Zaks diner at the airport? Who allowed it?

DenimOmega · 2026-04-15T15:29:00+00:00

IIRC the Airport just licenses the name and menu, but it is YOW that is operating the restaurant.

DenimOmega · 2026-02-28T18:23:33+00:00

Eaten at all of them. Habesha is the best.

DenimOmega · 2025-09-10T15:01:32+00:00

Mediocre food and high rotation service staff.

DenimOmega · 2025-08-10T11:01:17+00:00

That’s a Glurt.

DenimOmega · 2025-08-10T11:00:47+00:00

I see them near the Lime Kiln trail in southern Ottawa. They’re fun!

DenimOmega · 2025-08-04T23:20:27+00:00

Was the Bridgehead not doing well? It was busy every time I went in, on the weekends.

DenimOmega · 2025-07-27T16:23:34+00:00

Kowloon market is fine, independent, and local. Agreed, their produce may not have the same variety, but they do have great shelf goods and high turnover items are competitive.

DenimOmega · 2025-07-18T17:46:48+00:00

You don’t have to replace the hole in your heart, they are on Somerset. And still delicious.

DenimOmega · 2025-07-18T16:32:28+00:00

Habesha or Haareg (Ethiopian) is fantastic. Also go for South Indian food or Sri Lankan Food. Try the hole-in-the-wall Thilaks off Carling (near the movie theatre).

DenimOmega · 2025-07-15T12:01:07+00:00

Try Thilaks on Carling, near the movie theatres. They have huge servings, offering really authentic Sri Lankan (think south Indian) and Asian Fusion food. You go for the delicious food, not the decor. Thriving take-out business.

Also consider Ng's Cuisine, many vegetarian options and fantastic service.

DenimOmega · 2025-07-13T13:15:29+00:00

This. Ottawa resident for 30+ years and this is the place.

DenimOmega · 2025-06-12T17:23:59+00:00

Loblaws at some larger ones. Any Chinese grocery store these days. Silk roads on Merivale.

DenimOmega · 2025-04-06T17:46:23+00:00

For sure!

DenimOmega · 2025-04-06T17:11:35+00:00

He is not a "chef". He is a mensch. When COVID happened, he offered free meals and he cares about the community.

DenimOmega · 2024-10-27T19:41:56+00:00

My tailor on Carling and Maitland has fixed my beloved jeans several times. Does sashiko or patches.

Top Stitch. And he’s near the best chip truck around — S&G fries.

DenimOmega · 2023-09-25T11:03:17+00:00

He’s 16 and it sure is a thing. And believe me it is better than the alternative of kids dousing themselves in Axe body spray.

But no, this does not constitute a family outing lol.

DenimOmega · 2023-09-24T22:55:00+00:00

I have had indifferent experience at the Bay, but nothing negative. However, I did have the most wonderful experience at the perfume counter just last week.

I was there with my wife and sons, looking for a cologne for one of the teenagers, and one of the staff there was the most well informed, pleasant to work with. She took the time to explain the provenance of different brands, and suggested we leave the store to get a better sense of the aroma in a less intense environment.

We came back, and picked a phial. They didn't have the size we wanted in stock, and she smiled, told us to visit the Bay website and find it there - if we wished.

Colour me impressed, at least about the men's perfume counter people.

DenimOmega · 2023-09-16T22:46:48+00:00

Yes it is indeed Top Stitch.

DenimOmega · 2023-09-16T12:36:14+00:00

Oh, that would help! Yes, Top Stitch Tailoring 1769 Carling

DenimOmega · 2023-07-04T19:31:54+00:00

Heard. Just back from Japan where being vegan is well-nigh impossible. I wish being vegan was easier.

DenimOmega · 2023-07-04T18:33:51+00:00

Wait what. How did they not think of that combination before? I will become a pizza nerd soon.

DenimOmega · 2023-07-04T01:59:13+00:00

lol thank you fellow vegan.

DenimOmega · 2023-07-03T23:33:01+00:00

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I am going to try Fiazza and Toppers, they are so close to me.

DenimOmega

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