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Elephant and Castle Pub and Restaurant (5171 George) now offers a weekend brunch.

Ever tried a peanut butter burger? Darrell’s (5576 Fenwick) is offering an all day Monday special that includes a second burger for 1/2 price.

Trident Bookseller’s and Cafe (1256 Hollis) was given props in Elle Canada magazine’s travel section this month. Trident was granted the title of Best Chai for their signature freshly brewed Dragon Chai house tea, boasting distinct flavours of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and black pepper.

Granite Brewery and Ginger’s Tavern (1662 Barrington) has a new brew on tap—Hopping Mad, a heavy beer clocking in at six percent alcohol. Gin Lane Ale, a barley wine, has also returned to the taps. A great gift idea for beer lovers are Granite gift cards (available in denominations from $25 -$200, they never expire), […]

Head on down to Garrison Brewery (1149 Marginal) November 20 for a trap-shrimp event, as chefs from local restaurants will be preparing delicious sea-fare onsite. Chedabucto Bay trap-shrimp, a community-based fishery around the Canso and Arichat-area, are famous for their high quality trap-shrimp caught in an ecologically sustainable way. Tickets are $15 (includes shrimp, beer […]

Organic vegetarian restaurant Heartwood Bakery & Cafe (6250 Quinpool) has been growing a variety of roots, including a 13th anniversary, new signage, vegan desserts and daily specials. Not to mention a live performance with Mike Evan and Dan Bryk November 15. “Heartwood After-dark is an attempt to bring a night crowd to the restaurant with […]

Dartmouth’s Copper Kettle Tea House Limited (44 Ochterloney) opened last month in the former home of Queen of Cups. OwnerCara White has revamped the floral surroundings to a European-style tea house. “We have over 23 Nova Scotian teas available from Mahone Bay,” says White. “We serve fresh homemade food made daily. There are hotspecials, soups, […]

The Dandy Warhols might have created the soundtrack with their hipster anthem “Bohemian Like You,” but it’s Propeller Brewery (2015 Gottigen) that has the drinks covered. Brewed in the classic lager style with a blend of European and Canadian malts and prized Saaz hops, the Bohemian Pilsener is noted for a light sweet flavour with […]

A small lunchtime run on whisky started when Rebecca Young put up today’s article in the Globe on Facebook. The news: single malt whisky distributor (and the world’s largest global drinks company) Diageo stopped selling their so-called “Classic Six” Scotch whiskies—Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Glenkinchie, Lagavulin, Oban and Talisker—to the NSLC. These whiskies won’t be sold anymore […]