In July, Halifax’s Humani-T Cafe announced it would be closing its north end location, at 5755 Young Street, in early August. Originally planning to shut down Friday, August 6, owner Nemat Sobhani has extended cafe services until Saturday, August 7 so everyone has a chance to say goodbye. “The last day is Saturday because it […]
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Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt
Gold Winner Dee Dee’s Ice Cream Silver Winner Humani-T Cafe, north end Bronze Winner Cherry Berry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar, Quinpool As the tips of our noses get colder, and the leaves crunch under our feet, we like to hope the folks at Dee Dee’s are taking time to wind down and rest up their biceps […]
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Free Gelato Day is back and as cool as ever
The best things in life are free, and the best foods in life are gelato. So, Humani-T Cafe (5755 Young Street and 1451 South Park Street) probably had you at Free Gelato Day, the third annual fundraiser and positivity dose hosted by both locations of the coffee shop. “When we first opened the cafe, we […]
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Morning glory: breakfasts snacks under $7
Homemade Pop Tart Feed your nostalgic cravings with Anchored’s flaky and filled take on the Kellogg’s Pop-Tart. Sweet and savoury options have included pancetta and swiss, apricot and sweet cream, but you’re looking at a classic cherry jam. Anchored Espresso Bar and Toastery, 6451 Quinpool Road Fruit smoothie Here’s more evidence that mom always knows […]
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Chocolate Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients ½ oz Monin gingerbread syrup (available at Humani-T South Park) ½ oz chocolate syrup (cocoa, sugar, vanilla, water) 1 shot espresso 10 oz steamed milk cocoa powder, for garnish Method Pour the shot of espresso directly onto the syrups and gently whisk to mix in the chocolate. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the […]
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Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt
Gold Winner Dee Dee’s Ice Cream Silver Winner Cows Bronze Winner Humani-T Cafe, north end There’s no doubt about it, Halifax loves its ice cream. And the go-to place for this cold treat is Dee Dee’s, which earns its Best Ice Cream/Gelato for the second year running. With 20-plus flavours of ice cream and sorbet, […]
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Best Tea
Gold Winner DAVIDsTEA, Spring Garden Silver Winner World Tea House Bronze Winner Humani-T Cafe, north end You can stop reading the leaves: the results for Best Tea are in. With over 150 flavours and new blends coming in every month, DAVIDsTEA takes this year’s title. There’s a tea for everyone at this Canadian franchise that […]
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Best Smoothie
Gold Winner Pete’s, Halifax Silver Winner Booster Juice, Dal SUB Bronze Winner Humani-T Cafe, north end It is a truth universally acknowledged that a shopper in possession of Pete’s groceries must be in want of a thick, rich, just-blended smoothie. At least that’s how the strategically placed smoothie bar at Pete’s, Dresden Row makes it […]
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Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt
Gold Winner Dee Dee’s Ice Cream Silver Winner Cows Bronze Winner Humani-T Cafe I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Specifically, we’re all screaming for Dee Dee’s Ice Cream. Last year’s runner-up has stolen the show. Dee Dee’s Ice Cream takes the cake with their high quality frozen treats. “I think the ice […]
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Best Smoothie
Gold Winner Pete’s Power Juice Bar Silver Winner Humani-T Cafe Bronze Winner Indochine Banh Mi Halifax loves Pete’s smoothies because they’re the only place in town that uses all fresh ingredients. For a sure thing, try favourites Mango Tango or Jackie’s Love Potion—a blend of strawberries, passion fruit, orange juice, honey and yogurt. What’s new? […]
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Oh, the Humani-T!
My friend Laura is a vegan. When we eat out, there is a bit of a routine to it: Wooden Monkey, Heartwood, jane’s. Wash, rinse, repeat. Sure there are a few other places we can go, but those are our inevitable dinner, lunch and brunch stops. So when I heard Humani-T made it a point […]
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Seven under $7
$4.99: Pulled Pork Sandwich Boneheads BBQ 1014 Barrington street, 407-4100 “Succulicious,” that’s the only way staff at Boneheads BBQ could describe their pulled pork sandwich in one word. The fresh Kaiser bun is paired with a heaping pile of slow-cooked pork. The meat, which cooks for an average of eight to 10 hours, is smothered […]