Indians from Kerala and the Malayalee community will be celebrating the final few days of Onam this weekend, and Masala Delight wants people in Halifax to try a traditional meal called sadhya. Sadhya—which means feast—originates from Kerala, a state on India’s southwest coast. Traditionally, it consists of 26 dishes that are prepared with more than […]
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Humani-T Cafe’s last day is Saturday
In July, Halifax’s Humani-T Cafe announced it would be closing its north end location, at 5755 Young Street, in early August. Originally planning to shut down Friday, August 6, owner Nemat Sobhani has extended cafe services until Saturday, August 7 so everyone has a chance to say goodbye. “The last day is Saturday because it […]
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Up your cheese game with Lemonade’s big wheel
Cheese wasn’t always a big passion for Alex Piitz like it is today. Back in university, the Toronto native had been studying political history and never seriously considered a career in the food industry. But after graduating and trying to figure out his next steps, he stumbled into a full-time position at Toronto’s Olliffe Butcher […]
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The best eggs benny in Halifax
B runch is so much more than a meal; it’s a weekend gathering over our favourite foods and drinks, and no brunch would be complete without the poster duo, the eggs benedict and the Caesar. Both are true gems that can do it all. Eggs benny can be meat heavy or a veggie delight, just […]
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Kitsune makes a comeback (sushi fans can cheer)
Kitsune Food Co. will make its triumphant return this Friday, July 16 at 4pm. “We’ve missed you all so much and are so looking forward to seeing you all again,” says owner and chef Ami Goto, who started the small Japanese cafe five years ago in what used to be a garage attached to Mother’s […]
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5 Cottages near Halifax for your next relaxing holiday
T hough summertime may look a little different, let this be the year of relaxing in homes away from home, of embracing the intimate moments with each other, and being grateful for the things that go unchanged, like our favourite warm weather staple Mott’s® Clamato® Caesar. Because Canadians know that even when times are uncertain, […]
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Field Guide owners to open new, “grown up” restaurant
When Field Guide opened on Gottingen Street eight years ago, Ceilidh Sutherland was new to the game. Now, she and business partner Katie Tower are old pros, and planning to open a second restaurant later this year. “Obviously it being a pandemic is touch and go, but we know that ideally it won’t be a […]
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EDNA Restaurant is open after a long COVID closure
Phase 2 has just begun in Nova Scotia, and while some restaurants are welcoming customers inside from their patios now that indoor dining is allowed, one Halifax eatery is coming back to life entirely from a long COVID-induced hibernation. EDNA Restaurant on Gottingen Street shut its doors in March 2020 when COVID first hit; now […]
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Athens Restaurant closing after nearly 40 years
One of Quinpool Road’s longest-standing tenants will soon be no longer. On Monday, Athens Restaurant announced via its website that it would be closing later this summer. “We will have more details to share with you in the coming weeks but, in the meantime, we are looking forward to a sunny summer on the patio […]
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All hands on decks
We’re all stoked to celebrate the start of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan today by grabbing a few drinks on a patio. But for the bars and restaurants that make patio season happen, being able to handle customers means getting a lot of work done in a short time—after more than a month of lockdown, it […]
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Nova Scotia caps UberEats fees, modernizes archaic liquor laws
On Wednesday afternoon, Nova Scotia issued a news release about changes to liquor laws and third-party delivery services. While there was no press conference associated with the announcement, the release includes some pretty big changes for restaurant owners and customers alike. Among the changes are the ability for bars and restaurants to deliver cocktails and […]
