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Ottawa Citizen
3 hours ago
- Ottawa Citizen
Hum: Barrio woos ByWard Market-goers with casual Latin American fare, festive patio vibe
Article content Article content Of five sandwiches at Barrio, I've sampled three. The one that hit it out of the park was the well-crafted Cubano ($25 with fries or salad), in which every component — smoked pulled pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, Dijonnaise — sang. The braised beef Asado Criollo sandwich ($26), while tasty, could have been more tender. The Choripan sandwich ($25), another nod to Argentina, starred a fine chorizo sausage custom-made for Barrio by Around the Block Butcher & Market in Centrepointe. It had some uplifting chimichurri going for it, but its bread was nothing special. Article content While the simple salads that came with the sandwiches were alright, the fries were limp and subpar. If you want an exciting side, pay a little more and substitute the patacones, because those twice-fried plantains were crisp and very tasty, especially when paired with a dipping sauce. Article content Article content Article content Chicharron (slabs of fried pork belly, $28) was an exceptional guilty pleasure, paired with an onion salad with a spicy vinaigrette to mitigate the meat's richness. A chicken-thigh Milanesa cutlet ($29) was immense, crisp and juicy, although its house-made gnocchi with pesto were a little heavy. Shrimp salad ($23) was light and refreshing thanks to its tamarind leche de tigre dressing. Article content Last but not least, there's the roast chicken at Barrio, which is Becerra's rendition of pollo a la brasa, the dish that has been called Peru's favourite restaurant meal. If you're a fan of roast chicken, Barrio's version may become your favourite. Article content We ordered a half-bird ($29, with a side dish), and the separated breast and leg portions were impeccably flavoured thanks to a marinade rich with green onions, cumin, black pepper, soy sauce, a special Peruvian red-pepper paste and more. The chicken was also juicy throughout, and we weren't done with it until we had pulled every scrap of meat from its bones, dipping morsels into one more irresistible dipping sauce. Article content Article content Article content So far, dessert at Barrio is limited to soft-serve ice cream ($8), dressed up with crunchy toppings ($6) or sweet sauces ($3). If soft-serve ice cream is your ambrosia, have at it. For my part, I have my fingers crossed that other Latin American sweets or desserts — Flan? Alfajores? — might be available here one day. Article content Or maybe a sweetish cocktail, such as a mango puree-enhanced caipirinha or a concoction called La Pasion (coconut rum, vodka, passion fruit puree, lime, ginger beer, tajin) could be your meal-ender at Barrio. There are a half-dozen options here at $17 each, as well as four beers on tap ($8.50), bottles of Modelo ($9.50), and a few affordable wines. Article content While there were highs (roast chicken, chicharron, Cubano sandwich, empanadas, cocktails, solid service) and lows (fries, side salads) at Barrio, the best dishes were good enough to justify repeat visits, especially since in Ottawa, there are very few other restaurants like it.
Business Insider
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
I've been to Las Vegas over 50 times. Here are the 8 best places to eat on The Strip.
I've been to Las Vegas over 50 times, and I usually go there for the food. The Chef Truck is a great place to grab a quick bite, and Lago has great views. Giada's is one of my favorite places to eat in Vegas, and I love splurging at Ocean Prime. Some people go to Vegas to gamble; I go to eat. After visiting Las Vegas over 50 times, my husband and I have a dining strategy: We return to a few of our favorite spots and then try a couple of new ones. Here are some of my favorite restaurants on The Strip. The Chef Truck is the perfect spot for delicious Cuban food at reasonable prices As a fan of the movie "The Chef," I knew I had to try The Chef Truck, a bright-yellow food truck parked inside the Park MGM. The truck serves Cuban-inspired food and is a collaboration between celebrity chef Roy Choi and actor/director Jon Favreau that opened in late 2023. I suggest starting with a warm sandwich, like the Cubano, and ending with the chocolate lava cake. The prices are reasonable — every dish is under $20 — and there's a small seating area nearby, making this the perfect lunch stop between gambling or shopping on The Strip. I'm a sucker for a restaurant with a view of the Bellagio Fountains —especially at night — so I often head to one of the restaurants in the Bellagio Hotel & Casino for a romantic dinner. Lago by Julian Serrano serves upscale Italian fare, my favorite cuisine. During our last visit there, we shared the delicious seafood linguine and prime rib with peppercorn sauce. Both were accompanied by a bottle of Chianti recommended by our server. Try to snag a table on the outdoor patio for the best possible views. You have a better chance of getting a spot if you reserve a table in advance. You can't go wrong with lunch or dinner at Giada's We first discovered GIADA shortly after it opened in 2014 in the Cromwell. We had reservations for lunch and liked it so much we returned that evening for dinner. Now, it's one of our regular dining spots. I always request a window table so we can enjoy the view of The Strip while dining. The Giada De Laurentiis -created restaurant serves upscale Italian food. If we're here for dinner, we share the bone-in ribeye topped with a sunny-side-up egg and pair it with one of the pastas. Ocean Prime is a splurge-worthy restaurant perfect for celebrating special occasions In 2023, Ocean Prime opened on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue — it even has a rooftop terrace overlooking The Strip. The upscale restaurant chain is known for steak and seafood, and we dined here for our 32nd anniversary. We began with oysters and bubbly, moved on to scallops and martinis, and ended with warm butter cake. Everything was delicious, and Ocean Prime had excellent service. It's a splurge — most appetizers are $25 or more — but worth it for a special occasion. Catch is Instagram-worthy with seriously good brunch entrées and creative cocktails Catch is filled with beautiful decor and photo opportunities that make it obvious it was designed to be a place where visitors can take the perfect Instagram photo. At first, that made me doubt the quality of the food — but I've learned the food is even better than the decor. On a recent trip to Catch, I got the best French toast I've ever eaten. The French toast offerings vary by season, but the one I tried was filled with a delicious Meyer-lemon cream. We topped off our meal with a couple of cocktails with fun names like Lush Lemonade and Detox Retox. Bardot Brasserie offers a French-inspired brunch menu reminiscent of a Parisian café Another great brunch option on The Strip is Bardot Brasserie, located inside the Aria Resort & Casino. The decor is all dark wood and marble, which reminds me of cafés in Paris. On a recent visit, we started with deviled eggs topped with caviar and steak tartare — both were excellent. For entrées, I enjoyed the French omelet, and my husband got eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. Although both items were delicious, I was especially obsessed with Bardot Brasserie's version of hash browns. The small, crispy squares of layered potatoes were perfectly seasoned, putting any other hash browns to shame. The best New York slice in Las Vegas can be found at Secret Pizza I'm not even sure the official name of this place is Secret Pizza because there's no signage at the entrance, and it doesn't appear on the website of the Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino where it's located. What I do know is that this is great New York-style pizza, and we never go to Vegas without stopping here for lunch. To find this place, head to the third level of the Boulevard Tower of the Cosmopolitan and look for a long hallway next to Jaleo. The line can get long, so come with patience. You can order a slice or a whole pie. There's limited seating insid,e so we usually take our pizza and beer to the communal seating areas nearby. Mon Ami Gabi has long been my go-to spot for lunch with a view We've been eating at Mon Ami Gabi for over 20 years, mostly for lunch. Located inside Paris Las Vegas, the French eatery has a patio directly across the street from the Bellagio Fountains. We love to sit and watch the fountain show while we eat. Showtimes vary, so I usually check them and make our dining reservations accordingly. The food is French bistro fare featuring entrées like steak au poivre and trout almondine. We always start with a baguette and a starter, such as the chicken-liver-mousse páté, and complete our meal with glasses of wine or classic cocktails. This story was originally published on May 6, 2024, and most recently updated on June 27, 2025.
Eater
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
How to Do Summer
Map Jun 3 Eater New Orleans Miami's 38 Essential Restaurants Where to find the best Cubano, decadent beef Wellington, creative pastor tacos, and more By Allison Ramirez and Olee Fowler The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona Where to go now for plate-sized fry bread, uni-oyster shooters, filet mignon-stuffed tortelloni, and fancy Indian chaat By McConnell Quinn , Chris Malloy and 1 more The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego San Diego's essential restaurants across an array of cuisines, neighborhoods, and price points By Candice Woo and Helen I. Hwang Map Apr 8 Eater New Orleans More Stories
Miami Herald
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Stanley Cup Final Game 5 facts and questions for Panthers vs. Oilers, tied 2-2
Saturday's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Panthers and Edmonton Oilers could be the pivotal game of this series. Or, it could be just another turbulent classic that leaves puckheads sweating, gasping and asking 'When's Game 6?' Here's what you need to know. ▪ What's the deal: The teams will be in Edmonton's Rogers Place for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final with series tied 2-2 after the Oilers won Game 4 in overtime. TV game time is 8 p.m. on TNT, truTV, HBO Max as well as streaming outlets. ▪ What's at stake: The winner gets a 3-2 series lead in the best-of-7 series and will have the opportunity to win the Stanley Cup in Sunrise during Tuesday's Game 6. Since the 1967 expansion from the NHL's six-team era, when a Stanley Cup Final is tied 2-2, the Game 5 winner also won the series 11 of 16 times. ▪ Advice for fans: Keep the cafetera ready to make some cafe Cubano for yourself or your watch party. Three of the four games have gone into overtime, two after tying goals in the last 20 seconds of regulation. ▪ Key question for Edmonton: Will Calvin Pickard start in goal after Stuart Skinner got yanked in Games 3 and 4? In both cases, Skinner didn't play badly. In fact, he did well to not give up more goals while the Oilers, by their own admission, flat stunk in front of him. But, Pickard's 7-0 in these playoffs with a better goals against average (2.69) and save percentage (.896) compared to Skinner (2.99, .891) and only lost his job to injury in the second round. ▪ Key question for the Panthers: Did blowing a 3-0 lead and losing Game 4 in overtime shake the psychological equilibrium that's allowed them to surf successfully the wins and wipeouts over the last three years of NHL playoffs and make three Stanley Cup Finals. ▪ Key question for both teams: Can they keep up this series' breathless pace after a a 2,500-mile flight sucks up the lone off day before Game 5? Both coaches, who have been in Stanley Cup Finals before and in hockey their whole lives, remarked on the pace, physicality, the quality of hockey from board battles to open ice skill plays. 'I think [experience and conditioning] all those play a factor, but there's an excitement for both teams that will build as you get toward the end. It's a grinder,' Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. 'So, you actually find more energy toward the end of a series because there's not another one after this.'
Tom's Guide
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 best movies like 'Nonnas' to stream right now
If you were charmed by the rich flavors, fiery grandmothers and second-chance warmth of 'Nonnas' on Netflix, you're probably already craving more cozy, character-driven stories with heart. It's no shock that 'Nonnas' has taken the No. 1 spot — it's the perfect comfort watch. Led by Vince Vaughn as a grieving son turned restaurateur, the movie brings together a powerhouse cast of Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire and Brenda Vaccaro as a group of opinionated, pasta-slinging grandmothers who steal every scene (and maybe your heart). So, what should you watch next once the credits roll and the craving for another serving kicks in? Whether you're drawn to stories about food, found family, or feel-good comebacks, here are five movies like 'Nonnas' to stream right now. If 'Nonnas' made you want to call your mom and cook something from scratch, 'Chef' will have you Googling 'how to make a Cubano' by the end of the first act. Jon Favreau stars as Carl Casper, a burnt-out L.A. chef who loses his high-profile restaurant gig and ends up reinventing his career (and reconnecting with his young son) through a scrappy food truck road trip. Much like 'Nonnas,' 'Chef' is a story about healing through food, rediscovering joy in unexpected places, and how love (and flavor) can bring people back together. Bonus: It's filled with mouthwatering cooking sequences and boasts a killer soundtrack. Buy/rent on Amazon Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'Julie & Julia' is an easy next watch after "Nonnas" as it also focuses on the celebration of tradition, flavor and women who cook with both passion and a little sass. This dual-timeline dramedy follows the true stories of Julia Child (Meryl Streep, in full delightful form) discovering her culinary voice in 1950s Paris, and Julie Powell (Amy Adams), a modern-day New Yorker cooking her way through Julia's cookbook as a way to escape the chaos of her own life. The result? A rich, funny, and deeply comforting story about food, purpose and the joy of starting over — one recipe at a time. Buy/rent on Amazon For a fun, food-filled rom-com that mixes family drama with romance, 'Little Italy' hits all the right notes. Just be warned: It's one of those movies that's so bad, it's good. Set in Toronto's vibrant Italian district, the movie follows childhood friends Nikki (Emma Roberts) and Leo (Hayden Christensen) as they fall in love ... while their families are locked in a decades-old rivalry over their competing pizzerias. It's cheesy (pun intended), lighthearted, and full of familiar tropes, but that's part of the charm. If you're in the mood for something fun and fluffy that still celebrates love, heritage, and a well-tossed dough, this one's for you. Just don't expect a masterpiece. Stream it on Peacock Though it's been a cult classic for years, 'Big Night' still feels like a hidden gem when it comes to food, family and the drama of running a restaurant. This heartfelt, Italian-American film follows two brothers, Primo (Tony Shalhoub) and Secondo (Stanley Tucci), who own a failing restaurant and are desperately trying to save it with one last, ambitious meal. While 'Nonnas' focuses on a family-run eatery with plenty of sass and love, 'Big Night' delves into the sacrifices, the passion, and the sometimes heartbreaking dynamics of pursuing a dream for your family. Buy/rent on Amazon While 'Couples Retreat' isn't exactly in the same vein as 'Nonnas,' it's a well-known Vince Vaughn comedy featuring his classic humor. The movie centers on four couples who venture to a tropical resort for what they think will be a relaxing vacation, but it quickly turns into a series of emotional (and comedic) challenges as they confront their relationship issues. Vaughn, alongside a stellar cast including Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell, delivers laughs while also exploring the complexity of love and commitment. It's not quite about family-run businesses or the kitchen, but this one is perfect if you're in the mood for a lighthearted yet insightful comedy that still gives you a feel-good vibe. Stream it on Netflix
