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Hong’s Kitchen offers honest Vietnamese home cooking

The husband-wife duo have opened up Hong's over in Little Italy

Vietnamese

Mama Mai delivers the finest pho broth in Ottawa

The 20-our broth will leave you asking for more

Vietnamese

A Canadian bourbon replacement

Those craving that bourbon flavour can find an alternative in this Quebec spirit

Drinks

A Canadian whiskey with a unique aging process

They call it elemental aging. But does it work?

Food and Drink

Chop proves the steakhouse chain can still surprise

As restaurant prices keep rising, the value proposition of visiting a steakhouse has changed

Nepean

Tredici brings its goth Italian dining room to a new home

While the location has changed, the food continues to respect Italian tradition while also leaning into creativity

ByWard Market

Vietnamese restaurant Ho Guom arrives from Montreal. But is it any good?

It joins a busy Vietnamese restaurant scene in Ottawa

Westboro

Insider Edition: A special adventure through the Outaouais

The Insder finishes a glorious tour through the Pontiac region. Plus, Dunrobin Distillers signs a deal with a Swiss whisky producer.

Ottawa's best ice cream and gelato spots you need to try this summer

From sticky toffee pudding to mascarpone berry ripple, you're going to want to visit each of these places

County Bounty is a soda worth craving

Ottawa-born Dodie Ellenbogen is creating some of the finest sodas available

Restaurant KaTo brings the sushi talent

KaTo sushi inspires but has a high price point

Review: Ottawa Thai restaurants worth visiting

Craving some pad thai or Thai street food? Here are three places worth your time

Chinese Meat Pie House offers authentic regional flavours

The restaurant on Rideau offers northern Chinese cuisine at affordable prices

Good food and good people at Si Senor

Owners Hugo and his wife Mandi offer up quality tacos, soup and churros. But it's more than just about the food

Quality and tradition at Kitchen Maroo

Integrity at the hands of a well-travelled chef with two decades of experience behind him is Kitchen Maroo

Ten years of the Nutty Greek

Nutty Greek, owned by siblings Anna, Eleni and George is the place to find traditional Greek food in Ottawa

Review: Euro-Asian Ottawa bakery Dao is memorable and satisfying

Ottawa bakery Dao has set its standards high, with a unique food licensing business model

3 outstanding Portuguese wines for under $15 at the LCBO

Fall in love with these affordable Portugueses wines widely available at the LCBO

Where to find the best Japanese food in Ottawa

Satisfy your sushi craving with our selection of the best Japanese restaurants around Ottawa

A guide to the best holiday events in Ottawa

From sleigh-riding, to Santa visits, we've compiled the best holiday events in Ottawa you can enjoy this season with your loved ones.

An interview with Ottawa chef Joe Thottungal, owner of Thali

We discussed Kerala Culinary Tours, the re-launch of Coconut Lagoon and the imminent release next year of his Thali cookbook

Ottawa’s finest Vietnamese sandwich

Homemade pate and bread are the standouts at this restaurant

Where to find the best Caribbean food In Ottawa

You have to know where to look