We step into Nectar Social House and I’m immediately taken by the decor. Rae Kraushar, related to the owners of Interlude Spa, has created a beautiful, contemporary space filled with the promise of good food and drink. A small bar area with a glossy black-grey floor, backlit bar and dark wood is in the front […]
Liz Feltham
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Espresso yourself
High-end coffee-machine giant KRUPScaught the steam coming off our bustling coffee culture. This year, Halifax became the fifth city to join the KRUPS Kup of Excellence, an annual contest to find the best espresso in independent coffee houses. The competition works like this: Coffee fans select their top five cafes in an online vote, then […]
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Westcliffe’s good, cheap eats
An unassuming little storefront at the intersection of Oxford and Bayers hides one of HRM’s best-kept secrets. The Westcliffe lunch counter, with the blinds perpetually drawn, serves up fast, affordable food in a room distinguished primarily by Beverley and Tyler’s personalities. They’re the people who make the Westcliffe tick—Beverly, motherly and friendly and “yes hon” […]
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This roost lacks roguish charm
Rogue’s Roost is a microbrewery and best known for beers. I’ve enjoyed the raspberry wheat (though I’m not convinced that fruit should be in beer, this one’s a good argument) and oatmeal stout (a meal in itself). On this lazy summer evening, we’re here to try the food. The decor of Rogue’s Roost is anything […]
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Wanna Little Havana?
Before the Great Smoking Ban of ’06, Tom’s was the destination for cigar smokers of all sorts (not just the high-end Jon Alan’s types). A bluish haze hung in the air perpetually, the smoke and the moody atmosphere combining to create a distinct, if a little seedy, ambience. The long, dark, L-shape room is barely […]
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The Carleton works out the quirks
Just when I think there couldn’t possibly be room to jam another restaurant on Argyle, along comes The Carleton, a joint venture by Mike Campbell and Mike Rhodes (formerly of MuchMusic and all-round music-guru types). The Carleton is right on the corner of Argyle and Duke, in a historic building dating back to the 1700s. […]
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Mic Mac tavern’s a classic beauty
There’s nothing pretty about the Mic Mac Bar and Grill—an old building, just off the road, with additions cobbled on over the years (none seeming to match), the landscaping consisting of cars parked haphazardly all around the restaurant. Inside, the decor looks like it hasn’t changed since the place opened in 1963, an unbelievable 45 […]
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Looking under the grill
Restaurant-goers in Nova Scotia are to get another weapon in the arsenal of their decision-making toolboxes. The province will begin posting restaurant health inspections online, starting next month. Nova Scotia agriculture minister Brooke Taylor made the announcement in May, joining a movement towards full disclosure that began in Toronto and is slowly making its way […]
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Fredie’s fantastic fishes
From roadside trailer in Tantallon to the big time at Bayers Lake, Fredie’s Fantastic Fishouse has consistently offered quality
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George and Lito work the corner
The newest resto at Windsor and Duncan offers a solid foundation for a decent meal.
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Steamy’s franks fall short
Looking for some tube steak boogie? Steamy’s dogs don’t dance.
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A frosty Foggy Goggle
Soho Kitchen’s replacement, the Foggy Goggle, needs to warm up a little