Review: The patty was well-done and topped with a smoked cheddar. It also had peppercorn bacon and an onion ring. The chipotle mayo was good, but it could have used a little bit more. There were really good quality ingredients across the board, but the sum of all the parts just didn’t quite add up …
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Chez Lucien – Burger
Review: The patty was much thicker than it was in years past. It was cooked very well-done which resulted in it being a little dry. There was a nice quality cheese on top of the patty. This burger came with jalapenos and grilled onions which were both good. The best part of the burger was …
Chez Lucien – Poutine
Review: The fries were skin-on, hand-cut, julienne-style. They were crispy. The gravy was very interesting. It was thick and seemed to have a tomato-base. There was just enough cheese. Rating: 8.0/10
Craft Beer Market – Burger
Review: The two patties were very thin and crispy. The bacon was of high quality and the cheese was good. The house pickles were the best of the vegetables. The house sauce was solid. The bun tasted like a bakery roll. This was overall very good. Rating: 8.1/10
Craft Beer Market – Poutine
Review: The fries were pretty decent quality frozen fries which is almost an oxymoron. The gravy was very good despite looking too light and peppery. The cheese curds were fresh. Rating: 6.4/10
Gabriel’s Pizza – Pizza
Review: This was one of the quintessential Ottawa-style pizzas. The crust was thick and eggy, but cooked reasonably well. There was a lot of cheese. The meats were of decent quality. I’m rating the standard version, but I will say that ordering their “thin” version yields better results. Rating: 6.7/10
Gabriel’s Pizza – Poutine
Review: The fries were large, frozen fries that were of decent quality. There was an ample amount of cheese curds. The gravy was of perfect consistency and there was the perfect amount of it. If they upgraded the fries to hand-cut, this score would jump a lot. Rating: 6.9/10
Gabriel’s Pizza – Burger
Review: The patty was pretty thick, pre-formed and cooked well-done. It was topped with a good amount of processed cheddar. There was a lot of bacon, which was cooked perfectly. The bun held up very well. This far exceeded my expectations for a pizza place burger. Rating: 7.0/10
Pizza Italie – Pizza
Review: The crust was of medium thickness. There was a lot of sauce and the sauce was a little sweet. There was a good amount of cheese. The pepperoni was very salty. The sausage was pretty good. Rating: 7.0/10
Pizza Italie – Poutine
Review: This poutine was much better than most pizzeria poutines. The fries were nice and crispy. The gravy was quite rich and there was a good amount of cheese curds. Rating: 7.3/10