Le French Fix Pâtisserie, 5233 Prince Street Not all of us can be Geoffroy Chevallier, but we can sure as hell try. The French pastry chef took his talents around the world before landing on Prince Street five years ago, where he brings desserts, confections and pastries fit for royalty to his wee cafe daily. […]
Recipes
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UK Spice Krispies
Unchained Kitchen, at Chain Yard Urban Cidery, 2606 Agricola Street These aren’t your auntie’s sticky, marshmallow-packed Rice Krispie squares. Kind of like souped-up caramel corn, but with a spicy kick, chef Lawry Deneau’s UK Spice Krispies are one of Chain Yard Urban Cidery and Unchained Kitchen’s classic bar snacks—designed for pairing with a cool, crisp […]
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Christmas Egg Nog Bread Pudding
Ristorante a Mano, 1477 Lower Water Street When inspiration strikes it’s best not to ignore it, Ristorante a Mano’s chef Jeff Rideout knows this. It was thanks to couple of rum and egg nogs and a well-timed gift of a pannetone cake—an Italian Christmas tradition—that an iteration of this dish was born. His at-home version […]
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Cuban Braised Pork
The Armview Restaurant & Lounge, 7156 Chebucto Road There are many a bitter winter night where we all wish we could be whisked away to somewhere a little bit sunnier and sandier with a temperature in the pluses. And while The Armview’s Colin March can’t promise to up your vitamin D levels with this creation, […]
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Grandpa Snaps
Mother’s Pizza, 5710 Young Street This time of year has Tyson Wachter–owner of Mother’s Pizza–thinking about his grandfather, who was not only a baker (bonus!) but the host of his family’s seasonal shindigs.“All of the grandkids would be in the basement watching movies while the adults cooked and got festive in their own way,” he […]
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Christmas Cocktail
Station Six, 247 Herring Cove Road It’s been just over a year since Station Six opened its doors to Spryfield, paying tribute to the fire station next door and aiming to offer folks a dining option that doesn’t take them out of the neighbourhood. With chef Stephanie Cheverie at the helm, the cozy 70-seater serves […]
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Porchetta Roast
Asado Wood Fired Grill 100 Ilsley Avenue, Unit A Um, turkey who? That’s what Asado’s Mike Yould has us wondering with his melt-in-your-mouth porchetta, a winning alternative to your usual seasonal bird. “I personally love this roast. It’s spicy, savoury and herbaceous,” he says of the meaty masterpiece. Follow the smell of smoke to find […]
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Vegan Holiday Nog
The Foggy Goggle, 2057 Gottingen Street Foggy Goggle founders Natalie Dugie and Julie Streight have been making the lives of vegetarians and vegans easier since 2008 with their fryer-free comfort food, so it’s no wonder they’d have the dairy-free folks in mind during the holidays, too. This simple, coconutty version of the classic winter drink […]
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Rhythm + Beets Latte
Rhythm + Beets Latte Lucky Penny Coffee Co. 6440 Quinpool Road The thought of bright pink frothed milk was excuse enough for the coffee lovers at the Lucky Penny to experiment with a beet-inspired latte. What started as a joke between a barista and owner Barb Kaill is now regular menu item at the highly […]
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That’s my jam
That’s my jam Black Sheep 1569 Dresden Row If you settle in for a long and lazy late-morning meal at the Black Sheep, chances are you’ll notice a standout supporting character on many brunch plates—jam. The seasonally inspired, housemade blueberry basil jam has recently been added to mix, co-owner Dave Woodley says, and has become […]
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Za’atar Labneh Veggie Man’ouche
Za’atar Labneh Veggie Man’ouche Saj House 19 Alma Crescent “It’s pretty special—my dad opened with the hope one of his kids would take it over one day,” says Chirine Issa of the family business, Saj House, which she took over after her father passed away suddenly last year. “I had big shoes to fill, but […]
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Lamb kofte
Lamb kofte Efendy 1569 Dresden Row “It’s the traditional Mediterranean way,” says Altin Begolli, of why the charcoal grill plays such a huge role in almost everything Efendy serves. In its just over three years in business, the downtown eatery—owned by Begolli and chef Ali Simsek— has made an unforgettable impression on diners, with its […]
