Ottawa Food Adventure｜ByWard Market is My Happy Place! 🎪🍴

This iconic market became my culinary playground for three glorious days—endless eats, charming stalls, and that unbeatable Ottawa energy. Here’s why you’ll fall in love too: 📍 La Bottega Nicastro 🥖🧀 An Italian gourmet wonderland! Their legendary sandwiches are the stuff of dreams: Panini: Overflowing with provolone and prosciutto (they don’t skimp!) with spicy Dijon kick Baguette: Loaded with Hungarian salami and mozzarella (skip the soggy eggplant) Don’t Miss: 🍪 Heavenly pistachio cookies studded with dark/white chocolate chunks 🧈 Cheaper pistachio spread than Eataly (!) 🧀 Giant wheel cheeses and truffle chips (milder than TJ’s but tasty) 🍷 Built-your-own antipasto platters—we added sun-dried tomatoes and pesto to ours chef’s kiss 📍 BeaverTails 🍁🍌 Canada’s iconic fried dough gets a Bananarama twist: warm pastry + Nutella + banana slices. Shared one? Mistake—next time I’m getting my own! 📍 Le Moulin de Provence 🥐🫐 A bustling bakery with Parisian charm at Tim Hortons prices: Almond Croissant: Soft, marzipan-filled, with a whisper of cinnamon Blueberry Turnover: Not tooth-achingly sweet (finally!) Palmiers: So delicate they’d make French grandmas proud 📍 Wedel European Deli ☕️ Found treasures like: Hair-thin angel hair pasta Mate tea bags (instant purchase!) Gorgeous floral teas perfect for gifting 🍹 Bonus Sip: Xing Fu Tang (A Detour Worth Making) 🧋 Not in ByWard but boba heaven: Signature brown sugar pearls (50% sweetness = perfection) Matcha coconut slush with silky coconut jelly—like a tropical vacation in a cup 🌉 Major’s Hill Park Pitstop The ultimate sunset spot overlooking the Ottawa River. Pro tip: Evening drum circles add free entertainment! Why ByWard Wins: ✅ Diverse eats from $5 snacks to gourmet Italian ✅ Lively street performers and artisan stalls ✅ Walkable to Parliament Hill and museums #OttawaEats #ByWardMarket #FoodieParadise #CanadianFood #TravelBites #HiddenGems #MarketVibes #OttawaMustTry #SweetTreats #Wanderlust