The newly renovated restaurant in the Prince George Hotel has been getting a lot of attention recently, and justifiably so. Gio is a feast for the senses; each plate a work of art, a perfect balance of style and substance. The decor is striking, the service superb, the menu full of unique offerings that Halifax […]
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Joe…Corona?
Q: Six years ago, Joe Canadian helped make drinking Molson Canadian synonymous with national pride. Are you a Canadian drinker? A: Actually, I prefer a cold Corona or Coors Light in the summer time, and there are times when I really enjoy a good pint of Guinness, so those would be my first choices. But […]
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The Inn crowd
There’s no doubt that Inn on the Lake is a gorgeous setting for anything from a weekend getaway to a wedding—this “unique airport hotel” sports a sandy beach on Lake Thomas, tennis courts, a pool and beautifully appointed rooms. Recent renovations have turned the dining room and bar into equally lovely settings. The more casual […]
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Hunger gap
Q: Can you tell me a bit about what Feed Nova Scotia does? A: We are a food distribution agency. Food donations come to us, and we distribute the food to our 160 member organizations. We ship to everything from drop-in centres, like the Mainline Clinic, to shelters like Bryony House, to soup kitchens and […]
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Spice world
Victor Woo remembers exactly what his boss said when he learned that Woo was planning to move across the country and start a Thai restaurant in Halifax. “Are you crazy? All they eat out there is meat and potatoes. You’ll be back here in no time, begging me to give you your old job back.” […]
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The naked chefs
Craig Flinn Restaurant Chives Canadian Bistro Education Graduated from Saint Mary’s with a BSc in Geography, then enrolled at the Culinary Institute of Canada, followed by stints in Europe and New York. Worst job Cooking at the Savoy Hotel in London, UK. “Educational, yes, but the volume and stress of a place like that was […]
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Food for thought
Best splurge Our fantasy diners got wound up debating how to spend their fantasy dollars: go for the familiar—the tried and true—or take your chances with that hot new honey of a bistro? Da Maurizio (1496 Lower Water, 423-0859) drew plenty of “oooohs” from the crowd, as did Fid’s (1596 Dresden Row, 422-9162) French-Asian minimalism. […]
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Risky business
There is a known theory in the restaurant business that says to be successful, you should try to be the third owner to take over a location. The first proprietor, so it goes, does all the heavy lifting, financially speaking. She’s the one who puts in all the required electrical work, installs the ovens, fridges […]
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Hungry for knowledge
Q: Tell me a bit about the association.A: The Asha Indo Canadian Women and Youth Association is about three years old. We focus on providing financial aid to single parents and students here and in India. Right now we have programs for families at Christmas, and with this fundraising dinner we hope to start a […]
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Best of Food 2006
Look for old favourites and a few new faces in the 5th annual Best of Food readers’ survey. Voted by you
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The thin blue lines
In their ongoing battle for our loyalty, supermarkets have been increasingly focused on making their stores destination spots—not just places to buy food, but also services like prescriptions, photo finishing, flowers and clothing. Fortunately, the latest supermarket trend is turning our attention back to their prime products, food. In this case, think blue. Both major […]
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Food for oil
Q: Where is the Galaxy 2? How many people are on the rig? A: We’re located just off Sable Island. There are 160 people out here. We have three cooks working during the day and two at night—the men work 12-hour shifts, so we’re cooking constantly. Q: is it cafeteria-style? A: It’s like what you’d […]
