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 1. Tim Horton

1610 Walkley Road
Ottawa, ON K1V 6P5
(613) 731-9236

Category: Cafes

5.0 star rating
  1/19/2012 First to Review

This is my local Timmy's, that I frequent basically every day. Sure everybody does'nt know my name, but they're always glad I came. They know how I take my coffee though, and the friendly staff apologize when they don't immediately acknowledge how I…More »

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 2. Tim Hortons

1611 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y8
(613) 260-1440

Category: Food

3.0 star rating
  1/19/2012 First to Review

Just a quick review, as this is a huge franchise after all. This location is at the corner of Bank and Walkey, on the east side of Bank Street.

I just wanted to share with all the night owls that this location drive-thru is open 24 hours, if you need…More »

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 3. Absolute Comedy

412 Preston St
Ottawa, ON K1S 4M9
(613) 233-8000

Category: Comedy Clubs

4.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

This is a first rate local business and THE Ottawa comedy club.

Absolute Comedy is located in the Little Italy, on Preston Street between Carling and the Queensway. Street parking in the immediate area is available, but with few vacancies.

There has…More »

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 4. Caprese Ristorante Italiano

696 Bronson Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S 2A4
(613) 231-3885

Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2012 First to Review

This is a true rarity in the Nation's Capital: an Italian restaurant with a completely gluten-free menu!

Caprese Ristorante Italiano is located in the Glebe, on the west side of Bronson (south of the Queensway, just north of Carling). Parking is very…More »

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 5. Keg Restaurant

376 Hunt Club Rd
Ottawa, ON K1V 1C1
(613) 248-0509

Category: Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

Classy restaurant, odd location next to Tim Hortons"

This was our first visit to the Keg. The building is still relatively new, and it's design has always caught my eye. Apparently, the Keg is known for buying historic manors and turning them into…More »

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 6. Vittoria Trattoria

3625 Rivergate Way
Ottawa, ON K1V 1Z9
(613) 731-8959

Category: Italian

3.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

Another upscale restaurant in a seemingly odd location

This was our first visit to Vittoria Trattoria. The family and I were treated to Thanksgiving dinner with my parents. I was very excited to try the place out, as I knew of their downtown location…More »

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 7. Zen Kitchen

634 Somerset St W
Ottawa, ON K1R 5K4
(613) 233-6404

Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

This was my first visit to ZenKitchen. This visit was out of the ordinary, as volunteers of the local MP's campaign were treated to a buffet dinner. I was very excited to try the place out, as I enjoy trendy modern eateries. I knew nothing about the…More »

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 8. Milestones

700 Sussex Dr
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K4
(613) 789-5432

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

This was my first visit to Milestones, the second for my wife. The building is very new, and it is in a great location. It is located across the street from Rideau Centre downtown, on the corner of Rideau Street and Sussex/Colonel By/Mackenzie. The…More »

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 9. BeaverTails Pastry

69 George St
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K1
(613) 241-1230

Category: Desserts

5.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

First of all, know this: No beavers were harmed in the process of making quintessential Ottawa fare. Beavertails grew from Ottawa lore, to quickly become a significant addition to Canadiana.

BeaverTails is a Canadian-based franchise that began humbly…More »

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 10. The Grand Pizzeria

74 George St
Ottawa, ON K1N 0A8
(613) 244-9995

Category: Pizza

1.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

My experience was the furthest you can get from grand. If I could give a ZERO rating, I would.

This was my first visit to The Grand Pizzeria & Bar. The family was away and I went downtown for a nice meal, on a warm summer evening. I was very eager to…More »

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 11. Marcello's Catering

333 Preston St
Ottawa, ON K1S 5N4
(613) 231-6111

Category: Caterers

4.0 star rating
  11/7/2011 First to Review

Marcello's is a wonderful deli in Little Italy.     I would have never guessed it is a franchise. How I wish Marcello's would take over for the cafeteria's in Tunney's Pasture!

This has become my destination of choice for breakfast. I love their fresh…More »

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 12. The Daily Grind

601 Somerset St W
Ottawa, ON K1R 5K1
(613) 233-2233

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  11/7/2011 First to Review

Just recently stopped by to say hello to my friend, left with an addiction to their Mexican hot chocolate!

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 13. Denny's Family Restaurant

1380 Clyde Ave
Nepean, ON K2G 3H9
(613) 226-9277

Category: Restaurants

3.0 star rating
  2/15/2012 First to Review

Not great. Not terrible. Meh. Standard franchise fare as expected. I almost feel guilty writing this review, as the original purpose of yelp was to help people find great local businesses.

Denny's does not qualify as a great local business, but it…More »

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Recently updated lists from Jeff S.

Capital City Celiacs (2)

Where I go with my better half for gluten free dining.

My wife had given up on eating out at restaurants upon the prognosis of her celiac disease.

These are some of the safe stomping grounds that we have discovered, and frequent.

Ottawa Services (4)

Ottawa Culture Vultures (12)

A select list of some of my favorite museums, galleries and local attractions.

I LOVE NY (6)

Some of my favourite spots.

Whistler stomping grounds (13)

My stomping grounds, during my month stay in Whistler.

I was fortunate to serve as a Security Supervisor at Whistler Creekside, during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. I got to live the dream in Whistler.

"Husband & Father. Son. Brother. Dynamic. Diverse. Honest. Contrarian."

Review votes:
10 Useful, 4 Funny, and 8 Cool

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Location

Ottawa, ON

Yelping Since

April 2011

Things I Love

my wife, my kids, my family, my friends, life, food, music, Green Day, Battlestar Galactica, the Ottawa Senators.

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a Kangol 504.

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Ottawa, ON

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I enjoy life, talking with people face to face.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I am honest to a fault, passionate and diverse in all things.

The Last Great Book I Read

Verbal Judo, and I read it over and over.

My First Concert

Judas Priest in 1984.

My Favourite Movie

Pulp Fiction, Star Wars Trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy

My Last Meal On Earth

lasagna, s'mac mac & cheese, pizza, bacon in everything, Corona, Heineken,

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I've been a geek for a long time - I just didn't know it.

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Twitter, Yelp

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Natalie Portman, Tea Leoni, Keira Knightley, Minka Kelly, Kate Beckingsale