In yet another sign that a Barrington Street renaissance is in the works, brother and sister team Heather and Christian Rankin will soon open the Obladee Wine Bar at the former Frozen Ocean locale, 1598 Barrington Street. “It was really important to keep it small and neighbourly,” says Heather Rankin during a break from the noisy renovation work. “We looked at a lot of places, but I knew we had it when we saw this.”
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Wang’s Grand Chinese opens
Authentic Chinese food, artfully prepared and presented, is how co-owner Mary Wang describes what you can expect at her new eatery, called Wang’s Grand Chinese Restaurant (5677 Brenton Place, 429-9264). The chef is her boyfriend, Peter, a chef formerly at a resto in the UK. And before you think with class and style comes a […]
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Seaport Farmers’ Market is open, to huge crowds
[image-1] Tens of thousands of people made their way to Pier 22 this morning to check out the new Seaport Farmers’ Market. I was there from about 9:30 to 10:00, and was overwhelmed by the crowds. Still, when I left it appeared that plenty more people were heading to the market: the sidewalks were jammed pack, and cars were backing up four or five blocks on Water Street. More on those cars in a bit.
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The Westin gets a Patio
Shoptalk has learned that the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel (1181 Hollis Street, 421-1000) lobby lounge Eve now boasts an exterior patio extending out towards Cornwallis Park. Open until midnight seven days a week, consider it for a drink or bite to eat while the good weather continues into the fall.
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Hooters is no more
The burned out Dartmouth Hooters restaurant has be de-Hooterized, with all the signing removed. A readers says that last weekend someone was seen hauling what remained in the place outtathere. I’ve had no luck finding anyone connected with the place to comment on what’s up, but it’s safe to presume that Dartmouth just got a […]
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Good Food takes a vacation
The good folks at the Good Food Emporium (2179 Gottingen Street, 422-3150) deserve a vacation, and they’re taking one whether you agree or not! The popular Gottingen Street restro is closing from Saturday, August 7 through Sunday August 16. Remember to get a load of cookies before then, to hold you over through the week.
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Good-bye to the Brewery Market
[image-1] Now that it’s history, I can confess: I’ve always hated the Brewery Market. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve loved the idea of the market. On paper, thousands of people trekking to a historic building to buy locally grown food and crafts, people watching and socializing is all a grand thing. But the reality is that the market was one humungous claustrophobic pain in the ass. After the eighth time someone stepped on my foot, after the 120th elbow in the gut, the 23rd coffee spilled on me, the proud-of-myself-for-supporting-Farmers’-Markets feeling was replaced with Get-me-out-of-this-firetrap! I mean, I’ve been to
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Hungry Chili to close
Hungry Chili will close at the end of August, victim of cascading business relocation. First, Curry Village expanded into the Dresden Row space once occupied by Baan Thai, and the owners of Baan Thai moved into the upstairs of the Blower Street building occupied by Hungry Chili. “He offered to buy us out,” explains Hungry […]
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Hundreds sign petition to keep Caribbean Twist open
“I’d like to sign the petition.” That sentence is being spoken this week by a steady stream of customers at Caribbean Twist , as a culinary bylaw battle not seen since Dalhousie vs. the Dawgfather casts its shadow on Gottingen Street. A year after taking over 3081 Gottingen Street, the space formerly occupied by Toulany’s […]
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Farmers’ markets galore
Just a quick note to let fresh and local food lovers know: Every Wednesday from now until October, you’ll find a farmers’ market at Alderney Landing, 12pm to 6pm.
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Moda launched
The new place downtown, Moda Urban Dining (1518 Dresden Row, 405-3480) had its grand opening a few weeks ago and is now serving customers with a craving for local food in a global fusion menu. Also available are prix fixe pairings of food and wine. “Because Moda is a relaxed fine dining restaurant, we attempt […]
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Mexican Food booth at the Halifax Farmers’ Market celebrates seven years
The Mexican Food booth at the Halifax Farmers’ Market is marking its seventh anniversary this month. “It started as a fluke,” says Carolina Quintana. “I started the booth because I myself missed Mexican food, and a lot of my friends were asking me to cook for them.” Working alongside her mother, Ivonne Rios, Quintana has created a must-stop at the market, selling both packaged food and hot meals on the spot. And the real exciting news is that the pair will move their operation over to the new Seaport Farmers’ Market when the new building opens next month, and intend