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Stories Fine Dining $$$ ($21-$40)

5184 Morris Street
Halifax, NS (map)

South End

444-4400

(based on 2 user reviews)

Continental, Green

You'll note the elegant setting at The Halliburton Hotel, but there's also a distinctive Canadiana mood to Stories fine dining offerings, which include grilled Labrador caribou with bison ravioli and grilled salmon with lobster potato hash. In the summer, the garden courtyard is glorious with foliage, and in the winter, the crackling fireplace is your best dining companion, and anytime the elegant private room (seating up to 20) is a delight.

Best Of Green

Propeller Brewing Company

2015 Gottingen Street
Halifax, NS B3K 3B1 (map)

North End

422-7767

(based on 2 user reviews)

Breweries, Beer, Wine, Best Of, Green

Propeller's award-winning microbrews---Pale Ale, Bitter, Porter and Honey Wheat, plus seasonal faves like the spicy Pumpkin Ale---are available from the attractive cold beer store seven days a week. Buy a six-pack or the popular growler, a 1.89 litre refillable jug, and for a special non-alcoholic treat, grab a couple of Propeller's all-natural sodas. The ginger beer is to die for.

Best Of Green Locally owned

Two If By Sea Cafe $ ($10 and under)

66 Ochterloney Street
Dartmouth, NS (map)

Dartmouth

469-0721

(based on 26 user reviews)

Cafés, Bakery, Best Of, Green, Locally owned

"Quality is no accident," announces Two If By Sea. The airy, bright cafe offers indulgent, excellent espresso coffee and enormous, buttery baked goods to its customers, with tastes so delicious patrons may be late for work as they quietly savour the treats.

Best Of Green

Opa! Greek Taverna $$$ ($21-$40)

1565 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2B2 (map)

Downtown

492-7999

(based on 11 user reviews)

Greek, Best Of, Green

Do you hear the turquoise water of the Mediterranean calling? Make a reservation at this fine-dining Greek restaurant. An authentic atmosphere, including a bright sunroom containing a 16-foot olive tree, doesn't upstage the innovative Hellenic cuisine, featuring a substantial selection of mezedes (appetizers) and kirions (main plates). Over 200 stocked wines complement every taste, from roast lamb to stuffed peppers.

Three Locations: Bayers Lake, 215 Chain Lake Drive, 876-8899, Dartmouth Crossing, 150 Hector Gate, 481-7999

Best Of Green

Tarek's Cafe $ ($10 and under)

3045 Robie Street
Halifax, NS (map)

North End

454-8723

(based on 11 user reviews)

Vegetarian, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Best Of, Green

Cafe-style Middle Eastern restaurant serves up one mean falafel, not to mention the hummus and tabouli. Popular with vegetarians, and vegan options are available for the asking. In fact, Tarek's has such a fan base, it was voted Best Middle Eastern Food in the city.

Green Locally owned

Ma Belle's Cafe $ ($10 and under)

44 Ochterloney Street
Dartmouth, NS (map)

Dartmouth

466-1322

(based on 3 user reviews)

Cafés, Green, Locally owned

A homestyle cafe in downtown Dartmouth, stop by during the week and on Saturdays for all your soup, salad and sandwich needs, as well as an impressive selection of tea and coffee.

Best Of Green

Jamieson's Irish House & Grill $$ ($11-$20)

5 Cumberland Drive
Dartmouth, NS B2V 2T6 (map)

Dartmouth

433-0500

(based on 7 user reviews)

Live Music, Live Music Venue, Pub Food, Pubs, Best Of, Green

Soups made from scratch, corned beef and cabbage, Guinness stew, bangers and mash: If that's what makes your mouth water and your belly satisfied, look no further than this "Irish fare with a flair" pub-style restaurant. A reasonably priced menu of fine dining options and an admirable list of beer, scotch and whiskey is also a draw, as are the the hand-built wood interior, gluten-free friendly menu that can be tweaked and adjusted for many food sensitivities and the terrific service.

Green Locally owned

Rockbottom Brewery $$ ($11-$20)

5686 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS (map)

Spring Garden

423-2938

(based on 16 user reviews)

Speciality Beers, Pub Food, Green, Locally owned

An intimate and nicely appointed bar with multiple booths beneath the always-busy Your Father's Moustache, Rockbottom offers a small but upscale menu of quality food and great service to top it off, along with their in-house microbrew.

Green

Ellora Natural & Organic Foods

3772 Highway 331, RR #1
LaHave, NS (map)

Out of Town

902-688-2541

(based on 9 user reviews)

Markets, Specialty Foods, Green

Located in LaHave, NS, Ellora is a web-based membership buying service offering organic flours, beans, grains, dried and packaged goods, coffees, teas, chocolate, cheese, cider, maple products, apples, beef, poultry, fish, personal care and household items on a monthly pre-order basis. Ellora also sells regionally-produced certified organic garden seeds each spring and local certified organic Christmas trees and wreaths each December.

Green

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Service

9 McPherson Road
Fall River, NS (map)

Out of Town

860-0011

(based on 1 user review)

Laundry, Diapers, Green

Dan O'Sullivan's runs an environmentally accredited laundry and cloth diaper service, which started as Fall River Laundry. With a new name and van, he's growing his business, and stands behind cloth diapers as they breathe much better. No child he's lightly swaddled in the 10 years he's been offering his service has had a case of diaper rash or asthma. O'Sullivan has also done a lot of research on the impact of disposable diapers on the landfill. Check out his website for more information.

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