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Here are some ideas on where to dine out, get take out or buy gifts to celebrate Father’s Day in Ottawa this year.
Take Another Bite (two locations: Nepean and Manotick) is offering a Weekend Family Menu ($120 for 4 ppl) (ready to be heated on the grill or oven) and a Father’s Day Bacon Treat Box ($35). Check their website for details. Available June 19, 20 & 21.
As many people hone their baking skills while social distancing, getting flour and yeast at the local grocery store has become a bit of a challenge.
Here are a few places that are outside of your typical grocery store and big-box shop in Toronto that are selling flour and yeast. You will find restaurants selling groceries on this list as well as small, local specialty shops.
If you have a suggestion for this list, contact me at foodgressing@gmail.com or find me @foodgressing on social media.
| Business | Flour | Yeast | Details | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paupers Pub | Yes | No | $4 for 4 lbs of all purpose flour | Toronto |
| Earls | Yes | Yes | Yeast $5 for 1 cup. All purpose flour $1.50 per pound. | Toronto |
| Chadwick's | Yes | Yes | Dry active yeast ($3 - $5.50). Bread flour $6 for 2.5 kg. | Toronto |
| Albion Bakery Supplies | Yes | Yes | Etobicoke | |
| Alimentari Italian Grocery | Yes | Yes | Active Dry Yeast $6. Gluten-Free Flour $15 | Toronto |
| Lazy Daisy’s Cafe | Yes | Yes | Dry active yeast $3.50 for 60 grams. All purpose flour $2.50 for 1 kg bag | Toronto |
| Local Public Eatery | Yes | No | $1.50 per pound of all purpose flour | Toronto |
| Colombian Street Food | Yes | Yes | All purpose flour $4 for 2 kg. Instant Dry Yeast $2 for 25 grams. | Toronto |
| JOEY Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Fresh Yeast $4.25 per pound. All purpose flour $5 for 5 pounds. | Toronto |
| Junction Fromagerie | Yes | Yes | Instant yeast $6.75 for 454 grams. Certified Organic Stoneground All Purpose Flour $7.95 for 1 kg. | Toronto |
Here are places in Halifax that are offering special, Mother’s Day meals and treats to go this year. You’ll also find places which are offering gift baskets and flowers.
Here are places in Saskatoon that are offering special, Mother’s Day meals and treats to go this year.
Here are places in Victoria, BC that are offering special, Mother’s Day meals and treats to go this year.
Here are places in Winnipeg that are offering special, Mother’s Day meals and treats to go this year.
Here is a list of businesses in Ottawa that are offering special, Mother’s Day meals and treats to go this year.
If you have any more suggestions, contact me at foodgressing@gmail.com or on social media @foodgressing.
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| Business | Type | Pickup/Delivery Date(s) | Details | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epicuria Food Shop & Catering | Brunch | May 9 | Mother’s Day Brunch for 5 $100! This year’s menu: Epicuria Deep Dish Quiche (your choice): Lorraine, Spinach Chevre, Mushroom Asiago) A selection of baked goods; Mini Cheddar Scones, Currant Scones, Morning Glory Muffins. Plus Greek Potato Hash, Grilled Vegetables and an Artichoke Roasted and Pickled Beet Salad with Tomato and Feta. To finish? Lemon Bundt Cake with Mixed Berry Compote and Vanilla Cream! Because every Mom is special… $10 from each package will be donated to the Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre Food Bank. Details | Ottawa |
| Sala San Marco | Meal Package | May 10 | Meal package for 5 ppl ($140). Arugula Salad with Radicchio, Romaine & Fennel with a Citrus White Balsamic Dressing Seasonal Sautéed Vegetables Roasted Potatoes Choice of Protein (Salmon, Beef, Chicken or Eggplant) Rolls and Butter Chocolate Cake. Details | Ottawa |
| Take Another Bite | High Tea | $30 minimum. Order by May 7. Details | Ottawa | |
| Das Lokal Kitchen & Bar | Dinner | May 10 | Dinner for 2 ($100) or 4 ($200). Choose starters, protein, sides, cake and drinks. Details | Ottawa |
| Jo-Jo's Pizzeria | DIY Kits | May 10 | Various DIY pizza kits including sweets, wine and ice cream. | Ottawa |
| Ayla's Social kitchen | Dinner | May 10 | 3-course dinner. To place an order please call or text 613-762-7297 or email info@aylassocial.ca by 6pm Thursday. Details | Ottawa |
| Metcalfe Golf | Brunch, Dinner | May 10 | Brunch - Mama's Combo or French Toast. Dinner - Regular Takeout. Details | Ottawa |
| Zak's Diner | Brunch | May 10 | Brunch combo for 2ppl + 1 soap gift: $ 39.99. Brunch combo for 4ppl + 1 soap gift: $59.99. Details | Ottawa |
| Brookstreet Hotel | Brunch, Dinner | May 9 & 10 (Brunch); May 7 - 10 (Dinner) | Details | Ottawa |
| Aperitivo | Dinner | May 8 - 10 | Porchetta with salsa verde, roasted potatoes, salad for 2 - 3 ($59) | Kanata |
| Ramada Ottawa | Dinner | May 10 11 am - 5:30 pm | $30 pp (family packs of 4 & 6 ppl available). Details | Ottawa |
| Craft Beer Market Ottawa | Buffet at Home | May 9 & 10 ( 2 pm - 9 pm) | Ahi Tuna Poke with cucumber, sesame and crispy wontons, Snow Crab with rich butter, fresh lemon and baguette, Poached Shrimp with charred lemon cocktail sauce, gremolata and fresh radish. Prime rib. Roasted potatoes. Quinoa & arugula salad. Cheesecake. $60 for 2 ppl. | Ottawa |
| Baccanalle | Brunch | May 10 | Southern Brunch, Carribean Brunch, Vegan Carribean Brunch. Details | Ottawa |
| Bar Robo | Brunch | May 10 free delivery 10 am - 3 pm | Brunch for Mom ($42), BBQ Chicken Picnic ($69), Robo Burger Combo ($37), Fun for Kids ($35). Details | Ottawa |
| Connor's Irish Pub Orleans | Breakfast | May 10 pickup | Full breakfast menu. Details | Ottawa |
| Jacobsons | Dinner | May 7 - 9 pickup; May 7 - 8 delivery | Each gift box includes a starter of Thyme and Bay Olives, Chateau de Borgogne and a fresh baguette, a main of pasta, pesto and oil, and a perfectly wrapped box of chocolates for dessert. Complete with a new dishtowel set and candles to set the perfect evening. Details | Ottawa |
| Working Title | Gift Box | May 10 | Brunch ($28), Mother’s Day Box ($72): Bunch of tulips – 6 fresh baked cranberry and almond scones – WT house-made strawberry jam – Camellia Sinensis single region tea – fresh squeezed orange juice and prosecco, and personalized card. Details | Ottawa |
| Ishina | Meal package | May 10 | Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian Indian cuisine meal package. Details | Ottawa |
| Al's Steakhouse | Dinner | Details | Ottawa | |
| La Cucina | Dinner | May 9 & 10 | Dinner ($75). Lasagna: Meat or Vegetarian. Caesar Salad or House. Garlic Bread Loaf and a Special Dessert. Details | Kanata |
| Corner Peach | Brunch Box, Pancake Kit | May 9 | Details | Ottawa |
| Stofa | Brunch | May 9 | Details | Ottawa |
Here is a list of businesses in Toronto that are offering special, Mother’s Day meals and treats to go this year. You’ll also find some suggestions on where to get Mother’s Day flowers.
If you have any more suggestions, contact me at foodgressing@gmail.com or on social media @foodgressing.
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| Business | Type | Pickup/Delivery Date(s) | Details | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ufficio | Brunch | May 10 pickup 11:30 am - 2 pm | Brunch for 2 for $99. Prosecco Villa Sandi (375ml) + Freshly squeezed orange juice; Avocado toast or smoked trout gravlax; tiramisu. Details | Toronto |
| By Peter and Pauls | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea | Preorder by May 9 2 pm; May 1- 8 am - 12 pm pickup | Various options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. Adds-ons for flowers and wine. Details | Toronto |
| Dinner at Home Meals | Brunch, dinner | Preorder May 5. Pickup May 8 - May 10. | Choose from a variety of Mother’s Day Packages that you can bake from home or have sent freshly prepared ready to heat and serve with full instructions. Available in convenient 2, 4 & 6 serves. Details | Toronto |
| Presidential Gourmet | Brunch | Order by May 6. Delivery May 9. | Brunch for 4 ($120). Details | Toronto |
| Good Catch Boil | Special Menu | May 9 & 10 | Combo for $199. 1lbs each of mussels, shrimp, clams & also sausage + corn + potato sides; 1 lobster; 1 dungeness crab; 12 wings; 2 lobster bisque; 2 clam chowder. Details | Toronto |