An accepted way of dining in most larger cities, the habit—and allowance—of bringing your own wine to a restaurant is still finding its coaster in Halifax. A good number of bars don’t allow it, but we searched around for which venues give you some of the best deals on corkage fees the city has to […]
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Royal treatment
Victoria Day weekend may not be hugely celebrated for its royal-birthday beginnings any longer—Halifax doesn’t even have fireworks!—but there is one thing Canadians do well over the three days: drink. And whether it’s Prince Harry’s $670 cocktail or the queen mum’s daily gin and Dubonnet, we’re pretty sure the royal family’s into it, too. So […]
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On tap with apps
Best of Food results are in, which got us to thinking—where are good spots to go for budget-friendly happy hours when you want to both eat and drink? The four spots below boast decent deals, but if you know of any more, put your typing where your mouth is and let us know at thecoast.ca. […]
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Champagne Supernova
Ex-Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was spotted at Biscuit General Store last week, arriving in the city while Eastern Front Theatre’s SuperNova Theatre Festival coincidentally graces the Neptune stage. In honour of the two, we’ve gathered a few places for you to fill your glass of champagne supernova. Bishop’s Cellar This local wine shop has more […]
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Slam dunk spirits
In honour of the Premier Basketball League’s All-Star weekend at the Metro Centre, here are some slam dunk beverages—one kind of booze, inside another kind of booze, for a perfect combo of grace and taste. Nothing but net. PBL All-Star weekend, May 1-2, Halifax Metro Centre, Brunswick at Duke Streets, $20/$15 ($25 weekend pass), 451-1221, […]
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Granola bars
Every day should be Earth Day, but if you can put in some time on April 22, the planet would greatly appreciate it (and you could also consider expanding to Earth Month, or Earth Life). Help celebrate the 40th anniversary of this movement with a globe-friendly cocktail at these local establishments. Morris East The downtown […]
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Juke joints
Leather jackets, over-slicked coifs, strategically placed combs, oh-so-hip dance moves—Grease has us loving it to 1950s pieces, and that jukebox diner scene is something dreams are made of. We checked out a couple bars that keep a polished jukebox in the corner—and two of the three have shifted to the digital world. Oh, Sandy. Economy […]
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The perfect pint
The perfect pint Getting tired of the usual fare? That’s why we’ve headed off to find the perfect pint. And, thankfully, Halifax has a lot to offer. With an impressive selection of microbreweries and brewpubs, it’s not hard to find a great mug of grog in this city. Check out these places for genuinely tasty […]
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Joke’s on you
While the foolish tradition only lasts those few hours in the morning on April first, foolish drinks pop up in bars no matter what the date. We called a few bartenders and asked what the most foolish drink (read: most ridiculous) they’ve been asked to make has been—and they didn’t hold back. Victor’s The bartenders […]
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Karaoke city
Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs, Wednesdays While Bearly’s always has its regulars, it’s all about fist pumps and dancing for everyone—including newbies. “It’s just one of the few places in town where even if you are in a crowd, you still feel like you’re surrounded by friends,” says owner Mimi Iatrou. Whether it’s the […]
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Retro in the resto
As everyone gets ready to dip a foot into the Hot Tub Time Machine we searched for the perfect cocktail to sip while hanging out back when. Classic cocktails are getting tougher to find, but you can get one mixed if you ask the right bartender. Tom’s Little Havana Tom’s serves the standard classic martinis, […]
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Beer and food
Bob and Doug MacKenzie. Those toque-wearing, Rush-worshiping hosers are arguably the classiest part of the image cultivated by the beer industry. It’s sad, but even though advertising executives may suggest that the entire beer-chugging market is made up of frat boys and gyrating girls, it simply isn’t true. Whether you went for a beer on […]