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Fauna Food & Bar
Fauna Food & Bar
425 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7
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Size matters: Best small plates in Ottawa
It took months to transform this former footwear store and shoe repair shop into the clean, contemporary space it is today. But the butcher-block tables, pop-art light fixtures and floor-to-ceiling windows make the wait worthwhile. Chef John Svazas has put together a compact but wow-inducing menu of small plates, of which horse carpaccio and soft-shell crabs are perhaps the most popular. The suggested wine pairings for each dish are made by enthusiastic sommelier Alex McMahon. A seat at the zinc-topped bar permits a glimpse into the kitchen of this buzzing go-to spot for foodies of all ages.
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Top stops for wine by the glass (or two) in Ottawa
Sommelier Alex McMahon may be young, but he’s apprenticed at Ottawa’s best (Domus, Beckta, Back Lane) as well as two wineries. So when he says he could talk wine for three days straight, that might not be exaggeration. At Fauna’s zinc-topped bar, he’ll tell you about the 17 wines available by the glass, or the 24 biodynamic wines available by the bottle. Other selections include unusual finds from Macedonia, Lebanon, even Nova Scotia (Benjamin Bridge Nova 7, if you must know). He’s willing to open almost any bottle if a patron commits to ordering a couple of glasses.
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