Beckta

So my first stage in Ottawa is a restaurant I mostly admire for hosting both my going away dinner and a dinner which reunited me with an old friend. Both were hospitable, delicious, and above all impressive. Beckta's is a most seriously service-oriented restaurant, with style and flair, but horrible decor. I apologize to the head designer of the restaurant group, but both Play and Beckta have a deliriously offensive colour scheme and hurt the eyes to hang out it. That aside, the restaurants do a phenomenal job. Both of the two, particularly Beckta, in my limited view, produce quality food day in and day out.

I was lucky enough to get in touch with Dirk, chef de cuisine at Beckta, and convince him to host me as a guest. Far beyond that, upon my arrival he introduced me to the cook I would be working with, who promptly designated me to hot apps. Since, on less busy nights, there is no hot apps cook, I was filling position for an individual who would be there on weekends. Thankfully it was busy enough and I got some action.


By and large the dishes were impressive, though I took few pictures, being at work most of the time. Nevertheless, it was extremely enjoyable and Dirk and Rich, as well as the rest of the team, treated me very well. There are some talented people there doing very interesting things towards progressing the Ottawa food scene, and I stand by their efforts. Say what you will about Beckta, the interior pales in comparison to the food quality, and the camaraderie in the kitchen is most impressive. I hope they all exceed their own expectations.