Where Ottawa Magazine Holiday 2017 | Page 39

GettinG there These two districts join at Preston Street and Somerset Street West, bordered by Dows Lake, Tunney’s Pasture, Lyon Street, and the City Centre. Buses 11 on somerset street West; 85 on Preston street italian fare Di Rienzo’s is a convenience store, a grocer, and most notably a sandwich counter which always attracts hungry locals. Their sandwiches and pasta dishes, made fresh every day, are only $7, and it doesn’t matter how much the homemade can- noli is — just try it. 111 Beech The Prescott 379 Preston St., theprescott.com St., dirienzo.ca local favourite Founded in 1934, The Prescott’s claim to fame is that of Ottawa’s oldest sports bar and restaurant. you stand at the bar or sit in the dining room, you’ll see why this 83-year-old venue has endured. Try their square pizzas, like the Dewie, or their original Meatball Sandwich. Whether art & meeting Space Housed in a heritage building at Somerset and Bay, The Art House Café is both a coffee shop and a space for entrepreneurs, musicians, and artists to work. Events and workshops pop up whenever someone wants to start a project or share their knowledge. 555 Somerset St. W., thearthousecafe.ca Give Love to the world this Christmas Choose unique gifts from the World Vision Gift Catalogue that will delight your loved ones while changing the lives of children and families in need around the world. GIFTS START AT $10 1.800.844.7993 or worldvision.ca/gifts holiday 2017 where 39