Poutine Revisited...

This summer a friend of mine introduced me to this Bistro on Wellington Street. I had an original spin off of a classic Quebecois dish...poutine. Petit Bill's Bistro serves Crab and Mascarpone cheese poutine!!! Very tasty and worth a try :) 

Can you recommend a good pub?

A pub with great grub is hard to find. The Manx on Elgin street between Gladstone and Frank is an exception to that rule. It has excellent food,  and Iwill say, probably one of the best food joints that Elgin street has to offer. If you are downtown, make sure to walk down the steps into the pub and give it a try.  Breakfast, lunch or dinner....even for a pint or two or three...

Roller Derby in the City?

Yes, it does exist! Where? Barbara Ann Scott Arena. I have never been, but a friend of mine recently started this sport. Interested in diversity and entertainment...go check it out!

Where can I buy an open-faced pie?

Apple pie with grenobles(walnuts) and maple.

This bakery sells many great pastries, breads, chocolates and some chacuteries... 

For a special ocassion, I always make a special trip to buy this amazing apple, walnut and maple pie. The pastry is sweet and flaky and it is presented with a wooden frame around the bottom of the pie. In France, it is common to buy a pie with that accessory. It is beautifully presented and has very good flavour. 

    

  Head to Pâtisserie Fine Fidélice
262, boulevard Saint-Joseph,  Gatineau, QC   J8Y 3X8   (819)776-0000

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!