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1. Discover Jane's - CLOSED
The Discovery Centre recently added in a satellite café of the Halifamous Jane's empire. Nicely designed, it adds a colourful splash to the lower floor of the centre and is accessible without having to pay for entry to the exhibits...although if you…More »
2. Attica Furnishings
Once upon a time, long before Ben B ever realized his life-long dream of becoming the Yelp Community Manager he knew he could be back in the eighties (I invented the internet at age three), a certain Queen of Canadian Yelpitude asked him to describe…More »
3. Chives Canadian Bistro
Between three or four visits to Chives, I've had a wide range of experiences that make it hard to boil this review down to a star-rating. All in all, I do have a soft spot for this haven for local gourmet but I recognize that it struggles with…More »
4. Ciboulette Cafe & Catering
I really do love just about everything that makes this café what it is: the fact that I usually end up walking right past it because it's so easy to miss, the fact that you need to step up little stairs and a metal platform to get in it, and the fact…More »
5. Discovery Centre
For someone who generally prefers chalking all things 'science' up to magic, it doesn't make sense for me to love this place so much but I do. I really, really do.
Ever since visiting as a kid and getting to sit in the spinning chair, I was sold. Then…More »
6. Freak Lunchbox
Okay okay okay...There isn't much more that I can say about this candy castle. Yep, you can make a mixed bag of all your favourite chocolates, gummies and jellybeans. Sure, you can find vintage candy throwbacks and bobblehead Jesus.
But what you may…More »
7. John W Doull Bookseller
This shop is one of those magical places that Halifax should definitely be proud of. Entering is like walking face-first into an episode of hoarders except swap out the broken lamps and baby toys and replace them all with gorgeous old books floor to…More »
8. Niche Lounge Supperclub
The good news: Niche brought back their eggs benny for the brunch menu, thus restoring the full glory of my best kept downtown breakfast secret. Guys...NO ONE IS EVER THERE. You walk in, you have your pick of seat (including comfy arm chairs), you…More »
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12/15/2010
I used to be one of the few people who could still sing Niche's praises. While I can't stand going… Read more »
9. Obladee Wine Bar
It doesn't take much to realize that this new addition to our city was MADE for me. Wine, cheese and bread? Sign me up.
We checked out Obladee with a group of five that then grew to about eight as the night progressed. While there are no reservations,…More »
10. Pogue Fado Irish Public House
I don't know if it's because the Pogue does what it does so well, or not so much that made it a less obvious choice when I went to review all the Irish joints in town for St. Patrick's Day week. I think it's the former though because it works as just…More »
11. Scotia Square Food Court
How does Scotia Square - a food court right in the middle of all the incredible downtown restaurants - survive? I don't get it. I really don't. I only ever end up in Scotia Square out of necessity but I guess as far as food courts go, this one isn't…More »
12. South End Diner - CLOSED
You wouldn't know it from the outside, but the South End Diner is an adorable piece of the fifties right in the heart of the south end. Checkboard floors, bright red walls, black-and-whites of James Dean, fresh baked pies in glass stands...it's all…More »
13. The Henry House
My favourite thing about the Henry House is how easy it is to convince people to go there. If you're ever stuck for a venue, or your friends are being picky, this is a crowd-pleaser. With three levels there are three different experiences that can…More »
14. Scotia Square
Once the center of downtown Halifax's heyday, Scotia Square has become a bit of a shopping graveyard. The place is old, outdated and 90% parking garage with little redeeming qualities on the inside compared to the boutiques and shops surrounding it.
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15. Café Chianti
I'm going to take one from the book of more particular yelpers and note that this is probably more like a 3.5-star rating instead of your basic three. Better than A-OK, but not quite reaching fan-worthy status, I had a nice long-overdue first visit…More »
16. J&R Grimsmo
For all those who wept when Junk & Foibles closed the doors on its whimsical collection of vintage finds, rest easy knowing that the space has been reimagined and reinvigorated in its new life as an upscale womens fashion boutique.
Gorgeous hardwood…More »
17. Oddjects
I really like Oddjects and its delightful collection of interesting home decor products that real people can actually afford. I've been in a few times and the stock seems to change regularly, making it a new staple on my downtown window-shopping…More »
18. Carbon Arc
What's that - you've never heard of Carbon Arc? Well, I can't say I'm all that surprised. This independent, weekly film festival of sorts is about as close to a secret society as you can get in Halifax. How so? I'll explain.
First, the secret hideout.…More »
19. 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 »
20. The Loop Craft Cafe
I'm pretty much the opposite of crafty. I usually go into a project with the best of intentions and inevitably end up with a bottle of wine on the floor, surrounded by failed attempts at creating something "with love." So the likelihood of succeeding…More »
21. Uncommon Grounds
As I write this, I'm sitting in a comfortable leather couch in the corner of this clean, modern coffee shop in what I believe to be the city's hottest neighbourhood (second only to Quinpool). The café is clean, modern, urban and beautifully designed…More »
22. Carbonstok
Yes! YES! Yes! I love Carbonstok. I'm actually embarrassed to admit how much I love Carbonstok just because that involves also admitting how long it took me to go check it out. Shame on me...
Every shelf and display is covered with weird, quirky, and…More »
23. UYE: Pho 101
What a perfect day for the year's first UYE!
Sunny and warm (or, at least it was until nightfall), you could almost pretend we were in Vietnam for this night of in-pho-ductions to Gingergrass' signature noodley soup! And, you know, some Crab…More »
24. Starbucks
This is a Starbucks that is all about function. Being tucked in an awkward corner of an awkward food court, they don't have a lot of space to work with which makes avoiding those lines of folks waiting on skinny no whip half sweet something or others…More »
25. 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 »
26. 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 »
27. Deserres Creative Market Place
Halifax, NS B3J
(902) 425-5566
Categories:
Art Supplies,
Framing,
Cards & Stationery
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I am the anti-craft. As soon as something more complicated than scissors and tape is involved, I'm out.
While that means I rarely have any reason to pop into Deserres, it does mean that I occasionally show up…More »
28. The Hub
I think the Hub is kind of dreamy. It's a gorgeous second-floor space in a nice building on downtown Barrington Street that seems designed to meet the needs of creative, innovative professionals of all kinds. Co-working space at its finest!
There are…More »
29. E-Pin Grill House
Being a vegetarian, I don't typically get into the Korean barbecue action since it's mostly meat but when faced with a need for a fast feed, I figured I'd give E-Pin's sushi menu a whirl. They added it to their offerings including all-you-can-eat…More »
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Graveyards, Monuments, and Memories. (4)I see dead people. |
Cheap Fun. (30)Oh wait - I gotta add a business listing for YOUR MOM.(Sorry. Force of habit.) |
The Great Outdoors (21)Anywhere that has room to breathe - no paved paradises here! |
Discovering Dartmouth (89)Think you have to cross the bridge to deliver on all your needs? Don't kid yourself. Dartmouth's got it all and with better parking to boot, sucka. |
Pub Crawl (30)In a city with more bars per capita than anywhere else, you're bound to have a drink or two... |
Vegetarian Bliss (55)Hold the meat.NOT LIKE THAT, CREEPO. |
Seeking Out Sammiches (20)If it can be found between two pieces of bread, this list might just put you on the right track. |
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Yelping SinceNovember 2010
Things I LoveWine, Cheese, Carbs, Dachshunds, Low-lighting, Trashy Pop Music, Martinis, Art, Sushi, Kelly Clarkson, Kraft Dinner
Find Me InWarm Blankets, Hats, FibreOp Billboards
My HometownHalifax, NS
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm surviving the suburbs
Why You Should Read My ReviewsLiving beyond your means is the only way to live.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Help
My First ConcertFred Penner (shuddup, I was five)
My Favourite MovieLove Actually, Shaun of the Dead
My Last Meal On EarthButternut Squash Ravioli. Cream sauce. I mean, obviously.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I know the choreography to Toni Braxton's 'He Wasn't Man Enough'
Most Recent DiscoveryHoney truffle goat cheese sauce @ Cut Grill
Current CrushJane and Brad on Happy Endings.