[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/CheapEats-Ottawa-restaurant-guide-blog-Facebook-Takes-Ottawa-Restaurant-Fandom-to-a-new-level_1190484286531.png) Check out this facinating post from Lex on the CheapEats Ottawa blog . It breaks down the popularity of local restaurants based on the number of group members on Facebook: Facebook Takes Ottawa Restaurant Fandom to a new level The biggest fan group is for: DiRienzo’s = Best Sandwiches in Ottawa (1,772 members). ...

The Ottawa Senators have launched three new “official” blogs on their web site: ** ** * [ Player Blog ](http://blogs.ottawasenators.com/player/) - currently written by Sens forward and Carleton Place native Shean Donovan * [ Gord Wilson Blog ](http://blogs.ottawasenators.com/gord_wilson/) - written by the popular Sens analyst * [ Front Office Blog ](http://blogs. ...

Today’s rant comes from Alison on the Party of 3 blog. It’s an open letter to people going to the Carp Fair . A sample: ** ** * Take your little ones to the bathroom before leaving the fair. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/Ottawa-Public-Library-toolbar-Ottawa-Public-Library_1190074687312.png) Check this nifty little tool: the Ottawa Public Library Toolbar . "No matter where you are on the Web, you can instantly access the Ottawa Public Library. Search our catalogue, check your account, consult our databases, ask a question of our staff, see what's new on the shelves, and find out what's happening in branches. ...

A tip of the hat to Robin Kelsey, who is quickly becoming the unofficial photographer of fires in the Somerset area. (Last month, we linked to some of his great pics of the fire at Somerset and Booth.) According to the Ottawa Citizen , at least 23 “newsworthy” fires have occured in Somerset West area since 1980. ...

Residents in Ottawa South woke up to the sound of explosions this morning. An industrial fire on Albion Road near Johnston ignited some propane and gas tanks at a recycling plant. (More from CFRA & Ottawa Sun .) ...

We got an email today from Giacomo Panico, who hosts one of CKCU’s morning shows. He’s looking for your ideas on how to revitalize Lansdowne Park ** : ** “I host a morning show with CKCU FM and report on a lot of local issues, especially sustainability. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/the-urban-chronicle-of-ottawa-ontario_1189561793734.png) Recently added to our blog list: Urban Chronicle . An Ottawa blog that’s full of pictures from around downtown Ottawa. Street art, strange signage, found items, and the latest post, a couch being destroyed in the back of a garbage truck. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/2004-06-18-justvote2.jpg) We’ve updated our Ontario Election Guide with lots of information to help you make an informed choice on October 10. The page includes: ** ** * Links to party web sites * Voting information * Links to candidate web sites & info * Ottawa riding info * Referendum info * Links to media coverage We welcome your suggestions for links to include on the page. ...

I just stumbled upon Bikely.com a web site that “helps cyclists ** share knowledge ** of good bicycle routes”. The web site combines Google Maps with user-submitted bike routes. A search for Ottawa bike routes brings up nearly 50 routes so far, like the Ottawa Pathway loop and the Ottawa-Gatineau Bridge Tour . ...