In classical mythology trident refers to a three-pronged spear resembling the sea god Poseidon or Neptune. In Halifax, Trident Booksellers and Café, Ltd. (1256 Hollis) translates to huge lattes, espresso, an in-house roastery and a plethora of hard covers and paperbacks. After being involved with a sister store in Boulder, Colorado, owners Janet Moe Shotwell […]
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Krups Kup of Excellence
In further coffee-related news, Halifax will be participating in 2009’s Krups Kup of Excellence competition. With a wide-eyed, buzzing team of caffeine fiends –connoisseurs, restaurateurs and culinary media – this expert panel will seek out the top spot for espresso. To nominate your favourite café log on to Krups Coffee
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Hallmark’s This and That
This and That Fashion (6188 Quinpool) have a for rent sign in the window…Hallmark’s (5507 Spring Garden) windows are covered in newsprint, though reasons behind the abrupt closing are unknown at the time of print. Check back next week for further greeting card and the fate of one quaint little vintage store.
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Black Market Celebrates 20 Years
Shoptalk correction, in last week’s column I mentioned the Black Market’s (1545 Grafton) 20th anniversary celebration to be tentatively scheduled for October 9. The shop has confirmed the actual party soiree will occur on October 4
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Dizzy Lou Spins Out of Business
Local entrepreneur Gary Castle was one of the first people I met in Halifax -and by far one of my favourite conversationalists. While employed at Atlantic Photo Supply (5505 Spring Garden), he’d come in with a big grin on his daily routine to pick up rolls of black and white film for development. He is […]
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Espress Yourself
According to the Coffee Association of Canada, 63% of the population drinks coffee on a daily basis. Local business KAFA Espresso Bar Catering found a niche in a booming market. Independent café culture has spread like wildfire through the city, from the North End’s beloved Java Blend (6027 North) to the South End’s bookish Trident […]
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If Only
In an unpredictable climate such as Nova Scotia it seems befitting to call a surf shop If Only (1300 Queen). If only the sun was shining, if only the tide was in, if only… owner John McLellan wants to help curb such longings. He’s quietly opened up his shop and is in the midst of […]
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Thank You For Being A Friend
The Golden Girls thanked you for being a friend from 1985 to 1992. The Body Shop celebrated last weekend’s International Friendship Day (August 3) by launching their “For Me, For You” shea butter lip care two-packs. The special edition, preservative-free balm retails for $15. Approximately $9, which is all proceeds, from each sale goes directly […]
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The Black Market Mural
Public art enriches a city, whether it’s the mural-style mirror of a street scene or university campus on a power box, or a majestic insight into a foreign-land on the face of a building. In honour of the Black Market’s (1545 Grafton) approaching 20 years in business mark –celebrations are tentatively scheduled for October 9 […]
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Tattoo you?
Laura Dawe is a stick-and-poke artist. She tattoos out of her apartment with a sewing needle and thread. Dawe says she prefers the sewing needle to the professional tattoo gun, which “changes the experience.” The stick-and-poke is more real, she says. “I don’t have a licence,” she says. “I’m not giving tattoos for money. When […]
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It’s In the Cosmos
Carrie Bradshaw and her cosmopolitan-sipping sisters would love Fairview’s new Cosmo Nail Bar and Salon (19 Alma Crest). Instead of sucking back cocktails, owner Chirine Issa offers healthy smoothies to her clients in the lounge/loft style salon. “I entered the industry with goals to open a salon of my own and watch it grow, and […]
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Long Live the Queen!
All good things come to an end; this saying rang true earlier this month when Dartmouth’s beloved Queen of Cups Restaurant (44 Ochterloney) closed its doors. After 9 years of serving delectable dishes and desserts owner Shelley Goodson made the painful decision to shut down. The good news is the Queen of Cups Too Café […]