Pull the tarp off the Camaro and take off your shirt, it’s time to troll along Argyle Street to celebrate Patio Day. In the past, Patio Day landed on May 1, but this year, thanks to the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, patio season starts April 21. What is Patio Day? It is the day our […]
The Wooden Monkey
Makin’ it on love
Every January, veterans spill the same phlegmatic phrases about that roulette wheel called the restaurant business. Winter is the ultimate cooler. A good November and December can carry you through a January slump. Winter weekends stay good, but weekdays crap out. You do your best and cut your losses. And if that fickle customer, lady […]
Best Veggie Burger
The much-adored burger is a lentil-based dish, made with miso, dichon and carrots, and can be enjoyed with a number a different toppings from mayo to honey-dijon mustards. But the vegetarian and vegan-friendliness doesn’t stop there. Try the rice, the gluten free options (pizza and beer!), the blackened tofu instead of haddock, and top it […]
Best Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant
First Runner-up: Satisfaction Feast Second Runner-up: Heartwood Cafe Related Stories

