Congratulations to Atlantic News (5560 Morris), the original newsstand, as they recently took home Retailer of the Year at this year’s Magazines Canada Annual Luncheon in Toronto. “We are thrilled to be recognized as the best magazine retailer in the country,” says Michele Gerard, co-owner.
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Steamy’s goes veg
Steamy’s (6300 Quinpool) has incorporated a more vegetarian friendly menu, including veggie dogs and burgers.
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17 years to perfect a sandwich
This past May benchmarked a big anniversary for G. Abato’s Italian Market (6061 Young), after 17 years in business they managed to take home Best Sandwich and Best Take Out Foods in The Coast’s readers poll 2007.
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Celtic Car Sales
Are you in the market for a used car? Instead of hightailing it over to a car lot to schmooze over the prices of an old beater, why not give Celtic Car Sales a call. This student-run business surfaced when James Kennedy went looking for his first car six months ago. After searching high and […]
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Love, Me summer
In honour of the first day of summer, Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham) is hosting a clothing sale. Some of the finest Canadian-made garmets will be marked down from their regular retail prices. “To celebrate, Love, Me is having a one day summer clothing sale,” says owner Chara Kingston. “Dresses, skirts, and tops – oh […]
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Go north! Go local!
Halifax’s north end community only continues to grow, as Local Source Market (5783 Charles) opens its doors on June 20. Local foodies Sean Gallagher and Emma Abman are spreading and sharing the nutritional love. For the past three years the duo has kept a catering business which nurtures a taste for local food culture. The […]
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Three Dog Bakery opens
All of you proud dog owners will be pleased to know Three Dog Bakery (22 Logiealmond Close) are opening up shop at Dartmouth Crossing. Owners and their furry four-legged friends are invited to a summer “Paw”ty on June 21. “We are a canine confectionaire, a pooch patisserie, a Mecca for Mutts,” says Leanne, owner, Three […]
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I Scream, You Scream
Nestled into the front corridor of the Mic Mac Friendship Centre (2158 Gottingen), Scoop N’ Go is now open daily with quite the extensive animal themed ice cream list. Whether you like Puppy Paws (chocolate fudge ripple with chocolate covered caramel cups in toffee ice cream), Turtle Tracks (chocolate covered turtles and praline pecans buried […]
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Surf’s Up
Dacane Surf Shop (5239 Blowers) has been a fixture just down the road from Pizza Corner since 1992. Their retail shop features the finest in quality swimwear and clothing by Roxy, Quiksilver and Billabong. But they are riding a new wave, as Dacane recently broadened their horizons and opened an online boutique. Instead of wasting […]
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And All That Jazz
Summer is a truly unique experience in Halifax. One of the city’s annual treasures is the Atlantic Jazz Festival July 11 – 19th. This year the Italian Gourmet (5431 Doyle) shall cater the entire event to add distinct flavours and aromas to the world renowned music fest. “This year’s TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival […]
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Bring Your Own Mug
In early May new management took over Bob & Lori’s Food Emporium. New managers Stephen Fowler, Paul Rogers, Carole LeBlanc and Eric Gunnels of the Good Food Emporium (2179 Gottigen) are doing their part for the environment. Once their stack of disposable take-out cups depletes they are saying good riddance and asking their customers to […]
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Ethiopian Restaurant Closed
The Ethiopian Restaurant (6184 Quinpool) recently closed; although, all is not lost as a sign posted on the door says a new restaurant is coming. We’ll keep you posted.