The construction of Queen’s Marque continues to make its exasperating mark on the Halifax waterfront this summer, creating dusty havoc in what will likely be a huge tourism season between Canada’s 150th and Tall Ships. With June almost at an end and everything from the waterfront kiosks to the sea bridge still unfinished, you’d think […]
Katch—A Modern Seafood Shack
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Best Fish & Chips
Gold Winner John’s Lunch Silver Winner The Battered Fish, Halifax Waterfront Bronze Winner Fredie’s Fantastic Fish House Hey, batter, batter, batter! Yes it’s a saw-wing and a hit for the battered beauties at John’s Lunch. This Dartmouth eatery is a venerable institution in this town, so we’re not surprised the kings of clams and their […]
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Best Sweet Potato Fries
Gold Winner The Old Triangle Irish Ale House Silver Winner Your Father’s Moustache Bronze Winner The Battered Fish Sweet potato fries have taken the appetizer world by storm. While they’re not traditional Irish grub—we can trace them back to New York and San Francisco’s hippest restaurants in the ‘80s—The Old Triangle Irish Ale House has […]
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Best Fish & Chips
Gold Winner John’s Lunch Silver Winner The Battered Fish Bronze Winner Phil’s Seafood “We haven’t changed much in the last 42 years,” says co-owner Strato Baltas. Maybe that’s the answer to why John’s Lunch has been voted Best Fish & Chips for the second-year running. You may have to venture over to the darkside, but […]
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Best Fries
After Bud the Spud closed shop, someone had to take the title of Best Fries. And what better someone than the Battered Fish? Home cut fries are made fresh daily. The fries are made from burbank russet potatoes, cut with a shoestring chip cutter (so it absorbs less oil), and served with signature sauces chili […]
