Last week, I shared a few pics of what we ate during our visit to Ottawa and today I'm showing you the best dish from our weekend - Poutine at Elgin Street Diner. Always interested in where the locals go, we asked the hotel staff for restaurant recommendations. Almost all surveyed replied "Elgin Street Diner. Try the ESD Poutine, don't worry about the others on the … [Read more...]
Embracing Winter at Winterlude in Ottawa, Ontario
Winter - the season we Canadians love to hate. Did you know that Canadians complain about the weather the most? Yes, it's true. I heard it on the news and had a good laugh - I totally fit the bill! A few weekends ago I decided to quit with the whining and just embrace it all at Winterlude - cold temperatures, ice, snow, layers upon layers of clothing. I put on a fake smile … [Read more...]
Where to Stay During Winterlude in Ottawa: Holiday Inn Ottawa-Downtown Hotel Review
After hours of Winterlude fun, we spent our nights at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Downtown. This family friendly hotel is located a few blocks away from the main streets of the downtown core which made winding down after an adventure filled day more relaxing. Here's what we loved about the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Downtown: Central … [Read more...]
Weekend in Toronto: Fairmont Royal York
One of my resolutions this year is to travel locally with the family. The holidays were stressful - decorating the house, shopping and wrapping presents, planning dinner parties and then rescheduling them due to ice storms, snow storms and a polar vortex. My husband and I agreed we needed quick staycation getaway with the kids to decompress from all the holiday … [Read more...]
Momofuku Noodle Bar and Milk Bar in Toronto
We love Momofuku. This isn't earth-shattering news as there are thousands of David Chang fans around the world given the 3 James Beard Awards he's won and his restaurants in New York, Sydney and Toronto. Momofuku Noodle Bar in Toronto is one of our favourite ramen restaurants in the city. Needless to say, the Milk Bar which is one floor above the Noodle Bar is also a … [Read more...]