rubberdinghy Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I don't know why they don't make this a day long thing right into the evening, considering the amount of pubs etc.Back Due to Popular Demand... the 3rd annual Taste of Wellington West!This year the event has been switched from the Spring to the Autumn to take advantage of the harvest bounty and all the delicious fresh fruits, vegetables and seasonal foods available at Parkdale Market and from our local food shops and restaurants.An Urban Food Experience…TASTE OF WELLINGTON WESTSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 20091:30 – 3:30 pmEnjoy free food samples from dozens of amazing restaurants and food shops along Wellington St W, from Island Park Drive to Somerset St W, and experience a taste of Wellington West! For food lovers and urban sensualists this is an event not to be missed. And this year the number of participating eateries is higher than ever with 32 venues on the menu.Additionally, many other area shops will be holding sidewalk sales, and Westboro Massage will set up a streetside massage station so contented foodies can tend to their tired limbs after treating their taste buds! Street performers and live music will be part of the mix as well, with local legend Barry Buse and his band Still Dangerous rocking it up, outside of the Elmdale House Tavern.Admission is free.There are dozens of participating shops and restaurants, including several acclaimed new arrivals on our local epicurean landscape, such as A’roma Meze (tapas), Sushi Umi (sushi, of course!) and Credible Edibles (an entirely organic deli). Herb & Spice Food Shop will be kicking off its 36th anniversary celebration. We’ll also get a preview of Viva Loca, the new café opening on October 1st in the lobby of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, at the corner of Holland and Wellington. But that’s just the tip of the ice cream, er, iceberg. For in all there are no less than 32 restaurants, caterers and specialty food shops offering free samples as part of Taste of Wellington West. Though of course, visitors are also welcome to stay for a full lunch or dinner, and to come back again once they have discovered a new favourite spot!To the east, the first stop is Khatoon Persian Restaurant, at Irving and Wellington. To the west, the terminus is Istanbouli, our local middle-eastern grill. In between you will find nouvelle cuisine and retro diners, superb coffee shops and the Parkdale Market, as well as Thai, Italian, French, Latin and other ethnic restaurants. You’ll also find organic food shops and several of the city’s very best bakeries. Across from Istanbouli, the newly opened Renu Massage Therapy & Spa will offer free ‘taster services’ such as chair massages, skin analysis, hand and arm massage, and sample giveaways (1432 Wellington St West).This is an all-out community event that the whole city is invited to enjoy. Art lovers are also welcome to take in the West End Studio Tour while en route, with many local artist studios open to visitors before, during and after Taste of Wellington hours. (www.westendstudiotour.ca)Please note that cash or non-perishable food donations are being accepted at all Taste of Wellington venues on behalf of the Parkdale Food Centre, a local food bank.This event is being sponsored by the Wellington West Business Improvement Area. Our aim is to showcase the quality and variety of cuisines available in our area. We also want to let people know that despite the disruptions caused by Phase 2 of the road reconstruction that has been happening along Wellington St West this past summer, our fabulous shops and restaurants are open for business!So don’t miss these free samples -- pulled pork bite-sized sandwiches from Wellington Gastropub, The Foolish Chicken’s chicken soup, fish patties from Siam Bistro, fresh papaya and organic dates at Herb and Spice, homemade marshmellows from Thyme & Again, to name a few, or any of the other dozens of yummy treats that await… plan your visit to Wellington West today!Venue MenuAbsintheAlliumA’Roma MezeBridgeheadCanvas Resto BarCollected WorksCozy's DinerCredible EdiblesEmerald BakeryFoolish ChickenGT BoutiqueHarvest Loaf BakeryHelen’s CuisineHerb & SpiceIstanbouli RestaurantKhatoon Persian RestaurantLevonianMetroNectar Specialty Tea ShopOttawa BagelshopParkdale Market – fresh food vendorsParma RavioliPetit Bill's BistroRoyal Oak TavernSiam Bistro Thai CuisineSushi UmiThe DinerThe Wellington GastropubThyme & AgainViña del Mar3 Bakers and a Bike3 Tarts Bake Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Mike and I were just talking about this last weekend, how much we enjoyed it last year.I'd love to go this year, but I have plans.bouche, you can still go. This might be a sausage party with a lot of the gals out of town that afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Mike ain't leaving the compound while you're away, Sharon and urban sensualists!?!?! fack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I heard he's playing with the Joe's in the backyard again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 that sounds like a euphemism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 This might be a sausage party with a lot of the gals out of town that afternoon. It wont be. Plans are in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I can't make it.. BUt I work right in this area (at Scott & Pinhey) and I'm curious as to what peoples' favourite restaurants are in the area.Here's my thoughts:Helen's - one of the worst shawarma's in the City, even though Helen and her fam are incredible nice. Great hummus and tabouli though, and those pizzas are pretty good.Habeesha - excellent Ethiopian food, super cheap, highly recommended! I like it better than Blue Nile. Get the beef tibbs or the fir fir.Spring Roll - Their pho is surprisingly good (#19 - rare beef with beef brisket), considering everything else on the menu is horrible.Credible Edibles - amazing lunch spot! 10% discount if you come by bike.Pnom Penh (sp) - not bad... not great but not bad. Better than Spring Roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm hoping KFC will hand out popcorn shrimp! If you feel like taking a stroll- gimme a call Gerussi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 You know it hombre! I'm hoping they hand out big crunches...For shawarma in the neighbourhood you can't beat Istanbouli...it's a bit of a hike from Pinhey though.Is Helen's the place beside the Elmdale?Foolish Chicken is pretty nice too.Fil's for breaky.Apparently that sandwich shop at the end of Rosemount is bomb too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 hey Kev- have you been to that Spanishy looking place across from Helen's?Always empty but the fam doesn't like the spice so i've yet to try it but my curiosity is piqued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 It's apparently really good....It was mentioned in the "Cheap Eats Ottawa" review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Fil's for breaky huh?We've been hunting for a good breakfast in that area. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Fil's is owned by the same family that owns Bramasoles. Close to the same food.Cozy's is also really good...it's on Wellington closer to Somerset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm going to check with a workmate that lives nearby in Hull and see if he'll bring me over the river. Ollie moved to westboro at the right time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 party at ollie's?in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ollie moved to westboro at the right time!Wellington != WestboroBut if people do want to drop by I'm sure we could figure something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ollie moved to westboro at the right time!Wellington != WestboroBut if people do want to drop by I'm sure we could figure something out.troo, but it's awfully damn close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ollie moved to westboro at the right time!Wellington != WestboroBut if people do want to drop by I'm sure we could figure something out.troo' date=' but it's awfully damn close. [/quote'] You should have referenced this useless map, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcane Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 This event sounds like fun ... putting it in my calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 You should have referenced this useless map, Mike! is it just me or are you a jackass? ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I think the dot needs to move a little to the right, and be a little bigger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Fil's is owned by the same family that owns Bramasoles. Close to the same food.Cozy's is also really good...it's on Wellington closer to Somerset.i have always been tempted by cozy's sunday afternoon euchre tourneys. one of these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 the bowling alley behind fil's is pretty fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 that's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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