Mussels and Frites

     Chez Lucien is the cutest location nestled just off of Dalhousie at Murray Street. A French style bistro that sells delicious mussels with frites(fries). If you are in no rush and would like a pint and some mussels, then you have found your place. 
          Other locations to check out mussels is The Twist on Montcalm street in Hull and Stone Face Dolly's on Preston street. 
Happy 'mussels' eating!

Sneakers

Where can I find sneakers?

There is nothing NORML about this place!! It is one of the coolest places to buy hype-hip sneakers. Are you looking for style, originality and colour? The basic sneaker has evolved in soooo many ways. A sneaker has become more marketable and versatile to be used everyday. People dress them up on an evening out on the town and wear them casually. This picture is the men's section upon entrance....you can also head upstairs to see the women styles. 

    

NORML  @  184 Rideau Street    Tel: 613-562-2043

Shawarma

Where can I buy a Shawarma wrap in the city?

Shawarma is a sandwhich wrap made either with beef or chicken. It comes with your choice of fixins:  turnips, garlic sauce, tomatoes, seasoned onions and roasted potatoes(a must try). This locale is a personal favourite because their platters are good enough for sharing.  It tends to get busy on weekends...so get ready to stand in line. It is a pretty popular place for good reason. Everyone has their own personal preferance....the Rideau Street location just happens to be mine!  Ottawa,Canada.  

Happy 'Shawarma' eating!    

Little India Cafe

Where can I have authentic East Indian food ?
The Little India Cafe was recommended to me about 7 years ago by an East Indian friend. He told me he knew the chef and that I should try it.  I have been going there ever since, and highly recommend it to all my friends. In speaking with the owner, it was evident that he works hard to maintain a high standard in his product by using freshly ground spices that he grinds, and by making everything from scratch.
     My favourite dish is the Butter Chicken and the Naan garlic bread. I have tried a lot of the items on the menu and they are all very good! Try an eggplant dish.. Wow....just thinking about it makes me hungry!
     It has been open for 11 years and it is found on Carling Ave close to Bayshore. Located at 66 Wylie Ave.(across from the Coliseum theatre) in a small strip mall . There is a sit-in restaurant and you can also have take-out. It is a small locale....so go early...this place is always busy. They also have a luncheon buffet Mon. to Fri. from 11:30 to 2:00 for the lunch crowd.
http://www.littleindiancafe.com/   613-828-2696   Ottawa, Canada.

Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan and Rice

Butter Chicken

Happy Curry eating!

Poutine?

What is poutine and where can I try it ? This is a question that is asked constantly. Tourist and locals alike are drawn to this cheese curd, thick-cut potato fries, and gravy oozing treat. Head to Quebec, its origin, to try it.  A short distance from downtown, you can find a local hot spot for poutine called La Pataterie Hulloise in Hull/Gatineau, Quebec. It has great poutine and was recommended by friends from Quebec.

Happy Poutine eating!

Where can I buy dumplings?

Ottawa,Canada has a specialty dumpling shoppe in the heart of Chinatown on Somerset street. Yen Fung Ding Dumpling Shoppe is one-of-a-kind. You cannot find another store in the city that only sells this product. 
You may have already had one of their dumplings in a local restaurant and didn't even know it.



Happy 'dumpling' eating!

High Tea

Where could I have English style High Tea? Head to Zoe's at the Chateau Laurier Hotel on Wellington street, Ottawa, Canada. The actual lounge/restaurant is nestled beside the front lobby. High Tea is served  only on the weekends and reservations are a must. It is definetly a special ocassion locale. They offer three courses to choose from and many specialty teas.  A 'Tea Cart' comes around with various loose leaf teas. 

The pictures above were taken at Zoe's. Check out the pastry chef's creations!!!

Another location that offers High Tea is the Billings Estate off of Riverside drive. This historical building is found in a residential neighbourhood between Bank st. and Pleasant Park. I am not sure if it is only available during the summer months, so give them a call. You can have a casual lunch in the garden. The grounds are lovely and very serene.