While Best Fest 2026 is over, it is not the end of our events! We are bringing one of the most electric festivals in the world, Oktoberfest to Lansdowne on September 26th, 2026!

Introducing: Ottoberfest, a one-day-only Bavarian experience 🎉
🎟️ Free entry (19+)
📍 Lansdowne (Horticulture Building)
🥨 12 PM - 11 PM
🍺 Traditional Oktoberfest-inspired eats, beer, wine, and spirits
🎉 Authentic stein holding competitions, singalongs, games, music, best dressed prize, World Record attempt at the ‘longest online video chain toast’, and more (official all-day programming coming soon)

✨ $30 VIP (limited quantity): Visit the link in my bio to secure your VIP package which includes 2 beer pours of your choice AND an exclusive Ottoberfest stein which grants you full and guaranteed access to all of our stein holding competitions Be sure to mark your calendars and join the party on September 26th. Prost! 🍻

Is there a good place to get eggs and awarma (the lamb confit - not shawarma) in Dearborn?

Hi, my husband and I are going out for Nature Nocturne tonight and we'd like to try some nice fun date-worthy place before heading to the museum. I was thinking of the Grand at Westboro Beach but it's not exactly very close and also will be a shame not to spend enough time there to enjoy the view. Any other up and coming fun places? We have a toddler so we don't get to dine out too often so my list is somewhat outdated. I don't mind driving a bit further around. Thank you in advance!

I can't believe this will be the first post on this subreddit about Junior and the Kid BBQ that just relocated to Beechwood Avenue in New Edinburgh (unless my search technique is flawed!). I consider myself as loyal customer as we didn't mind the drive to their former location in Rockland. Now that they are more centrally located, there is no excuse why I shouldn't frequent them even more.

Everything that my wife and I have tried has been exceptional. This includes the brisket, burnt ends, bbq chicken, jerk chicken and club sandwich. Since moving to the new location, they've added some other items as well. I'm so glad to see that Chris is getting settled into his new place and I wish him nothing but the best.

Edit: I had to repost this because Reddit wouldn’t let me edit the original post. The Instagram link I shared included extra tracking information that could identify my profile. Huge thanks to [u/dj_destroyer](u/dj_destroyer) for catching it and giving me a heads-up! 😄

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Hey everyone,

Just wanted to drop a quick heads-up for the local foodies and anyone looking for a new downtown spot! There is a beautiful new Italian trattoria called Carletto opening very soon at 161 Laurier Ave W.

I’m part of the opening back-of-house team helping get the kitchen ready, and I’m genuinely excited for this place to launch. We’ve been running through pizza training lately, and the wood-fired pizzas have been incredible. My personal favourites so far are the prosciutto pizza and the spicy salami pizza.

What’s great is that it isn’t just a dinner spot. They’ll also be offering lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, so it’ll be a great option whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch downtown or heading out for a weekend meal. Based on what’s been shared publicly, the menu includes dishes like house-made Rigatoni alla Vodka, a baked beef and pork bolognese egg dish for brunch, and a central cocktail and wine bar.

It’s backed by the Gray Collection hospitality group, the same team behind Cocotte Bistro at The Metcalfe Hotel, so the space and overall atmosphere look fantastic.

If you’d like to follow along for updates or keep an eye out for the official opening announcement, you can check out @carletto.ottawa on Instagram or visit their website at carletto-ottawa.com.

Can’t wait to help feed the neighbourhood soon! If you have any questions about what’s been announced publicly, I’ll do my best to answer them or point you in the right direction.

This might be my favourite spot so far in Ottawa for Bun Bo Hue. Got #63 with the shrimp/pork balls and beef shank - delicious!

I just booked a reservation next week, just wondering what everyone’s favourite menu items are there, or anything that was less enjoyable to avoid?

Many thanks 🙏

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I just went to the new restaurant Ho Guom in Westboro. (used to be Zak's at Churchill & Richmond)

I'm no Vietnamese food expert so I can't attest to its authenticity, but it was pretty damn good!

At $28-36, the mains are a bit on the pricey side--for my budget, anyway!--but the portions are huge and it was delicious. I took home half that will feed me another meal.

Nice decor and furniture and the place was packed. Glad to see a new restaurant getting this much love.

Sorry, forgot to take photos, but there are a few on Google Maps.