Taste
Culture under the Canadian sky
Christian Clerx, initiator of CityZapper.com, travels the world for his work. In this section he shares tips on the best spots. This time he visited Ottawa, Ontario for MASTERS. With its rich selection of museums, the Canadian capital is a paradise for culture lovers and is known as a cycling city par excellence. Since June, Ottawa has been even more accessible with the new Air France-KLM flight, which can be booked via www.airfranceklm.com.
Text: Christian Clerx
HOTELS
Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites
“The perfect place to spend the night comfortably. The centrally located hotel offers spacious suites and exudes apartment-like comfort. Plus, it's within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Elgin Street and attractions such as Rideau Centre, Parliament Hill and Byward Market.”
SoHo Residences Apartment Hotels at SoHo Lisgar
“At this location in the heart of Ottawa you will experience the luxury of a spacious suite and amenities such as private meeting rooms and a fitness center. A perfect combination of comfort and style.”
FOOD
Café Fairouz
“This cafe in the historic ByWard Market is a paradise for lovers of contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine. Here you can taste the authenticity of traditional herbs combined with fresh seasonal ingredients. Whether you fancy juicy kebabs or vegetarian mezze, everything exudes the rich flavors of the Middle East. In addition to a sophisticated wine list, the café serves special coffees, beers and cocktails.”
Pure Kitchen
“The place for lovers of vegan and vegetarian cuisine. The dishes are inspired by comfort food from all over the world. In addition to tasty dishes, you can enjoy delicious smoothies, organic juices, local beers, wines and special cocktails. The sustainable approach is underlined by the choice of organic fair trade coffee and the involvement in the local community. With five locations, there is always one nearby.”
Cantina Gia
“In the heart of the Glebe district is Cantina Gia, an ode to Italian cuisine and also a wine shop. Founded by chefs Adam Vettorel and Chris Schlesak, who previously launched the fine-dining restaurant North & Navy with a focus on Northern Italian flavors. With Cantina Gia they want to explore the rich, warm flavors of southern Italy. Here you can enjoy pasta and meat dishes prepared on an open fire, enriched with Italian herbs that bring the sun-drenched Tuscan hills to your plate.”
DRINKS
La Terrasse
“Located in the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier, La Terrasse offers stunning views of the Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill. In summer, La Terrasse is the perfect place to enjoy the sun setting behind the parliament building.”
Apothecary Cocktail Lounge
“This stylish cocktail bar 'with a nod to Prohibition' is located in the heart of the bustling ByWard Market. Here bartenders mix cocktails with authentic botanicals and homemade syrups, inspired by the prohibition era. The stone building, dating from 1875, houses a modern industrial-chic interior. While you enjoy a drink named after Colonel John By, you can order small dishes or even a full meal. An ideal start to a pleasant evening in Ottawa.”
MASTERS MAGAZINE #55
Curious about the rest of the hotspots? The magical autumn edition of MASTERS Magazine is now available. Artificial intelligence has now become an indispensable part of our lives. But, is this development something to celebrate or fear? Will Terminators take over or will friendly robots make our earthly existence even more comfortable? In this edition, AI is examined. According to philosopher Rowan Williams, it is important to remember that whatever AI does, it always imitates. And that we as humans distinguish ourselves through ingenuity. A good example is real estate entrepreneur André Snippe, who is developing an ultra-modern city district in Hoofddorp. Or nautical designer Jurjen Eerkens, who has developed a groundbreaking boat with his Hytender that is leading the way in making the yacht industry more sustainable. These and more resourceful entrepreneurs grace the pages of this edition. Which also looks ahead to MASTERS EXPO | The MAGICAL Edition, our exclusive business fair also born from ingenuity.
