Stella’s Antiguan Cuisine Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market 1209 Marginal Road It’s been about 20 years since Stella Thomas introduced a lot of Haligonians to the flavours of the West Indies at Starlite Cuisine, a bright and cozy cafe that was tucked onto Cornwallis Street for just over a decade. After taking some time off to […]
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25 all right: a round-up of dishes you have to eat right now
We’ve rounded up 25 meals from across the city that blow our minds, stand the test of time and keep our cravings constant. These are the things you should absolutely have eaten, should be eating right now or should plan to eat in the near future. In the words of Thrush Hermit, which celebrates 25 […]
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Doubles PLUS or nothing
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market 1209 Marginal Road Sundays Each Sunday, Doubles PLUS can be found upstairs at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market serving up traditional cuisine from Trinidad and Tobago. Aleem Ibrahim, the man behind the vendor stand, says the dual-island nation is the “epicentre for food in the Caribbean.” Because of the diverse range […]
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One-stop shop
Emma Piirtoniemi’s “Surf and Turf” necklace The perfect statement piece made from carved acrylic, leather and sterling silver by jewellery artist Emma Piirtoniemi. Her work is on display at Studio 21 on Hollis Street until September 12. emma-piirtoniemi.com, $695 Cosmic Tree Essentials’ Elemental Coloration Lipstick in Blackberry Cosmic Tree Essentials is an Annapolis Valley-based company […]
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The Coldstream dream
Coldstream Clear just opened its new storefront and distillery in Stewiacke, pouring out its flavourful vodka and rum by the landmark Mastodon Ridge. “The key was making it convenient for people to get our product,” says Riley Giffen, who started the business with his parents. The distillery’s original location, which opened in 2015, was “about […]
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23 concerts to take in this summer
June 16Holy Fuck w/JOYFULTALK, Wet PaintDon’t believe the censored Facebook event, it’s not Holy Firetruck, it’s Holy Fuck. And if you can’t handle a swear then you probably can’t handle the dance-inspired rock that Holy Fuck provides. The Marquee Ballroom 2037 Gottingen Street, 9pm-1am, $15, tickethalifax.com June 17Backlot Bash w/The Sheepdogs, Port Cities, Garrett Mason Band, The […]
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Your seasonal eating check list
Summer in Nova Scotia brings about a whole crop of incredible edibles. They’re here, then gone, faster than you can say “product of Mexico,” so indulge in the local fresh fruits and vegetables at markets and grocery stores. RHUBARB Your backyard is full of it, or if you’re not packing your neighbour might be. Enjoy […]
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Rudi’s is so hot right now
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market 1209 Marginal Road, Saturdays “I want to blow your mind,” says Rudi Brooks. “I want you to look at the bottles and see five red sauces that all look the same, but then taste them and see that they have completely different tastes, different heat levels.” Brooks is the man behind […]
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Little India’s big plans
When friends Elakkia Priya Sakthikumar and Thiyagarajan Balamuthuvel couldn’t find authentic south Indian food in Halifax, they decided to start making it and selling it themselves. “We were looking for those foods. So we thought we should just start this. There are only a few Indian restaurants here,” said Sakthikumar, who comes from Chennai, India. […]
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The top seven snacks of 2016
Michelada and dumplings El Chino My favourite new hangout has a really nice and varied drink menu but I cannot, will not, shift my focus from its spicy beer cocktail. It is my medicine. And because you cannot take medicine on an empty stomach, dumplings. Sundae (any) Manual’s Dairy Bar Two seconds in the sun […]
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Wrapper of the year
Quarrelsome Yeti Weird and wonderful, creepy and cute, Geordan Moore’s whack wrap can make the most boring of gifts (not that you would) extraordinary. Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Road; Halifax Crafters Winter Market, Dec 2-4 Dartmouth Clothing Company The witty Dartmouth lovers at Dartmouth Clothing Co. put an extra layer of nostalgia on […]
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Best Farmers’ Market Stall
Gold Winner Noggins Corner, Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Silver Winner Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet, Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Bronze Winner Getaway Farms Butcher Shop, Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Bringing the best of the valley to the urban centre, Noggins Corner once again reigns supreme as Halifax’s Best Farmers’ Market Stall. The purveyors of inimitable Annapolis Valley […]