Whether you’re a Saturday regular at one of the city’s farmers’ markets or a local veggie ingenue, there are a lot of options coming online when it comes to Nova Scotia produce. Recently the provincial government announced it was providing $30,000 to Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia to help various markets make the transition to […]
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Dalgona Coffee is my new self-isolation coping strategy
I’m a lactose-intolerant, strict americano drinker—or at least I was pre-quarantine. But today, I made that cool whipped coffee thing that’s all over Instagram (I know you’ve seen it too) and I might never go back. Borne from the rich cafe culture of South Korea and carrying no pedigree (it’s made from instant coffee, so […]
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Nova Scotia farmers aren’t going away amid COVID-19
A s people practice social distancing, head into isolation, quarantine and prepare for whatever happens next, there’s one thing everyone needs—food. While some are hoarding food and supplies, one local farmer says consumers don’t need to panic about food supply. “There seems to be a lot of concern about food supply,” says Ted Hutten, a […]
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The Coast postpones Burger Week to June 2020
With heavy sauce we bring you a Halifax Burger Week update from Burger Week HQ here at The Coast. Due to ongoing COVID-19 updates, we have decided to postpone #HFXBurgerWeek. This decision wasn’t made lightly. There is currently no directive from Public Health to keep eaters out of restaurants but the situation around dining out […]
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First look at Propeller Brewing’s Quinpool Road tap room
If you’ve ever wanted to quiz your brewer on the finer points of mash and hops while downing a pint, Propeller Brewing’s new Quinpool Tap Room and Cold Beer Store has got you covered. When the new space opens—the date is TBD, but within the next two weeks—one of its highlights will be a small […]
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Canada’s ultimate beer and cider crawl, right here in Halifax
Consider: All over this country are places where you can find a cluster of brewers, and we’re not just talking about East Vancouver. Hell, Dartmouth has two such hot spots: Lake City, New Scotland, Battery Park and Brightwood downtown; and Wright Avenue’s Upstreet, Moosehead, Propeller trifecta. But we bet nowhere else in Canada has as […]
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Learning the language of beer
If your favourite beer could tell a story, what would it be? Roger Mittag, the creator of Prud’homme Beer Certification, believes that everything done in the beer industry is about storytelling. “Beer goes back many, many thousands of years, and gives us a tremendous amount of history and adds to conversation,” he says. “Beer is […]
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20 brews for 2020
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, these beers and ciders—which are presented in no particular order—should be available at NSLC and/or private liquor stores around Halifax until supplies run out. When in doubt or desperation, check with the individual brewery/cidery. Eight Bells The Church Brewing Co. The newest beer from Wolfville’s newest brewery is rooted in old […]
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Re-inventing the craft beer festival
Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival March 21, Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal Road nscraftbeerfest.ca It’s only been five years since the Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival started life as “Full House,” with just a handful of brewers. That first event, in 2015, was intended to launch the summer beer season and introduce a few new beverages […]
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A cut above the rest
Sitting at a table in Chives Canadian Bistro on Barrington Street, Stephanie Ogilvie exudes confidence—a pair of bold, black-framed glasses rest on her face in a way that projects an “I know my shit, don’t test me” vibe. But they may serve the opposite purpose: keeping a bit of distance between her and the world. […]
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Meet the new Ostrich Club
After a lengthy closure, The Ostrich Club (5529 Young Street) re-opened last month in the Hydrostone with a completely redesigned interior, a more intimate vibe and a slightly more booze-forward focus, “blurring the line between bar and restaurant,” according to owner Rachel Knox. The cocktail list has expanded under bar manager Lindsay Jones, formerly of […]
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A rising Tidal Bay floats the Goat
The team behind Stubborn Goat Beer Garden is bringing you another reason to head to the harbour. Legendary Hospitality Group was recently announced as the successful bidder forDevelop Nova Scotia‘s idea of launching a waterside wine bar. The new bar, intended to showcase local booze—cider, spirits and the province’s unique Tidal Bay white wine appellation—is […]