Compliment your TIAC Tourism Congress experience with tasty experiences in Ottawa. The vibrant culinary community in Canada’s capital region has deep roots: there are over 1,100 farms located within the city limits whose local products are used by many Ottawa chefs. The result? Fresh, inventive and flavourful creations that will have you drooling. Lucky for you, there are several delicious options within proximity of the Westin.

Here are a few acclaimed restaurants to try during your trip:

• Play Food & Wine for small sharing plates created with seasonal ingredients;
• El Camino for Mexican-inspired dishes with bold flavours and great margaritas;
• Riviera for the perfect swanky atmosphere to enjoy exquisitely-crafted cocktails and locally-inspired cuisine;
• Sidedoor for dishes inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, with the unexpected touch of Mexican flavours;
• Fairouz for elevated and creative Middle Eastern cuisine;
• Feast + Revel in the Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market hotel for inventive Canadian cuisine with a local flair. After your meal, head up to the hotel’s rooftop lounge, Copper Spirits + Sights, and enjoy some of the best sunset views in the city;
• D’Arcy McGee’s for classic pub fare and great craft beer in a history-rich Irish setting.

For more culinary ideas, visit ottawatourism.ca.