Halifax’s newest salon, Eco Chic Hair Studio, is on the fringe of something great. The ecologically-conscious salon is boasting a line of organic hair care systems to dye for. Using only naturally-derived, non-toxic, ammonia- and paraben-free hair colouring and styling products, this is where to go if you want your hair care to gel with […]
Michaela Cavanaugh
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Bits & Bites
The King’s Galley has opened in the Wardroom bar, on the King’s College campus, offering up locally sourced and inexpensive food. After 46 years in the north end, Robie Food (3095 Robie Street, 454-7814) is calling it quits. The restaurant has been closed most of the summer while the owners considered their options. Reportedly they […]
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Granny’s soap
Granny McNab’s, previously known as One Stop Wood Shop, is adding homemade beauty products to their repertoire. Located in Bishop’s Landing (1475 Lower Water Street, 209-2731), Granny McNab’s offers 15 different varieties of homemade soaps, including lavendar, mocha morning, lemon poppyseed and even one named The Coast. Hmm. How about that. The soaps are all […]
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More food trucks are rolling your way
Who’s hungry? This fall, a crew of new food trucks are in Halifax, and the gourmet fare ain’t your average street meat. Earlier this year, Natalie Charavie and Nick Horne set out to improve the municipal bylaw that regulates mobile food serving. “We wanted to make sure it was up with the times and matched […]
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High Idea
Corporate lunches can by dry affairs by any stretch —it’s no exaggeration to say that the food is usually the most exciting part. Especially with Jessi Gillis cooking it up for you. Highland Drive Catering is debuting their new fall corporate lunch menu, featuring goodies like a pulled pork jalapeno sandwich and bacon chocolate chip […]
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Food trucks rev up
Who’s hungry? This fall, a crew of new food trucks are coming to Halifax, and their gourmet fare ain’t your average street meat. Earlier this year, Natalie Charavie and Nick Horne set out to improve the municipal bylaw that regulates mobile food serving. “We wanted to make sure it was up with the times and […]
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The King’s Galley opens
King’s students (and anyone else in the neighbourhood): say goodbye to Subway sandwiches. The King’s Galley has opened up for another year serving locally sourced lunches. Found in a corner of the Wardroom, the King’s campus bar, the Galley is serving soups and sandwiches as well as coffee, tea and other treats. Besides serving up […]
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Catering from Highland
Corporate lunches can by dry affairs by any stretch—it’s no exaggeration to say that the food is usually the most exciting part. Especially with Jessi Gillis cooking it up for you. Highland Drive Catering is debuting their new fall corporate lunch menu, featuring goodies like a pulled pork jalapeno sandwich and bacon chocolate chip cookies. […]
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Bowtique Hair & Makeup opens
The paint’s still fresh at Bowtique Hair & Makeup, which opened a mere three weeks ago. Located at 1668 Barrington Street (407-4331) below Serpentine Studios, the studio is home to three stylists and specializes in wedding hair and makeup. Meg Ryan, Bowtique’s owner, says it was a case of coincidence that caused her to open […]
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Granny McNab’s handmade soaps
Granny McNab’s, previously known as One Stop Wood Shop, is adding homemade beauty products to their repertoire. Located in Bishop’s Landing (1475 Lower Water Street, 209-2731), Granny McNab’s offers fifteen different varieties of homemade soaps, including lavendar, Mocha morning, lemon poppyseed and even one named the Coast. Hmm. How about that. The soaps are all […]