Gustan Koumantaros is a poet and freelance writer splitting his time between Ottawa and Toronto. When he isn’t writing, he’s usually out running, boxing, or, in most cases, the only guy in yoga class. He is also a big lover of music and an avid watcher of television drama series and film.
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If it’s true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s a good thing that greasy spoon breakfasts abound in the city of Ottawa. Grease your spoon at these local spots and you’ll never skip breakfast again.
If it's too early for lunch but too late for breakfast, Eggs Benedict is the way to go. Set your expectations high for brunch this weekend at these top spots.
Happen onto the bustling ByWard Market on any given weekend and you’ll marvel at the vast amount of brunch options available to you. But, don’t just stare in awe. Check out these ByWard Market restaurants for some of the best brunch in the city.
Great grilled cheese can go a long way to making your afternoon a success. Luckily, there are plenty of cheese-tastic options for you to choose from in the city. Get your fill of Ottawa’s best grilled cheese.
While a hot dog a day won’t keep the doctor away, it will certainly keep your hunger at bay. This is especially true at these local hot dog spots.
Who doesn’t love burritos? There’s never a bad time to sink your teeth into some of the best the city has to offer.
If you work in Ottawa and are looking for places for a business lunch, Centretown is the place to go. The area is packed with restaurants that are just right for mixing serious business with a satisfying and delicious lunchtime meal.
Take the kids to dinner at one or all of these restaurants and feast on all the macaroni and cheese you can handle. These restaurants create mac and cheese dishes so delicious that even adults will enjoy them.
Takeout becomes its own food group most Monday nights – or every night of the week, depending on how often you like to cook (or not cook). Make it your mission to get your serving of Ottawa’s most delicious takeout options.
Living in a big city, it’s easy to take for granted how beautiful it really is. Bask in Ottawa’s brilliance at these restaurants with a view.
Have you got the late-night munchies? There’s a cure for that. Nachos. Can you imagine a world without them? I can’t. Nachos make the world go round.
Yoga studios abound in Toronto. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, there is something for everyone interested in establishing or maintaining a yoga practice in the city. Focus your gaze on the west-end, where you’ll find a host of intriguing studios, with many different styles of yoga to try.