Naturopathic doctor Tara Lapointe knows how to start the day on right foot, with a balanced breakfast. Written with her wisdom in mind, here’s an easy recipe for feeling good, energized and stuffed to seize the day. Begin with a base of steel cut oats—pick them over quick-cook or processed oats. “They’re a complex carbohydrate and […]
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Blissful thinking
“Overall, it’s about meeting people,” says Kate Cameron, owner of the newly opened Bliss Breakfast Cafe on Novalea Drive. “It’s about creating a place where people feel welcome.” In collaboration with Caribbean Bliss (3619 Novalea Drive), Cameron shares a kitchen and dining space with owner Elias Fathallah. The new cafe’s menu has several signature items—breakfast […]
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Diablo’s in the details: Good Robot hits the NSLC
Good Robot Brewing Co. is spicing things up this year, and celebrating its debut listing at your friendly neighbourhood NSLC. The longtime fan favourite brew El Espinazo del Diablo took all 5.7% of its ABVs to the next level this week, as it hit the shelves of the booze monopoly. The beer itself is a thirst-quenching […]
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First look: Real Fake Meats
A large neon sign of a plump pig greets customers as they browse the seitan bacon and cashew mozzarella on display at Real Fake Meats. It’s the new nook for those craving donairs, grilled cheeses and other comfort food classics—minus the whole meat and cheese part. As Halifax’s first plant-based butcher, owner Lauren Marshall wanted […]
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Carlos Bonilla’s time to shine
“You know, the beauty of being a chef is that you get to touch on a lot of things,” says Carlos Bonilla. “Everything that I’ve done is because I love this business. Anything that can help you grow in the business, and help you get better, is just a plus.” Bonilla is the head chef […]
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Fortune favours the bold at Cafe Good Luck
Emma and Sonny Adamski started Manual Food and Drink Co. in 2013 to explore their respective creative outlets. What began as a sold-out doughnut subscription service soon became a well-loved pop-up at markets and festivals. Emma baked the sweets, Sonny brewed the coffee and together they developed a taste for owning a business. “We decided […]
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The joy of Annie Brace-Lavoie
It’s 9am when Annie Brace-Lavoie starts her day. The coffee maker is trickling as she begins to pull containers and produce from refrigerators. A tray of nest-like wheels made of praline-flavoured choux pastry make its way into the oven. After baking they’ll be cut horizontally and piped full of hazelnut creme. Desserts are always done […]
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Mary’s African Cuisine is making moves
Mary’s African Cuisine 1701 Barrington Street Two months ago Mary Nkrumah, the entrepreneur behind Seaport Farmers’ Market staple Mary’s African Cuisine, took over ownership of Baba Ghanouj Cafe. Those who’ve eaten there since then might not have noticed—falafel, shawarma and eggs benny are still served. It was only two weeks ago that the green Baba […]
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Tokyo Roll opens on Argyle Street
The Suzuki family is back in the sushi game after selling Dresden Row’s Suzuki Sushi just about two years ago. Tokyo Roll has opened its doors at 1598 Argyle Street (next to World Tea House), serving up basic rolls, fusion rolls, bento boxes and teriyaki. “We always wanted to keep the restaurant, just the hours […]
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The resilience of Six Primrose
World premiere of Six Primrose Devour! A Food Film Festival Friday, October 26, 3pm Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main Street Wolfville, NS $15, devourfest.com Six Primrose, a documentary about human connection at the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre, premieres this weekend at Devour! The Food Film Fest. The film begins with a quote from French […]
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Remembering Liz Feltham
Liz Feltham was my Snuffleupagus. Though unlike Big Bird, I was the person who didn’t get to see her. I was sad to learn that she died, succumbing to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on Monday, October 15. She was living in Victoria with her husband, Mike, and had been blogging about the disease as it progressed. […]
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Where I work: Bird’s Nest Cafe’s Brady Muller
Bird’s Nest Cafe & Catering 1547 Barrington Street WHO SHE IS Fifteen years ago, Brady Muller vacationed in Halifax and ate at Chives Canadian Bistro with her parents. She still remembers the meal: Mushroom pappardelle and one of the best steaks of her life. At the time, she wanted to start a catering company, but […]