Chef Anthony Walsh married into an Argentine family about 25 years ago, but he still vividly remembers the first few times he tasted Latin American flavours. He recalls Argentine asado slow-roasted on a parrilla, and braised dishes that quickly warmed his heart. But there was one specific dish his mother-in-law, Elena Arevalo, made that profoundly […]
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7 food spots opening soon in Halifax to get excited—and hungry—for
Just a few weeks into 2022, it already seems as if the local restaurant scene will be thriving this year. Tons of new cafes, bars and eateries in Halifax are set to make grand openings in the next several weeks, with many bringing a taste of international flavours. Halifax foodies can prepare for a range […]
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Chanoey’s Pasta finds a second home on Quinpool Road
While the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been kind to many local businesses, the owners behind Chanoey’s Pasta have found the world’s dreary situation actually worked in their favour. On Jan 7, Carl Mangali and Catherine Paulino opened the second location of their popular quick-service pasta restaurant, at 6214 Quinpool Road, and they’re already seeing steady success. […]
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Syriana Market opens new location with on-site restaurant
Rafat Harb is only 22 years old, but the recent NSCC graduate is already a business owner, working to open a market under the weight of the pandemic. “I graduated in December 2020, I studied the adult learning program, for the high school diploma and I took courses for the business administration,” he says. When […]
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The art of charcuterie
When Andrea Thomson was growing up, way before “charcuterie” became the photo-ready social media phenomenon it is now, Friday night charcuterie was a regular thing in her household. “It wasn’t always fancy cheeses and meats, but every Friday we’d always have raw fruits and vegetables and different deli meats and pepperoni,” she tells The Coast. […]
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Syrian cheese in the north end
Marwan Ramadan came to Halifax in 2016, bringing his expertise in Middle Eastern cheese with him. “My family made the cheese of all the world,” he says. “I can make about 10 or 15. The same but a little bit different.” Originally from Homs, Syria, Ramadan grew up watching his mother make cheese before getting […]
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New cafe in Keshen Goodman Library builds community through food
T he Keshen Goodman Library branch has seen many renovations over the last few years, the most recent being the redesign of its cafe. In spring 2019, Halifax Public Libraries put out an expression of interest to partner with a local social enterprise for a cafe that would bring the community together. “We knew that we […]
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Halifax meets its matcha
At the corner of South Park Street and Sackville Street, across from the Public Gardens and sandwiched between Halifax’s Citadel Hill and Spring Garden Road, is the new YMCA building. Although the building is set to open to the public sometime this fall, it already has some residential and commercial tenants, including one set to […]
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Taco Tuesday pop-up making waves at The Local
Wave Tacos first began in May, delivering family-style taco kits for people to assemble themselves at home during the pandemic. “We did our first round of deliveries to just like, friends and families on Cinco de Mayo,” says co-owner and chef Oscar Hood. Since that first round of deliveries, Wave Tacos hasn’t slowed down. Hood […]
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Bulwark Cider House opens on Dresden Row
New Ross-based Bulwark Cider opened a taproom in Halifax this week, opening Tuesday for pints and patrons. “It’s been a little bit of a long haul but we’re very happy that we got to this stage and now we can open,” says cider house manager Shauna Krasuski. The soft opening has been staggered over the […]
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Now open in Dartmouth, Maria’s Pasta Bar goes from dough to plate
In downtown Dartmouth, Maria’s Pasta Bar & Pantry is focused on handmade everything, from dough to filling to sauce. “We make everything we serve,” says Michael Dolente, chef and owner of the restaurant. Dolente, whose family moved to Canada from Italy in 1960, says his business is influenced and dedicated to his late Nonna Maria. […]
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There’s a new cheesecake in town
Fresh, light and creamy. These are the words Ecem Akdeniz uses to describe San Sebastian cheesecake—the specialty at her new home-based business, Chéché Bakery. “This cheesecake is coming from Spain, this is particularly from the Basque area,” she says. “I’ve been there and I remember how nice it is and the taste is very different.” […]