Essential Ottawa Magazine Where Ottawa Essential 2018

ExplorE GettinG there These two neighbourhoods join at Preston Street and Somerset Street West, bordered by Dow’s Lake, Tunney’s Pasture, Lyon Street, and the City Centre. Bus 11 on Somerset Street West; 85 on Preston Street Parc Sacré-Coeur wrapped olives are seared with a blowtorch! Cocktails range from classic to 105 eclectic: try the Bee’s Knees or a Mai Tai. 442 Preston St., 613-231-2525 148 Chinatown Gate liTTle iTaly/chinaToWn 5 greek fare 6 canTonese and sZechuan EVOO Greek Kitchen presents For more than 30 years, Yangtze classic Greek dishes in a fine has offered authentic Cantonese dining atmosphere. Featuring and Szechuan cuisine in a lively small tables and banquettes (as atmosphere. The menu presents well as a patio in the warmer a wide assortment of choices, months), EVOO creates a comfort including plenty of fresh seafood able space with inviting modern dishes and dim sum. Lunch offers ALE XA decor. The familyrun restaurant the four dim sum “food groups”: ND RE- TA pot focuses on lesser known Greek CH stickers, steamed buns, noo É wines — whites like assyrtiko and dles, and sticky rice. 700 Somerset St. W., 613-236-0555, yangtze.ca moschofilero and reds such as W SPA RKS STREET MALL QUEEN ST. ALBERT ST. SLATER ST. LAURIER AVE WEST EssEntial ottawa CARLING AVE. ST. GLADSTONE AVE. LITTLE ITALY 2 3 4 5 QUEENSWAY 417 SOMERSET ST. W. 1 6 GLAD STONE AVE. 4 laTe-nighT lounge The Moonroom, one of the most inviting cocktail lounges in the QUEENS Y locals and city, is intended to WA help tourists alike get away from it all with drinks and snacks, good tunes, and a gregarious atmo sphere. Everything on the small but mighty menu is whipped up without a kitchen — the bacon LISGAR ST. CHINATOWN pEltzEr CENTRETO The Moonroom 38 where 3 613-680-4277, shopvincent.ca W NS EE AY 412 Preston St., 613-233-8000, absolutecomedy.ca/ottawa S IR chic BouTique JO H A warm welcome N A and . M onpoint acD offerings await at Vincent. ON Owned AL D P 613-233-7626, barrobo.com and operated by two stylish KW Y. sisters, the store is stocked with contemporary designer brands. 2 coMedy cluB Bailey 44, Frank & Eileen, DL The laughs never stop SCOTT at Absolute 1961, and Cami NYC are found ST. Comedy: this comedy shack is alongside chic accessories and open seven nights a week. Open luxe Canadian labels. Find denim mic nights, pro/am evenings, and that fits like a dream and timeless WELLINGTON WEST outoftown W headliners keep the pieces that take you from work ELL ING week to weekend at this hidden TO N gem of a boutique. 444 Preston St., ST Vincent . audience in stitches. The menu is simple with such entrées as ONTARIO lasagna and beef au jus, but there’s also the mysterious platypus burger on offer. QUEBEC 1 liVe Music Described as a nightspot that opens early for coffee, Bar Robo is a unique café venue near the regal Chinatown arch. The bar puts on livemusic shows almost every night of the week; menu offerings include hot sandwiches and inventive cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a trendy spot to relax or a latte to go, Bar Robo is a solid choice. 692 Somerset St. W., 438 Preston St., 613-695-3860, evoogreekkitchen.ca Flavours and cultures from around the world create a fusion of unique and lively experiences xinomavro. Try their generous dips and flatbread to start, then move on to the octopus and lamb dishes. GLEBE GLEBE

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