Jordan Patrick Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I know a few good spots to take someone I'm just gettin to know. Ya know, someplace comfortable, with cofas, maybe serves coffee, maybe serves drinks/food. Maybe there's some light earthy music in the background, or maybe its an unplugged open mic spot. In the millions of variations out there, could you guys share a few locations that fit any or all of these descriptors?I could think of a few, like Rasputin's on Bronson, the Second Cup on Rideau st., that weird coffee spot in Kanata Centrum, Bass Line Station (on Baseline rd.), Elephant & Castle on Thursday nights Open Mic (Rideau Center). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 If you like coffee shops, Bridgehead is good; there's one on Bank St. just South of Somerset, one in Westboro, and one further up Bank St., near Sparks (their full set of locations can be found here).Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Does the Cajun Attic still exist? It used to be a very cool little two-storey restaurant with sofas, Mexican and Cajun food, and live jazz.It was on Laurier, on the way over to Vanier, but I suspect it is no longer. If it's still there, though, that could be very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Does the Cajun Attic still exist? It used to be a very cool little two-storey restaurant with sofas, Mexican and Cajun food, and live jazz.Nope, it vanished a couple of years ago.It was on Laurier, on the way over to Vanier, but I suspect it is no longer. If it's still there, though, that could be very cool.I think it was on Rideau, actually. I remember ducking out of a company Christmas party in 2001 (during the middle of a set by "Disco Inferno" :crazy: ) at the Congress Centre, and hiking along Rideau to see Dr. Huxtable there (my second time seeing them).Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Yes, on Rideau, and yes there was a cool little venue upstairs that I didn't visit enough. Shame that it's gone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingbear Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 have not lived there in about 12 years...however last time i was back in went to 'steamers' in barhaven...great coffe shop, fair trade, and use REAL ice cream (in the summer only i think) to make their iced caps....mmmhh good.always enjoyed seeing bands at the mercury lounge. cozy kinda suave cool...is that still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 sounds like a gay coffee shop [color:#cccccc]::heads out to check out Steamers:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Patrick Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) Does the Cajun Attic still exist? Man this place sounds awesome! All those places sound so cool. But can you guys think of any places that don't require me to travel back in time 10-12 years? Oh but thanks Brad, I"m going to check that place out.And if everyone works out, i'll see if she has a sister Edited March 27, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Jordan... got a good recommendation from a co-worker for such a spot. The "Oz Kafé". 361 Elgin St.I've not been there, but from what she told me, it's what you're looking for.I avoid Rasputin's. The guy who runs it is a weirdo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I avoid Rasputin's. The guy who runs it is a weirdo. Have you been there during the day? Maybe he's just a weirdo by night.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 The words "pompous" and "self-important" come to mind when I remember an incident there in 1996 that forced my friends and I to leave, shaking our heads in disbelief. Not one of us has ever returned. I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidmonkey Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) This is kind of a shamless cautiously optimistic plug, but my sister-in-law owns Cuppedia at 97 Main St. near Lees. It's a new little coffee/teas/desserts place. They have couches, wireless internet and most of the time good music. They are just starting out so it's never too busy. It might be a good place to hang out. Edited March 29, 2007 by Guest Davey's alway right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) i detect a hint of– not shame but maybe more like cautious or careful optimism– in your shameless plug Edited March 29, 2007 by Guest donair tacos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Patrick Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 This is kind of a shamless cautiously optimistic plug, but my sister-in-law owns Cuppedia at 97 Main St. near Lees. It's a new little coffee/teas/desserts place. They have couches, wireless internet and most of the time good music. They are just starting out so it's never too busy. It might be a good place to hang out.Awesome dude, I'm going to check it out. What's the music situation like? I'm also checking out places for Open Mic's.Jordan... got a good recommendation from a co-worker for such a spot. The "Oz Kafé". 361 Elgin St.I've not been there, but from what she told me, it's what you're looking for.Now I'm excited, thanks David. I'm not going to ask what happened at Rasputin's though. Were you talking during a set? lolOh well, OH and i played Open Mic at the Thirsty Toad on Bank st. on Monday; its still a developing scene, but what a venue! Going to try and get that scene going for the summer, the balcony will easily hold 150+ people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Cafe nostalijaa ottawa U. Thurs nite open mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Patrick Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Do they cater to an acoustic sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Oz is great. They have great food and a small patio. Oz herself is an old friend of mine and very cool. No live music, though. Best mezza in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Patrick Posted April 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 What's Mezza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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