Halifax, Nova Scotia | THE COAST | Issue Archives | Apr 14, 2016

Apr 14-20, 2016

Vol. 23, No. 46

A year ago premier McNeil’s Liberal government became the biggest movie critic ever, killing the tax credit that powered our film industry. The Liberals have since blamed many things for the predicted decline in film—except the Liberals.

News + Opinion

Arts + Music

Food + Drink

  • Honey, I’m home

    How a Dartmouth baker-barista duo took Honey & Butter from a farmers’ market stall to Portland Street’s sweet escape.

    By Melissa Buote

  • Patatas Bravas

    Because a good potato is hard to resist, executive chef Mark Gray shares the secret behind his simple and crowd-pleasing appetizer.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Pork shoulder tacos

    On Tuesday evenings Seven Bays serves up $3 tacos, and now you can have them any (or every) night of the week at home.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Mighty Mint Smoothie

    Cooling, calming and super-fresh, enVie’s Diandra Phipps recommends you make this green dream part of your morning routine.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Pirate’s Tonic

    Celebrated bartender, Shane Beehan, discovers liquid treasure and is kind enough to share the bounty.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Bulwark Spiced Cranberry Splash

    This sparkling quencher for a sunny afternoon kicks up your local cider with a little extra flavour.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Pad Thai Chicken Wings

    Chefs Ray Bear and Saronn Pov put a new twist on a beloved dish and share their saucy secrets to the finger-licking snack.

    By Saronn Pov

  • Stout Maple Pork Ribs

    The downtown pub and craft brewery wills barbecue season to life with its messy, Sydney Street stout-inspired treat.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Banana Muffins

    Gluten-free and totally tasty, these muffins make a fresh-baked breakfast or portable snack.

    By Allison Saunders

  • White Chocolate and Mango Crepe Torte

    A air-light tower of dessert goodness courtesy of chef Christopher Spencer.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Pizza alla Funghi di Tartufo

    Chef Brenan Madill rolls out a rich, earthy, thin-crust pizza that your dinner guests are guaranteed to flip for.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Rinaldo’s Skor Cannoli

    Tony Rinaldo enlists the king of all chocolate bars—and some wisdom from his grandfather—for this total score of dessert.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Kerala Coconut Fish Curry

    Chef Faizal Junus gives a flavourful nod to his heritage and the coconut with this aromatic seafood dish.

    By Allison Saunders

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