“We just wanted to just to start something fresh, something new,” says Victoria Dunham Gaspar of the decision to re-vamp Pipa in favour of a new look, new menu and new name—The Brown Hound (named for an actual brown hound names Jones). “Portuguese and Brazilian was a hard sell in Halifax,” she says. “After four […]
The Brown Hound
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Pipa offers dance nights and more
Pipa (1685 Argyle Street, 407-7472) wants to be your home for eating, dancing and movie-watching this winter. On Wednesday nights from 8-10 pm, stop by for Swing Dancing, a social dance for all levels and abilities. Or spice up your Fridays with Salsa, from 9pm-1am. Lessons run between 9pm and 10pm, with dancing to follow. […]
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Finding value on the menu
Brooklyn Warehouse 2795 Windsor street, 446-8181 If you’re hoping to impress a dinner date without breaking the bank, hit Brooklyn Warehouse for BYOB night on Wednesdays. Most joints that allow you to bring your own bottle of wine charge a corkage fee ranging from $5 to $25, but Brooklyn Warehouse will cork your bottle for […]
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Pipa gets a new chef
“We have hired a new chef, Bryan Corkery, former chef of Fox Harbour and The Press Gang,” announces Pipa (1685 Argyle Street, 407-7472) co-owner Victoria Gaspar. She says the resto will continue to offer traditional Portuguese and Brazilian dishes, but plans are coming together for a “weekly churrasco night—meat extravaganza!” and other theme nights. “We […]
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Halifax embraces World Cup
Fans of footie are gearing up for the world-shaking, month-long soccer tournament and Spring Garden Road eatery Gatsby’s (5675 Spring Garden Road, 429-9999) has new owners who want you to know they’re ready for your bum in their seats when the whistle blows on June 11. They’re powering up a 106-inch high-def screen for taking […]
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2009: The year in new restaurants
View New on the Scene 2009 in a larger map If we missed any, please let us know at shoptalk@thecoast.ca
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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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Restaurant news: openings and moves around town
“The inspiration was to have a choice for quick and healthy food,” says Burrito Jax (5215 Blowers, 406-0088) owner Gordon Delano. The cozy burrito place, open since July 8, offers burritos done simply with, as Delano puts it, “conventional North American flavours” and basmati rice instead of Mexican, meaning if you don’t like hot spices, […]