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BAMM’S Snack Shack's burgers and donuts will soon be gone, but not forgotten

Mar 9, 2026

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7 min read

BAMM’S Snack Shack's burgers and donuts will soon be gone, but not forgotten

The popular restaurant in Lowertown will be shutting down at the end of April. So consider this your recommendation visit before it does

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies
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Centretown

+2

Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

Feb 27, 2026

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5 min read

Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

In a world of trivia nights and sports bars, The Manx offers something increasingly rare: good conversation, no distractions, and honest pub food made from scratch.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Brewery

+1

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

Feb 27, 2026

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2 min read

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

While out near Toronto, this brewery's beer is worthy of stocking up on for home

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Centretown

+3

The Lieutenant's Pump is everything you want in a pub
LockSimple

Feb 27, 2026

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4 min read

The Lieutenant's Pump is everything you want in a pub

One of Ottawa's oldest surviving pubs, the Lieutenant's Pump still earns its reputation with fresh-cut fries, house-ground burgers and a 30-tap beer list.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Drinks

+2

Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

Feb 24, 2026

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2 min read

Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

Canmak's original makgeolli offers a more refined take on the classic Korean fermented rice drink, with a lighter body and aromatic delicacy that sets it apart.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Drinks

+2

Hallasan Watermelon Soju newest Korean spirit to hit LCBO shelves

Feb 24, 2026

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2 min read

Hallasan Watermelon Soju newest Korean spirit to hit LCBO shelves

It drinks beautifully on its own — or as the base of a fabulous spring long drink

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Nepean

+1

Naru grocer is serving up a great deal for lunch

Feb 24, 2026

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2 min read

Naru grocer is serving up a great deal for lunch

The Korean grocery store has one of the best lunch deals your bound to find in Ottawa

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Korean

+1

Sharpfle Waffle’s new menu excites the palate

Feb 24, 2026

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4 min read

Sharpfle Waffle’s new menu excites the palate

The menu variety is worthy of a visit

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Vanier

+2

Authentic Mexican food is as good as it gets at Ay Wey! Mexican Street Tacos

Feb 18, 2026

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6 min read

Authentic Mexican food is as good as it gets at Ay Wey! Mexican Street Tacos

Ay Wey in Vanier is a family affair, a place that all lovers of Mexican food need to check out

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Downtown Ottawa

+3

BAMM’S Snack Shack's burgers and donuts will soon be gone, but not forgotten

Mar 9, 2026

•

7 min read

BAMM’S Snack Shack's burgers and donuts will soon be gone, but not forgotten

The popular restaurant in Lowertown will be shutting down at the end of April. So consider this your recommendation visit before it does

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Centretown

+2

Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

Feb 27, 2026

•

5 min read

Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

In a world of trivia nights and sports bars, The Manx offers something increasingly rare: good conversation, no distractions, and honest pub food made from scratch.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Brewery

+1

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

Feb 27, 2026

•

2 min read

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

While out near Toronto, this brewery's beer is worthy of stocking up on for home

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Centretown

+3

The Lieutenant's Pump is everything you want in a pub
LockSimple

Feb 27, 2026

•

4 min read

The Lieutenant's Pump is everything you want in a pub

One of Ottawa's oldest surviving pubs, the Lieutenant's Pump still earns its reputation with fresh-cut fries, house-ground burgers and a 30-tap beer list.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Drinks

+2

Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

Feb 24, 2026

•

2 min read

Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

Canmak's original makgeolli offers a more refined take on the classic Korean fermented rice drink, with a lighter body and aromatic delicacy that sets it apart.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Drinks

+2

Hallasan Watermelon Soju newest Korean spirit to hit LCBO shelves

Feb 24, 2026

•

2 min read

Hallasan Watermelon Soju newest Korean spirit to hit LCBO shelves

It drinks beautifully on its own — or as the base of a fabulous spring long drink

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies
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Best Of

Best Of

The best Ottawa meals and restaurants of 2025

Jan 6, 2026

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12 min read

The best Ottawa meals and restaurants of 2025

These were the meals, restaurants, people and places that stood out for our food critic in 2025

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Best Of

The best food and drinks of summer 2025

Oct 8, 2025

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8 min read

The best food and drinks of summer 2025

These places and drinks were the standouts this summer in what was a busy eating season

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Best Of

Capital Eats' best meals of spring 2025
LockSimple

Jul 17, 2025

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1 min read

Capital Eats' best meals of spring 2025

We break down the best food we recently ate

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Best Of

The Capital Eats guide to the best restaurants in Orléans

Apr 22, 2025

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7 min read

The Capital Eats guide to the best restaurants in Orléans

Here are some of the best spots we’ve reviewed in the community.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

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Italian

Italian

La Strada is an Ottawa Italian tradition

Dec 10, 2025

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5 min read

La Strada is an Ottawa Italian tradition

Good, comfort Italian cooking, La Strada is an institution that still succeed.

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Italian

An Ottawa institution, La Bottega Nicastro earns the title
LockSimple

Sep 16, 2025

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10 min read

An Ottawa institution, La Bottega Nicastro earns the title

Helmed by Top Chef Canada winner René Rodriguez, the team behind the ByWard Market institution is still putting exceptional fare

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Italian

Dante’s is what Italian food, and service, should be
LockSimple

Jun 12, 2025

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1 min read

Dante’s is what Italian food, and service, should be

Chef Massimo has been working a while in the Ottawa food scene, and his skill shows

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Italian

Joe’s Italian Kitchen sticks the landing
LockSimple

May 31, 2025

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6 min read

Joe’s Italian Kitchen sticks the landing

They restaurant is the only certified Pinsaria in Canada

Ralf Joneikies
Ralf Joneikies

Latest Posts

BAMM’S Snack Shack's burgers and donuts will soon be gone, but not forgotten

7 min read

Mar 9, 2026

BAMM’S Snack Shack's burgers and donuts will soon be gone, but not forgotten

The popular restaurant in Lowertown will be shutting down at the end of April. So consider this your recommendation visit before it does

Ralf Joneikies
Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

5 min read

Feb 27, 2026

Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

In a world of trivia nights and sports bars, The Manx offers something increasingly rare: good conversation, no distractions, and honest pub food made from scratch.

Ralf Joneikies
Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

2 min read

Feb 27, 2026

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

While out near Toronto, this brewery's beer is worthy of stocking up on for home

Ralf Joneikies
The Lieutenant's Pump is everything you want in a pub

4 min read

Feb 27, 2026

The Lieutenant's Pump is everything you want in a pub

One of Ottawa's oldest surviving pubs, the Lieutenant's Pump still earns its reputation with fresh-cut fries, house-ground burgers and a 30-tap beer list.

Ralf Joneikies
Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

2 min read

Feb 24, 2026

Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

Canmak's original makgeolli offers a more refined take on the classic Korean fermented rice drink, with a lighter body and aromatic delicacy that sets it apart.

Ralf Joneikies
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