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1. Bishop's Cellar
Tucked away in the corner of the Bishop's Landing piazza, Bishop's Cellar could have very easily settled for being a snooty collection of wines for a snooty collection of wine drinkers - and I'm sure they could have been very successful if they had.…More »
2. Ironworks Distillery
After a recent visit to the Ironworks Promiseland in Lunenburg, I'm bumping my review up to a five-star. Why? It's pretty simple:
1) This charming distillery is in a gorgeous building not far from the very heart of downtown Lunenburg. Great spirits…More »
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8/4/2011
Dearest Ironworks Distillery,
Thank you for luring me into an impulse buy at Bishop's Cellar with… Read more »
3. Cristall & Luckett Wine Merchants
Unlike a lot of other people who tend to frequent Nova Scotia's few independent liquor boutiques, I don't really have the obligatory chip on my shoulder against the NSLC. I appreciate having a consistent go-to for all my liquor needs and find the…More »
4. Domaine de Grand Pré
After many envious drive-bys of the Grand Pré Winery without ever being able to stop and visit, I finally made a point of checking out their Thursday Summer Martini Night. These special events are hosted every Thursday in July and August starting at…More »
5. Gaspereau Vineyards
A lovely little slice of wine country in the Anapolis Valley!
Just another set of red barns from a distance, you could easily drive by without realizing that the insides are packed with gorgeous local wines, modern interior design, and friendly staff…More »
6. Luckett Vineyards
The Pete's Frootique empire grows!
We stopped by the Luckett Vineyards on our own makeshift winery tour through the Gaspereau Valley recently and was charmed by the modern, quirky, yet upscale feel of the place.
Perfect example: there's a big red…More »
7. Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
I don't come to the Port of Wines boutique of the NSLC often but I have had some pretty incredible customer service from their team of wine fanatics that has at times been miles ahead of most other shops in the area.
Back in the hot and heavy craze…More »
8. Premier Wine and Spirits
I love Laura P's description of Premier as "appropriate spot for the post graduate drinker," so I suppose I'll start by stealing that for my own review!
With a killer uptown location, Premier is one of two privatized liquor stores in the downtown core…More »
9. Propeller Brewing Company
I hate slash love when I write reviews that make me eat my words.
You see, I'm not a beer guy. If it's cold, void of any remarkable flavour, and preferably served by the pitcher, I like it. If it's brewed to impress beer-geeks, I will be no part of…More »
10. The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
I never thought of myself as a dessert person, mostly because I could never understand how any cake, brownie, cookie, or sundae could compete with a bag of chips or a grilled cheese sandwich. Still, I was really happy to hear that a new dessert bar…More »
11. Liquid Boutique
Now, reviews for Liquid are going to be a little obvious, I think. If you're a drinker of any kind, you're going to love this place. If you could care less about consuming liquids particularly of the alcoholic variety, then you probably won't get…More »
12. Roy's Lounge
It's rare that I ever choose to just hang out at one of the local hotels, no matter what restaurant, bar, spa, or shop they have tucked away in their lobbies but last night I was so glad to give Eve a chance. With horrible weather outside, two of us…More »
13. Harvest Wines & Spirits
Harvest Wines is so filled with 'YES' that I don't even know where to start. This beacon of booze is tucked away on the Bedford Highway (same building as Clearwater), keeping its audience of regulars to a select few plus those of us willing to drive…More »
14. Dave Doolittles Taproom & Grill
Oh Dave Doolittles...the neighbourhood dive bar that could.
I don't look fondly upon many of the strip mall watering holes in the Dartmouth area but I'm not mad at this one. Still, it's worth pointing out that this one hasn't bridged the gap between…More »
15. Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
It won't surprise many of you to know that I spend very little time in sports bars these days. It's not that I don't like them, or that I don't enjoy myself just fine once I'm there - it's just that I have strayed quite far from any and all paths…More »
16. Red Stag Tavern
Surprisingly, I'm quite alright with the Red Stag! I say surprisingly because most 'east coast pubs' fail to get this east-coaster excited enough to look beyond the typical vibe we usher out to impress the tourists as they flock to cheap beer and…More »
17. Ironworks Distillery
Ironworks is a gorgeous distillery in Lunenburg that puts out a whole range of delicious spirits in some of the most lovely designed bottles I've seen in a long time! I first picked up a bottle of their Cranberry liqueur at Bishop's Cellar on an…More »
18. Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs
This week marked my very first steps in the door at Bearly's and it was a mixed experience indeed. So, I encourage you to consider this an interim-review. Despite my first visit being less-than-ideal, I'm actually really excited to get back for a…More »
19. Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Last night, this NSLC single-handedly launched me into a new quarter-life crisis.
I am 26-years-old. 26. That is not old. But when you're surrounded by people in this store on a Friday night and suddenly everyone else looks 17, you're going to feel…More »
20. Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Sure - maybe I'm spoiled by all the brand new NSLCs scattered throughout Dartmouth, each filled with ridiculously awesome staff who drop everything to make sure you're getting drunk in only the best possible ways.
Sure - maybe my blatant dislike of…More »
21. The Lower Deck Beer Market
Set up on the second floor of the ever-popular Lower Deck, the Beer Market seems to always be mid-identity crisis. During the day, it's a calm, casual lunch spot for above average pub fare. At night? It's the weird, pop-music-loving sister of the…More »
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