Anyone know of any Ottawa bake shops that sell rum balls. Used to get some this time of year at Swiss Pastries. Really miss that place and especially their Black Forest Cake.

First time celebrating my wife’s birthday since we got married and I am looking for some suggestions.

Foods she likes : French, Italian, latin and some Chinese

Lately we have really been into Hell’s Kitchen so looking for something fancy.

Thank you everyone!

Ive checked with a few butchers, but nobody sells it. I was able to purchase salt cured pork at Fortinos in the GTA, but I haven’t seen it here anywhere. Does anyone know where you can buy it?

Thanks in advance!

Hey y'all, basically like title says. Does anyone know of anywhere I could get thanksgiving meals this weekend? Would prefer to eat in so catering/takeout ideas would be appreciated if you got em. Thanks!

I’m trying to find the besttt halal food restos, and preferably not a massive amount of shawarma places because I am loyal to shawarma princess :)

Hi everyone. I have always heard of good things and how special Panettone is. I haven't actually tried it and was wondering if you know of any place in Ottawa I can possibly get good ones? I heard it's popular during this season.

Thank you!

I'm looking for a proper, rich, rum soaked fruitcake, either locally or delivered in Canada.

Something like Mary Berry's fruitcake.
https://git.macropus.org/bbc-food/www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/celebration_cake_61952.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawG1g3JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfwLVmFkViqfcANqvZc0Irqhf1A5V16b-g2fXRALX8BzYfrwqao6Ol2C4A_aem_eD7bbKAfV37awGRNyjlaCQ

I'm looking at the ingredients list and it adds up, wondering if it's cheaper just to buy.

Any recommendations. NOT looking for Stollen, which I get at Stubbe, and is awesome.

Seeking a dark rich fruitcake.

Looking for a romantic Italian restaurant in or around Ottawa for my 5 year anniversary with my girlfriend. Any suggestions? My girlfriend loves chicken Alfredo so I am looking for a restaurant that offers this on their menu.

Hi! I'm looking for a restaurant job specifically line/prep cook. I'm an international student (Filipino), I have 2 years of experience in the industry. I can work full time starting 3rd week of Dec. Help ya boy out! Thanks in advance

Hi folks - when visiting Thailand, I fell in love with a dish named Pad Gaprao, which is a minced, stir fried protein (typically pork) with holy basil on rice, topped with a crispy fried egg. It's fantastic.

There are a couple Ottawa Thai restaurants that do a really nice job with this (Chopp Chop in Orleans, which calls it Basil Stir-Fried with Fried Egg, and Khao Thai in the market, which calls it 'Bangkok Street Food'), but most other Thai places in the city seem to serve Pad Bai Gaprao, in which the meat is not minced and there is no egg.

Are there other restaurants that serve the minced version of the dish? I know I can get holy basil from Lim Bangkok and make it myself but I find if I don't use the ingredients within a day or two they become moldy.

Thanks in advance!

Anybody seen these for sale anywhere recently? A bag of ‘em would make my friend’s day. West of Centretown preferred, but I’ll go out of my way if I have to.

Going tonight. Which pie should I try?

This may be a shot in the dark, but I am a former chef and I would like to see if there would be any interest in some products I've been developing. I am missing some pretty key numbers in my maths as I try to determine if I should start a small freezer food business or some kind of meal plan.

In 2015 it came to my attention that I was allergic to a lot of the food I was eating, namely wheat and dairy. In the time since there have been a few staple favourites I found hard to come by, so over the years I've been coming up with my own recipes. I've had some breakthroughs of late with gluten free pastry and flavour enhancement with fermentation and my first thought was to see if anyone else was, like me, missing some of these old favourites.

So far I have in mind for the winter, recipes for

GF/DF Chicken Pot Pie/Seafood Pie (can also make vegan versions)

GF/Vegan Tarte Tatin (with shio koji caramel)

GF/Vegan Root Vegetable Gallete

GF/DF Beer Battered Fish

GF/Vegan Cornbread

GF/Vegan Koji Beet and Quinoa Burgers (they *almost* taste and look like real meat lol)

Major Allergen Free, Naturally Fermented Root and Ginger Beers

And many more things forthcoming such as Vegan Cheeses, Specialty Misos, Tamaris, common ferments such as Krauts and Kimchis, and a wide assortment of pickles.

In a perfect world I make whatever I feel like, freeze it and sell it to some smaller stores in town, but if there's any food you particularly miss from before you became diet conscious, please comment and I'll see if I can come up with it. Should it be freezer foods? Should it be a meal subscription plan?

As I said, I would appreciate any feedback as I try to decide whether or not to bite the bullet, rent the kitchen, buy the packaging and labels, etc.

Thanks!

Tried every Oysters Rockefeller in Ottawa, but none seem to come close to even my home made. All restaurants about serm to pass off a few small raw oysters. Need 3-4 inch long cooking oysters to do the recipes justice.

I want to fill a basket with speciality foods for my mom for Christmas. She loves to cook and doesn’t want more things, so I thought I would stick with consumables. I’m thinking fancy olive oils, jams, pasta. If you have any ideas about where I should shop, it would be greatly appreciated!

Looking for some higher fat content butter and I read about this Churn 84 butter from Stirling. Anyone know where to find it? Or another butter with 82% or higher fat?

I’m on the hunt for some old fashioned Xmas cookies — all butter shortbread, icebox cookies with candied cherries, chewy gingerbread, sugar cookies, linzer cookies etc.

I’m not into the decorative ones with hard icing.

Appreciate your suggestions!

My husbands bday is coming up and this is his request!

Looking for a restaurant in Ottawa. Budget is 7K with food including. Venue for 150-170 people. Date - December 19 or 20, 2024.

My wife and I have been on a quest for the best but although the fish is often sublime the fries leave much to be desired most of the time.

As a Brit friend of mine explained

"In Canada, the fries are too small for a proper F&C.They absorb too much oil for their size. In the UK the fries/chips are more like small wedges of potatoes. There's obviously some oil on the outside but still a good chunk of potato flesh that's just potato with very or no oil...

I’m about to go on a road trip starting today and I wanted a restaurant that I could just grab my order and go, hopefully that was slightly healthy (not fast food) but also something I could eat while driving, any ideas?

Hello everyone, I was wondering where can I find a good butcher shop, I’m tired paying so much money on meat at grocery store. I have a lot of friends that recommended to go to butcher shop because apparently you save a lot more money and a lot more fresh and clean. Please let me know I currently staying in Gatineau side but I’m willing to travel to try it out.

I’ve tried a few places in Chinatown and Papa Spicy but they were very mid compared to the price... I am Chinese background and I’m searching for that authentic flavour, taking recommendations. I love spicy too.

Hi everyone and greetings from Vancouver. I’m visiting the nation’s capital later this year.

What’s a good poutine fix? Beaver tails? Donairs? Anything else that’s Canadian or uniquely Ottawan I should try?

My budget for food is low-mid range. I will splurge on a good cocktail though 😊

I long for traditional dim sum on carts - especially on a Sunday. Are there any left?

As the title states. I haven't found an establishment in Ottawa that makes a good Cuban sandwich.

Does anyone know what grocery stores sell duck breast ? I’ve seen it the odd time at Metro but not consistently. I imagine more places will carry it for the holiday. Thanks in advance.

Preferably in the Chinatown/downtown area.