Where Ottawa Magazine Holiday 2017 | Page 35

explore Sussex Drive byward Market Come get lost in the side streets of Ottawa’s oldest neighbourhood and find yourself in designer boutiques, trendy clubs, and distinctive eateries ByWard Market stalls local insider Stephen La Salle, execu- tive chef of the Andaz hotel in the ByWard Market, loves his culinary neighbours. He’s been hanging out at Oz Kafe (10 York St.) his entire career and he couldn’t be happier the Ottawa classic has relocated to the ByWard Market. “It has all the same charm and soul but in a bigger, more beautiful setting.” He recommends The King Eddy (45 Clarence St.) for its northern fried chicken and waffles, and King Eddy burger, “the most loved classic burger in the city.” Art GAllery The National Gallery of Canada is a visual arts museum of inter- national stature, featuring exhibi- tions and collections from the Middles Ages to contemporary art. It serves as a venue for major cultural events, like the ongoing 2017 Canadian Biennial, and as home to some of Canada’s most eminent art. 380 Sussex Dr., gallery.ca Music to our eArs Risen from the (figurative) ashes of Zaphod Beeblebrox, The 27 Club opened early September with a brand new look and many acts already booked. Catch the newest tunes from The Elwins (Nov. 25), Cold Specks (Dec. 2), and Chad VanGaalen (Dec. 9) in Ottawa’s newest music venue. 27 York St., facebook.com/the27clubottawa 24-hour diner Whether you are passing by midday or pouring out of the bars at 2 a.m., Zak’s Diner will have all-day plates of pancakes or a hearty milkshake ready for you. The poutine is pretty great too. 14 ByWard Market Sq., zaksdiner.com holiday 2017 where 35