Biscuit has been a fixture of Argyle Street since 1996. The curated shop was ahead of its time in bringing “local love” to Halifax, whether it was through fashion, accessories or a range of giftables that everyone wants to receive. Over the years, Biscuit General Store—named for owner Wendy Friedman’s upbringing in the American South, […]
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First look at Fiends Collective’s new digs
After just over a year on Agricola Street, spiritual store Fiends Collective has moved to Dartmouth, opening today, March 3, in its new location at 104 Portland Street. Check out the slideshow below for a look inside. Co-owners Forest Greenwell and Amanda Baiocco say the new space is three times larger than the old, and […]
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First Look: the return of Sushi Shige
Shigeru Fukuyama has made sushi for more than 40 years. During that time, he worked alongside the likes of Jiro Ono, moved his life from Tokyo to Toronto to Halifax, and cultivated a reputation as one of the greatest chefs in Halifax. Yet, Fukuyama hasn’t lost his sense of childlike wonder. He’s humble, sincere and […]
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First look: The Canteen’s new Portland Street location
“I just wanted a place where everybody felt comfortable, whether you’re in your 70s or your 20s, if you’re a teenager or a family. A place where everyone felt like they were welcome,” says chef/owner Renée Lavallée of what guided the evolution of the almost three-year-old Canteen from bustling lunch counter above Two If By […]
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A royal flush at King Street Cafe
Of the 140 characters you’ll find on King Street at any given time, Fran Hiscock is the queen, the living jewel in the crown of downtown Dartmouth’s food community. Fran Hiscock is Fran’s Fish and Chips. For nine years, Fran’s has been parked in downtown Dartmouth, between Portland and Queen, fragrant steam puffing out of […]