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Envy goes above and beyond. A
shop especially for people who are
queer, trans, and/or women, it offers
safer sex supplies and workshops,
as well as a welcoming environ­
ment. 226 Bank St., 613-789-4646,
venusenvy.ca
6 Japanese fare
Lunch or dinner at the 44­year­old
C’est Japon à Suisha will confirm
what makes this restaurant a top
choice for those who love Japanese
fare. Look for the water wheel at
the exterior; once inside, you’ll be
treated with perfect hospitality.
Guests can sit at the bar to watch
masters at work or book one of the
basement party rooms, which are
furnished with traditional tatami
woven mats. 208 Slater St.,
Parc
Sacré-Coeur
C’est Japon à Suisha
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613-236-9602, japaninottawa.com
7 indian food
With its rich aromas and regal
decor, the East India Company
Restaurant feels like a palace. For
the past 16 years, East India has
offered such favourite Indian dishes
as navratan and coconut shrimp,
as well as one of the largest Indian
buffets in Canada. Each chef is
classically trained in Indian cuisine,
bringing added authenticity to their
offerings. 210 Somerset St. W.,
alssteakhouse.ca
located in the heart of the city, centretown
features 148 heritage and contemporary buildings,
as well as great restaurant and shopping options
cut on site and aged for a mini­
mum of 40 days. Steaks are cooked
over live charcoal and treated to
oil and salt or Al’s special spice
blend. 327 Elgin St., 613-233-7111,
cenTreToWn
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Bronson Avenue to the west, this is the heart of Ottawa.
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Buses 94, 95, & 97 run along Slater & Queen streets;
5 & 14 on Elgin Street; 6 & 7 on Bank Street
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179 Sparks St., 613-232-4656,
ottawaleathergoods.com
chophouse
The entrance to Al’s Steakhouse
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features a wall of fame
that notes
the celebrities and dignitaries who
have visited this Ottawa institution,
which is famed for having the best
steak in town. Al’s specializes in
top cuts of Angus beef and Alberta
AAA beef tenderloin; all are hand­
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613-567-4634, eastindiaco.com
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specialTy shop
Since 1921, Ottawa Leather Goods
has sold luggage, handbags, brief­
cases, travel accessories, and wallets
for men and women. Merchandise
changes seasonally — there is an
excellent selection of fashionable
handbags in spring and fall. They
also offer a repair shop and can
service all brands of luggage.
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430 Bank St.; 504A Kent St.; and
231 Elgin St., thewhalesbone.com
on the furs. While the store carries
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the latest in designs from Italy
Those interested in exploring sex
and Germany, with such brands
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in a friendly and educational atmo­
as Zuki and Giuliana Teso,
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sphere will appreciate Venus Envy.
Flesher also has in­house custom
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designs by Beautifully Canadian. HÉ The usual suspects are in stock
437 Cooper St., 613-237-1700,
— vibrators, toys for two, and sex
patflesher.com
games, as well as books on erotica
and sexual health — but Venus
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Selling sustainable oysters and fish,
The Whalesbone is a bold restaurant
that’s popular among locals and
tourists alike. Their two restaurants,
festooned with Maritime relics,
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maintain a laid­back atmosphere.
The menu offers fresh oysters, clam
chowder, and smoked­fish sand­
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wiches, while the take­out location
on Kent sells great hot sandwiches
to go — eat it in their side garden!
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