Genoa
beet purée
trout rillette
pickled radish
Capicola
sauerkraut
Calabrese
caraway mustard
mixed charcuterie plate
carrot ginger soup
coconut / almond / cilantro 8.
Malvasia, Birichino,
grilled asparagus
/ pecorino / almond / local greens / radish Sauvignon Blanc, Staete Landt,
cucumber salad
buttermilk/black rice/Boston scarlet/mustard 13.
Pinot Blanc, Dom. Pfiste
bean salad
/watermelon/arugula/pomegranate/feta
Marsanne, KEW Vineyards
Albacore tuna
garlic scape aioli / beet / truffle oil / jicama
Pinot Gris, Organized Crime
red snapper ceviche
yam / grilled corn / thai chili / lime
Greco di Tufo, Feudi di San Gregorio
pickerel
vadouvan/ harissa/ chickpea/ coconut/ cauliflower
Riesling, Josef Leitz,
trout
lemon oil / radish / purslane / navy bean / leek
Chardonnay, Bachelder,
grilled quail
Beau's mushroom ragout / cranberry / scallion
Syrah, Capoverso,
octopus
/jalapeño/crème fraîche/smoked fingerling/red wine
Pinot Noir, Staete Landt
beef laab
/soy/ginger/sambal/pickled shishito/baby corn/lime
Primitivo, Feudi di San Gregorio
gnocchi
/cherry/brown butter/sage/mushroom/swiss chard
Nebbiolo, Ca Del Baio
pork belly
/kimchi/sambal cashew/pineapple/mushroom broth
Gewürztraminer, Daniel Lenko
grilled hanger steak
mushroom / frites / aioli
Pipedown, Organized Crime
frites
aioli
tempura broccoli
spicy thai sauce
grilled romaine
date / orange / onion
cabbage slaw
corn nut/snap peas/apple cider/yogurt
three selections 13. / *five selections 19.
Paillot de chèvre
Saint Raymond, QC / goat
soft, tangy, bloomy, hazelnut
Le Mont Jacob
Blackburn, QC / cow
nutty, sweet, fruity
Extra Old Cheddar
Îles-aux-Grues, QC / raw cow
tangy, firm, hazelnut
LOrigine de Charlevoix
Charlevoix, QC / cow
surface-ripened, hazelnut, barnyard
Calendos
Portneuf, QC / cow
soft, bloomy rind, buttery, mild, camembert style
Le Fetard
Notre-Dames-de-Lourdes, QC / raw cow
La Maudite beer washed, sweet, nutty
Blue Benedictine
Saint Benoit, QC / cow
creamy, salty, kirsch and almond undertones
boca negra
raspberry compote / peanut pavlova
Madeira,5 yr. Bual, Cossart & Gordon
banana spli
/cookie/strawberry/fior de fragola gelato
Rutherglen Muscat, Campbell's
rhubarb crisp
cherry / vanilla gelato
Framboise, Southbrook
salted caramel tart
chocolate / chantilly / currant
peach millefeuille
almond / ricotta / lime / brandy
Trockenbeerenauslese, Lenz Mose
Pures gelato
3 flavours / fresh fruit garnish
Walnut Brown Sherry, William's & Humber
Drinks
ROSÉ
RED
WHITE
BEER
SPARKLING
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Owned by the same culinary genius behind Beckta, this upscale small-plates spot on ByWard Market’s border serves up incredible dishes, with the gnocchi, pork belly and octopus standing out as favourites. Diners love the small-plates concept, which is wonderfully conducive to sharing, allowing for delicious sampling opportunities with your fellow diners! The engaging servers will set you up with great wine pairings to go with your food selections too. Casual yet classy, gourmet yet reasonably priced, this is a must-try for anyone visiting Ottawa.
View this Smart ListExpect high-quality food at this snug spot that offers small plates made with seasonal ingredients and a wine list to match. Their charcuterie selection includes calabrese, prosciutto, pork rillette and saucisson sec, all served with beautiful condiments like caraway mustard or zucchini relish. Once you've enjoyed your mixed charcuterie, there are plenty of small plates to try. The ingredients are thoughtful and dishes are well-crafted, including a roasted beet salad with granola, blackberry and star anise.
View this Smart ListPlay Food and Wine was started by Stephen Beckta, and can be thought of as the more affordable cousin of Beckta Dining & Wine. From the delicious charcuterie selection – the pork creton with pickled fennel is a must – to the wonderful cheese plates, the focus here is on small portions and big flavours. There is a $15 corkage fee per 750 ml bottle.
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