Having something to look forward to is always a good thing, especially in the bluesy winter months, but it might be a little early to start the countdown for this one. Morris East recently announced that it would be making its duo (5212 Morris Street and 620 Nine Mile Drive) a trio. Owner Jennie Dobbs […]
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Mind your business: 2016’s openings and closings
Hot damn, the entrepreneurial juices were flowing in Halifax this year. The proof of burgeoning business is in the numbers— the openings of new, exciting and expanded local shops and restaurants triples the number of sad departures and unfortunate closings. And what a relief, goodbyes are the worst. (Sniff Cafe Karachi, sniff sniff Video Difference.) […]
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The top seven snacks of 2016
Michelada and dumplings El Chino My favourite new hangout has a really nice and varied drink menu but I cannot, will not, shift my focus from its spicy beer cocktail. It is my medicine. And because you cannot take medicine on an empty stomach, dumplings. Sundae (any) Manual’s Dairy Bar Two seconds in the sun […]
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Smith’s Bakery salutes Gus’ Pub through gingerbread
If crafting the perfect gingerbread house takes skill, Lindsey Vidito has lots of it. Enough to make a gingerbread pub, anyway. Vidito, a staff member at Smith’s Bakery and Cafe (2525 Agricola Street), says she’s been showing her talents during the holiday season for the past couple of years. Last Christmas, Vidito’s gingerbread channeled the […]
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Curious about Curio Art Market?
Best buds and Acadia grads Scott MacLean and Lauren Harwood are passionate about giving entrepreneurs a running start to help grow their small businesses. The pair are behind Inspire Halifax, an endeavour responsible for new downtown shopping spot Curio Art Market (1479 Birmingham Street), which made its debut last weekend. “Our goal and vision is […]
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BZLY aims for big things
Entrepreneur and artist Peter Hemsworth plans to affirm the fashion industry in Halifax with his debut line of paintings turned casual wear. It’s called A Guide to the Revolution, and Hemsworth says the loose-fitting eco-friendly tees, layerable Grime hoodies and sleek bomber jackets are all about personal empowerment. “It’s built around the archetype of the […]
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Food Wolf for sale
The next time you stop by the Food Wolf, someone new may be dishing out your K-dogs. Co-owners Natalie Chavarie and Virgil Muir have decided to sell the popular food truck, which first hit HRM’s streets in 2013. “It was a really personal decision to work through,” says Chavarie. For her, the incentive for selling […]
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Ment shines bright this weekend
For Rachel Blair-Johns, owner of Dartmouth’s Ment Jewellery, a piece begins to take shape long before she begins molding metal in her home studio. Her minimalist architectural collars, studs and midi-rings rest in her imagination first, next to childhood memories and visions of Incan empires. “I’ve always been inspired by ruins. As a little girl, […]
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Tracey & Joan’s Angels bring diversity to Christmas decorations
Tracey Jones-Grant wants her home to be decorated with ornaments that reflect her as a person of African descent, but such things can be difficult to find in stores. After seeing the steep prices of Africentric angel tree-toppers online, Jones-Grant decided to create her own and about two years ago, she started making them. She […]
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Earth Goddess sparkles
Shannon MacGregor and Sandy McInnis were sitting on a beach when they made the decision to open a shop together. It sounds like a whimsical way to go into business, but MacGregor, the designer and maker behind Earth Goddess Jewellery, and McInnis, who has a background in management and merchandising, had a solid foundation to […]
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Cure what ails you at National Access Cannabis
“If we were having this conversation two years ago, people would think we’re bananas,” says National Access Cannabis‘ Atlantic Canadian manager, Kenny Lord. NAC has several storefronts in Canada, with its latest just opened at 5990 Spring Garden Road. You can’t stroll into the place and pick up a bag of weed—it’s not a dispensary. […]
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Hyped on handmade: 12 holiday markets and pop-ups to check out
North by Night Holiday Market Back again, taking over the corner of Charles and Agricola, is the North by Night Holiday Market, a seasonal street party. Just before the sun goes down for the day (curse you, early darkness!) the strip comes alive with food trucks, live music, a beer garden, clothing, crafts and snacks. […]