NOTE: Click here for The Coast’s current Halifax patio guide, complete with map. The following version is from 2019 and is out of date, although you’re welcome to keep on reading for inspiration or a trip down pre-COVID memory lane. WATERFRONT Afrite Andrew Al-Khouri’s restaurant is all about creativity and rule-breaking, but it still knows […]
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A guide to perfect patio beverages that are ABB: anything but beer
Blue Lobster blueberry-lemon vodka soda, Nova Scotia Spirit Co. (6% ABV) Canned vodka-sodas started trending last summer and they appear to still be going strong. Nova Scotia Spirit Co. just upped the ante this by introducing a blueberry-lemon vodka soda–now on shelves alongside its original lemon-lime fixture. It’s made with wild Nova Scotia blueberries, which […]
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Mexican eats and patio plans from the Stubborn Goat
“We really believe in the downtown core of Halifax and we want to add something that’ll help make downtown Halifax a destination,” says Geir Simensen. He and his Stubborn Goat Gastropub co-owners Joe McGuinness and Kyle Drake are putting wheels in motion this summer to add not just one new place to eat and drink […]
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The Economy Shoe Shop’s been sold
“It’s bittersweet. I hate the idea of moving out, leaving this but as you know, I’m not making any money here,” says Economy Shoe Shop (1663 Argyle Street) owner Victor Syperek matter-of-factly of his decision to sell the iconic Halifax bar after 22 years on Argyle Street. He dropped the bomb that he was handing […]
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Summer is here! Police warn against leaving pets in hot cars
Anybody order a hot dog? In the surest sign that summer is finally here, Halifax Police today issued a release warning people not to lock their pets in hot cars. Forget the Public Gardens opening, locking dogs in hot cars is how Halifax loves to spend its summers. “On a sunny day, even with the […]
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Outdoor bubbly at the Bicycle Thief
Stephanie Bertossi has extremely good taste, but we already knew that. Just in time for sunny summer fun times The Bicycle Thief (1475 Lower Water Street)—one of the Bertossi Group‘s fleet of restaurants—launched its outdoor champagne bar this week. The romantic addition to the restaurant’s already picturesque waterfront patio was designed by Bertossi herself with […]
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Scanway’s coming at ya, Grafton Street
You miss pressing your face against Scanway Catering & Pastry’s Quinpool Road storefront to get a closer look, don’t you? This summer marks the return of Scanway to the food and retail scenes, it’ll be taking over 1567 Grafton Street right next door to its new sibling the Stubborn Goat Gastropub (1579 Grafton Street). “I’m […]
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Coconut Grove No More
alison lang Tupperware Remix Party at Coconut Grove, October 2010 Coconut Grove Nightclub is turning into a yoga studio. According to an article in today’s edition of allnovascotia.com, the Grafton St. venue will be closing down at the end of the month and transformed into a Bikram Yoga. Owner Remo Petrella says he’s working on […]
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Sidewalk patios come out this week, but few take to the streets
Pull the tarp off the Camaro and take off your shirt, it’s time to troll along Argyle Street to celebrate Patio Day. In the past, Patio Day landed on May 1, but this year, thanks to the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, patio season starts April 21. What is Patio Day? It is the day our […]
