We got into the kitchen at Barrington Street’s newest hangout—and Chives’ little sis— 2 Doors Down, to steal some time from its bright young chef, Andrew Farrell. He advises you try the cheeseburger, now. What’s your style in the kitchen? My style is kind of nostalgic in a sense. We all have our go to […]
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All’s fair at the Fair Trade Bazaar
Look for the yurt this weekend when the Fair Trade Bazaar (May 11 and 12, 10am-5pm) takes over Victoria Park, focussing on globally-conscious shopping and adding yet another awesome element to your Open-City-inspired downtown adventures. Celebrate World Fair Trade Day, and Mother’s Day, by shopping in this open air market, that’ll feature loads of jewellery, […]
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All that Taz
Lucky you, Bedford, Taz Records is opening a second shop in your ‘hood. The pride and joy of Halifax’s music lovers and the local retail scene, representing tunes local and otherwise for over 25 years, Taz’s new location will boast the same reliable selection of vinyl, CDs and even more turntables than the downtown location, […]
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Layla Boutique Shop gets gone
Last week it was brought to our attention that sweet-as-pie ladies clothing and accessories shop Layla Boutique (5181 Sackville Street) had closed. The little pink shop opened in May, bringing dresses, tops, purses and iPhone cases imported from China, Japan and Korea to Halifax, delighting the fashion forward (and petite) with a new shopping option. […]
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The Chickenburger flies the coop
Lovers of The Chickenburger who waited with bated breath for the arrival of it’s downtown location last spring: you’ve got a few days to get your last fix. The restaurant’s owner Mickey MacDonald has announced that he’ll be shutting down the Queen Street diner on December 1, in preparation for it’s demolition before the year’s […]
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Open City will blow your mind wide open
Halifax’s independent businesses are going to be completely wide open. And I’m not referring to their shop hours, or their doors. It’s more of a figurative thing, and it’s a pretty hip way to support local companies. This weekend, the Downtown Halifax Business Commission is teaming up with I LOVE LOCAL to hold an event […]
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Twenty-three downtown developments, and most won’t get built
The Dalhousie Planning and Design Centre has produced the above map of downtown, detailing 23 development projects—all proposed and approved, some built, some still awaiting construction, but most just a distant dream—which was in turn sent to me by Paul MacKinnon of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. “Developers are buying and assembling land, hiring architects, […]
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Downtown Halifax is TOO underdeveloped?
Save downtown Halifax! Send in the high rises! More Scotia Squares! More Aliant buildings! Lots more office towers—they add so much to the street life and block out those pesky bits of sidewalk where the sun still shines and the outdoor cafes flourish. And the wind tunnels they create…sublime. Away with Historic Properties (it’s OLD) […]