Best of Halifax 2011
Best Of Halifax 2011 Readers' Survey Winners
- Food + Drink
- Best Barista – Zane Kelsall, Two If By Sea Cafe
- Best Cafe – Two If By Sea Cafe
- Best Chef – Craig Flinn, Chives Canadian Bistro
- Best Fine Dining – Chives Canadian Bistro
- Best Use Of Local Ingredients – Chives Canadian Bistro
- Best Diner – The Armview Restaurant & Lounge
- Best New Restaurant – The Bicycle Thief
- Best Restaurant – Brooklyn Warehouse
- Best Caesar – Brooklyn Warehouse
- Best Atmosphere – Brooklyn Warehouse
- Best Bedford Restaurant – The Chickenburger
- Best Clayton Park Area Restaurant – Sushi Nami Royale
- Best Cole Harbour Restaurant – Jamieson's Irish House and Grill
- Best Dartmouth Restaurant – Nectar Social House
- Best Restaurant (Outside The HRM) – Fleur De Sel
- Best Sackville Restaurant – Tom's Family Restaurant
- Best Breakfast – Coastal Cafe
- Best Brunch – jane's on the common
- Best Burger – Darrell's Restaurant
- Best Chicken Wings – Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
- Best Chowder – jane's on the common
- Best Milkshake – Darrell's Restaurant
- Best Burrito – Burrito Jax
- Best Place To Watch The Game – Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
- Best Cookie / Cupcake / Doughnut – Susie's Shortbreads and Cupcakes
- Best Fish & Chips – John's Lunch
- Best Fish Cakes – Emma's Eatery
- Best Fries – The Battered Fish
- Best Sweet Potato Fries – The Old Triangle Irish Ale House
- Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt – Cows
- Best Pizza Slice – Sicilian Pizza, Donairs & Subs
- Best Poutine (Original) – Willy's
- Best Poutine (Extreme or Gourmet) – Alexandra's Pizza
- Best Pub Food – Henry House
- Best Ribs – Boneheads BBQ
- Best Salad – Pete's Frootique
- Best Sandwich – Pete's Frootique
- Best Smoothie – Pete's Power Juice Bar
- Best Seafood – Five Fishermen
- Best Shawarma – Venus Pizza
- Best Steak – The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
- Best Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant – The Wooden Monkey
- Best Chinese Restaurant – The Great Wall Restaurant
- Best Greek Restaurant – Ela Greek Taverna
- Best Indian Restaurant – Taj Mahal
- Best Middle Eastern Restaurant – Mezza Restaurant Mediterranean Grill
- Best Sushi Restaurant – Hamachi House
- Best Thai Restaurant – Talay Thai Restaurant
- Best Beer Selection – The Maxwell's Plum English Pub
- Best Brew Pub – Rogue's Roost
- Best Cheap Drinks – Oasis Pub & Eatery
- Best Cocktails – The Fireside Bar/Restaurant
- Best Coffee (Espresso-based) – Java Blend Coffee Roasters
- Best Coffee (Regular) – Java Blend Coffee Roasters
- Best Hot Chocolate – Just Us! Cafe
- Best Martini – Bitter End
- Best Microbrewery – Propeller Brewing Company
- Best Tea – World Tea House
- Best Wine List – Obladee, A Wine Bar
- Best Asian Grocer – Tian Phat
- Best Bakery – Julien's Patisserie, Bakery & Cafe
- Best Health Food Store – Planet Organic Market
- Best Liquor / Wine Store – Bishop's Cellar
- Best Place To Satisfy A Sweet Tooth – Freak Lunchbox
- Best Stall At The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market (Prepared Foods) – Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet
- Best Stall At The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market (Produce) – Getaway Farm
- Best Bargain – Westcliff Restaurant & Convenience
- Best Bartender – Zach Shave, Seahorse Tavern
- Best Buffet – Dragon Buffet King
- Best Campus Eats – The Dawgfather
- Best Server – Tara Sobey, Finbar's Irish Pub
- Best Kid-friendly Spot – Local Jo Cafe & Market
- Best Late-night Food – Freeman's Little New York
- Most Wished-for Halifax Food Trend – All-you-can-eat sushi
- Best Patio – Your Father's Moustache
- Best Desserts – Il Mercato Ristorante
- Best Pasta – Il Mercato Ristorante
- Best Italian Restaurant – Il Mercato Ristorante
- Best Pizza Pie – Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
- Best Lunch Specials – Fid Resto
- Best Donair – King of Donair
- Best Club Sandwich – Your Father's Moustache
- Best Crew Of Regular Customers – Finbar's Irish Pub
- Best Pick-up Bar
- Best Place To Drink Alone
- Best Family Restaurant – Athens Restaurant
- Public Life
- Best Movie Theatre
- Best Radio Show
- Best Gay Bar
- Best Party Venue
- Best Place To Dance
- Best Student Hang
- Best Trivia Night
- Best Activist
- Best Activist Organization
- Best Councillor
- Best Member Of Parliament
- Best Member Of The Provincial Legislature
- Best Place For A First Date
- Best Place To Go Running
- Best Place To Go Swimming
- Best Professor
- Best Public Space
- Best Wifi Spot
- Best Thing To Happen In Halifax In The Past Year
- Worst Thing To Happen In Halifax In The Past Year
- Shopping + Services
- Best Antiques Store
- Best Audio Store
- Best Bike Store
- Best Camera Store
- Best Car Dealership
- Best Comics Store
- Best Computer Store
- Best Corner Store
- Best Eco-conscious Store
- Best Flower Shop
- Best Furniture Store
- Best Independent Bookseller
- Best Jewellery Store
- Best Musical Instrument Store
- Best New Store
- Best Optical Store
- Best Pet Supply Store
- Best Men’s Clothing Store
- Best Women’s Clothing Store
- Best Record Store
- Best Retail Sign
- Best Second-hand Bookstore
- Best Second-hand Clothing Store
- Best Home Entertainment Store
- Best Newsstand / Magazine Store
- Best Second-hand Furniture Store
- Best Second-hand Record Store
- Best Sex-toy Shop
- Best Shoe Store
- Best Sporting Goods Store
- Best DVD Rental Store
- Best Esthetician
- Best Barber
- Best Fitness Instructor
- Best Hair Salon
- Best Hairstylist
- Best Hotel
- Best Manicure / Pedicure
- Best Massage Therapist
- Best Mechanic Shop
- Best Real Estate Agent
- Best Salesperson
- Best Spa
- Best Tailor
- Best Tattoo Artist
- Best Tattoo / Piercing Joint
- Best Travel Agency
- Best Yoga Studio
- Music
- Best Video – The Dirtiest Drunk (In The History of Liquor) by The Stanfields Directed by Aram Kouyoumdjian
- Best Album – The Myth, Quake
- Best Artist / Band – Three Sheet
- Best Song – “The Dirtiest Drunk (In The History of Liquor)” by The Stanfields
- Best Female Solo Artist – Jenn Grant
- Best DJ – DJ IV
- Best Male Solo Artist – Joel Plaskett
- Best Dressed Artist / Band – Tupperware Remix Party
- Best Artist / Band To Turn Up Loud – Last Call Chernobyl
- Best Artist / Band Most Likely To Make It Big – Rich Aucoin
- Best Live Music Venue – The Seahorse
- Best Vinyl – Emerald City, The Caravan
- Best Live Show In The Past Year – Rich Aucoin at the Khyber, Halifax Pop Explosion Oct 23
- Best MC – Ghettosocks
- Best Music Festival – Halifax Pop Explosion
- Best Music Photographer – Chr!s Sm!th
- Best New Artist / Band – The Town Heroes
- Best Radio Station – CKDU 88.1 FM
- Best Promoter – Sonic Concerts
- Best Record Label – Diminished Fifth Records
- Best All-ages Venue – The Pavilion
- Best Gig Poster Artist – Yo Rodeo
- Best Artist / Band Hijinks – Tupper Ware Remix Party
- Best Tour You Wish Came To Halifax – Lady Gaga
- Best Online Presence – Tanya Davis
- Best Artist / Band To Be Blown Away By – Three Sheet
- Best Artist / Band To Dance To – Rich Aucoin
- Best Artist / Band To Get Trashed To – The Stanfields
- Best Artist / Band To Enjoy Quietly – Quiet Parade
- Best New Music Trend – Dubstep
- Best Rehearsal Space – The Rock Garden
- Best Songwriter – Joel Plaskett
- Best Karaoke Night
- Best Open Mic Night
- Arts + Culture
- Best Gallery
- Best Newspaper Writer
- Best Short Film
- Best Female Theatre Actor
- Best Male Theatre Actor
- Best Theatre Production
- Best Twitterer
- Best Visual Artist
- Best Website
- Best Book
- Best Comedian
- Best Drag Performer
- Best Fashion Designer
- Best Festival
- Best Film
- Best Female Film / TV Actor
- Best Male Film / TV Actor
- Best Filmmaker
- Best Hair On A Local Personality
- Best Halifamous Person
- Best Comedy Night
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