[Image-1] The news that Pete’s Fine Foods has been purchased by Sobeys is a good reminder that the state of food sovereignty in Halifax—and beyond—is rather troubling. [IMage-2] Food sovereignty is not only about one’s direct access to food. Whether people have adequate amounts of food at any one time is better described by the […]
Pete’s Frootique
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Sobeys to take over Pete’s
After over 40 years of building his brand, Pete Luckett is ready to say toodlee-doo to Pete’s Fine Foods. This evening, via a post on Pete’s website, the European grocer—known for its Sunnyside Mall, Dresden Row and the recently closed Wolfville locations—announced that it will be swallowed up by grocery giant Sobeys come November 2. […]
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Beauty clean
Halifax Seed 5860 Kane Street, 454-7456 All Ways Us Bath Bomb It’s amazing how much a little cube can change your tub-time experience. These hand-crafted bath bombs are made using natural ingredients and packaged using eco-friendly materials. Talk about clean. Pete’s Frootique 1515 Dresden Row, novascotiafisherman.com Nova Scotia Fisherman Soap This hand-poured bar is 100 […]
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Best Salad
Gold Winner Pete’s Frootique Silver Winner The Wooden Monkey Bronze Winner Brooklyn Warehouse Also the winner of Best Sandwich and Best Smoothie, Pete’s ToGoGo will make salads just the way you like ‘em (even if you like fresh roasted meat dripping with juices atop your lettuce heap). With so many healthy ingredients and dressings to […]
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Best Sandwich
Gold Winner Pete’s Frootique Silver Winner Darrell’s Restaurant Bronze Winner Indochine Banh Mi Pete’s ToGoGo is an eat-in or take-away eatery perfect for people on the go (go). You can choose from a delicious selection of hot, roasted meat sandwiches, classic deli selections or veggie toppings. New this spring is the Gluten-Free Eatery & CoffeeBar, […]
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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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Sourcing local holiday meal supplies in Halifax
Appetizers There’s no need for your bland grocery-store cheeses, as Atlantic Canadian artisanal cheeses can hold their own on any board. Jess Ross, owner of Gold Island Bakery, sells Au Fond des Bois’ goat cheeses (aufonddesbois.com) Saturdays in the Halifax Historic Farmers’ Market (Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street, 423-2279). Originally from Belgium, farmers Marina […]
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Go Local: Bedford
For peninsula residents who only travel through, Bedford can seem like nothing more than the traffic-clogged Highway. But while it’s true that most of the retail in Bedford straddles the highway, there are real gems of shops to be found, which bring character and depth to the town. Bicycles Plus Ten Mile House, 1519 Bedford […]
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Best Salad
Pete’s is the place to go for a quick (and delicious) bite to eat and drink to wash it down. There’s not enough room to list all the sandwiches, salads and smoothies at Pete’s To Go Go and Power Juice Bar. Add another kick to your day by adding some extra nutrition, such as protein […]
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Best Sandwich
Pete’s is the place to go for a quick (and delicious) bite to eat and drink to wash it down. There’s not enough room to list all the sandwiches, salads and smoothies at Pete’s To Go Go and Power Juice Bar. Add another kick to your day by adding some extra nutrition, such as protein […]
Posted inBest of Halifax
Best Smoothie
Pete’s is the place to go for a quick (and delicious) bite to eat and drink to wash it down. There’s not enough room to list all the sandwiches, salads and smoothies at Pete’s To Go Go and Power Juice Bar. Add another kick to your day by adding some extra nutrition, such as protein […]
