Steve-O-Reno’s Cappuccino There are a few little tables out front of this popular coffee spot, but the front porch is so small that scoring an outdoor seat can be tough. This is a problem no longer: Steve-O-Reno’s upstairs neighbor, Spree—a vintage clothing and fashion shop— has access to a beautiful public space on the coffee […]
Dave Lalonde
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NOFX back in Halifax seven years early
When punk rock legends NOFX played Alderney Landing in the summer of 2006, frontman Mike Burkett (AKA Fat Mike) told the crowd, “We haven’t been to Halifax for 12 years.” And with half the crowd booing and half the crowd cheering, he added, “And we probably won’t be back for another 12!” “Well, we’re comin’ […]
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Best Liquor / Wine Store
These guys know their wine. The well-informed Bishop’s Cellar staff is always helpful if you’ve got questions on any bottle on the shelves. If you’re looking for something new to help expand your palate, frequent tastings are known to happen. New this year is a website that will ship wine right to your front door. […]
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Best Place To Satisfy A Sweet Tooth
This Barrington boutique of bon bons has been giving us thrills since it opening its colourful doors in 2001. This place will take you back to the days when you used to ride your bike to the corner store to blow your allowance on Hot Lips, Eye-Poppers and Jawbreakers. Well you’re all grown up now, […]
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Best Stall At The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market (Prepared Foods)
The inaugural year for this category, with the first year of the Seaport, and Schoolhouse takes it. Handmade and jam-packed with protein, antioxidants, fibre and gluten-free grains, these breads and goodies give market-goers a healthy option that’s easy to stomach. The idea for the business came from when co-owners Aidan Brunn and Jen Laughlin began […]
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Best Stall At The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market (Produce)
Where’s the beef? It’s here, the first year at the Seaport Market. The Getaway Farm raises its cattle with a strict grass-feeding policy, rather than using grain. The result is a healthier cut of meat. Everything at the stall is freshly cut and unfrozen, and the staff will help with any cooking or recipe questions […]
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Best Asian Grocer
Tian Phat wins again, successful completing a three-peat for Best Asian Grocer. The store is hitting a milestone in 2011, celebrating its 20th year in business. Customers keep coming back because of Tian Phat’s fantastic variety of Asian foods and spices. Whether the mood calls for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and more, Tian Phat has […]
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Best Bakery
When you walk into Julien’s, the intoxicating aroma of freshly baking bread will almost overwhelm you, and an appetite for delicious pastry will overtake you. Didier Julien has been mastering the art of bread-making since living in France as a 14-year-old. Now he brings that taste of Europe to the Hydrostone in Halifax. The shop […]
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Best Health Food Store
Though Planet Organic is a health-food store, it’s also kind of like a pharmacy, but without the drugs. You can walk up to the counter at Planet Organic, tell a staff member your ailment and then have a natural remedy recommended to you. Along with knowing everything there is to know about fruits and veggies, […]
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Get lost in Reconnaissance
Painter Peter Hill, in his latest exhibition titled Reconnaissance, uses a blend of oils, acrylics, wax and other texture-building materials to bring life to his intriguing circular creations. At first glance, the pieces appear to be planets. If you lean in for a closer look, you can get lost in the texture and detail of […]
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Summer school
Instead of ditching class for a few bevvies in your campus pub, it’s time to start ditching your summer job. Here’s a look at what’s on tap for university bars this summer. The Grad House Seasonal hours are 2-10pm (Mon-Tue) and noon-1am (Wed-Fri). Watch out for power hours 1-4pm and again at 7-10pm. If you’re […]
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John K. Samson turns it down
Weakerthans frontman John K. Samson will be passing through Halifax this Thursday, and he’s bringing his acoustic guitar. He’ll be strumming alongside his long-time “musical comrade” Jim Bryson in the serene setting of The Carleton. Samson says the unplugged session will feature some new tunes from both artists, but there will be plenty of Weakerthans […]