NEIGHBOURHOOD TOP PICK DJ Anderoc If you live in the west end (or you’re up for cabbing there), The Armview has a solid neighbourhood gathering set up for New Year’s Eve. Chef Troy is making hors d’oeuvres to serve all evening, with bubbly at midnight. The lounge side of the restaurant will magically transform into […]
Yuk Yuk’s
Halifax comedy on the laugh track
[Editor’s note: this story is one of five Coast articles selected as finalists for the 2010 Atlantic Journalism Awards. All five stories are collected here.] Monday night at Gus’ Pub is a quiet affair, though the tables are dotted with tiny beer glasses. Chairs are filled with a mostly hoodie-wearing crowd. The disco twinkle of […]
Yuk Yuk’s to stay on at Westin
A couple of weeks ago Shoptalk interviewed Yuk Yuk’s management about the comedy club’s then-impending move to Spring Garden, info duly relayed last week. But the move is evidently on hold, for the time being anyway. No one’s giving details or explanation, but we’re told that Yuk Yuk’s will remain at the Westin through at […]
Yukkin’ it up
Update, July 24: This move is apparently on hold, for the time being any way. No one’s giving details or explanation, but we’re told that Yuk Yuk’s will remain at the Westin through at least the end of August. Best bet is to call 429-9857 to confirm the location before heading out. Movin’ on up […]

