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Four years in Ottawa and this is all I have to show for it? Not really, plus I spent two years as a a student and one year planning to go back to school (again? really?). Being worthy of spending money on is one of the few standards I hold anything to.

 1. Rideau Bakery

384 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y8
(613) 789-1019

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  6/30/2011

Judging by previous reviews, Rideau Bakery is very polarizing. If you're someone drawn to old world charm and Jewish nostalgia such as myself, you're probably willing to overlook its flaws. Yes, the pastries go stale. That's what happens to bread…More »

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 2. Sun Café & Flowers

410 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y6
(613) 422-0642
4.0 star rating
  7/7/2011 First to Review

I happened to walk by Sun the weekend the opened and was drawn in by the view of all the plants through the large bay windows. It's a beautiful place to sit, surrounded by greenery, in a heritage building and with a view of the street.

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 3. Foster's Sports Centre Ltd

305 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K2P 1X7
(613) 236-9611

Category: Bikes

5.0 star rating
  6/27/2011

I am a regular commuter cyclist and that includes in Ottawa's winter. Thank you, transit strike of 2008-2009 for introducing me to that desperation. I also happen to be female and moderately knowledgeable about bike maintenance and repair. What all…More »

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 4. The Horn of Africa

364 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y8
(613) 789-0025

Categories: Ethiopian, Vegetarian

5.0 star rating
  6/27/2011

I love the Horn. Not just for cheapness, freshness or generous portions. Not because they are happy to serve meals at any random time of day or night and usually offer extra injera to hungry looking patrons. There is just something about the…More »

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 5. Bread & Sons Bakery

195 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K2P 1W7
(613) 230-5302

Categories: Bakeries, Delis

5.0 star rating
  6/30/2011

I used to work two blocks from Bread and Sons. It wasn't pretty. I was in the habit of reserving a challah every Friday and my coworkers, driven mad by the smell of freshly baked bread coming from my bag, got in on the ritual by buying a Friday…More »

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 6. Rideau Spring Roll King

508 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Z6
(613) 288-8889
4.0 star rating
  7/3/2011

I used to order from here distressingly frequently when I lived near Strathcona Park and had few options nearby. The fact that I kept ordering after moving to Centretown suggests that it wasn't just a matter of convenience.

The food is not the most…More »

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 7. Herb & Spice Food Shop

375 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2
(613) 232-4087
4.0 star rating
  7/3/2011

Herb and Spice was the first place I visited in Ottawa, after landing a 1am to an empty apartment with two cats and a couple of suitcases. Their selection of vegan pastries might have kept my sanity in check long enough to deal with the necessities…More »

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 8. Imperial Food & Beverage

329 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K2P 1X9
(613) 237-3636

Category: Restaurants

4.0 star rating
  7/3/2011

The space that is the Imperial probably started life as a storage room of Barrymoore's and its still easy to miss tucked into a long, narrow corridor.Try and get the single window seat, which in warm weather is usually opened on to the street. They…More »

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 9. Xpresso - CLOSED

179 George St
Ottawa, ON K1N 1J8
(613) 321-3554

Categories: Indian, Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  7/7/2011

Someone once described Xpresso to me as an Indo-European arthouse coffee lounge. That sums it up decently.

The cafe does feel very European because it's licensed, meaning your party can choose between wine or lattes within the same locations. The…More »

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