We’ve been watching the renovations take place at that former martial arts studio on Windsor Street, and were thrilled when an Indian Food joint opened a couple of weeks ago. The Gracious Indian (2156 Windsor, 407-0707) offers, according to the menu, “a variety of popular Indian dishes available for takeout, delivery & catering,” including a […]
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Downtown Dartmouth business news
Shoptalk has learned that The Last Gamestore (590 Portland Street, Dartmouth, 434-3350) is closing. The plan is to focus solely on games and gaming supplies in the Clayton Park location (278 Lacewood, 457-7529) and get out of the comic biz. So, disappointing news for Dartmouth-area comic fans but for those looking for deals, the rest […]
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Pipa opens on Argyle
Shoptalk recently announced the opening of a new eatery on Argyle, and now we have the lowdown. Pipa Restaurant and Bar (1685 Argyle, 407-7472) brings a multitude of Brazilian and Portuguese dishes to Halifax, including caipirinhas and batidas made from Brazilian cachaca, available only at the restaurant. You may want to try their broad selection […]
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Local Business news: shoptalk-lets
The former used-furniture store between 2157 and 2159 Gottingen has a For Rent sign attached. That’s a definite opportunity for a new business on the regenerating north end strip. Call 496-9229 to inquire. The Italian Gourmet (5431 Doyle, 423-7880) is all boarded up and no one is answering the phone. Robie Foods (3095 Robie, 454-7814), […]
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Estia, new Greek resto on Spring Garden
For the past two weeks you may have noticed a new restaurant in the Spring Garden firmament, next to The Running Room. It’s a new Greek place called Estia (5518 Spring Garden, 429-8331) in the former Deco space, with an interior decor in dark shades of blue with lighter accents reminiscent of that belated eatery. […]
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Number two electronic giant Circuit City has announced bankruptcy in the States and is liquidating its assets. The boys and girls at Best Buy (the number one American electronic goods retail giant) must be thrilled. The good news for us north of the border is that Circuit City’s Canadian presence The Source—formerly Radio Shack—is solvent […]