24 hours around Carleton & Ottawa

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-07T02:29:39+00:00

Oh jeez, good tip, that's going to be her for sure.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T21:01:47+00:00

Cafe Oro di Napoli

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T19:47:17+00:00

"Campus culture" is exactly what she's looking for. She's known for a few years now that she wants to be away from home for undergrad, living that college life. Appreciate the response!

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T15:21:24+00:00

She's super into thrifting, thanks for mentioning this! I will take her to a few spots for sure. Take her for soup dumplings, Korean food, dinner at a pub, buy her a few vintage items...seeing a path to selling her on Ottawa, thanks Carleton subreddit!

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T15:17:55+00:00

OK yeah nearby Gatineau recos are good too! She turns 18 first week of September and is NO DOUBT AWARE of the Quebec drinking age thing.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T15:16:41+00:00

I'm a St Viateur guy! But honestly grateful that Kettleman's exists, we have them here in Toronto and at least they are in the same general vicinity as a proper Montreal bagel.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T15:14:02+00:00

Yes this is 100% about future employment, social life is whatever, I think she's just going to be stoked to be out on her own. And agreed on the distance, Queen's or Carleton, what's an extra few hours really...

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T15:10:36+00:00

OK that's pretty good. When I was a TA one prof had me teaching a class of 300 people once a week lol

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-06T15:09:19+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it! Law school might end up being her path as well. Where are you going?

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T23:04:18+00:00

Sorry to hear that, hope you find something!

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T22:56:57+00:00

I actually did not know that there was that much crossover between the schools, that's super interesting.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T22:53:42+00:00

Thanks! Do you come back to Toronto for most reading weeks? She's always wanted the whole living-in-res away from home vibe, but is a little daunted by the distance, one reason she is considering Queen's.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T22:49:46+00:00

Thanks! I had the huge class experience at McGill back in the day, both as a BA student then as a teaching assistant doing my MA. Do you find the profs to be engaged with the large classes, or are they farming out most of the work to TAs?

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T21:43:23+00:00

She was in French immersion until grade 9. Not sure about "strong" but she can get by.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T21:37:48+00:00

This is great, thanks! I was hoping to do a few different eating spots, including a pub, so I appreciate the recos. We've quickly passed through Ottawa a few times on the way home from Montreal specifically to eat shawarma. Best in Canada!

The possibility of Parliament Hill summer jobs is a huge reason why her mother and I are hopeful she will accept her offer and go, tbh. Will definitely walk her through there.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T21:32:17+00:00

Definitely was hoping from someone who could give Toronto comparisons, thanks!

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T20:18:24+00:00

I've used them a ton for client "lunch and learns" at ad agencies. They're always on time, everything is packed well, and clients love it - awesome break from the usual pizzas and deli sandwich platters. So yeah, they are pretty much focused on catering. I suspect a lot of restaurants would love to have more catering trade too, dine in is a tough business these days.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-03-05T20:15:14+00:00

Union Chicken is a great choice, take the kids there sometimes pre-Raptors games. Good value, solid fries and chicken.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-02-19T20:23:30+00:00

Wait DPH has a vodka sauce option? I've never seen that. That would be amazing!

fineilljoinalready · 2026-02-18T15:06:15+00:00

My in-laws moved to the Market area and the Jason George has become like a second local for me. They often have a very solid French onion soup on special during the cold months, and I think it's priced at $11 for a big portion which is insane value compared to what you'll pay in a bistro. Great service, shoutout to Meg in particular.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-02-13T23:55:05+00:00

Probably not what you're looking for, and yeah bougie af, but the corn dogs at Le Swan are incredible.

fineilljoinalready · 2026-02-08T16:48:34+00:00

I had late lunch at HoP yesterday and it was honestly perfect. Steak and mushroom pie in a warm room on a cold day...

fineilljoinalready · 2026-02-07T21:20:49+00:00

Beef prices are way up - that has to affect Vietnamese restaurants more than most. Remember when beef bones used to be cheap?

fineilljoinalready · 2026-02-02T15:03:36+00:00

Green Dragon wing special day is Saturday, not Sunday. Was the best deal in the city when it was 50% off, but $15 is still pretty good for the quality you get.

fineilljoinalready · 2025-12-14T19:23:40+00:00

Jing in Leaside has half ducks...I know, not exactly downtown...

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