Comments on: Three lists

By: J.

J. — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:36:41 +0000

Every place is interesting to me! I don’t carry the burden of being a native of the lofty slopes of Mount Royal – crossroads of the world. *cough*

But you have provided me a wealth of information here – and I really appreciate it. I allowed for some extra, non-academic time on this trip, just so I can walk around and do exactly the sort of things you’ve suggested. I really appreciate your help, and the Ottawa Foodies link. Thanks!

– James

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:21:19 +0000

J: You seem to have confused Ottawa with someplace interesting. :-) Best bet for interesting things by your standard of "interesting" would be Chinatown, I think, along Somerset between Bronson and Preston. You could try heading up or down Preston into Little Italy, too, although I doubt there's much there you haven't seen. I can't remember if you're a beer drinker but on Preston there's also Pub Italia, which has the best beer selection in town (probably around a hundred or so, including lots of Belgians, but nothing outright rare). If you don't get into that area but you do get downtown, the little restaurants in the Byward Market building tend towards the ethnic and might have some unusual things. There's also a great bubble tea shop over on Dalhousie just north of Rideau, Bubblicity. (There's also a Bubblicity in Chinatown if you end up there but not downtown.) You might also find something useful via Ottawa Foodies. Candice participates there more than I do, but it covers both restaurants and particular food items, so a bit of browsing there might turn up some gems.

By: J.

J. — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:57:48 +0000

Speaking of the Ottawa Library – it’s the only building I know fairly well in the whole city. Which leads me to my question:

I’m going to a conference in Ottawa next week. Can you recommend any place with interesting drinks – bottled or otherwise?
Odd markets, restos, etc. that might have something novel?

Thanks!