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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 64-crayon box (the one with the built-in crayon sharpener), Crayola posed the following philosophical question to kids: “What does colour mean to you?” Twenty-thousand crayon-lovers responded, and the company used their answers to create eight new Kids’ Choice crayon colours. You have to marvel at the ingenuity of […]

If you’re a yoga enthusiast who’s spent the last week hyperventilating about the news that lululemon athletica will soon hit Halifax…put those yoga skills to use and calm down. Otherwise, you’ll wear yourself out by May. However, you’re not alone in your zeal. “We’ve been asked for years to open ,” says Sue Ducros, eastern […]

Sick of getting a plastic-chair-induced butt-cramp whilst waiting for your underwear to dry? Salutations, fellow laundromat-goer! Happily, new diner George & Lito’s (2196 Windsor, in the former Pyramid Cafe space) is ready to help frequenters of its next-door neighbour, the Bluenose Laundromat, make butt-cramps a thing of the past. The restaurant’s upstairs is set up […]

Turns out that diner Olympic Confectionary’s (1146 Barrington) temporary closure was a short one; they’ve been back in business since last week, but the re-opening comes with sad news—owner George Karmas has passed away…There’s a new restaurant in the former Pyramid Cafe space (2196 Windsor), called George and Lito’s. Check back here for more…The long-rumbling […]

Palooka’s Boxing Club, a “not-for-profit” venture from former DownEast Communications owner Mickey MacDonald, is holding its official opening this Friday from 3-4pm at 2110 Gottingen, a building that sat empty for years. Various Canadian boxers will attend, including George Chuvalo (once described by Muhammad Ali as “the toughest man I ever fought,” says the Palooka’s […]

Lovely diner Mary’s Place Cafe (2752 Robie) rolled out an updated menu a couple of weeks ago, featuring a slew of new yummy-sounding eats. Their already massive vegan menu’s expanded, and now includes a “grilled veggie kafta kabob wrap” (bulgur, green onions, peppers, herbs and hummus), a “toasted veggie clubhouse sandwich” and more; there’s new […]

Things are looking a little different these days at art space/custom picture-framing shop, the Secord Gallery (upstairs, 6301 Quinpool, AKA Hall of Frame). Since January, the gallery’s been under renovation. The space’s first post-renovation reception, which marks the opening of artist Rose Adams’ exhibition, is scheduled for April 18 (the gallery has been open during […]

A few months after the Noodle Nook (5239 Blowers, conveniently close to Pizza Corner) packed up its pad thai, the space that used to house it finally has a new tenant. New restaurant Willy’s should open up in the spot sometime this month. The joint’s specialty: “Steak burgers—fresh-cut steak, diced up, mixed with cheese,” says […]

Some sad but expected news: Junk & Foibles on Barrington officially closed last Saturday, after spending the past few weeks selling off racks, vintage dresses and styrofoam heads for crazy-reasonable prices. We’ll miss you, friend…If you’re a clever soul who feels able to successfully navigate the confusing, metal, construction-related mazes currently in front of the […]

The old Ryan Duffy’s Steak & Seafood (5640 Spring Garden) closed up shop last week, earlier than expected. (Originally, it was scheduled to stay open until the new Duffy’s in the Radisson Suite Hotel was good to go.) “We couldn’t do the two things at once and the other one’s getting demanding as we get […]

A new sign has appeared in a ground-level storefront in the new apartment complex at 1239 Barrington, to announce the yet-to-be-determined opening of a branch of tea chain Cargo & James Tea. The sign also makes a sound point: “Halifax, it’s definitely time for tea!” Well played, Cargo & James…Across the street, the former home […]

There’s exciting things brewin’ in the kitchen at ONYX (5680 Spring Garden): A new chef de cuisine, Eric Lee, started working his magic at the restaurant about a month ago. Lee’s worked at acclaimed restaurants in both Toronto and the Bahamas. ONYX’s former head chef, Darcy Brown, is now practising his craft at the Waterfront […]