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Best Paleo meals in ottawa
if you’re into the paleo diet, which focuses
on unprocessed foods and avoids grains and
added sugar, or if you simply like your plate to be
mostly meat and veggies, there is no shortage
of options for you in ottawa
by ashleigh vanhouten
north & navy
Fauna
Die-hard paleo converts don’t
stop at a steak and salad — they
seek out the prize cuts, the
nutrient-rich liver, heart, and
other internal organs. If you like
your meals iron-rich as well as
delicious, the hearty yet balanced
Venetian liver and onions at
sophisticated Italian restaurant
North an d Navy may be one of
the most satisfying and authentic
meals you can get in the city.
226 Nepean St.,
northandnavy.com
Bar laurel
Spanish tapas can be a haven
for paleo-minded folks, with
creative and fresh small plates
based around high-quality meat,
fish, and vegetables. The biggest
challenge at Bar Laurel is decid-
ing which of the many dishes to
dive into first: tuna crudo with
watermelon and salsa fresca;
blistered peppers with lemon
and olive oil; or iberico ham, the
famous prosciutto that literally
melts in your mouth. Or you
could go all in with the massive
80-day dry aged ribeye.
1087 Wellington St. W.,
barlaurel.ca
mad Radish
This new fast-casual salad spot
from the founder of David’s Tea
has many filling options for paleo
people, and you can make your
own salad or warm bowl with
no grains or dairy — just plenty
of fresh veggies and a protein of
your choice. The Brassica — a
palate-pleasing mix of broccoli,
cauliflower, brussels sprouts,
orange and leafy greens with
creamy broccoli puree — will
keep you full until dinner.
859 Bank St., madradish.com
the whalesbone
Paleo isn’t all about red meat, of
course — you can enjoy all the
benefits of caveman living with
fresh catch from the sea as well,
in which case we suggest stop-
ping by The Whalesbone for the
best selection of oysters in the
city. One of their most interest-
ing mains is also a paleo marvel
that combines mackerel and
pork belly with baby bokchoy,
oyster mushrooms, shitake
broth, and ginger.
430 Bank St. and 231 Elgin St.,
thewhalesbone.com
Fauna
As if the name weren’t enough
to convince you that the
carnivorous community is wel-
come, Fauna’s hanger steak with
greens is the perfect simple-yet-
delicious lunch if you’re looking
for something filling, nutritious,
and low-carb. Our cave-dwelling
ancestors would certainly ap-
prove. 425 Bank St.,
faunaottawa.com
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