Being from the UK, Sara Kirk knows the power of a good baked potato. But it’s not a nostalgia for home or a craving for a loaded spud that lead to her launch Just Baked Potatoes at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market in mid-January. “I would say it’s more research-informed than passion at this point […]
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Cafe Good Luck strikes gold on Portland Street this summer
just practicing | #summer2018 #loveagoodbrunch #downtowndartmouth A post shared by GoodLuck (@cafe.goodluck) on Apr 4, 2018 at 7:21am PDT From the entrepreneurs who brought you Manual Food and Drink Co.’s doughnuts and the Dairy Bar’s frozen delights comes Dartmouth’s newest heartthrob, Cafe Good Luck, a 1,000 square foot “culinary-powered cafe” opening early this summer at […]
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Forest Child Natural Beauty comes out of the woods
Olivia McMackin grew up in the middle of nowhere, Nova Scotia. With no neighbours as far as her eyes could see, she spent most of her childhood outside with her sister “having a sort of idyllic life running around in the woods.” This connection to the natural world had a massive impact on her life, […]
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Halifax street style: Ashburn Avenue
Name: Braeden Kaulbach Age: 25 Spotted: Ashburn Avenue Wearing: Hat, Carhartt WIP(Rchmnd); scarfs, Acne (Rchmnd); sweater, thrifted (Value Village); pants, Raf Simons, (Rchmnd); shoes: Raf Simons Ozweego (Rchmnd); long coat: Publish (Off the Hook) How would you describe your style? Comfortable and unique. Who/where do you derive inspiration from when putting together an outfit? I take a lot of […]
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New Scotland Brewing Co. to open this summer
Kevin Saccary of New Scotland Clothing Co. wants his upcoming brewing company to reflect the same qualities as his clothing venture: “We strive to make a really high-quality product, locally-focused.” Kevin co-owns New Scotland Clothing with his brother Scott Saccary, and the pair are teaming up with brewer Mike Gillespie for New Scotland Brewing Co. […]
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Backoos is back in action
Backoos Korean To Go 1360 Birmingham Street Breathe a twice-fried sigh of relief—after eight months, Backoos Korean Food is reopening on Birmingham Street with an expanded menu and dining area. Formerly known for its takeout, the tiny restaurant has doubled in size with an inviting, slightly industrial feel. Wooden benches line the walls, accompanied by […]
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Drink this: North Brewing’s Twinkle Pony cookie stout
If Cookie Monster drank beer, this would probably be his favourite. North Brewing Company’s latest release is adorably titled Twinkle Pony. It’s a cookie stout which includes flavours you’d find in a bakery, brewed with macarons from Le French Fix Pâtisserie. “Pastry stouts are a fun style you see lots of breweries experimenting with these […]
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Apartment 3 Espresso Bar slated for Sackville Drive
Heather and Alex Stephen took the road less travelled to wind up at small business ownership. The couple—she’s a former World Cup bobsleigh competitor from Edmonton, he’s a St. FX basketball alumnus—made the move from Toronto to Lower Sackville three years ago seeking a more subdued, outdoorsy life, and now they’re gearing up to open […]
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Open Book Coffee to open on Strawberry Hill
Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press are moving their offices and with the new, improved digs (3660 Strawberry Hill Street) comes an added bonus. A coffee shop! In partnership with the publishers, Joe Tinney—partner of Nimbus/Vagrant GM Terrilee Bulger—will open Open Book Coffee sometime in May. After a 30-year career as a flight attendant allowed him […]
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Scotia Pharmacy is moving (not very far)
Your friendly neighbourhood, all-caps-tweeting pharmacy is on the move. The north end’s beloved Scotia Pharmacy (2151 Gottingen Street) announced it’ll be making the very short jaunt across the street and moving into the MacDonald Building (2131 Gottingen Street—where the home of chicken delight, The “No Name” Cafe, was for 24 years). “It’s a smaller spot,” […]
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Anthony Reynolds’ strong, weekly designs
Denim, wool, cotton fleece and Indian silk sarees are just some of the leftover fabrics Anthony Reynolds is using after graduating from the fashion and merchandising program at daVinci College in September. Reynolds, 34, created an Instagram account for his line, åntrēy as a “creative exploration” towards making unique garments. Since January, Reynolds has dedicated […]
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Halifax street style: West Street
Name: Anita Cenac Age: 25 Spotted: West Street Wearing: Jacket, King’s PIER Curated Collections; sweater, Zara; pants, Saks Off Fifth; shoes, Aldo How would you describe your style? Kind of all over the place? I dressed based on mood so it changes frequently. Who/where do you derive inspiration from when putting together an outfit? Recently […]