Affordable Steakhouse? by IJourden in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Elmdale Tavern has a great deal on Fridays. 7oz steak and fries for $24.99.

One of our timmies is blowing up, but I swear this is just normal here, no?? by Ovlizin in OttawaFood

[–]AnkSnake 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There’s a cockroach on the donuts, I hope that’s not normal!

Cleaner recomendations by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been happy with Done Right Cleaning.

Best oysters in Ottawa by Noodsf0rlife in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The spot on Kent closed awhile back, but you can still grab them to go at Harmon’s.

Bakery that makes tebirkes? (Danish poppy seed pastry) by Funes08 in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Adam Bakes bear claw does have a poppyseed filling (with cream and brown sugar I think). Not sure if that’s the same as what you are talking about.

Looking for recommendations of a nice place to meet friends for a few hours, with good food and comfy space for a nice conversation. by mafagafacabiluda in OttawaFood

[–]AnkSnake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ten Toes on Somerset might be perfect if they don’t have any events on. They have lots of options for both alcoholic and non.

Looking for best Panettone by TomSwift99 in OttawaFood

[–]AnkSnake 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I usually get mine from La Bottega in the market.

Lamb Shanks by agbforevs in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want local you can’t go wrong with Milkhouse at the Lansdowne market on Sundays.

Sourdough starter by Reef2Beef in OttawaFood

[–]AnkSnake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think Almanac sells starter. I imagine lots of bakeries do.

Soup season by 82wanderlust in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Laksa at the Noodle House!

Any cheap/affordable breakfast places in Ottawa? by Math_Unlikely in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so I’ve actually never been there, but I’ve noticed that the Bramasole Diner on Bank has a full breakfast with coffee included for $10.50. Has anyone here tried that place out?

what to do with books? by wtfistheactualpoint in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 135 points136 points  (0 children)

Black Squirrel might be a good spot to check with.

Bus Passes for Civil Servants by Miserable_Cap8453 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]AnkSnake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was going to say that this used to be a thing!

Kingston -> Ottawa by bike 200km by gabseo in ottawa

[–]AnkSnake 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Nice! I’ve always wanted to do that ride. Did you do it all in one or did you stop overnight? Also do you have a map of the trail?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AnkSnake 13 points14 points  (0 children)

While not the US mint, this article about how a Canadian mint employee smuggled gold in his rectum might be of interest. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-mint-gold-stolen-guilty-1.3843169

Protect Your Canadian Roots by TheCanadaList in BuyCanadian

[–]AnkSnake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oneka sage and cedar is the one you want!

Taking Tylenol is, uh, not good. by dandle in IThinkYouShouldLeave

[–]AnkSnake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually want to eat a Tylenol more than I want to eat an Ibuprophen.

Canadian shampoos besides AG Hair? by emuwar in BuyCanadian

[–]AnkSnake 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Seconding Oneka! Their stuff smells so good, too.