was... IIRC... another steakhouse called The Big Easy?

 

[bicboi64]

Coming back to Ottawa for the first time in almost 5 years for a game. Taking a group of 9 to Zak's diner in Kanata. Does anyone have any food recommendations for spots in Kanata that have vegan/vegetarian options (8/9 of us are vegan/vegetarian).

Was going to take everyone to KS on the Keys because it used to be one of my favourite spots to eat, but don't want to drive to South Keys from Kanata if we can help it.