Emma FitzGerald was midway through her now-popular book Hand Drawn Halifax when she had the idea to make a colouring book version, inviting readers and creative types the opportunity to put their own stamp on her line drawings. “Three years ago in Toronto, I bought a Van Gogh colouring book,” says FitzGerald. “As a kid […]
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Haskapa hits Bishop’s Landing
The former Unicorn Boutique space (1475 Lower Water Street) is being brought back to life by another magical creation—Haskapa, Nova Scotia’s wonder fruit, will open its first Halifax storefront this week. “It’s something unique that’s special to Nova Scotia at this moment in time, so it will be a touristy product but we’re looking to […]
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SHOP THIS: Hand Drawn Halifax Colouring Book
Emma FitzGerald was midway through her now-popular book Hand Drawn Halifax when she had the idea to make a colouring book version, inviting readers and creative types the opportunity to put their own stamp on her line drawings. “Three years ago in Toronto, I bought a Van Gogh colouring book,” says FitzGerald. “As a kid […]
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Food Wolf adds a new truck to its pack
If you’ve been howling at the moon, hoping for the Food Wolf’s answer, here it is. After setting up a permanent, semi-retirement home at the Timber Lounge (2712 Agricola Street), serving up street eats to the bar’s axe throwers, Halifax’s food truck pioneer is welcoming a second vehicle to its pack. “We went to Taiwan […]
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11 Street Boutique opens this weekend
Erica Cormier is inspired. The north end resident and entrepreneur is opening her first venture into small business—11 Street Boutique (5649 Hennessy Street, on the corner of Isleville)—this weekend in the Hydrostone, and she says she couldn’t have done it without her local retail muses. “I’m really into shopping local, and boutique shopping, and I […]
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Guided Tour – Bedford
With such impactful changes coming, both now and in the future, it’s vital to have someone working for Bedford’s best interests—someone like Councillor Tim Outhit. “We have wonderful neighbourhoods being built, and with that comes a lot of new small businesses and neighbourhood businesses,” says Outhit. “The key for us is to maintain good growth […]
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Agora opens to Agricola in July
Kubi Gonul wants his new bistro/cafe to be a gathering place for Agricola Street’s residents and passersby. The bright red-and-blue Agora—which will open in the former Orphan Books at 2394 Agricola Street in July— isn’t Gonul’s first foray in the Halifax restaurant industry: He was once the owner of downtown favourite Turkish Delight (5680 Spring […]
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There’s no place like Biscuit
Wendy Friedman, owner of Biscuit General Store, pours tea into a cup, her shoulder-grazing earrings swinging slightly as she moves. In the late afternoon sun, you can’t help but notice how those long, colourful earrings match her floral patterned blouse and echo the bright red of her wedge booties. These details combine to create a […]
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Robie Street Station brings you El Chino Snack Bar
Kaleigh Burns and Heman Lee call it a passion project. The duo behind breakfast and lunch hangout Robie Street Station (2394 Robie Street) are gearing up to bring something new to the restaurant scene, a tiny companion to the diner called El Chino Snack Bar. “It’s a Chinese/Mexican snack bar. We’ll do street food, basically, […]
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Halifax Seed celebrates 150 years
It takes commitment, time and TLC for a little seed to put down roots and bloom into something spectacular. The veteran Halifax Seed (5680 Kane Street) knows this better than anyone—the north end gardening shop has been growing with Haligonians for 150 years. This weekend the family-run business is celebrating the mega milestone with gardening […]
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Cedar Festival kicks off tomorrow
The 10th annual Lebanese Cedar Festival kicks off its four-day stretch today and you’re cordially invited, free of charge. “Lebanese are known for their hospitality and their welcoming attitude. We really work hard to ensure that anybody who attends our festival, whether they are regular visitors, or someone visiting for the first time, feels at […]
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Cast your vote in Best of Halifax 2016
Dearest readers—we need you and your many opinions. And not in the comments section this time. As of today, it’s officially Best of Halifax season. You know, the other election everyone’s going to be talking about. For the 22nd year running we’re picking your brains to declare out the city’s favourite restaurants, shops, bands, people […]