Nov 7-13, 2019

Vol. 27, No. 24

It started simply. “Tell us about your favourite….” Coffee. Band. Restaurant. Thus was born the Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards, back in 1995. Now it’s time for the 25th annual BOH, with nearly 50,000 voters and more than 500 of those faves.

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Opinion

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Opinion

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Environment

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Arts & Culture

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Music

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The 25th annual Best of Halifax Readers' Choice Awards winners

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Atmosphere

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Bakery

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Bar

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Barista

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Bartender

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Bedford Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Beer Selection

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Breakfast

Ardmore Tea Room

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Breakfast Sandwich

The Canteen

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Brew Pub

Good Robot Brewing Company

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Brunch

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Burger

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Burrito

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Butcher Shop

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Caesar

The Canteen

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Cafe

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Campus Eats

The Gorsebrook Lounge

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Chef

The Canteen

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Chicken Wings

Bubba Ray's Sports Bar Too

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Chinese Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Chowder

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Cidery

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Clayton Park Area Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Cocktails

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Coffee

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Cookie / Cupcake / Doughnut

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Craft Brewery

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Diner

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Desserts

Sweet Hereafter Cheesecakery

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Dartmouth Restaurant

The Canteen

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Donair

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Farmers' Market Stall

Noggins Corner, Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Fine Dining

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Fish & Chips

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Fish Cakes

Mic Mac Bar & Grill

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Family Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Food Blogger

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Fries

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Gluten-free Friendly

The Wooden Monkey, Halifax

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Greek / Mediterranean Restaurant

Ela! Greek Taverna, Bayers Lake

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Hotel Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Indian Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best International Grocer

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Italian Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Late-night Food

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Middle Eastern / Persian Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Milkshake

Darrell's Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Nachos

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best New Bar

Lake City Cider

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best New Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Pasta

Ristorante a Mano

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Patio

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Pizza Pie

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Pizza Slice

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Place To Watch The Game

HFX Sports Bar & Grill

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Poutine

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Pub Food

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Ribs

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Sackville Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Salad

The Canteen

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Sandwich

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Seafood

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Sushi Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Tea

World Tea House

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Thai Restaurant

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Use Of Local Ingredients

The Canteen

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Vegetarian-friendly

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Wine List

Nov 7, 2019
Food + Drink

Best Nova Scotian Winery

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Activist

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Activist Organization

Youth Project

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Athlete

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Blogger

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Bus Driver

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Community Project

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Councillor

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Drag Performer

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Festival

Jazz Fest Main Stage

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Halifamous Person

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Instagram Account

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Library

Halifax Central Library

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Local Character

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Member Of The Provincial Legislature

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Museum

Discovery Centre

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Party Venue

The Lower Deck, Halifax

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Place For A First Date

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Place To Dance

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Place To Go Running

Shubie Park

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Place To Go Swimming

Crystal Crescent Beach

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Place To Play Pool

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Place To Volunteer

Nova Scotia SPCA

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Place To Walk Your Dog

Point Pleasant Park

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Podcast

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Public Space

Halifax waterfront

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Radio Show

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Radio Station

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Sports League

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Staycation Spot

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Student Hang

Halifax Central Library

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Trivia Night

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best Twitterer

Nov 7, 2019
Public Life

Best University / College

Dalhousie University

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Antiques Store

The ReFound Shop

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Barber

Sailor Bup's Barbershop, downtown

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Barbershop

Phat's Barber Shop

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Bike Store

Cyclesmith

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Car Dealership

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Comics Store

Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Corner Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Craft Show

Christmas At The Forum

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Dog Groomer

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Esthetician

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Fashion Designer

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Fitness Instructor

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Flower Shop

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Gym

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Hair Salon

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Hairstylist

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Home Decor Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Hotel

The Prince George Hotel

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Independent Bookstore

Woozles

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Indie Gift Shop

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Jewellery Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Mall

Halifax Shopping Centre

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Manicure / Pedicure

Spirit Spa, downtown

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Mechanic Shop

Todd's South End Car Care

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Men's Clothing Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Moving Company

Two Men And A Truck

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best New Business

The Tare Shop

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Pet Supply Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Plumber

Small Jobs Plumbing

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Real Estate Agent

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Record Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Second-hand Clothing Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Shoe Store

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Spa

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Sporting Goods Store

Mountain Equipment Co-op

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Tailor

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Tattoo Artist

Darling Tattoos

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Tattoo / Piercing Joint

Adept Tattoos & Body Piercing Studio, Halifax

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Personal Trainer

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Women's Clothing Store

Sweet Pea Boutique

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Yoga Instructor

Nov 7, 2019
Shopping + Services

Best Yoga Studio

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Artist / Band Most Likely To Make It Big

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Artist / Band To Dance To

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Artist / Band To Enjoy Quietly

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Artist / Band To Turn Up Loud

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Blues Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Classical Artist / Group

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Country Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Cover Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best DJ

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Electronic Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Folk Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Hip Hop Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Jazz Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Karaoke Night

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Live Music Venue

The Marquee Ballroom

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Live Show In The Past Year

Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best MC

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Metal Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Music Festival

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Music Video

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best New Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Open Mic Night

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Pop Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Producer

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Promoter

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Punk Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best R&B Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Radio Station For Local Music

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Rock Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Social Media Presence By An Artist / Band

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Solo Artist

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Songwriter

Nov 7, 2019
Music

Best Tour You Wish Came To Halifax

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Book

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Choreographer

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Comedian

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Crafter

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Comedy Night

The Fickle Frog Pub

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Dance Company / Group

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Dancer

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Film / TV Actor

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Filmmaker

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Gallery

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Photographer

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Theatre Actor

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Theatre Production

Nov 7, 2019
Arts + Culture

Best Visual Artist

Nov 7, 2019

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Nov 7, 2019
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Nov 7, 2019

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