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1. 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 »
2. Choco Café
Halifax, NS B3J 3X2
(902) 407-8844
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Coffee & Tea
"Blame it on the cho-cho-cho-cho-cho-choc-o-lat e."
Okay, it's not as catchy, but I swear I might as well have been drunk during my first visit to Choco Café across from Bishop's Landing. From bright-eyed first reactions like "It looks like the Bombay…More »
3. Two If By Sea
1) Hip, young, urban staff that seems to love what they do.
2) Croissants the size and weight of your head. Weekly special recipes.
3) Adding some major culture to the downtown Dartmouth scene.
4) Awesome prices on all drinks including great promotion…More »
4. Two If By Sea
While I'll always be loyal to the Dartmouth location, I'm so thrilled for TIBS new venture on the Halifax side after getting to experience it for myself. Honestly, I wasn't sold on the new location when I first heard where they were going (in…More »
5. Scanway Catering & Pastry Shop
I've probably eaten Scanway catering more often than I even realize given that they're one of the very top local caterers in the city, but aside from finger-foods and stuffy events, my love for Scanway really comes down to just two bites.
The…More »
6. Deli Green Cafe & Catering
We throw around the words 'hidden gem' a lot in our reviews because there's always a treat of a place that's off the beaten path that we want to share with our friends. But Deli Green? Whew boy...y'all ain't ready for this.
Last year I was tasked with…More »
7. Susie's Shortbreads
I'm becoming less and less of a 'sweets guy' as I age so Susie's admittedly isn't my kind of place (I'm more the type to try to convince my co-diners to go in on the $30 cheese plates for dessert rather than cakes...), but I popped in the other day…More »
8. Sweet Smiles Pastry Cafe
Dartmouth, NS B2W 6P4
(902) 405-3595
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Caterers
When a four-star review starts to make you noticeably uncomfortable after a few stellar visits back to a business, you just know it's time to throw in that extra star. And when that business seems to be still one of Dartmouth/Cole Harbour's best kept…More »
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5/24/2011
For every time that I complain that there aren't any nice, locally-owned shops and services out in… Read more »
9. Gleneagle Bakery - CLOSED
Straight up? This place isn't one of my favourite dessert destinations. But, you have to remember that I'm in the minority here...so you'll definitely want to try them out for yourself.
You know those people who buy lovely new stuff for their house…More »
10. Creperie Mobile
I'm having a hard time even writing this review because it's taking everything I have to stay at my computer versus driving to the market right this second to eat more crepes than any one person should. THAT's how good they are.
Savoury crepes are my…More »
11. Sweet Hereafter
It is with great consideration that I write this five-star review. After months of grueling research -trip after trip to Sweet Hereafter for cheesecake, cupcakes, coffees, teas, and sodas - my tired and weary mind is finally able to collect its…More »
12. Blue Olive
I love Mediterranean food. Greek, Lebanese, Turkish... it doesn't matter the time of day, it doesn't matter if I've just had a full meal, it doesn't matter whether it comes from a place with linen tablecloths or a takeout counter - I want it all.…More »
13. Cafe Brea Espresso Bar
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4V6
(902) 789-1354
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
What's a Dartmouth guy to do when he becomes dangerously obsessed with a cheesecake shop all the way over on Quinpool? Well, he finds a new cafe across from Penhorn that brings in said cheesecakes for the Darkside crowd. Problem solved, right? Well,…More »
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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
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Why You Should Read My ReviewsLiving beyond your means is the only way to live.
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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
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