Liz Feltham

Piccolo Mondo is the only Italian restaurant in Metro I haven’t had the pleasure of trying, an omission I decided to rectify on a recent night downtown. With an unassuming small storefront tucked away among a row of businesses at the far end of Argyle, Piccolo Mondo is easy enough to miss if you’re not […]

When Zorba the Greek moved down the highway from Bedford to Sackville to become Tom’s Family Restaurant, it left behind the small, dated white-and-blue dining room and the stigma of being a motel restaurant. I wonder if they remembered to pack the important stuff: the great food and friendly service that makes you feel like […]

The Thirsty Duck is all grown up, or so I’ve heard. With lots of attention focused on how it’s “new and improved,” I have to see for myself what the buzz is about. The Duck was better known for cheap draught and excellent nachos than its somewhat minimalist, threadbare though always comfy decor. There’s been […]

Our table is spread with exotic foods, mouth-watering aromas emanate from the open kitchen, Arabian music fills the air and a lithe belly dancer shimmies and gyrates around the room, dancing shyly behind the veil or flirtatiously encouraging others to dance with her. For a little while, it’s easy to pretend we’ve travelled farther than […]

Nick-N-Willy’s is the first Atlantic Canadian outlet of a franchise that’s carved a niche in the crowded pizza market by perfecting a “Take-N-Bake” version of its product: The convenience is that you can take it home and bake it whenever you want. You can also eat in and there’s home delivery. Eating in on Quinpool […]

It’s March break, and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s reception area is crawling with kids. Before they’ve even begun their tours of the gallery, they’re shouting questions—“Where’s the bathroom?” “Where are the pirates?” “Why’s that restaurant called Cheapside?”—and adults are patiently answering—”Down that hall,” “At the other museum, dear” and “Because the food’s cheap.” […]

The first time we had dinner at the Press Gang, we were seated in a small alcove, at a very private table. Candles nestled in niches along a stone wall, the music was right and the lighting was low. My husband looked around, gazed deep into my eyes and whispered, “This would be a great […]

It’s hard to believe another restaurant actually sat here, where the Celtic Corner is—it looks and feels as though it’s been here forever. It’s a welcoming environment in which we feel instantly comfortable, as do a lot of other people, judging from the large Tuesday night crowd. In the back of the room are several […]

The North End Diner is housed in a building with an interesting history: The space was once the famous Camille’s and more recently served as the pool-table area for the adjacent North End Pub. The NEP is still referred to as “Joe Comeau’s” by long-time patrons, many of whom are or were sailors or other […]

Sitting on the corner of a building that also houses the Bluenose Laundromat, and downstairs from the now-defunct Cafe Vienna, the Pyramid Cafe is a cheery, sunny space. The interior decor might be described as minimalist eclectic, but it’s comfortable, relaxed and familiar. Most of the clientele seem to know each other—indicating the place has […]

Everything is bigger in Texas, they say. And the first thing we note on the Lone Star’s menu is the 72oz Challenge—that’s four-and- a-half pounds of sirloin steak with all the trimmings and if you can eat it in one hour, it’s free. I guess they take that bigger thing pretty seriously. Interestingly, “Canada’s Only […]

Ah, Valentine’s Day—seems like such a good idea, a day to celebrate love. But as anyone in a romantic relationship knows, Valentine’s Day can be one of the most stressful days of the year. Hours spent planning the perfect evening, making sure everything is just right for the love of your life—the pressure is really […]