Ristorante a Mano, 1477 Lower Water Street When inspiration strikes it’s best not to ignore it, Ristorante a Mano’s chef Jeff Rideout knows this. It was thanks to couple of rum and egg nogs and a well-timed gift of a pannetone cake—an Italian Christmas tradition—that an iteration of this dish was born. His at-home version […]
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Cuban Braised Pork
The Armview Restaurant & Lounge, 7156 Chebucto Road There are many a bitter winter night where we all wish we could be whisked away to somewhere a little bit sunnier and sandier with a temperature in the pluses. And while The Armview’s Colin March can’t promise to up your vitamin D levels with this creation, […]
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Grandpa Snaps
Mother’s Pizza, 5710 Young Street This time of year has Tyson Wachter–owner of Mother’s Pizza–thinking about his grandfather, who was not only a baker (bonus!) but the host of his family’s seasonal shindigs.“All of the grandkids would be in the basement watching movies while the adults cooked and got festive in their own way,” he […]
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Christmas Cocktail
Station Six, 247 Herring Cove Road It’s been just over a year since Station Six opened its doors to Spryfield, paying tribute to the fire station next door and aiming to offer folks a dining option that doesn’t take them out of the neighbourhood. With chef Stephanie Cheverie at the helm, the cozy 70-seater serves […]
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What’s the Xenia Social Society all about?
“Xenia is the Greek goddess of hospitality,” says Ceilidh Sutherland, co-owner of Field Guide and Highwayman, and co-creator of an immersive dining experience that debuts next week. Xenia Social Society is the brainchild of Sutherland and Katie Tower—the designer behind the branding of Sutherland’s restaurants—inspired by a shared desire to bring some of Halifax’s unused, […]
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25 all right: a round-up of dishes you have to eat right now
We’ve rounded up 25 meals from across the city that blow our minds, stand the test of time and keep our cravings constant. These are the things you should absolutely have eaten, should be eating right now or should plan to eat in the near future. In the words of Thrush Hermit, which celebrates 25 […]
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Do bold colours and condos mix?
It turns out the theory that small spaces need to be light or white is bunk. Hue Design Studio’s Michele Muir—an advocate for warm walls— says condos and smaller rentals are ripe for paint risk-taking. “A lot of these new spaces, I find, have higher ceilings so what you’re losing with square footage you’re gaining […]
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My Mother’s Bloomers’ new digs
Neville McKay’s flower shop has put down some serious roots on Spring Garden Road. It’s been 25 years of My Mother’s Bloomers (5486 Spring Garden Road) growing with the downtown strip, but 2018 will see the business blossom in a brand new location in the north end. “It’s not like I wanted to leave the […]
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The winners of 2017’s Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards are here!
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Retrospekt is ahead by a mid-century
“I love stuff,” says Mark Schaay, one half of Retrospekt, mid-century modern furniture store and 166 Ochterloney Street’s newest tenant. “Everybody needs a hobby I guess but it’s certainly turned into a lot more than that.” A collector with an eye for design, Shae teamed up with Val Plavan about a year ago to thanks […]
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Coming soon to Lower Water Street, aFrite
Remember Andrew Al-Khouri? The plucky Cape Bretoner-turned-Haligonian made a splash on Master Chef Canada in 2015, earning his spot on the airwaves with a no frills donair gnocchi and tapping out in the top 10. Then, he was a tax officer with a passion for cooking bored by his day job. Now, he’s opening a […]
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Authentically Modified
Modified at Devour! The Food Film Fest Al Whittle Theatre 450 Main Street, Wolfville Tue Oct 24, 1pm Wed Oct 25, 10am $5, devourfest.com Growing up in the Gaspereau Valley, Aube Giroux’s backyard doubled as her grocery store. Her mother’s sprawling, bountiful garden was the source of not just her family’s every meal, but her […]
