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Featured image: Burrata @ Bar Lupulus. For my birthday, Aaron brought me to Bar Lupulus, a new gastropub in town. Apparently they are usually very busy, so I'm glad Aaron had made reservations. I've seen this name frequently on social media, so I was really excited to try it out. Location/Ambience They are located in… Continue reading Bar Lupulus: Amazing Selection of Craft Beer and Excellent Food Under One Roof!
Note: This is an older post. Please see updated post here. As much as I would love to eat out all the time to try all the nom noms in town, we try to cook at home most days of the week. It can get very difficult and tedious at times trying to meal plan.… Continue reading Meal Kit Delivery Comparison: Chefs Plate vs. Good Food vs. Hello Fresh
Featured image: Pig roast by The Crackling Pig Since I was extremely disappointed that we missed The Crackling Pig’s pig roast at Westboro Fuse Festival this year, we decided to check out the "Swine 'n Dine" event at Backdrop Restaurant & Bar. We’ve only been to this restaurant in the past for brunch, so we… Continue reading Swine ‘n Dine 2018 @ Backdrop Restaurant & Bar
Featured image: Perogies heaven @ Capital Ukrainian Festival. Ottawa is truly the city of festivals. Since we are encased in snow for half the year, we like to make the most out of our summer months filling it to the brim with festivals. In this series named “What’s Happening in Ottawa?” we will explore the various… Continue reading What’s Happening in Ottawa?: Capital Ukrainian Festival
Featured image: Sample of menu items @ Paramount Fine Foods. Photo credit: Aaron. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Paramount Fine Foods' Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Event at their new Rideau Centre location. It was such an honour to have been invited. Also attending this event are local politicians, other food bloggers/vloggers/influencers and traditional… Continue reading Paramount Fine Foods’ Grand Opening Event
This past Friday, we decided to check out one of Dominion City's Pop-Up Brewery Kitchen events. Dominion City is a local brewing company and every month, they pair up with a local restaurant to host a food and drinks event at their location on Canotek Road. Good local craft beer with good food? Count me in!… Continue reading Dominion City Brewing Co. Pop-Up Brewery Kitchen Series: Great local beer with a side of good food.
Update: This restaurant has permanently closed. Featured image: Hot Chicken and Waffles @ The Pomeroy House. I am proud to say that Ottawa has quite the impressive brunch scene. We're always on the lookout for new brunch places. At the same time, one thing I hate having to do on a Saturday or Sunday morning… Continue reading The Pomeroy House: The Best Chicken & Waffles in Town!
Featured Image: Preserved egg and sliced pork congee, Singaporean fried vermicelli and Chinese bread sticks. Having moved from Vancouver to Ottawa, I really miss having quick access to good Chinese food throughout the city. Sometimes I just have cravings for a really good bowl of congee (Chinese rice porridge) or some good old stir-fried noodles.… Continue reading Cafe Orient: The most authentic Chinese food in Ottawa
Featured Image: Tuna melt @ Cafe Nero We came across this lovely coffee shop one day while running some errands. It's a cozy, local coffee shop located in a small commercial plaza at Bank and Alta Vista. The sign is not too flashy but we always like to explore new coffee shops so we walked… Continue reading Quickie Nom Nom: Cafe Nero – a lovely halal coffee shop in Ottawa South
Featured Image: Tonkotsu Ramen @ Sansotei Ramen. Photo credit: Aaron. So it has been brought to my attention that my ramen review needs updating. And with the insanely cold weather outside (-23 degrees celsius), it’s always nice to think about enjoying a hot bowl of soupy noodles. Back in 2015, there were not too many… Continue reading Quickie Nom Nom: Sansotei Ramen – Best Ramen in Ottawa!
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