While I managed to consume two Beavertails in Ottawa (and one mind-blowing shawarma), the one experience I missed was traditional poutine – a hot mess of French fries, gravy and cheese curds. The closest I got was a gourmet poutine courtesy of Murray Street – a fantastic “head to hoof” carnivorous wonderland near Byward Market. […]
Ottawa
Cooling Down the Fourth of July with Canadian Ice Wine
I learned the coolest trick from the Fairmont Laurier’s tea room – and it’s just perfect to whip out for the Fourth of July. I don’t know if it’s unpatriotic of me to recommend a recipe that calls for Canadian ice wine, but I’m not going to read anything into it. I’m proud to be […]
WanderFood Wednesday: 3 Places You Have to Go – Ottawa
Getting a sense of the signature “flavor” of a region is a daunting task anywhere you go, but that process is helped along tremendously if you cheat. By which I mean asking the local food bloggers! While I could easily tell you *my* favorite food experiences in Canada’s capital (**cough**beavertails**cough**), I’d rather give you a […]