When my girlfriends and I arrive at The Middle Spoon on a Saturday night in February, the bitter cold has pierced through my coat and I’m tempted to order a coffee to warm up. But then I look at the cocktail menu and swiftly come to my senses. It’s 10pm. Several tables are full, but […]
Kristen Pickett
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Le Coq rocks
It’s 7pm when I head out to meet a couple of friends at French country fare resto Bistro le Coq. I’m late, and my friends are already seated and snuggled up to some fancy drinks—the champagne cocktail of the day, with grapefruit juice ($8), and a glass of Bouvet champagne ($6). I order a glass […]
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Good Food, indeed
It’s lunchtime on a Friday when we head out to the Good Food Emporium’s new Windsor Street location. It moved from Gottingen Street at the end of May. It’s a cool, crisp fall day and, once inside the restaurant, I’m hit with its warmth—not the heat, but a general good vibe. The place is packed—there’s […]
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The OK Lounge
It’s 5:30pm on Wednesday when we make it through the bumper-to-bumper traffic in the Burnside Business Park to the Rodeo Lounge on Ilsley Avenue. It’s freezing cold and the wind is howling enough to give me a chill. When we step inside, I’m hoping for a nice rush of warmth, but there isn’t any: neither […]
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Fried to a T
Willman’s Fish & Chips is an institution in the north end of Halifax. Open on the corner of Kane and Isleville Streets since 1946, the restaurant recently received a welcomed makeover. When I arrive on a Sunday evening at 5pm, it’s almost full. I choose a large table and await my friends. Taking in my […]
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Sushi outshined
Momoya is a little sushi spot on Barrington Street—one of oldest places in town—I’ve often walked by, but never ventured into. When I look inside, there are normally a few occupied tables, but this Sunday evening it is empty save for a single diner. It’s 5pm and we’re greeted by a friendly server and offered […]
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Elementary schools
We head into Elements Restaurant in the Westin at 7pm on Wednesday. It’s not full, but there are enough tables to create a pleasant hum of chatter. The resto is newly renovated—gone are the dated tables and chairs, carpets and fixtures in favour of a more modern decor. It’s a fresh appearance for a restaurant […]
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Can the bird
As the weather grows colder and the leaves start turning brilliant shades of red, orange and gold, we tend to turn to heartier comfort food. No time does this ring more true than over the Thanksgiving holiday when turkey sales skyrocket, cans of pumpkin puree fly off supermarket shelves and adventurous cooks finally dare to […]
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Pass the Baton
It’s 3:30pm on a Saturday. Though Bâton Rouge’s patio is bright and sunny, it’s exposed to the chilly September winds, so I head inside to the dining room. I’m greeted by several friendly staff and given the option of a table downstairs in the lounge or the top-level dining room. Since my friend is late, […]
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Elephant, aye
We decide to have a bite at the Elephant’s Eye on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. I call to check their hours and discover that the restaurant closes at 3pm. We hurry down to Barrington Street and when we arrive at 2:30, they’re still accepting tables. It’s muggy in here, as any restaurant would be on […]
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Drawing praise
When I ascend the staircase from The Henry House to The Drawing Room on the top floor, I can’t believe this little gem exists. It’s dripping in luxury: the walls are covered in a rich chocolate brown paneling and the room is awash with the glow of candles. Groups sit on leather benches and velvet-covered […]
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The possibiliteas
I’ve always been a coffee girl at heart. I keep a stash of tea for company, but until now, that’s been the extent of my interest. With tea shops popping up around town in the last year, I figure I better see what all the fuss is about. My journey starts at World Tea House […]