Long home to the legendary La Cave, the subterranean space under Blowers Street has been revamped and reborn in yet another incarnation: Stönehäven Dining Experience. The dining room reno was long overdue, and while one of the “caves” was kept, much of the space has been opened up. In the front part of the restaurant […]
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Restaurant reviews and ratings for Halifax, Nova Scotia, featuring articles about the best new downtown Halifax and Dartmouth NS restaurants, fine dining, pubs, seafood, local bars, chefs, beer, donairs, pizzas, vegetarian and organic food and more.
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Best of Food nominations
Best ChefCraig Flinn (Chives)Dennis Johnston (Fid)Ray Bear (Gio) Best New RestaurantGioMezzaMosaic Social Dining Lounge Best RestaurantChives Canadian Bistrojane’s on the commonThe Wooden Monkey Best BurgerThe ChickenburgerDarrell’sHenry House Best ChowderFive Fishermenjane’s on the commonSalty’s Best Cinnamon RollCertainly CinnamonCinnabon Halifax Shopping CentreMary’s Bread Basket Best Club SandwichArmview Restaurant & LoungeMediterraneoYour Father’s Moustache Best Dessertil Mercato Ristorantejane’s on […]
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Bay trippin’
Since Mimi pulled up stakes and sold her Ocean Grill, dining out in Mahone Bay just hasn’t been the same. I do enjoy the Mug and Anchor pub, but sometimes a stomach needs something a little more upscale. Several years ago I ate at the Innlet Cafe, but it was uninspired to say the least. […]
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A rich tapas-try
A tapas and wine bar has been on my restaurant wish-list for a long time now, so I watched the opening of Mosaic with great interest and bated breath. With a culinary all-star team (the owners of Seven and Opa, and the Bertossi Group) backing Mosaic, expectations are high and with a few months of […]
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The magic bus
There’s no doubt Lawrencetown Beach is a provincial treasure. A long stretch of sand along the Eastern Shore, the beach is a magnet for sunbathers and surfers, and the nearby walking trails, sand dunes and marshes are a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts. A little bit further along the road, just before the sign […]
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Genie with a bottle
The freshly minted president of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, Atlantic Chapter, doesn’t look old enough to drink. Sean Buckland laughs when I ask him if constantly being told this is tiresome. “Doesn’t bother me at all,” he says. “It’s just good genes.” Barely 30, but looking 10 years younger, Buckland is the new […]
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Noodle all wet
Noodle Nook is a great idea, in theory. With a small menu comprised of various noodle-based dishes from Japan, China and Thailand, Noodle Nook aims to fill a void in downtown Halifax for people who want cheap, healthy take-out. It’s also a lighter alternative to the main dining attractions on nearby Pizza Corner. You can […]
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Down Mexico way
Although a perennial favourite of Coast readers in the annual Best of Food poll (vote now!), I’ve never dined at Mexico Lindo. Not for any particular reason, I’ve just never had it on my radar. But after years of “Best of” awards, plenty of good publicity and some recent renovations to the dining area, I’ve […]
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Shore thing
Little Fish may be the more casual, baby sibling to the elegant Five Fisherman, but that doesn’t mean it’s simply a mini-version of the big dining room upstairs. Little Fish has its own identity and menu, and a fabulous oyster bar with an oyster “happy hour” every afternoon. I’ve had several meals at Little Fish […]
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Drinking food
We’re at Gatsby’s, in a booth with no springs left in the seat, with music blaring so loudly we have to bawl at each other. I’m thinking that I’ve eaten a lot of good meals lately and I’m about due for a bad one, and if the start of this dinner is any indication, this […]
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Chocolate city
It’s been 13 years since Forrest Gump told the world that life was like a box of chocolates. David Folster, author of Ganong: A Sweet History of Chocolate, supports that idea. Leafing through the book’s glossy pages, filled with pictures of a wide variety of Ganong memorabilia, it’s clear that if you want to know […]
