Just returned from a whirlwind trip to Ottawa. Nothing quite beats spending Canada Day in Ottawa. Naturally I started off celebrating Canada Day at the Ottawa Farmers Market. (now located at Brewer Park and not at Landsdowne Park). The trip to the market was highlighted by the fact that I saw Toronto Foodies: @AS_Toronto and A Food Gypsy there!
3 Toronto Foodies with Michael Sutherland (from Michaels Dolce)
We all seemed to bump into each other infront of Michaels Dolces Booth. After hugs, photos and introductions I had the chance to wander thru the market to discover Brewgels. What a awesome concept (in my humble opinion). I ended up my visit to the market by bumping into FoodiePrints. How perfect.
Can you read the list? Oatmeal Stout, Strawberry Fruli, Coffee Porter…
Notice the dark color of these bagels..due to the infusion of porter, stouts and more!!
ps Sorry didn’t taste the bagels as I’m still on this carb free diet! (argghhh)
On our way back downtown, we stopped into Bridgeheads’ new Roastery, which just opened this past week. (thanks Twitter for the update!!). I am so glad that we stopped here to see this 15,000 sqf space that now houses their head office, a coffee shop, and training centre. Congratulations Bridgehead!!
134 Anderson Street
What a great space for a tweet up!!
After enjoying our coffee it was time to walk by the Parliament buildings. No shortage of proud Canadians. Downtown was mobbed and it was GREAT to be there.
The perfect place to be on Canada Day
Then we went to the Byward Market to walk around and watch the soccer game at Smoque Shack.(129 York St). The air condioning, great staff, amazing deep fried pickles and the beer – made it a welcome stop for us to get out of the sun and rest our feet for a bit.
On the stroll back to my parents condo we stumbled across this vendor on Sparks St. I just HAD to try it. I have never seen this “new way” of serving potatoes before, have you?
due to the carb free diet – I only had ONE potato slice. I swear.
At 10 p.m, we stood behind the Supreme Court building to watch the spectacular fireworks. Not a bad way to end a great day!! Hope you had a meaningful Canada Day as well.
PS. One more thing: I really meant to try two new restaurants: Brothers Beer Bistro (366 Dalhousie) and Big Rig BrewPub (2750A Iris St). Sadly didn’t have enough time, but these two restaurants will be on my radar for my next visit. Tweet Up anyone?
