Each time I visit Ottawa there is a new restaurant for me to try and new people for me to meet (yay tweet ups!!).
Here’s a review of three places I went to this past weekend:
a) Stella Luna Gelato Cafe (1103 Bank St)
I had read rave reviews about this new gelato place that opened up just FOUR weeks ago and put it on the top of my list to visit. I introduced myself to the owner Tammy and her husband and she graciously took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to chat with me. She also encouraged me to sample a variety of gelatos (think – blood orange, salty pistachio, marscapone and rum). While I was sampling the gelato, a customer approached Tammy and said “are you the woman responsible for my ever growing waistline”. It was too funny.
Blood Orange Gelato
Clearly Stella Luna Gelato Cafe is a hit and has been welcomed by the Ottawa community. Not only are they serving fabulous gelato but the space is gorgeous too with little nooks, beautiful chairs and lamps and stunning photographs from Italy on the walls.
How Cozy!
b) Tweet up at The Manx for Brunch (370 Elgin St)
This wasnt a formal tweet up but a few foodies gathered to have brunch at a very popular pub in Ottawa called The Manx. We arrived 15 minutes before the doors opened and trust me, we werent the only ones in line. We had a a fabulous table for our party of 6 and I really couldn’t complain about the service. However no one was raving about their food. …which was kinda disappointing seeing as we ALL had heard that the food was outstanding. After the meal, I heard that there was a new chef in the kitchen, which means I should go back one more time before really blogging about it. Fair is fair, right?
I’ve blogged abou this Farmers Market before and I’m not shy to blog about it again. It is FABULOUS – the space, the variety of the vendors, the location – it’s ALL GOOD.
I discovered a new variety of vegetable this particular visit, from one of my favorite vendors, Jambican Studio Gardens – it’s a LEMON CUCUMBER.
Lemon Cucumber!
Never had it before but I was all too happy to buy it. Stay tuned for another blog entry soon on what I make with it K?
Hope you get a chance to visit Ottawa soon.
