What is better than fried chicken? A whole bucketful of fried chicken. That’s exactly what Coastal@Night (2731 Robie St, 401-5307) is serving up, starting Saturday. All you need is five friends (it’s listed with a six person minimum on the menu) and $35 each. “We’ve got a regular posse who come down for fried chicken […]
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In-Flight resumes flying
Buckle up—it’s going to be a bumpy flight. One of Canada’s favourite indie bands, In-Flight Safety, is back and is going to be playing a free show at the Tall Ships Festival. Off the scene for awhile, the band has been right back in the studio since its last tour and is looking to get […]
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Evolution Lifestyle Market
Looking for a lifestyle change? You’ll find it at Evolution Lifestyle Market (5775 Charles St, 223-7674). The store, which opened on July 3, sells the vintage decoration and furniture finds of owner Robert Goldsworthy along with Cote Bastide bath & body products, local gourmet edibles, paper goods and home wares. “Everything is going to be […]
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The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro comes to Halifax
Another gourmet burger restaurant is opening in Halifax but this time it’s the well-known Ontario chain The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro that is joining in on the Halifax burger mania. The Works first location outside of Ontario is set to open mid to late September on Doyle Street. The franchise is owned by couple Alan […]
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Oliver’s Deli is closed, Noggin Farms takes over
Oliver’s Deli has closed and Noggin Farms is taking over the spot in the Alderney Market. “We don’t have a set date, hopefully within the next few weeks,” says Noggin’s Melissa Vaughan. “We will probably be opening around the first of August”. Those familiar with the Annapolis Valley company know that they offer seasonal produce, […]
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Baan Thai gets new owner
Janya Thaksee is the new owner of Baan Thai (5234 Blowers St, 446-4301) but you can just call her Jane. Thaksee who took over on Jun 16th has only been changing the restaurant for the better. Thaksee says, “Nothing changes, the menu is the same and we have updated some items. Some stuff is cheaper”. […]
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Metro Pet Crematory moves
Metro Pet Crematory (3395 Sackville Drive, 444-3464) is moving its office from Burnside to a new facility on Sackville Drive. Metro Pet Crematory provides cremation services for the pet owners of Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding areas. “Our current location is zoned for our type of business and is a quiet location, allowing clients to […]
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Kendra Marshman comes to Put Me On
Kendra Marshman is bringing her locally produced handmade jewelry to Put Me On Consignment (1532 Queen St, 492-2572) all the way from Ontario. Marshman, who started making jewelry when she was young, named her line LIV Designs after the Norwegian word for life to represent her heritage. Marshman focuses on using semi precious stones, whimsical […]
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Tour de France at Fid
Fid Resto’s (1569 Dresden Row, 422-9162) Tour de France evening is back to celebrate the annual race. This year there will be a second evening to watch, so if you missed Stage 11, you can hit up Fid Resto tomorrow, Wed Jul 18 for Stage 16. Owner Dennis Johnson, who is an avid cyclist himself, […]
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More news from Hal-Con 2012
Beam me up, Scotty! Star Trek‘s coming to Halifax. Or at least Manu Intiraymi (best known for his role as Icheb in Star Trek: Voyager) is. Intriaymi has joined the Hal-Con 2012 lineup that already includes John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones), Nicholas Briggs (Doctor Who), Rene Auberjonois (Batman Forever, Star Trek: Deep […]
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Rack ’em
Forty dollar ticket to “Rack City?” All aboard. Chances are even if the name Tyga doesn’t ring a bell, you still have heard “Rack City” at least once. Tyga—whose stage name is an acronym for Thank You God Always—is taking over the Cunard Centre on Wednesday with an all-ages show, as his Careless World Tour […]
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Nova Scotia Centre of Craft and Design has a makeover
When you’re feeling grungy, there’s nothing like a make-over to make you feel brand-new. The Nova Scotia Centre of Craft and Design (1061 Marginal Road, 492-2522) can probably relate. The shop’s recent make-over includes a fresh coat of fire-engine red paint in the foyer that is sure to catch the attention of customers, old and […]