Stoneface Dolly's

08/02/2022

We will be hosting a Celebration of Life for Bob and Karen on Tuesday August 23rd from 1:00-4:00pm at the Britannia Yacht Club.

Bob and Karen meant a lot to many people and we want to give everyone the opportunity to honour them the way that they deserve.

If you would like to attend, we ask that you RSVP through the link below as there will be limited capacity.

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Click here to RSVP, get event details, chat with guests, add to calendar, and more!

07/24/2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Russell. For those who had visited Stoneface Dolly’s in the last 20 years, you would have undoubtedly been greeted and shown to your seat by the affable South African.

Bob treated all the guests in his restaurant as though they were family, frequently whisking away a fussy baby to give the parents a few moments of peace to enjoy their meals.

With an incredible passion for food, he would incorporate new menu items from the places he would travel, from Portugal to the Southern United States.

Community and charity would be themes throughout his life, either holding frequent fund raising functions at his establishment or hosting open invite Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners for anyone who needed somewhere to go during the holidays.

Our hearts and thoughts are with Jeff, Katie, and the whole family.

Bob worked and lived by two words:
Hustle and Heart
He had both in spades.

Godspeed, rest easy and be with your beloved Karen again.
You will not be forgotten.

05/28/2021

Amazing meal from our friends at Bouffage. Thank you for thinking of us and being inspired
"Bob, this one is for you and Karen, for your wild adventures and for your passion to bring the world to us."- Mike and Anna at Bouffage

We’re back!

This week we’re bringing you Bob Russell, the owner of Stoneface Dolly’s, famous and long sought after piri piri chicken. This sauce is the bomb! I remember the day that Bob returned from gallivanting around Portugal so clearly. His mission for the next two weeks was to replicate the incredible flavours of this iconic Portuguese sauce.....he tried countless recipes and bought every single premade brand on the market. The kitchen was in total chaos and like a mad scientist, he finally did it. Even better than the original, he boasted. We’ll let you be the judge of that though.... Bob, this one is for you and Karen, for your wild adventures and for your passion to bring the world to us.

Here’s what’s in your box this week...

Char-Grilled Piri Piri Chicken or Risotto Stuffed Pepper (vegetarian alternative)

Portuguese Potatoes

Charred Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Lemon Dressing

Extra Piri Piri Sauce

Portuguese Egg Tarts

The Lovebox is a chef prepared restaurant quality meal delivered right to your door. Each menu is crafted for ease, simplicity and freshness. It’s been a long year and you deserve a night off. With Lovebox all you have to do is light some candles and set the table. We’ve taken care of the rest!

Orders close Wednesday at 3pm. FREE delivery on Thursday to Ottawa, Orleans, Kanata, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Carp, Almonte, Perth and Carleton Place.

#613

05/22/2021

It is with a heavy heart we announce that after a battle with cancer, Karen passed away on May 19th. She passed peacefully and with her devoted husband Bob by her side. She lived the last of her days as she had lived the rest of her life, with grace, humour, and most of all with kindness. For those of you who were regulars at the restaurant, you most likely saw Karen around laughing or had Bob tell you wonderful and loving stories about her. It was clear the way he spoke about her that he was truly a man in love. One of our favourite stories of Karen and Bob was on their wedding day about 15 years ago. What was supposed to be a beautiful Saturday wedding day almost didn't happen due to a short staffed kitchen and a busy brunch. As the hour of the wedding approached, Bob and Jeff were knee deep in orders, nervously glancing at the clock. Luckily, they broke away just in time to arrive and see Karen looking as beautiful as ever. Stoneface Dolly's would not be the restaurant it was without the guidance of Karen, and we owe her so much. Sending all our love to Bob, Jeff, Katie, and the whole family during this time. We will miss you, Karen.
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03/14/2021

Have you been missing our bobotie?? Our friends at Bouffage are serving a beef and tofu bobotie for their weekly meal delivery "Love Box"

Sending all the love, one year later.

On March 16th, Stoneface Dolly's closed it's doors for the final time and our lives were changed forever. As anyone who walked through the Stoneface door knows, Bob and Karen owned and ran a very special place that can never be replicated. It was our family and our second home and we'll be forever grateful that we were once a part of something so amazingly unique.

The extra love in this week's box is for all the wonderful customers we became friends with over the years, the lovely band of misfits we called our work family and to the legendary Bob, an icon and titan of the restaurant world.

In homage, the inspiration behind this week's box is Bob's South African roots.

Beef or Tofu Bobotie -a traditional dish made from ground beef (or mixed tofu) and mild curry spices

Raita

South African Yellow Rice (Geelrys)

Chakalaka -a light, crunchy and warm curried salad

Malva Pudding -South African bread pudding similar to a pouding chomeur, or a sticky toffee pudding

Orders for this week's box close Wednesday at 3pm. Delivery is FREE and on Thursday to Orleans, Ottawa, Kanata, Barhaven, Stittsville, Carp, Almonte, Carleton Place, Perth and most places in between!

07/20/2020

We are super proud of our misfits !! Anna and Mike have been a part of our Stoneface Family for years and now they have teamed up to bring Ottawa Lovebox .xo ! We know our regulars are suffering from Ricotta Pancakes withdrawal, but these Loveboxes will cure any heartache! Follow .xo and for all the details and weekly updates!

* RE-POST *
GRATITUDE POST!!

We want to take a few seconds to talk about family. When you work in a restaurant your coworkers become your family and this is exactly how it was at Stoneface Dolly’s. Owners Bob and Karen not only had their own family, they took care of an entire bunch of restaurant misfits too. Needless to say, all of us were devastated when we found out that our second home would be closed for good. There will never be another restaurant like it!

Two of those misfits, now cofounders of Lovebox and owners of wanted to do something nice for Bob & Karen as a way of saying thanks to our restaurant parents. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY since they both celebrated birthdays last week!

So if you have any stories, photos, or memories to share please send them our way. We promise it’ll be worth your time!

06/12/2020

🥞 ATTENTION! 🥞

If you ordered a cookbook they are now ready to be picked up at the Morning Owl Parkdale! Come pick up your copy Mon - Sun 9am - 2pm at 229 Armstrong St. !!!

There are also a small quantity of Bob signed cookbooks which will be on a first come, first serve basis! 😎😉👍

*** For NEW ORDERS please allow us 24hrs to get your cookbook ready for pick-up! ***

Thank you so much for your amazing support!

05/29/2020

🥞 To all of those inquiring about shipping the Cookbooks! 🥞

If you live outside of Ottawa we will ship the cookbook to you. We are currently working on options to ship to the US but at the moment the shipping is within Canada only.

After you place your order and if you live outside Ottawa, we will automatically email you to confirm your shipment. Please keep in mind we are trying our best to respond to your orders as quickly as possible. So if you don't get a response that day, know that we will get back to you! 💕

Thank you so much for the continued support! You are all so amazing !!!!

05/28/2020

🚨 COOKBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!! 🚨
After announcing that the restaurant will be closing, we received a touching outpouring of good wishes. This support has included a renewed interest in the cookbook that we created 5 years ago. We are happy to announce that we are in the process of printing a new run of cookbooks and that our friends at the Morning Owl Parkdale have generously offered to distribute them for us. The books should be ready by the middle of June. In the meantime, you can place your order by going to http://preston.stonefacedollys.com/Cookbook/tabid/115213/Default.aspx.
By midJune you will be able to pick up your book up at the Morning Owl Coffeehouse + Parlour (229 Armstrong St, K1Y2W5 - 2 Parking spots available directly to the left of the shop) from Mon-Sun 9am-2pm. Please note that you must order online before going to Morning Owl Parkdale to pick it up!
Stay tune for an announcement saying the books are in!
Thank you for your years of support.

05/22/2020

Simon and the team at and are such incredibly inspiring people ! They are constantly busy and working hard to give back to those who need it most in our community! We were happy to donate the rest of our food storage for such a great cause! Check out all the amazing ways they're helping our city ! ❤👍😎

05/19/2020

Our final gift to you! The must-have brunch item, our Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes!Thank you again for 20 unforgettable years! ❤🥞 Xoxo

05/18/2020

We are truly overwhelmed with all of your beautiful memories, funny Bob stories and your food heartache! It means the world to us and the Stoneface Dolly's family to hear the moments you have made with us! Friendships like these last a lifetime! Thank you so much for your support and love friends! ❤
Many of you have asked about our cookbook, but unfortunately there are currently none available. SO we would like to share some of your favourite recipes and the first one up is of course, our famous Chicken Bobotie !

05/15/2020

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05/15/2020

To our extended Stoneface Family,
Due to various circumstances, that include some family health issues and the end of our lease, we have decided to close our doors after 20 incredible years.
This was a hard decision to make but we feel the right one for the moment. We want to thank all of our customers for supporting our family run establishment over the years. You became a big part of our lives over the years. We have cherished all the time spent greeting, talking, and laughing while we share our meals.
We wish everyone health and happiness in the future as we all slowly transition back to a "new normal".
- Bob & Karen

05/11/2020

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mama's out there ! This is usually one of our favourite days of the year!! So it certainly feels weird not to be seeing all you awesome mama's and your families coming in for brunch today! But whether we're together or not, it's a day we are all finding a way to appreciate all the mom's in our lives! 🌹🌷❤

04/24/2020

Our Famous Banana Bread Recipe ! Now you can try making our delicious Banana Bread French Toast at home! 😍🍞🍌💛
We don't normally add walnuts but make it your own and add raisins, cranberries or anything you would like! We're hoping this brings some joy to your days stuck at home! Missing you all so much! Share your Banana Bread pictures with us! 😘
@ Ottawa, Ontario

04/13/2020

This will certainly be an Easter to remember! Although we can't spend time with our family & friends like we normally do, that doesn't make it any less special! If anything we think this time at home makes it more special!
We start to appreciate the little things more, we make the effort to reach out more, we take more time for self-care, we work more on our relationships and we are even finding more ways to have fun!
We hope you all found your own fun, unique way to celebrate Easter this year! We're all missing each other and you amazing people! Dreaming of early brunch mornings filled with fresh coffee, delicious Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes and Eggs Benny's smothered in Diablo! ☕🥞🍳🥓😍❤☀️🌷

04/03/2020

Another look at what we've been up to! ☺ We are passing the days by with lots of cooking, some calming plant therapy, macraming and more cooking !
We just want to take the time to say how much we miss all our customers, especially those faces we are used to seeing once a week or even once a month ! We hope you are staying safe & healthy and we want to know what you're doing at home! Tag in your story or post to let us know and we'll reshare in our stories! Talk to y'all soon!
@ Ottawa, Ontario