Havana Café is a great place to beat the winter blues
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
When the weather outside is frightful, people get the urge to fly south for vacation. But if a trip somewhere warm isn’t in the cards, why not [...]
Cinnamon Xpress struggles to find its niche
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
Cinnamon Xpress suffers from a lack of a single identity, as it is at once a coffee shop, Internet café, ice cream shop, crêperie and all-day breakfast joint. In addition to all [...]
The Morning Owl Coffeehouse caters to the gourmet 9-to-5 set
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
The Morning Owl Coffeehouse would be easy to miss if you weren’t looking for it. Tucked away on Rochester Street, next door to Atelier and steps away from [...]
Egg dishes abound at the Glebe’s Corner Bar and Grill
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
The Corner Bar and Grill is the kind of place that’s developed regulars, perhaps not because the food is especially delicious, but more because of its proximity to where people live. While not [...]
Planet Coffee has gone from cramped to contemporary with its new space
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
Planet Coffee used to be one of the coziest spots in Ottawa to grab a really great latte. Now, thanks to a [...]
Modern bistro nosh in an eclectic setting at Carmen’s Veranda
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
Nestled amongst the antique stores of old Ottawa South, you’ll find Carmen’s Veranda, a charming bistro with decor that skilfully walks the line between artful and [...]
Something wicked this way comes: The Scone Witch brings seductive scones and a brunch menu to a second location
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
The Scone Witch have been serving gorgeous scones out of their Albert St. location for [...]
Head to The French Baker for the finest croissant in the city
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
The world economy has everyone abuzz with ways to curb spending. First up on the chopping block is your daily cup of coffee. Writers seem to [...]
Bronson bistro satisfies cravings for fresh flavours
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
Jak’s Kitchen opened up last year in place of Stoneface Dolly’s first location and, since the previous restaurant had built up a reputation for doing a nice weekend brunch, it seemed [...]
Bank Street’s newest pub abandons the Irish formula
Ottawa XPress
Article By: Colleen Johnson
Photo By: Ben Welland
Ottawa loves its Irish pubs. I, on the other hand, could do without so many, the majority of which pepper the core with their cookie-cutter mahogany interiors and food that [...]
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