Liz Feltham

I’m an avid fan of Lebanese cuisine; the point-counterpoint flavours of smooth, mellow olive oils and sharp acidity of lemon juice set my mouth to watering before I’ve even glanced at the menu. In the case of Mezza, my senses were tingling when I entered the front door. This is a beautiful restaurant. From the […]

A restaurant-service job can be a harsh mistress: long hours spent on aching feet, difficult customers, working late at night and on weekends, temperamental chefs and rarely such frills as medical and dental benefits. It’s a tough way to make a living, yet among the students working part-time through school, the wannabe actors/singers/writers and the […]

Long home to the legendary La Cave, the subterranean space under Blowers Street has been revamped and reborn in yet another incarnation: Stönehäven Dining Experience. The dining room reno was long overdue, and while one of the “caves” was kept, much of the space has been opened up. In the front part of the restaurant […]

Since Mimi pulled up stakes and sold her Ocean Grill, dining out in Mahone Bay just hasn’t been the same. I do enjoy the Mug and Anchor pub, but sometimes a stomach needs something a little more upscale. Several years ago I ate at the Innlet Cafe, but it was uninspired to say the least. […]

A tapas and wine bar has been on my restaurant wish-list for a long time now, so I watched the opening of Mosaic with great interest and bated breath. With a culinary all-star team (the owners of Seven and Opa, and the Bertossi Group) backing Mosaic, expectations are high and with a few months of […]

There’s no doubt Lawrencetown Beach is a provincial treasure. A long stretch of sand along the Eastern Shore, the beach is a magnet for sunbathers and surfers, and the nearby walking trails, sand dunes and marshes are a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts. A little bit further along the road, just before the sign […]

The freshly minted president of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, Atlantic Chapter, doesn’t look old enough to drink. Sean Buckland laughs when I ask him if constantly being told this is tiresome. “Doesn’t bother me at all,” he says. “It’s just good genes.” Barely 30, but looking 10 years younger, Buckland is the new […]

Noodle Nook is a great idea, in theory. With a small menu comprised of various noodle-based dishes from Japan, China and Thailand, Noodle Nook aims to fill a void in downtown Halifax for people who want cheap, healthy take-out. It’s also a lighter alternative to the main dining attractions on nearby Pizza Corner. You can […]

Although a perennial favourite of Coast readers in the annual Best of Food poll (vote now!), I’ve never dined at Mexico Lindo. Not for any particular reason, I’ve just never had it on my radar. But after years of “Best of” awards, plenty of good publicity and some recent renovations to the dining area, I’ve […]

Little Fish may be the more casual, baby sibling to the elegant Five Fisherman, but that doesn’t mean it’s simply a mini-version of the big dining room upstairs. Little Fish has its own identity and menu, and a fabulous oyster bar with an oyster “happy hour” every afternoon. I’ve had several meals at Little Fish […]

We’re at Gatsby’s, in a booth with no springs left in the seat, with music blaring so loudly we have to bawl at each other. I’m thinking that I’ve eaten a lot of good meals lately and I’m about due for a bad one, and if the start of this dinner is any indication, this […]

If it hadn’t been for the effusive praise of my restaurant-going neighbour, I don’t know that I would have looked twice at the The Redwood Grill. Located in the Future Inn heading into Bayers Lake, I’ve thought of it more as a restaurant of convenience than quality. Little do I know, as I head through […]