Though he’s not originally from Halifax, we’re happy to claim him as our own, and as the best. After sweeping the nation with The Hanging Garden a few years back, and following up this year with Beefcake, Thom continues telling tales that fall somewhere between fiction and fact, and defying your former concept of the […]
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Best Aesthetician
Drop into the Vitality Day Spa and let Cara Yhard make you look as beautiful on the outside as you feel on the inside. Everyone deserves to be pampered every once in a while. Spring Garden Place, 422-4475 Runner-up: Deanna Beals, Skin Deep 1518 Dresden Row, 492-2817
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Best Cafe
You go there for your coffee and cake, or to check out a current copy of The Coast, or to find a seat down back and write your epic á là laptop. When you’re finished (your coffee or your novel, which ever ends first), you go get a refill and meander into a dark corner […]
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Best Place To Buy Shoes
A few people wanted to see Toronto or Montréal walk away with this category but we decided to go with something closer to home since this is the Best of HALIFAX. Aldo fit the bill. Halifax Shopping Centre, MicMac Mall Runner-up: Tannery by dj 5472 Spring Garden Road 429-0565
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Best Theatre Company
Neptune, purveyor of fine theatrical fare, swept this category. With its generally-solid mainstage offerings and frequently quirkier studio theatre series, Neptune helps out with that big city culture injection Halifax so deeply needs. Runner-up: Birdy Num Num
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Best Parking Spot
The best things in life are free, including parking. Runner-up: you’re not telling
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Best Architect
One of the nifty little numbers he designed on Creighton Street is up for sale, it seems, so now’s your chance to buy a winner. In addition to nabbing Best Architect two years running, he’s also a Governor-General’s Award-winner. Runner-up: David Garrett
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Best Place To Ice Skate
Just off Purcell’s Cove Road, there is an ice skater’s paradise. With lights to flood the pond and benches where you can sit and tie your skates in comfort, Frog Pond is a little bit of heaven. Runner-up: Dalhousie Memorial Arena 494-8833
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Best SuperCity Councillor
This former Coast cover boy called it quits last week, citing als as the reason for his departure. Uteck served as deputy mayor for close to a year and continues to coach the St. Mary’s Huskies football team. You would have made a great mayor, Larry. We’re all sad to see you go. Runner-up: Sheila […]
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Best Live Music Venue
It’s the Saturday night thing. You go to the Marquee because you know you’ll hear some funky band in a space big enough for you to dance, and dark enough for you to sing along. And it will all go on until the wee hours—just like you want it to. 2037 Gottingen Street, 429-3020 Runner-up: […]
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Best Bulk Food
Bulk food is bulk food, right? Nope. At Bulk Barn you can find a wide array of goodies and at reasonable prices too. Pick up your loose food at one of Metro’s many locations. Runner-up: Great Ocean 6485 Quinpool Road, 425-7400
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Best Doctor
Elisabeth Gold’s patients are her biggest cheerleaders. Dr. Gold is knowledgeable and listens to what you have to say. An excellent doctor is hard to find. Dr. Gold’s patients are lucky to have found her. 5880 Spring Garden Road, 429-5338 Runner-up: Jean Jim 1333 South Park, 420-0033