1. Remember that the waterfront isn’t just for tourists But it is a good spot to people-watch said camera-slinging visitors. Walk it, run it, admire it from the ferry, eat take-out from Canadian Bacon Cookhouse or The Shack (Queen’s Wharf), check out Historic Properties (1869 Upper Water Street), rent wheels from I Heart Bikes (Sands […]
Biscuit General Store
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Gottingen gets The Independent Mercantile Co.
Wendy Friedman comes from a family of many shop owners, running a successful business is basically in her blood. With 18 years (and counting) of Biscuit General Store (1661 Argyle Street) under her belt, she’s branching out with a new addition to the north end’s retail scene. The Independent Mercantile Company, inspired by her love […]
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Best Women’s Clothing Store
Gold Winner Biscuit General Store Silver Winner Sweet Pea Boutique Bronze Winner J&R Grimsmo One glance at the epic lines of excited customers that Biscuit General Store’s sales produce should make this win a no brainer. Knowledgeable staff and amazing fashions for both home and body have kept this store on top since 1996. “I […]
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Best Retail Sign
Gold Winner Freak Lunchbox, Barrington Street Silver Winner Biscuit General Store Bronze Winner J&R Grimsmo There’s something downright sweet about Freak Lunchbox. Yes, yes, the store is full of sweet candy, but there’s also a funhouse atmosphere reminiscent of Willy Wonka fantasies and that crazy Oompa-Loompa out on the sidewalk. All this sweetness is perfectly […]
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Best Men’s Clothing Store
Gold Winner Duggers / D2 Silver Winner Biscuit General Store Bronze Winner RCHMND Forty years ago, Douglas “Dugger” McNeil opened Duggers, proffering high fashion and high quality men’s wear. Head downstairs and you’ll find D2, specializing in men’s casual styles and club wear. That combo is a winning formula: Duggers/D2 has topped this category since […]
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Biscuit’s golden tickets
Boxing day at Biscuit General Store (1661 Argyle Street, 425-5436) can get a little crazy, in a good way of course. With a selection of clothes, shoes, accessories and quirky little house wares at a whopping 60 percent off, can you blame people for channelling their inner Veruca Salt? Well, this year the Biscuit team […]
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It gets sweater
For you I wool Blazing beauty Sweater-blazer hybrid by Free People, Wildflower Clothing, 5553 Clyde Street, 420-0364 Comfort zone Oversized pullover by BB Dakota, Twisted Muse, 5486 Spring Garden Road, 446-3662 Fair lady Fair Isle-style sweater by Lauren Moffatt, J&R Grimsmo, 1533 Barrington Street, 446-3665 Mr. Rogers redux Shawl good Patterned shawl neck by Matinique, […]
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Best Women’s Clothing Store
Gold Winner Biscuit General Store Silver Winner Sweet Pea Boutique Bronze Winner Pretty Things Boutique It’s hard to walk into Biscuit General Store without being hit with a wave of serious greed. Suddenly you’ll want to re-outfit your closet, replace your tired shoe collection and decorate your boring home with quirky accessories. Whether or not […]
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Best Men’s Clothing Store
Gold Winner Dugger’s / D2 Silver Winner Biscuit General Store Bronze Winner Moores Clothing For Men, Halifax Shopping Centre If How I Met Your Mother’s Barney Stinson moved to Halifax (please, Neil Patrick Harris, pretty please?) you better believe he’d do most of his suiting up at Dugger’s. With a great selection of high-quality designer […]
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Best Retail Sign
Gold Winner J&R Grimsmo Silver Winner Freak Lunchbox, Barrington Street Bronze Winner Biscuit General Store By now, the folks at eyecandy SIGNS should have their own trophy case filled with Best of awards, since they’re consistently making the signs that dominate this category. As for this year’s surprise winner that dethroned Venus Envy, J&R Grimsmo’s […]
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It’s in the bag
1. Mega moisture On a day where kisses abound, the last thing you’ll want is a pair of dry lips. With this Nova Scotia-made Pearl & Daisy balm in tow, you’ll stay smoochable all day long. Biscuit General Store | 1661 Argyle Street, 425-5436 | biscuitgeneralstore.com 2. That’s so clutch This sweet Falconwright clutch/wallet hybrid […]
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Blues brothers
1. Secure your drawers and your status as a style icon. Dugger’s, 5476 Spring Garden Road, 425-2525, duggersfashion.com 2. Timing is everything on your big day, making this bold blue ICE watch is a must-have accessory. Halifax Watch Company, Halifax Shopping Centre and Mic Mac Mall, 455-2876/463-4853, halifaxwatch.com 3. Comfy and breathable, these are perfect […]