Opening 2019 !! (continued) [General]
2019 Aug 15
I don't know when Pudgyboys opened on Bank at McLaren, but it looks interesting. Not cheap for what they're delivering, but interesting.
The prices aren't working on their website (at least, not for me), so I took a look at their delivery prices.
www.pudgyboys.com/
The prices aren't working on their website (at least, not for me), so I took a look at their delivery prices.
www.pudgyboys.com/
2019 Aug 19
Yuzumi on Holland Avenue where The Bowl used to be. Poke bowls, sushi rolls, cold noodles, rice bowls. They could have kept the old name/signage and simply added an s, since it sounds like they have more than one bowl.
www.yuzumi.ca/Menu.php
www.yuzumi.ca/Menu.php
2019 Aug 28
Heard a rumour that the Coco bubble tea place on Merivale will be expanding to include a Chi Chop. Finally, Taiwanese style fried chicken schnitzel in Ottawa!
chichop.ca
chichop.ca
2019 Aug 29
Marin Urban Beer Garden at 345 Preston Street. Apparently it opened recently.
Their untappd page says it's also a vegetarian/vegan place. Oh, I guess it's inside Pure Kitchen.
untappd.com
Their untappd page says it's also a vegetarian/vegan place. Oh, I guess it's inside Pure Kitchen.
untappd.com
2019 Sep 6
Poulet Rouge opening up soon at the Rideau Centre food court, taking over the spot that used to be Torino Grill. Advertisement states that it's "grilled chicken flavours" and asks the question "poutine or rouge bowl? or BOTH!!!"
No indication yet on what's taking over the Green Rebel former spot...
No indication yet on what's taking over the Green Rebel former spot...
2019 Sep 18
Hi Everyone: I wanted to share that Beckta just reopened for lunch in our wine bar last week. The new lunch menu can be found at: www.beckta.com I hope we can share some of our chef's delicious offerings with you soon.
2019 Oct 11
It looks like it will be next spring before the restaurant owners can even start rebuilding. They had to get permits from the city to demolish the unsafe parts of the buildings and restore the remaining structures. More info is here: ottawa.ctvnews.ca
And here: heritageottawa.org
And here: heritageottawa.org
2019 Nov 1
Pi Co. looks good based on their Instagram but I have never tried their pizza. It's interesting to me that we're seeing gowth in pizza but I guess everyone loves pizza. It's close to Fiazza though in Westboro so this should be interesting. Fiazza does use local ingredients so they have that going for them and I do really enjoy their pizza.
2019 Nov 7
Gazo Fusion Tea and Bakery will be opening up on Rideau by Dalhousie. They serve bubble tea type drinks and other dessert options. They have other locations in Montreal and Toronto.
For those keeping score, there'll now be 4 stores that you can get bubble tea around Rideau and Dalhousie: Share Tea, Presotea, Chatime and soon to be opened Gazo. You can also throw in Sugar Marmalade in there although they're more of a sit-down dessert restaurant.
For those keeping score, there'll now be 4 stores that you can get bubble tea around Rideau and Dalhousie: Share Tea, Presotea, Chatime and soon to be opened Gazo. You can also throw in Sugar Marmalade in there although they're more of a sit-down dessert restaurant.
2019 Nov 8
BiBi's Middle Eastern Kitchen will be opening at 143 Putman (ex Work's/Fraser Cafe/Zazaza). This building was slated for development, but the application was dropped by the developer.
"BiBi’s is a brand new quick service restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. We will be delivering our unique brand of food and hospitality throughout Ottawa, with chef inspired Saj wraps and bowls."
"BiBi’s is a brand new quick service restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. We will be delivering our unique brand of food and hospitality throughout Ottawa, with chef inspired Saj wraps and bowls."
2019 Nov 9
‘Hey Kitchen’ will be opening in the space that was The Famous Owl Minerva. Some of the pictures on their windows: Tiger Shrimp Curry Spaghetti, Sliced Beef Teppan Black Pepper Fettuccine, Chong Qing Minced Pork with Peas Noodle, Seafood Supreme Rice Noodle, Salmon Tomato Sauce Spaghetti, Sliced Beef Teppan Pepper Rice, Eel Teppan Pepper Rice, Eel Omurice, Beef Striploin Steak Omurice, Seafood Omurice, Smoked Chicken Teppan Pepper Rice, Szechuan Style Beef Brisket Noodle.
2019 Nov 12
Ah, ok, was news to moi. I like Morning Owl. I frequent various Morning Owls. I'm sure the various offices around there are very happy witI WANT THE FILLING STATION BACK DAMMIT.
...also, ROBZ, while i'm busy complaining about dead sandwich places...
...DOUBLE-DAMMIT....
...this is bad. I'm jonesing. Hey, is Meatpress any good?
...also, ROBZ, while i'm busy complaining about dead sandwich places...
...DOUBLE-DAMMIT....
...this is bad. I'm jonesing. Hey, is Meatpress any good?
2019 Nov 13
La Noodle recently reopened after a six month or so closure due to renovations. There appears to be more tables and chairs - more two tops and less clunky looking than the old ones. They now have a noodle making station in the window on the Cumberland side of the building so you can watch the chefs making noodles. I also noticed the resto has been renamed to La La Noodle.
2019 Nov 15
Meat press is amazing and I have done takeout of sandwiches with fries and salad before if you keepin mind of which sandwich may travel better. Etienne the owner / chef used to work at Soif as main chef before Jamie (ex OZ Cafe).
Meat Press is back with dinner service Thurs - Sat so have to give it a try.. the foie gras looks great
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Meat Press is back with dinner service Thurs - Sat so have to give it a try.. the foie gras looks great
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2019 Nov 18
Pi Co a build your own pizza chain similar to Scores is opening up in Westboro at 326 Richmond Rd.
www.pi-co.ca/
www.pi-co.ca/
2019 Nov 18
House of Pizza is also (presumably) opening soon as their sign is up and they are a house or two east of Richmond and Churchill. Their former location on Richmond got demo'd for the LRT. Going to be pizza wars between Fiazza, Pi Co and House of Pizza. Will definitely try Pi Co, have tried Fiazza and it's like the Subway of Pizza, very bland. House of Pizza is a tasty cheesy oregano'ey lebanese pie.
2019 Nov 21
Take Another Bite, a Manotick based bakery/catering cafe has opened up a second location on Concourse Blvd, off of Colonnade Rd.
takeanotherbite.com/
My experience with pasteis de nata is not as comprehensive as others on this site, but the ones I just picked up were very good. (Disappeared before there was a picture opportunity.
takeanotherbite.com/
My experience with pasteis de nata is not as comprehensive as others on this site, but the ones I just picked up were very good. (Disappeared before there was a picture opportunity.
2019 Nov 22
@ToeKnee LOL. That's a good one. I want to say more but I'm afraid my lips are sealed with duct tape!
@EnglishFoodie No worries at all on being cryptic... That said, you seem to be quite familiar with the construction. I can only hope that it is going well, especially as it relates to the ductwork!
@EnglishFoodie No worries at all on being cryptic... That said, you seem to be quite familiar with the construction. I can only hope that it is going well, especially as it relates to the ductwork!
2019 Nov 24
Döner Kabob - german döner kabob is coming soon to 272 Elgin St. They opened their first restaurant in Berlin back 1989. And have restaurants all over the world. Check out their menu. Variety is the spice of life.
www.germandonerkebab.com/
www.germandonerkebab.com/
2019 Nov 25
I'm highly suspicious, German Doner Kabob does not have any locations in Germany. For the record I have vague memories of Doner Kabobs eaten in Germany from the late 80's. Pretty sure it was late and there was meat and bread involved ... all other memories disappeared by the morning on multiple occasions.
2019 Dec 2
There's a newish bubble tea/bakery on Elgin. I think they have been open for a couple of months now. I haven't been going up Elgin much these days but I may have to change that. The pastries in the window look awfully good ;) More about the shop here: meowtea.ca/
2019 Dec 9
A few East end places that I haven't seen mentioned:
Meatheads, a take-out place inside a Quickie specializing in burgers, poutine, and wings.
www.facebook.com
Bistro L'Entre Deux, "Your healthy homemade take-out and dine-in solution"
bistrolentredeux.ca/
www.facebook.com
Meatheads, a take-out place inside a Quickie specializing in burgers, poutine, and wings.
www.facebook.com
Bistro L'Entre Deux, "Your healthy homemade take-out and dine-in solution"
bistrolentredeux.ca/
www.facebook.com
2019 Dec 10
Yes, it was posted on their Instagram recently
www.instagram.com
We will be opening a new restaurant while allium is being rebuilt. Stay tuned for more details about @brassica_ottawa opening in January on Richmond Rd. There will be mushrooms on toast. #newbeginingsflorist
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We will be opening a new restaurant while allium is being rebuilt. Stay tuned for more details about @brassica_ottawa opening in January on Richmond Rd. There will be mushrooms on toast. #newbeginingsflorist
2019 Dec 12
Hot Star Large Fried Chicken at 412 Dalhousie.
www.hot-star.ca/location.html
This is a Taiwanese chain specializing in large fried chicken cutlets (aka schnitzels). Lots of locations in Toronto but this is the first in Ottawa.
www.hot-star.ca/location.html
This is a Taiwanese chain specializing in large fried chicken cutlets (aka schnitzels). Lots of locations in Toronto but this is the first in Ottawa.
2019 Dec 22
Holy shit! I can't wait to try this. When are they opening? Any clue at all besides 'soon'?
www.hot-star.ca/menu.html
www.hot-star.ca/menu.html
Confundo Confringo
Opening Soon. Falafel Scoop will be opening up at 398 Kent St. (ex-Shekarchi)