Emotions run high in the summertime, when the sun is shining and the drinks are flowing. While you’re busy being inundated with feels, it can be tricky to find the perfect song for the occasion. Here’s a playlist of new, local tunes to help guide you through some common scenarios. Road tripping with the windows […]
Hot Summer Guide
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Cocktail hour: three summery drinks to try
Rhubarb Sangria An exotic interpretation of a familiar favourite. Simmer together equal parts sugar, water and rhubarb for 10 minutes to create a syrup (discard the rhubarb from the liquid before use). Made by Mike Scaife at Morris East (5213 Morris Street). ½ oz Ironworks vodka ½ oz Aperol 2 oz rhubarb syrup 1 ½ […]
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Read my list: books for your next beach trip
Emma Jane Unsworth, Animals It’s summertime and you’re probably going a little buck wild—it’s OK we’re all still young at heart. My hangover cure: Two Advil, coconut water, as many carbs as you can handle and this drug-and-alcohol-laced black-out of a dysfunctional friendship. Laura’s getting married and trying to grow up. Her best friend Tyler […]
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Hot in here
Damara Mossman bracelet, $40, Big Pony, 2168 Gottingen Street Sunglasses, $22, Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street Boring is Best tote, $20, Big Pony, 2168 Gottingen Street Steve Madden heels, $119, Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street Mink Pink high-waisted shorts, $65, Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street LUSH cami, $36, Biscuit General Store, 1661 […]
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Cool story, bro
Black Bear Ice Cream Q: In a battle of waterfront ice cream, who’d win, a Bear or a Cow? A: Whomever wields Moon Mist as a weapon. Queens Wharf, Halifax waterfront Cherry Berry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar It’s on you to dress your frozen yogurt swirl to the nines with sauces, cookies, fruit chunks and boba, […]
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SUP and at ’em
East Coast Outfitters If you’re not in the Lawrencetown neck of the woods, try ECO. Mostly known for its incredible sea kayak tours, the Lower Prospect company also offers stand up paddling lessons (three-hour intro and advanced level classes, a one-day stand up coastal journeying course and a two-day flatwater paddling instructor course) and rents […]
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Beach don’t kill my vibe: a guide to swimming pools
I have a problem. I love swimming. But swimming in the ocean, or even a deep lake for that matter, scares the crap out of me. (I blame a combination of childhood realities for my current conundrum; one being the luxury of growing up with a backyard pool. The other, a premature screening of Jaws. […]
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Three cheers for the Good Cheer Trail
Merging historical anniversary with a reason to drink, next week marks the launch of the Good Cheer Trail. With over 30 stops at breweries, wineries, and distilleries, the trail was created by the province to promote discovery of lesser-known regions of Nova Scotia, while building awareness of the gastronomic explosion happening from one end to […]
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Glamp counsellor
Proper drink ingredients Limes, bitters, homemade maraschino cherries, herbs, you get it—there’s a fine line between drinking a cocktail and drinking some alcohol in a cup (in this case, a coupe). Bone marrow You know what tastes good with bone marrow on it? EVERYTHING. You can roast a hunk or two in a pan on […]