From pasta to Mexican food, Ottawa\u2019s restaurant scene continues to evolve and is gaining some new locations this summer. OBJ trolled its social media channels to find who\u2019s moving and who\u2019s opening where.<\/p>\n
Ruby\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
Located at 10 York St. in the historic Clarendon Courtyard, Ruby\u2019s opened its doors late last month in the former location of Oz Kafe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ruby\u2019s is the sister restaurant to The Belmont, located at 1169 Bank St. in Old Ottawa South.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re adding a kooky sibling to the Belmont family and it\u2019s opening soon,\u201d The Belmont posted on its Instagram page in early May. \u201cRuby\u2019s will have the same great vibes you love at Belmont with a touch more elegance.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a mix of Canadian and European fare, the menu features snacks, small plates, entrees and desserts using Canadian ingredients.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Coqueto<\/p>\n
Located at 12 Lebreton St. N. in Chinatown, this Mexican snack lounge opened in early June.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCoqueto is an independent project built by friends, inspired by our love for great Mexican snacks and good company. At Coqueto, we want you to feel at home,\u201d Coqueto posted on its Instagram page in mid-May.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The menu includes sweet and savoury items such as shaved ice, rice pudding, horchata, agua fresca, a loaded corn bowl and Mexican street-style corn on the cob.<\/p>\n
Junior & The Kid BBQ<\/p>\n
Junior & The Kid BBQ has opened a new location at 117 Beechwood Ave., moving from its first location in Rockland.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have absolutely loved and appreciated our time in Rockland and are so thankful for the support that the community showed us. It\u2019s been a pleasure to meet you all and we hope you come and see us at the new location,\u201d the eatery posted to its Instagram page in mid-May.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the business\u2019s website, owner Chris \u201cThe Kid\u201d Villeneuve\u2019s love for cooking was inspired by his grandfather, who was known as \u201cJunior.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The new location is serving up the same barbecue fare it has offered since 2018, including brisket, pulled pork, chicken and mac-and-cheese.\u00a0<\/p>\n