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Celebrating one year of eating well with Best Bites!

It has been a whole year of sharing some of our favourite places to eat in Ottawa, with our regular feature Best Bites! Whether you’re looking for a new hidden gem, or just need to know what to order the next time you’re hanging around on Uber Eats, we have you covered. Find all the articles here. Happy eating!

Tour de Blogosphere: Discover hidden secrets in and around Ottawa

As a long-time Ottawa resident, I was convinced I had this city figured out, and that there were no hidden gems left to find here or in the surrounding areas. Boy, was I wrong. Who knew you could sleep overnight in a museum train caboose or stroll through a beautiful outdoor sculpture park in a tranquil forest? Lucky for us, two local wanderlust experts are the perfect guides to help locals (re)discover our region.

Takeout Talk: What are you ordering this weekend?

In this weekly feature, Apt613 asks blog contributors and local figures about their takeout habits and highlights—to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when you’re just OVER IT with making dinner. This week: classic Italian comfort food, tiny cakes, arepas, and a schnitzel bigger than your head.

Foodie Friday: Enjoy Latin American foods this summer

There aren’t a lot of ‘authentic’ Latin American restaurants in Ottawa and it might seem a bit daunting to explore a new place without knowing what to expect. This list is meant to be a sneak peek at what you might find at a few of Ottawa’s hidden gems. Or a guide in what to try first. Hopefully, you’ll feel more comfortable exploring something new this summer.