This week popular Bedford cafe The Jumping Bean (936 Bedford Highway) got a new lease on life when it re-launched as The Nook Espresso Bar Bedford, a sibling location of the Halifax cafe of the same name. Nicole Myles Brook and Brian Brook—who’ve been running the Bedford location of the Newfoundland chain since summer 2016—helped […]
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Cold as ice: coffee and tea on the rocks
Low Point cold brew float Affogatto who? Halifax cold brew crew Low Point has its nitro kicked up a notch with a scoop of vanilla at this coffee nerd’s paradise in Bedford. Cortado Tasting Room, 50 Gary Martin Drive [IMAGE-5] Shot + tonic You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take, so believe […]
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Best Barista
Gold Winner Jeremy Waterman, Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe Silver Winner Danielle Archer, The Nook on Gottingen Bronze Winner Laura Arsenault, Java Blend Coffee Roasters Mere months ago, Jeremy Waterman was hired as lead barista at Dilly Dally Cafe to help get the new coffee shop up and running. After about six years in the industry, […]
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Tragedy is not something to be dismissed and flippantly ignored
[Image-1] When I spoke to CBC on Wednesday, the last concern on my mind was having what I said be misrepresented. I certainly didn’t expect to have a five minute conversation distilled down to one line and to be presented to the public without any context. On Tuesday night, a shooting on Gottingen Street claimed the […]
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Best Barista
Gold Winner Danielle Archer, The Nook Silver Winner Laura Arsenault, Java Blend Coffee Roasters Bronze Winner Jeremy Waterman, The Smiling Goat Danielle Archer’s favourite hot beverage to make is a macchiato in a Gibraltar glass, not just for the drink itself, but the challenge. “It’s kind of like a test of how good you are—pour […]
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Sneak Peek: Paints & Prints at The Nook
For the month of October, The Nook (2116 Gottingen) is featuring drawings by Danika Vandersteen and paintings by Sara Russell, both NSCAD graduates living in Halifax. The show opened last night to a full cafe that smelled like cookies. I had a pop. Vandersteen (Old & Weird) says that she “fragments surreal figures and decorative tropes to […]
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You could be The Nook’s next owner
The Nook (2118 Gottingen Street), a cozy, dynamic spot with delicious food and warm drinks, has had a booming first year-and-a-half. This north end joint fills its walls with work from local artists and fills its seats with regular customers and passersby. Due to personal reasons, it is now being sold by owners Mark Pavlovski […]
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Morning glory: breakfasts snacks under $7
Homemade Pop Tart Feed your nostalgic cravings with Anchored’s flaky and filled take on the Kellogg’s Pop-Tart. Sweet and savoury options have included pancetta and swiss, apricot and sweet cream, but you’re looking at a classic cherry jam. Anchored Espresso Bar and Toastery, 6451 Quinpool Road Fruit smoothie Here’s more evidence that mom always knows […]
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Caramel Nut Candy Bars
Yields one 8 x 8 inch pan Ingredients ¾ cup hazelnuts, raw, unsalted ¾ cup cashews, raw, unsalted 1 ½ cup almonds, raw, unsalted ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup coconut oil 3 tbsp maple syrup ¾ tsp salt 1 cup dates 2 oz vegan chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil Method Chop all […]
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A look at The Nook
A peek behind the papered windows at 2116 Gottingen Street reveals reclaimed wood, walls slathered in clay-based paint, letterpress table tops and curtained-off floor seating with bright jewel-toned cushions. They’re just a few of the details that’ll make the rustic-looking The Nook on Gottingen a cozy place to chill out. Mark Pavlovski and Katie Roux […]