Koo-E Nami Royale Grill is a large restaurant on Dresden Row that specializes in Korean food. Its claim to fame is the cooktop in the centre of each table that gives diners the opportunity to grill their own meals. When we arrive on a Saturday evening, there are only a few occupied tables. An empty […]
Kristen Pickett
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Incredibly yummy
I first heard about the Incredible Picnic four years ago. A member of the Department of Agriculture had just come home from a trip to France where they celebrated the country’s bounty by having a same-day, nationwide picnic featuring local food and drink. And what better way to herald the flavours of Nova Scotian products […]
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Small surprises
The South End Diner on Barrington Street is a neighbourhood landmark. Recently under new management, it’s a teeny-tiny space with just six tables and counter seating. The fire-engine-red walls are decorated with musical memorabilia. It’s a comfortable spot. When I arrive on Saturday morning, there are a few single diners and the space is full. […]
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Shooting blind
When I arrive at The Hunt Club on Spring Garden, things are pretty quiet. I find a seat at the bar and wait for my gal pal to arrive for our dinner date. She’s late; I’m not particularly bothered, though, because The Hunt Club is a unique restaurant/retail shop in Halifax that offers a shopping […]
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Double Dee success
We embark for our meal at Dee Dee’s in less than favourable weather conditions. On a day where the light sprinkle of rain is not a welcome relief to the heat— rather an addition to fog and a chilly breeze —I’m not all that keen on ice cream. But when we arrive at the little purple […]
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Guerilla dining
When I received this issue’s assignment, it generated an uneasiness that lasted throughout the week. I was slightly nervous about going to an open BBQ, listed on Facebook and hosted by people I didn’t even know. But when Friday evening rolled around, while getting ready to head out, I gave myself a serious reality check: […]
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Our woman in Havana
When I think of Havana, Cuba, I have visions of sweltering heat where the sun bakes my skin, a glass with rivulets of condensation and music coming from a club where patrons salsa dance into the night. Though I’m not naive enough to picture the same when walking into a restaurant in Halifax, I do […]
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H&T does pub food right
A crisp, chilly evening necessitates some hot comfort food, so a friend and I venture into the Hart & Thistle Gastropub and Brewery on the waterfront. Though full of booths made for large groups, we find a table tucked away in the corner next to the inviting fireplace. The restaurant is pretty calm on this […]
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Alright Aleppo
I’ve passed by Aleppo on Quinpool Road dozens of times—always on the way to another restaurant. But today, Middle Eastern cuisine is the name of the game, so my friend and I stop in for dinner. Aleppo is a small, simple restaurant with an equally simple menu. Though the atmosphere is somewhat stark, the server’s […]