The options are plentiful: tacos, burritos, empanadas, chillaquiles. Mexican food can make everyone feel at home, no matter where they are in the world. The spices, flavours and presentation can bring much-needed colour to our lives during this third-wave lockdown, so grab your Corona (the beer, not the virus), order some tacos or a quesadilla, […]
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Halifax restaurants better prepped for third shutdown
Today, Halifax restaurants didn’t set any tables lunch. They aren’t open for after-work drinks on Friday, and they won’t be taking reservations for weekend brunch either. That’s right, for the third time since the pandemic began 13 months ago, Halifax-area restaurants are closed to dine-in service. “After talking with my team about the cases they […]
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Nova Scotia’s own food network keeps churning out TV stars
Stéphane Levac had never considered auditioning for a cooking reality show. But a network of Nova Scotian chefs helped the former restaurateur land a spot on this season’s Top Chef Canada. Consider it kitchen aid. “The show reached out saying that Stephanie Ogilvie had referred me,” he says of the Top Chef season eight runner-up, […]
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8 ways to support Muslims in Halifax this Ramadan
The COVID-19 pandemic made Ramadan 2020 challenging for Muslims everywhere. However, the abrupt nature of the lockdown in Halifax made the fast particularly difficult for Muslims in the city. By the second week of March, strict quarantine measures were in place and by April 23, the night Ramadan officially began last year, we were […]
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Bring home the bacon, literally
Food delivery boxes have thrived during the pandemic. With grocery store trips causing anxiety and home delivery getting more convenient than ever, companies like HelloFresh and GoodFood are doing big business promoting healthy options, vegan options and quick, easy options. When Jason Bourgoin saw the growing delivery market and decided to get into it, his […]
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The Dish: My big Greek feast
Enjoy The Dish, a weekly look at a single menu item from a Halifax restaurant. Whether it inspires you to dine in or take out, we hope to expand your eating horizons. The Greek Family Feast at Blue Olive Greek Taverna, $60 for four people Blue Olive’s family feast started out as a special during […]
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Don’t put all your mini eggs in one basket
Despite its Christian origins, the Easter weekend has become a secular candy holiday, like Halloween but with less stranger danger and more days off (if you’re one of those lucky workers who gets Monday off on top of the national Friday holiday, please give us a spring break from hearing about it). Probably because it […]
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First look: Sapori Italian Street Food and market
A new food destination opens today, Friday, April 2, on the Halifax waterfront. You’ll find Sapori Italian Street Food in the north edge of the Queen’s Marque building, 1741 Lower Water Street, not far from the ferry terminal. For the people behind Sapori–which means “flavour” in Italian—this opening day is a long time coming. “We […]
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The Dish: Meatballs are the hero at Rinaldo’s
Enjoy The Dish, a weekly look at a single menu item from a Halifax restaurant. Whether it inspires you to dine in or take out, we hope to expand your eating horizons. Meatball hero at Rinaldo’s (two locations), $12 One of the first dishes that brothers Tony and Sam Rinaldo created together is still one […]
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The Dish: The many kebabs at 902 Restaurant
Between winter weather and the pandemic, the world can feel pretty small right now. That’s why we started The Dish, a weekly look at a single menu item from a Halifax restaurant. Whether it inspires you to dine in or take out, we hope to expand your eating horizons. Kebab Mix from 902 Restaurant and […]
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The Dish: Korean fried chicken at Backoos
Between winter weather and the pandemic, the world can feel pretty small right now. That’s why we started The Dish, a weekly look at a single menu item from a Halifax restaurant. Whether it inspires you to dine in or take out, we hope to expand your eating horizons. Chicken Combo from Backoos Korean Food, […]
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The Dish: Kam-Moon’s fava bean falafel
Between winter weather and the pandemic, the world can feel pretty small right now. That’s why we’re launching The Dish, a weekly story devoted to a single item at a Halifax restaurant. Whether it inspires you to dine in or take out, we hope to expand your eating horizons. Homemade falafel pocket at Kam-Moon, $7.95 […]