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The best in local eats around Halifax.

 1. Two If By Sea

66 Ochterloney St
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
(902) 469-0721
5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/6/2010

I love this place even more now that i've had a few more chances to try it out!

Two If By Sea is tied for me with Smiling Goat for the best espresso style coffee in the HRM. These guys get extra points for being a tad cheaper though as well.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/4/2009 First to Review

    What a funky little coffee shop/bakery!

    I stumbled upon this little find after hearing about it from… Read more »

 2. Local Source Market

5783 Charles St
Halifax, NS B3K 1K7
(902) 454-6014
5.0 star rating
  1/30/2010

Local Source Market is an excellent place to head if you're the type of person who enjoys supporting local business as well as consuming food that hasn't traveled extensively.

In a cross section done in the recent Coast 'Green Halifax' guide you can…More »

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 3. Planet Organic Market

6485 Quinpool Rd
Halifax, NS B3L 1B2
(902) 425-7400
5.0 star rating
  1/23/2010

Being in Planet Organic Market makes me feel at home... definitely reminds me of all the little markets like this one that can be found in Vancouver. If you're familiar with Capers at all... then you'll find your way around Planet Organic no problem.…More »

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 4. The Grainery Food Co-op

2385 Agricola St
Halifax, NS B3K 4B8
(902) 446-3301
5.0 star rating
  12/4/2009 First to Review

This little coop is amazing! All sorts of pasta and grains that are certified organic.

I was initially drawn into the coop by their monday and sunday hours of availability: 'open by chance.' -what's not to love about that? 'The grainery' supports…More »

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 5. The Wooden Monkey

1707 Grafton St
Halifax, NS B3J 2C6
(902) 444-3844
4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/26/2010

We found out the hard way last night that 'Wooden Monkey' is closed all day Monday throughout January-February. Why, Monkey? You're always full!

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/27/2009

    The Wooden Monkey, located on the corner of prince and grafton, has become my absolute favorite… Read more »

 6. Halifax Seaport Farmers Market

1209 Marginal Rd
Halifax, NS B3H 4P8
(902) 429-6256

Category: Farmers Market

5.0 star rating
  10/4/2010 First to Review

Alright everyone... I know this time in our lives is being met (as change is often met) with: trepidation, curiosity, interest, and a smidgen of that angst-y nostalgia and distaste for anything that pulls us away from the comforts of that which we…More »

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Halifax, NS

Yelping Since

September 2009

Things I Love

red wine, funky micro brews, hot yoga, oceans, book shops, trying out new hot spots, tea, indian food, yelping, rocking the boat

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the north end of Halifax!

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One big damn puzzler, Little Bee

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Bare Naked Ladies, top of Whistler mountain '97

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Away we go, 12 Angry Men, In Bruges

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Maui ribs, mediterranean potato salad, greek salad, tiramisu. oh yeah...

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I have a pack a day addiction... to chewing gum.

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arugula, pear, artichoke, almond, balsamic salad with shaved parm!

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Dan Hamhuis