Ottawa and Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants
Recently dropped was the list of Canada’s 100 Best restaurants and best bars. It’s a sparkling annual compilation that has appeared for about a decade, and the selections from across Canada are presented with an informative and engaging elan — plus it’s really fun just to dip in and, vicariously, “explore” some excellent restaurants from coast to coast.
Previous to the new May list being announced, I wrote a short introduction to Antheia, on Somerset West in Ottawa, for the C100B magazine: that story is here (available for purchase).
Otherwise, Pearl Morrisette, in Jordan Station, is numero uno on the list, while the inimitable Langdon Hall (which I recently very happily visited) checked in at 18: both are simply superb.
After only a few month open, and after quite a significant time as a work-in-progress for chef-owner Briana Kim, Antheia took its spot as C100B #76. Congrats to the staff and best wishes with what is probably one of Canada’s most unique venues.
And … it was terrific to also see a couple of other Ottawa restaurants make the list: Atelier (on my list to visit) registered #54, while Arlo Wine Bar — an absolute favourite spot of mine — took #77.
Photo/Jamie Kronick
