Ottawa food critic reviews 65 eateries in 2025
Ottawa Citizen food critic Peter Hum visited over 60 restaurants, bakeries, and bars in 2025. Discover his culinary journey across the city's diverse food scene.
Ottawa Citizen food critic Peter Hum visited over 60 restaurants, bakeries, and bars in 2025. Discover his culinary journey across the city's diverse food scene.
Ottawa Citizen critic Peter Hum reveals his top restaurant dishes of 2025, featuring 20 categories from tacos to tacos. Discover the must-try culinary highlights across the capital region.
A look at Ottawa's dynamic 2025 dining landscape, featuring the long-awaited opening of chef Briana Kim's Antheia and other new eateries that reshaped the city's food scene. Discover the highlights and trends.
The Civil restaurant in Kitchener provided a warm meal and gathering space for the community on December 24, 2025, offering comfort and connection during the holidays.
Bars and restaurants across Ottawa are fully decorated for Christmas, creating festive destinations for holiday gatherings. Discover the seasonal transformation in the capital.
Denny's Canada celebrates its 55th anniversary with a new 24/7 location at Yonge and Sheppard in North York, introducing its 'Love-a-Bowls' menu and seating 142 guests.
Festival Japan Restaurant, a staple on Ottawa's Kent Street for nearly two decades, has permanently closed its doors. Discover the story behind the closure of this beloved local eatery.
Halifax's Lot Six restaurant is set to become an immersive New Year's Eve destination featuring KAYO and DJ Badi. Discover the unique celebration planned for December 31st.
The iconic Malibu Restaurant in east London, Ont., is moving to a new location after seven decades. The landmark's famous neon sign, however, will not make the journey. Read more about this end of an era.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver relaunches his Jamie's Italian chain in the UK with a new franchise model, aiming to lure squeezed consumers with fresh pasta and classics like prawn linguine.
Penny Crown, a New York-style tavern, has opened in Calgary's Marda Loop, adding to the area's booming restaurant scene. Explore the new concept from restaurateur Tony Migliarese.
Popular Halifax restaurant 2 Doors Down is closing its Barrington Street location. The closure marks the end of an era for the downtown dining scene. Read more about the impact.
Saskatchewan introduces The Response To Illicit Drugs Act, enabling citizens to take civil action against drug offenders. Learn about the new legislation and its implications.
Saskatchewan announces severe new penalties, including fines up to $1 million, for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. Learn about the government's latest measures to combat the deadly drug crisis.
Memories Dining & Bar in Regina is frustrated as city parking attendants ticket delivery drivers in its loading zone, hurting business operations. Co-owner Nik Selimos speaks out.
Vancouver is streamlining patio permits for 2026, eliminating fees for small setups and simplifying applications to boost local restaurants and bars. Learn about the new rules.
From asking for ice to expecting free refills, travel experts reveal the dining behaviors that immediately identify American tourists abroad. Learn the cultural differences to blend in better.
Creative Saskatchewan has recovered a portion of the $331,000 lost to fraud, provincial officials confirm. The economic development agency continues investigation into the financial incident.
Saskatchewan Realtors Association explains why rent control worsens housing affordability. Learn why supply growth is the real solution for Canada's housing crisis.
Saskatchewan RCMP announce multiple arrests following a significant drug bust in northern Saskatchewan. Get the latest details on the police operation and charges.
RCMP issues urgent safety reminder after fatal collisions increase dramatically in November. Learn critical driving tips to protect yourself and others on Saskatchewan roads.
A teenage girl has died and a boy has been arrested following a shooting incident in Prince Albert. Police investigation continues as community mourns tragic loss.
Residents of Ituna, Saskatchewan are banding together to purchase and preserve their beloved local movie theater. Community fundraising efforts aim to keep entertainment accessible.
RCMP are actively searching for a suspect following a shooting incident in Stanley Mission, Saskatchewan. Stay informed with the latest developments in this ongoing investigation.
Parts of southern Saskatchewan received significant snowfall of 10 to 20 centimeters, creating winter driving hazards and impacting daily activities across the region.
A tragic highway collision in southwest Saskatchewan has claimed the life of a Maple Creek senior. Details emerge about the fatal crash that occurred between two pickup trucks.
Saskatchewan's budget surplus has turned into a $427 million deficit due to wildfire expenses and healthcare pressures. Learn how provincial finances shifted dramatically.
A Watrous man has died following a single-vehicle rollover on a Saskatchewan highway during the weekend. RCMP continue to investigate the tragic incident.
Saskatchewan's auditor will investigate the Public Safety Agency's wildfire preparedness after Denare Beach residents accused it of being ill-prepared during summer wildfires that destroyed half their community.
Calgary's culinary scene shines with 14 restaurants on Open Table's 2025 Canada Top 100 list, plus two from Banff. Discover the winning eateries and national dining trends.