a New Chicken Eatery and other Ottawa, Canada Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: The Foolish Chicken

Not yet a year Old!
Friendly efficient CHicken Eatery.
near bus route on the fringes of HIntonburg,
two small blocks from the Parkdale market
half a block from Wellington St
1-1/2 blcok from Tunney.s Pasture Transitway [ #95 }
yes
that 's The Foolish Chicken

Favorite Dish: Combo Platter shared between two
with a house salad:
Walnut Spinach Salad is good on it's own as is the battered onions;
Phyllo Wrapped Banana for dessert

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 613-321-4715
Address: 79 Holland Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Y 0Y1
Website: /www.foolishchicken.ca

Restaurant Name: The Ottawa Bagelshop & Deli

DEli and BREAKFAST for me
also near my favourite haunts of MEC, Trailheads and Bushtakah

Favorite Dish: in their own words ..... " Watch your bagels being made!
We believe in a hands-on approach at the Bagelshop. All day long, seven days a week, our wood-burning oven crackles with heat as the subtle scent of wood smoke fills the air. Our delicious bagels are rolled by hand, boiled in honey water, and put into the oven, to emerge fifteen minutes later as golden brown delicacies. It's not uncommon to walk out of the Bagelshop with your favourite bagels hot in your bag. Come and watch the "Best Bagels in the World" being made in front of your eyes. "

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Theme: Deli
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (613) 722-8753
Address: 1321 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Directions: 4 blocks West of Holland Ave and 7 blocks East of Island Park Drive.
DIRECTIONS: From the Queensway, use the Parkdale Exit, and turn N on Parkdale. Turn LEFT onto Wellington Street, Free parking in our lot on Grange Avenue.
Website: http://www.bagelshop.ca/info/hours.shtml#Location

Restaurant Name: New Mee Fong

We've had a string of overseas visitors to Ottawa for a family wedding;
so during the past month, I've enjoyed meals at this friendly family eatery;
Rice wraps sititng on plastic platters, so that they do not stick together.
One then depending on order, can have vegtarian of with various other meats,
but common to all, are Mint, Basil leaves, Bean Sprouts, Rice Vermicelli,
to be added onto the damp rice wrap / skin whicjh is carefully folded,
dipped into a Nuoc van sauce, other suaces are the Satay like and Chilli garlic.

Pho-s also available
and the special on the special boeard includes Hai Nam chicken and Rice [ dribbles for me, thinking about it

Healthy eating for about C$10, unending pot of Chinese tea.


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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 613-567-8228
Address: 350 Booth St
Directions: North of Queensway, 3 streets south of Somerset at Polar st
Website: http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/585

Restaurant Name: PUB ITALIA

Joe Cotroneo is the gracious and friendly host.

great Italian atmosphere
delicious food that reminds me of Italy.

Favorite Dish: Pizzas, Pastas, and others
all tasted great at different visits

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (613) 232-2326
Address: 434 Preston Street, K1S 4N4, North of Carling
Website: http://www.pubitalia.ca/index2.html

Restaurant Name: E18hteen

Elegant, based in an old buidling opposite US Embassy

Favorite Dish: e/g/ Mahi-Mahi Gravlax, Duck Tartine & Soft Shell Crab.
== The menu changes with every season and has been designed to transport your taste buds around the globe!

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Theme: Other
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: (613) 244-1188
Address: 18 York St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6
Directions: Next to Byward Market, a block away from Chateau Laurier and National Gallery
Website: www.restaurant18.com

Stoneface Dolly's: Now, that's down-home comfort
***** Stoneface Dolly's: Excellent and Cheap *****
==== Sun rating (out of 5 stars) === April 13, 2001 ===
'A rough diamond that De Beers missed. That's how I'll start the review.'
'You wouldn't dare,' growled my partner, who detests cute or clever.
Normally, I would have resisted the cliche but, under the influence of much good food, my critical sense went all soft. I was wrong, too. ***The diamond is not rough, it just has a plain setting.
What we are talking about is Ottawa's -- as far as I know -- ONLY SOUTH AFRICAN restaurant that serves brilliant food in a tiny space that, dare I say it, lacks polish.
Forget the unfashionable location and the room with the feel of a 1950 luncheonette. Two young artisans turn out delicious dishes, two quick servers do double duty, and an enthusiastic owner gives guided tastings of his South African wines. It doesn't get any better, except in places that charge twice as much.
=== We split our dinner. I took the ethnic side, starting with the African soup. Hearty, thickened by soft-cooked rice, sharpened by tangy tomato and a little chili, aromatized faintly by peanuts -- unusual but immediately acceptable as universal comfort food. I should have ordered just a cup but finished the bowl.
=== My partner took the warm vegetable salad of beautifully sweet caramelized red peppers and onion with greens, dressed with a tomato concasse and balsamico, topped with a large round of potato-crusted goat cheese. The combination worked just fine.
=== The kitchen loves to caramelize vegetables and does them well. More of them garnished the grilled salmon, also accompanied by fruit-studded couscous and warm salad greens. Again, a good combination but some flaws in the execution. The salmon was uneven, dry at one end, and the couscous grainy.
=== The well-spiced jerk chicken was served with a bouquet of flavours -- aromatic basmati, sweet chutney, cooling raita, two salsas, tomato and black beans, and slices of baked banana. Great variety, not a boring bite.
*****The last touch, a Belgian chocolate cake, was simple and tasted homemade -- generous with very good chocolate but dense and drying fast. We didn't reject it, though.
*****I recommend Stoneface Dolly's with a warning: Don't all go at once because the place is small; reserve before going but by all means go.

http://www.fyiottawa.com/cgi-bin/niveau2.cgi?s=restos&p=32779.html&a=1 ===

Citizen Special ;Wed Jan 10
This is a comfort food time of year, when cold weather brings on a yearning for thick, rich soups and robust dishes.
*** Owner Bob Russell says 'our food is simple, gourmet and home style with an international flare, whereas old-style comfort food often is meat loaf, chicken pot pie, hot beef sandwiches or shepherd's pie. Now, in modern times, with the concern of eating healthy and appreciating international cuisine, our menu reflects these trends.'

==== On the menu, customers may find creamy breakfast soup offering a delicious mixture of potato, bacon and toast (croutons); marinated grilled chicken with garlic mashed potatoes or polenta; black bean penne with chicken, portabello mushrooms and roasted red peppers. **** A favourite weekend brunch item is eggs Natasha with smoked salmon and spinach in lemon diablo (spicy white sauce) offered with fruit salad, special home fries, homemade breads and freshly squeezed fruit juices.

Favorite Dish: Pat Mcgrath, The Ottawa Citizen / Jeff Russell and his father/partner Bob Russell display a spinach salad in their restaurant, Stoneface Dolly's.

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Directions: 479 Bronson Ave. just north of Gladstone street,
or north of Queensway Bronson Offramp
=== Hours: Lunch Tues.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner Tues.-Sat. 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., brunch Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-
Other Contact: Phone 230-2088 for reservations.

OREGANO'S PASTA MARKET
****Venue for VT Meeting Staurday May 11th at 2.00pm
***Rustic brick setting. Lunch and dinner pasta/pizza buffet. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner daily.

City: Ottawa-Byward Market

Credit Cards: American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Type of Dining: Casual, Buffet
Open For: Lunch, Dinner
Liquor License: Yes
Dress Code: Casual
Sunday Brunch: Yes
Outdoor patio: Yes

Favorite Dish: Food Types: Italian, Sandwiches, Seafood, Pizza, Pasta, Veal, Steak, Chicken
Average Price per Person: $10-20

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Address: Address: 74 George St.
Phone: 613-241-5100
Other Contact: for map
http://www.mapquest.com

Restaurant Name: Lonr Star Cafe

Mr. Val Belcher - Born & raised in Houston, Texas ; who Attended University of Houston ;
>>Came Ottawa 1979 Played for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1979-82
>> started originally at Lansdowne Park as a BBQ trailer serving the then famous "Belcher Burger"

Favorite Dish: FAJITAS and burgers
>>from a review ""If you're in the mood for a bona fide Tex Mex meal
the place to go is the Lone Star Cafe.
Great decor, hit music, lots and lots of people,
plus great food makes this the place to head
to after a three hour lecture on anything."
"

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Theme: Steakhouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: East : (613) 742-9378
Address: Lemieux St, St Laurent also Baseline /Fisher
Directions: off #417/Queensway opp St.Laurent Mall
Website: http://www.lonestarcafe.com
Other Contact: west : Tel: (613) 224-4044