Kelly Ripa!
I haven’t seen Scrubs much this year. It didn’t come back until mid-season, and CTV put it on against Gilmore, so I missed its poignant irreverence. (Yes I am on the Zach Braff is Hot train. I see pictures and know why I shouldn’t be, yet there it is.) The one I did see changed…
The spirit of ’96
Sloan, the band that can be blamed for most of that Halifax-next-Seattle stuff in the ’90s, just confirmed it’s coming to town to play LCDapalooza September 23. (Also secured on the bill are the Rolling Stones and Alice Cooper; stilll rumoured are Nickelback and Great Big Sea.) The gig coincides with the Sept. 19 release…
Dishcrimination
Even if it wasn’t happening in the middle of summer, Ahmed Assal’s human rights tribunal would be a media circus. To put his case one particularly lampoonable way, Assal says he needs a satellite dish to exercise his religious and cultural rights. To put it another way… well, that first way pretty much sums it…
False starts
I though posting a bit of as-it-happens news from Ahmed “satellite dish guy” Assal’s human rights case would be fitting way to innaugurate our new blog. Silly me. I forgot the hearing is happening at the Dal SUB, and you never know what’s going to happen when you’re dealing with the Dalhousie University behemoth. Even…
Letters to the Editor
Dear Coast, I just wanted to address what you said about finding the ingredients for Thai cuisine in Halifax. It’s not really as hard as you make out. Lemon grass can be had at both the Queen St. Sobey’s and the Barrington Superstore. As for the rest of what you listed — Thai basil, chili…
Letters to the Editor
I must say, what those fucking pro-lifers did has sickened me for days now. I just can’t get the images of that baby out of my head. I’ve actually had an abortion, and believe you me, if I would have been in a different situation, I would have gladly brought my beautiful baby into the…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor; (I sent the following letter to the town of Antigonish’s local newspaper, The Casket. It was not printed. Could you please print it in your newspaper.) Reconciling yourself with where you grew up, being able to exist there, means you can live any where. Or maybe you just come to an…
Letters to the Editor
What??? No commentary with the Best of Food? It left me totally unfulfilled. I know you’re waiting until the Best of Halifax 2007 publication, but still the commentary was part of the thrill of winning, without it I barely skimmed the article. You could always double dip, and put the Best of Food commentary into…
Cleaning out the Attica
Attica house wares and furniture store is moving uphill, from 1652 Granville to 1566 Barrington, in the space formerly occupied by Upcountry. “It’s double the size,” says manager Keir Lowther of the new space. “We have lots of great clientele and lots of great products but we’re just not able to showcase what we carry…
Three alleviates a crowd?
1955: The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge opens. 1970: The A. Murray Mackay Bridge opens. Then for a long time, nothing happens. Until this week. The Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission made a number of announcements this past week, all relating to updating their services and whisking people over the harbour with greater efficiency (Faster! Better! More often!).…
Letters to the Editor
To the activists / protestors / peddlers / gawkers of Halifax: Get a job. KatTO(where people actually work for a living) By Kat
Throw it to Toronto
As we reported last week, Ann Verrall’s The Wait will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, the lone Halifax short in the fest. Now Mahone Bay’s Camelia Frieberg, along with co-producer Kelly Bray and co-writer Garfield Lindsay Miller, will form Team Nova Scotia—Frieberg’s directorial debut, A Stone’s Throw, is the only local…
All uncovered
After over a decade toiling with commercially successful rock acts The Watchmen and Thornley, Newfoundland-bred bassist Ken Tizzard is stepping outside his comfort zone. Now residing in Toronto and acting as his own agent, promoter, tour manager and publicist, he released his debut Quiet Storey House… An Introduction on July 1. “This is sort of…
Over exposure
So, let me get this straight, Lezlie, you find Crocs Offensive, BUTT you love to see grown hairy sweaty men walk around in ASSLESS CHAPS? She says”But for god’s sake, people, will you have a little self-respect and stop wearing them in public?” About CROCS…..However about the ASSLESS CHAPS, she says”bring on the buttless chaps…
Best Brunch
Jane’s on the Common, 2394 Robie, 431-5683, janesonthecommon.com 1st runner-up: Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch, 5523 Spring Garden, 490-2672 2nd runner-up: Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch, 287 Lacewood, 457-2672
Best Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant
The Wooden Monkey, 1685 Argyle, 444-3844, thewoodenmonkey.ca 1st runner-up: Satisfaction Feast, 1581 Grafton, 422-3540, satisfactionfeast.ca 2nd runner-up: Heartwood Bakery & Cafe, 6250 Quinpool, 425-2808, heartwoodbakerycafe.ca
Best Liquor / Wine Store
Bishop’s Cellar, 1477 Lower Water, 490-2675, bishopscellar.com 1st runner-up: Port of Wines, 5431 Doyle, 422-0580 2nd runner-up: Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, 215 Chain Lake, 450-5163
Best Desserts
Dio Mio Gelato Desserts Cafe, 5670 Spring Garden, 492-3467 1st runner-up: Scanway Catering, 6088 Quinpool, 425-6806, scanwaycatering.com 2nd runner-up: Il Mercato Ristorante, 5560 Spring Garden, 422-2866, il-mercato.ca
Spice world
Victor Woo remembers exactly what his boss said when he learned that Woo was planning to move across the country and start a Thai restaurant in Halifax. “Are you crazy? All they eat out there is meat and potatoes. You’ll be back here in no time, begging me to give you your old job back.”…
A brief history of gloss
If the thought of Colin Farrell tying his stringy hair back into some goopy ponytail as narcotics cop Sonny Crockett in the new Miami Vice movie gets you down, remember for a second that Don Johnson originated the role in the 1984 TV series and did it sock-less, in white loafers. See if you don’t…
Best Cafe
Uncommon Grounds, 1030 South Park, 431-3101, coffeesoldhere.com 1st runner-up: Carlitos Cafe, 6220 Quinpool, 444-7555 2nd runner-up: Coburg Coffee House, 6085 Coburg, 429-2326, coburgcoffee.com
Best Beer Selection
Maxwell’s Plum, 1600 Grafton, 423-5090 1st runner-up: The Old Triangle Ale House, 5163 Prince, 492-4900, oldtriangle.com 2nd runner-up: Rogue’s Roost, 5435 Spring Garden, 492-2337
Best Supermarket
Atlantic Superstore, 1145 Barrington, 492-3240 1st runner-up: Atlantic Superstore, 3601 Joseph Howe, 453-1080 2nd runner-up: Pete’s Frootique, 1515 Dresden Row, 425-5700, petesfrootique.com
Best Donair
King of Donairs, 1580 Grafton, 422-0000 1st runner-up: Robert’s Pizza and Donair, 364 Windmill, 463-8444 2nd runner-up: Bash Toulany’s, 5553 Duffus, 455-5120
The naked chefs
Craig Flinn Restaurant Chives Canadian Bistro Education Graduated from Saint Mary’s with a BSc in Geography, then enrolled at the Culinary Institute of Canada, followed by stints in Europe and New York. Worst job Cooking at the Savoy Hotel in London, UK. “Educational, yes, but the volume and stress of a place like that was…
Best Customer Loyalty
Jane’s on the Common, 2394 Robie, 431-5683, janesonthecommon.com 1st runner-up: Ardmore Tea Room, 6499 Quinpool, 423-7523 2nd runner-up: Darrell’s, 5576 Fenwick, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com
Best Brew Pub
Rogue’s Roost, 5435 Spring Garden, 492-2337 1st runner-up: The Granite Brewery, 1662 Barrington, 422-4954 2nd runner-up: Henry House Pub, 1222 Barrington, 423-5660, thehenryhouse.ca
Best Bartender
Tabitha Tarrant (The Dome), 1741 Argyle, 422-6907 1st runner-up: Dan Franklin (Celtic Corner), 69 Alderney, 464-0764 1st runner-up: Heidi Walsh (Reflections Cabaret), 5184 Sackville, 422-2957
Best Falafel
Ray’s Falafel, Scotia Square, 492-0233 1st runner-up: Tarek’s Cafe, 3045 Robie, 454-8723 2nd runner-up: European Food Shop, 5246 Blowers, 420-1010/428-3663
Food for thought
Best splurge Our fantasy diners got wound up debating how to spend their fantasy dollars: go for the familiar—the tried and true—or take your chances with that hot new honey of a bistro? Da Maurizio (1496 Lower Water, 423-0859) drew plenty of “oooohs” from the crowd, as did Fid’s (1596 Dresden Row, 422-9162) French-Asian minimalism.…
Best Decor
Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca 1st runner-up: Deco, 5518 Spring Garden, 423-9795, decorestaurant.ca 2nd runner-up: jane’s on the Common, 2394 Robie, 431-5683, janesonthecommon.com
Best Caesar
The Bitter End, 1572 Argyle, 425-3039 1st runner-up: Argyle Bar & Grill, 1575 Argyle 492-8844, theargyle.ca 2nd runner-up: Eastside Mario’s, 1650 bedford row, 422-7100
Best Catering Company
Scanway Catering, 6088 Quinpool, 425-6806, scanwaycatering.com 1st runner-up: Perks Coffee, 1781 Lower Water, 429-9386 2nd runner-up: Cocoa Pesto Catering, 420-1614
Best Fish & Chips
Fries and Co., 2603 Connolly, 455-5250 1st runner-up: Phil’s Seafood, 6285 Quinpool, 431-3474 2nd runner-up: John’s Lunch, 352 Pleasant, 469-3074
Risky business
There is a known theory in the restaurant business that says to be successful, you should try to be the third owner to take over a location. The first proprietor, so it goes, does all the heavy lifting, financially speaking. She’s the one who puts in all the required electrical work, installs the ovens, fridges…
Best Sandwich (Cold)
G. Abato & Sons Italian Market, 6061 Young, 455-6124, italianmarket.ca 1st runner-up: Italian Gourmet, 5431 Doyle, 423-7880 2nd runner-up: Pete’s Frootique, 1515 Dresden Row, 425-5700, petesfrootique.com
Best Diner
Ardmore Tea Room, 6499 Quinpool, 423-7523 1st runner-up: North End Diner, 2776 Gottingen, 455-0856 2nd runner-up: Bluenose II Restaurant, 1824 Hollis, 425-5092
Best Coffee (Fancy)
Steve-O-Reno’s Cappuccino,1536 Brunswick, 429-3034 1st runner-up: Carlitos CafE, 6220 Quinpool, 444-7555 2nd runner-up: Uncommon Grounds, 1030 South Park, 431-3101
Best Coffee Slinger
Derrick Dixon (Uncommon Grounds), Argyle, 446-9115 1st runner-up: Colin Keshen (Bean Sprout Cafe), 480 Parkland, 404-3771 2nd runner-up: Ian Sunabacka (Just Us!), 1678 Barrington, 422-5651
Best Fries
Bud the Spud, Spring Garden at Brunswick 1st runner-up: Fries and Co., 2603 Connolly, 455-5250 2nd runner-up: Darrell’s, 5576 Fenwick, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com
Green and Orange
The young band is a joy to behold. Not yet tainted by egos, inter-band power struggles or the hardships of the business, meeting a group of fresh musicians is something akin to walking on a beach never seen by another person. In its collective life, The Grass is close to a deserted island. The seven-piece…
Best Sandwich (Grilled)
Bean Sprout Cafe, 480 Parkland Dr., 404-3771, beansproutcafe.com 1st runner-up: G. Abato & Sons Italian Market, 6061 Young, 455-6124, italianmarket.ca 2nd runner-up: Mud Room Cafe, 1541 Barrington, 423-6833
Best Fine Dining
Bish World Cuisine, 1475 Lower Water, 425-7993, bish.ca 1st runner-up: Seven Wine Bar, 1579 Grafton, 444-4777, sevenwinebar.com 2nd runner-up: da Maurizio, 1496 Lower Water, 423-0859, damaurizio.ca
Best Coffee (Regular)
Just Us! Coffee Roasters, 1678 Barrington, 422-5651 1st runner-up: Steve-O-Reno’s Cappuccino, 1536 Brunswick, 429-3034 2nd runner-up: Carlitos CafE, 6220 Quinpool, 444-7555
Best Informed Staff
Fid, 1569 Dresden Row, 422-9162, fidcuisine.com 1st runner-up: Seven Wine Bar, 1579 Grafton, 444-4777, sevenwinebar.com 2nd runner-up: Chives, 1537 Barrington, 420-9626, chives.ca
Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt
Dio Mio Gelato Desserts Cafe, 5670 Spring Garden, 492-3467 1st runner-up: Botticelli’s, 1447 Lower Water, 425-7466 2nd runner-up: Cows, Historic Properties, 422-9336
Clerks II
Clerks was about the person Kevin Smith was, and its sequel is about who he could have been. Picking up on the 20-somethings of 1994’s Clerks 12 years later, Smith views dissatisfaction in life as something that’s socially imposed. The fear of growing up is for many a fear of losing one’s identity. It’s conversely…
Best Shwarma
European Food Shop, 5246 Blowers, 420-1010/428-3663 1st runner-up: Venus Pizza, 1558 Barrington, 425-8882 2nd runner-up: Mediterraneo, 1571 Barrington, 423-4403
Best Kept Secret
Mexico Lindo, 3635 Dutch Village, 445-0996 1st runner-up: Queen of Cups, 44 Ochterloney, 463-1983, queenofcups.ca 2nd runner-up: Vinnie’s Pasta Bar, 5361 Inglis, 425-4435
Best Happy Hour
The Split Crow, 1855 Granville, 422-4366, www.splitcrow.com 1st runner-up: Maxwell’s Plum, 1600 Grafton, 423-5090 2nd runner-up: The Fireside, 1500 Brunswick, 423-5995
Best Server
Tanya Dyck (Queen of Cups), 44 Ochterloney, 463-1983 1st runner-up: Tabatha Bezanson (Celtic Corner), 69 Alderney, 464-0764 2nd runner-up: Mark Royale (jane’s on the Common), 2394 Robie, 431-5683
Best Mussels
Five Fishermen, 1740 Argyle, 422-4421, fivefishermen.com 1st runner-up: Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca 2nd runner-up: Salty’s, 1869 Upper Water, 423-6818, saltys.ca
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Whip up your insurrectionary fervour, Aries, says Rob Brezsny.
Best Steak
The Keg, 1712 Market, 425-8355 1st runner-up: Jon Alan’s Steak and Chop House, 5523 Spring Garden, 425-7665 2nd runner-up: Ryan Duffy’s Steak & Seafood, 5640 Spring Garden, 421-1116, ryanduffys.ca
Best Late-Night Food
The Apple Barrel, 1726 Grafton, 425-0500 1st runner-up: Freeman’s Little New York, 6092 Quinpool, 429-0241, freemanslittleny.com 2nd runner-up: Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca
Best Martini
The Bitter End, 1572 Argyle, 425-3039 1st runner-up: The Fireside, 1500 Brunswick, 423-5995 2nd runner-up: Onyx, 5680 Spring Garden, 428-5680, onyxdining.com
Best Chef
Dennis Johnston (Fid), 1569 Dresden Row, 422-9162, fidcuisine.ca 1st runner-up: Craig Flinn (Chives), 1537 Barrington, 420-9626, chives.ca 2nd runner-up: Maurizio Bertossi, da Maurizio, 1496 Lower Water, 423-0859, damaurizio.ca
Best Nachos
Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca 1st runner-up: Mexicali Rosa’s, 5680 Spring Garden, 422-7672 2nd runner-up: Fireside, 1500 Brunswick, 423-5995
SAVAGE LOVE
Dan Savage on boys on girls, boys on boys on girls and so on.
Best Chinese Restaurant
The Great Wall, 1649 Bedford Row, 422-6153, thegreatwall.ca 1st runner-up: Fan’s Chinese Restaurant, 451 Windmill, 469-9165, fansrestaurant.ca 2nd runner-up: Cheelin Restaurant, Brewery Market, 422-2252
Best Patio
Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca 1st runner-up: Argyle Bar & Grill, 1575 Argyle, 492-8844, theargyle.ca 2nd runner-up: Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca
Best Microbrewery
Propeller Brewery, 2015 Gottingen, 422-7767 1st runner-up: Rogue’s Roost, 5435 Spring Garden, 492-2337 nd runner-up: Garrison Brewing Company, 1149 Marginal, 453-5343
Best New Restaurant
Saege Bistro, 5883 Spring Garden, 429-1882, saege.ca 1st runner-up: Talay Thai, 1261 Barrington, 404-3700 2nd runner-up: Pyramid Cafe, 2196 Windsor, 422-1768
Best Pasta
Il Mercato Ristorante, 5560 Spring Garden, 422-2866, il-mercato.ca 1st runner-up: Piccolo Mondo, 1580 Argyle, 429-0080 2nd runner-up: Vines Pasta GrilL, 4 Panavista, 434-4114, vinespastagrill.com
Best Dim Sum
the Great Wall, 1649 Bedford Row, 422-6153, thegreatwall.ca 1st runner-up: China Classic, 6311 Quinpool, 429-2828 2nd runner-up: Zen Chinese Cuisine, 287 Lacewood, 457-6868
Best Place To Eat Alone
Darrell’s, 5576 Fenwick, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com 1st runner-up: jane’s on the Common, 2394 Robie, 431-5683, janesonthecommon.com 2nd runner-up: Ardmore Tea Room, 6499 Quinpool, 423-7523
Best Milkshake
Darrell’s, 5576 Fenwick, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com 1st runner-up: The Chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, 835-6565, thechickenburger.com 2nd runner-up: Freak Lunchbox, 1723 Barrington, 420-9151
Best Restaurant
Jane’s on the Common, 2394 Robie, 431-5683, janesonthecommon.com 1st runner-up: Fid, 1569 Dresden Row, 422-9162, fidcuisine.ca 2nd runner-up: Seven Wine Bar, 1579 Grafton 444-4777, sevenwinebar.com
Best Pizza Pie
Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria, 5541 Young, 455-1133 1st runner-up: Tomasino’s Cellar Ristorante, 5173 South, 425-7111 2nd runner-up: Alexandra’s Pizza, 1263 Queen, 425-1900, alexandraspizza.com
Hungry for knowledge
Q: Tell me a bit about the association.A: The Asha Indo Canadian Women and Youth Association is about three years old. We focus on providing financial aid to single parents and students here and in India. Right now we have programs for families at Christmas, and with this fundraising dinner we hope to start a…
Best Greek Restaurant
Opa! Greek Taverna, 1565 Argyle, 492-7999, opataverna.com 1st runner-up: Athens Restaurant, 6303 Quinpool, 422-1595 2nd runner-up: Zorba the Greek, Stardust Motel, 1067 Bedford Highway, 835-2535
Best Pub Food
Old Triangle irish Ale House, 5163 Prince, 492-4900, oldtriangle.com 1st runner-up: Maxwell’s Plum, 1600 Grafton, 423-5090 2nd runner-up: Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca
Best Smoothie
Pete’s Frootique, 1515 Dresden Row, 425-5700, petesfrootique.com 1st runner-up: The Bean Sprout CafE, 480 Parkland, 404-3771, beansproutcafe.com 2nd runner-up: Juice eh!, Halifax Shopping Centre, 444-4200
Best Burger (Fast Food)
Wendy’s, 6169 Quinpool, 429-3824 1st runner-up: The chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, 835-6565, thechickenburger.com 2nd runner-up: Burger King, 6061 Young, 454-7676
Best Pizza Slice
Alexandra’s Pizza, 1263 Queen, 425-1900, alexandraspizza.com 1st runner-up: Sicilian Pizza, 5245 Blowers, 423-5555 2nd runner-up: Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria, 5541 Young, 455-1133
Best of Food 2006
Look for old favourites and a few new faces in the 5th annual Best of Food readers’ survey. Voted by you
Best International Cuisine
Baan Thai, 1569 Dresden Row, 446-4301, baanthai.com 1st runner-up: Talay Thai, 1261 Barrington, 404-3700 2nd runner-up: Mexico Lindo, 3635 Dutch Village, 445-0996
Best Restaurant Idea
Noodle House
Best Tea
Queen of Cups, 44 Ochterloney, 463-1983 1st runner-up: Perks Coffee, 1781 Lower Water 429-9386 2nd runner-up: Just Us! Coffee Roasters, 1678 Barrington, 422-5651
Best Burger (Specialty)
Darrell’s, 5576 Fenwick, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com 1st runner-up: the chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, 835-6565, thechickenburger.com 2nd runner-up: Henry House Pub, 1222 Barrington, 423-5660, thehenryhouse.ca
Best Ribs
Montana’s Cook House & Bar, 194 Chain Lake, 450-1011 1st runner-up: Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs, 1269 Barrington, 423-2526, bearlys.ca 2nd runner-up: Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca
Best Italian Restaurant
Il Mercato Ristorante, 5560 Spring Garden, 422-2866, il-mercato.ca 1st runner-up: da Maurizio, 1496 Lower Water 423-0859, damaurizio.ca 2nd runner-up: Piccolo Mondo, 1580 Argyle 429-0080
Best Food Truck
Bud the Spud, Spring Garden at Brunswick 1st runner-up: Dawgfather, Dal SUB, University at LeMarchant 2nd runner-up: Rocky’s, Blowers, down from Pizza Corner
Best Wine List
Seven Wine Bar, 1579 Grafton, 444-4777, sevenwinebar.com 1st runner-up: The Bitter End, 1572 Argyle, 425-3039 2nd runner-up: Bish World Cuisine, 1475 Lower Water, 425-7993, bish.ca
Best Burger (Veggie)
Dio Mio Gelato Desserts Cafe, 5670 Spring Garden, 492-3467 1st runner-up: The Wooden Monkey, 1685 Argyle, 444-3844, thewoodenmonkey.ca 2nd runner-up: Satisfaction Feast, 1581 Grafton, 422-3540, satisfactionfeast.com
Critical bias
All hell broke loose 16 years ago when I produced a report on the pro-Israeli bias of Peter Gzowski’s Morningside, CBC Radio’s leading current affairs show. I was producer of Media File, a CBC program that reported on the newsmedia. After the report aired, the shit hit the fan inside CBC. I spent days penning…
Best Middle Eastern / Persian Restaurant
Tarek’s Cafe, 3045 Robie, 454-8723 1st runner-up: Turkish Delight, 5680 Spring Garden, 446-4366, turkish-delight.ca 2nd runner-up: Anatolia Turkish Cuisine, 1518 Dresden Row, 492-4568, anatoliahalifax.com
Best Restaurant Outside The Downtown Core
Mexico Lindo, 3635 Dutch Village, 445-0996 1st runner-up: Hong’s Kitchen, 584 Sackville, 864-2897, hongskitchen.com 2nd runner-up: Chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, 835-6565, thechickenburger.com
Best Bakery
Julien’s Pastry Shop, 5517 Young, 455-9717, juliens.ca 1st runner-up: Gingerbread Haus Bakery, 1138 Queen, 425-4333 2nd runner-up: Scanway Catering, 6088 Quinpool, 425-6806, scanwaycatering.com
Best Chicken Wings
Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca 1st runner-up: Oasis Pub & Eatery, 5675 Spring Garden, 422-2227 2nd runner-up: Peel Pub, 5650 Spring Garden, 425-5855
A dream deferred
Irvine Carvery has reason to be cautious. And he is. But he could be cynical too. And he isn’t. Since 1976, when the birth of his first son taught him the “true meaning of Africville,” Carvery has been on a seemingly doomed quest. He wants the City of Halifax to acknowledge it screwed up in…
Best Sushi Restaurant
Hamachi House, 5190 Morris, 425-7711, hamachihouse.com 1st runner-up: Dharma Sushi, 1576 Argyle, 425-7785 2nd runner-up: I Love Sushi, 5232 Blowers, 429-6168
Best Seafood
Five Fishermen, 1740 Argyle, 422-4421, fivefishermen.com 1st runner-up: McKelvie’s, 1680 Lower Water, 421-6161, mckelvies.ca 2nd runner-up: Salty’s, 1869 Upper Water, 423-6818, saltys.ca
Best Candy Store
Freak Lunchbox, 1723 Barrington, 420-9151, freaklunchbox.com 1st runner-up: Sweet Jane’s, 5431 Doyle, 425-0168 2nd runner-up: The Candy Bowl, 6466 Quinpool, 429-8828
Best Cinnamon Roll
Mary’s Bread Basket, The Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water, 423-2974 1st runner-up: Cinnabon, Halifax Shopping Centre, 453-4380 2nd runner-up: Certainly Cinnamon, 1673 Barrington, 423-2466, certainlycinnamon.com
Green roots
Tucked in beside North and Agricola are two little streets that you may well never have stepped foot upon. May Street boasts 11 houses and one business. At one end of Fern Street is the Bloomfield Centre, and at the other end is the service garage of Colonial Honda. In between are 12 houses. Except…
Best Breakfast
Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch, 5523 Spring Garden, 490-2672 1st runner-up: Ardmore Tea Room, 6499 Quinpool, 423-7523 2nd runner-up: Mediterraneo, 1571 Barrington, 423-4403
Best Take-out Lunch
G. Abato & Sons Italian Market, 6061 Young, 455-6124, italianmarket.ca 1st runner-up: Italian Gourmet, 5431 Doyle, 423-7880 2nd runner-up: Pete’s Frootique, 1515 Dresden Row, 425-5700, petesfrootique.com
Best Health Food Store
Planet Organic, 6485 Quinpool, 425-7400, planetorganic.ca 1st runner-up: Supernatural Health Products, 5755 Young, 454-9999 2nd runner-up: Atlantic Superstore, 1145 Barrington, 492-3240
Best Club Sandwich
Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca 1st runner-up: Mediterraneo, 1571 Barrington, 423-4403 2nd runner-up: Darrell’s, 5576 Fenwick, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com
Aborted efforts
Anti-abortion protesters affiliated with Ontario-based Show the Truth came to Halifax Friday, toting with them the same upbeat performance they’d just delivered in Fredericton—waving about huge placards plastered with photos of aborted fetuses. I heard they were on the march to Nova Scotia (a five-day planned excursion to HRM and the Annapolis Valley in the…
