Ottawa's culinary scene is about as diverse as Canada itself. Stay at the nearby Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gatineau and while you’re there, make a point of visiting SemSem from CEO Mayssaa Chaltaf. Deeply rooted in Middle Eastern culture, SemSem, takes its name from the Arabic word for “sesame,” incorporating it in almost every dish, from tangy za’atar-dusted breads to squeaky haloumi man’oushes.
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