It’s pushing 2am and an exhausted downtown bartender is wailing “last call.” But your restless feet just want to keep dancing and you could drink until first light, if not longer. Fear not! This guide is for anyone who understands that a diner breakfast ought to be the last—not first—meal of the day. Keep dancing […]
Restaurants, Bars & Nightlife
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How you brewin’?
Halifax is home to many a fine beer, that’s no secret. But the local breweries aren’t just for quenching your thirst. (Is it just me or does beer taste even better in the summer?) Taking a brewery tour gives you the chance to learn about the science and history behind your favourite brands and flavours, […]
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Halifax Waterfront Food
Though the peak season of July and August is still a way off, the boardwalk is already bustling on a Monday afternoon, the first seasonably warm day of the summer. The lines are forming around the food kiosks. Summer on Queen’s Wharf is comfortably familiar to the senses—a constant, slightly chilly waterfront breeze wafting the […]
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For night owls and culture vultures
Well, it’s hard to get much cooler than Taz Records (1593 Market Street) if you’re looking to familiarize yourself with the best music. Ask them to show you local artists among the great vinyl. Start there, then figure out where you’re going to eat, drink and take in some live music. This area of downtown, […]
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Halifax After Dark
MONDAY Monday is the night to head out with your ladies and get that martini craving filled. Hit The Fireside (1500 Brunswick Street, 423-5995) for $5 martinis, or head over to The Bitter End (1572 Argyle Street, 425-3039) where you can enjoy one for $6.25. Both classy venues have such an array of mixes to […]
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Hot Summer patios
Pipa 1685 Argyle Street, 407-7472 A sunny addition to this Brazilian and Portuguese restaurant, Pipa’s new patio is in the prime location to catch rays all day, and into the evening, thanks to a certain empty block across the street. Make like you’re in Brazil by sipping on Caipirinhas (two-for-one on Mondays), savouring a pitcher […]
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Food for thinking
With an absurd amount of places to dine out in Halifax, the best spot of all to eat is actually right in your kitchen. But with assignments, social life and dating, it’s all too easy to get fast or processed foods instead. It isn’t easy balancing a student’s hectic lifestyle with their body’s needs and […]
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How to find a patio in the sky
The Argyle Bar & Grill The Argyle boasts both the largest rooftop patio in Halifax and unblocked sun access. Bar owner Johnny Demestihas says Thursday nights are his hottest and most happening all summer long, and one look at the rooftop layout explains why: three bars, a lounge chair area and an endless supply of […]
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Music city maniacs
Halifax is, by definition, a transient city. With its fresh crop of academics arriving each and every September, so changeability is ubiquitous—whether it’s in the population, the weather or the music scene. This past spring, Halifax adoptee Jill Barber packed up her things and headed to Vancouver for love. The region’s former night sky greeters […]