all work and no Play…
This restaurant is located in the Byward market (1 York Street) and serves a very unique niche in Ottawa by serving full appetizer-sized portions of market-driven cuisine and wine-pairings. The design was developed by owner Stephen Beckta himself in conjunction with Robertson Martin Architects Inc to offer a vibrant and accessible environment that matches the dining experience. The simple, streamlined interior was conceived to convey a feeling of “warm comfort, and care-free, playful dining”, says Beckta; it is dominated by the Linus blue walls (the colour of the Peanuts’ character’s blanket), which are further complemented by wood tables made from finely polished, local, re-claimed 150-year old red pine and soft flowing sashes of red-saffron fabric draped from the ceiling with low candlelight at night. RMA adds that “To the passersby, views reveal mingling patrons, a back-lit bar and vibrant ceiling sails through the frames of the heritage stone façade, animating the street level. This theatrical experience is carried on through the open kitchen with adjacent seating that allows interaction with the chefs.” Not to mention, the food is delicious! 
