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Ben "Brunch Evangelist" B.'s Profile

Haute Halifax Cuisine

Want to splurge but still get your money's worth? Want to find the perfect spot for that special occasion? Want to celebrate life with incredible fine dining? Well, you've come to the right place. Here's my take on high-end Halifax dining - enjoy and remember to let me know what time our reservations are for.

1. The Press Gang

5218 Prince St
Halifax, NS B3J 0B1
(902) 423-8816

Category: Canadian (New)

12/19/2010

It took me a long time to give The Press Gang a chance but after one visit it immediately became my preferred fine dining choice in the city. From the intimate atmosphere to the drool-worthy food, this is one place where the price tag is completely…More »

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2. Da Maurizio Dining Room

1496 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3R5
(902) 423-0859

Category: Italian

12/19/2010

We kicked off the holiday season here last night with the intention of a luxurious, gourmet experience and we weren't disappointed. Well, once we were able to find the main entrance anyway (go inside the brewery market).

While the atmosphere was a bit…More »

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3. The Coastal Cafe

2731 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3K 4P1
(902) 405-4022

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

12/19/2010

This i truly the home of incredible, creative and delicious food in Halifax and if you haven't been to experience it, go NOW.

Their huge menu is split between two chalkboards on the wall boasting a full breakfast offering and a delectable lunch…More »

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4. Chives Canadian Bistro

1537 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Z4
(902) 420-9626

Categories: Canadian (New), Gastropubs

12/19/2010

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 »

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5. Saege Bistro

5883 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4S4
(902) 429-1882

Category: Canadian (New)

Update - 3/31/2011

Okay fine. I'm big enough to admit when I was wrong. Or at the very least when I was too cranky to have any business writing reviews in the first place. Yes, the first time I went to Saege that led to my brunch review was less than ideal but my most…More »

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11/18/2010
After years of hearing about the Saege experience, we finally got around to trying it out for Sunday… Read more »

6. Nectar Social House

62 Ochterloney St
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1C2
(902) 406-3363

Categories: Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free

2/15/2011

If there's anything that should make Halifax nervous, it's this one block in downtown Dartmouth. Check it out: Two If By Sea for coffee and croissants, the Interlude Spa for pampering and prettying, and Nectar for fine dining and cocktails. They…More »

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7. Windows Restaurant

1800 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 3N8
(902) 421-8686

Category: Restaurants

4/19/2011 First to Review

Windows confuses me. Everyone seems to think of it as this ultra high-end restaurant perched atop the World Trade and Convention Centre with incredible views of the whole city but I can't seem to find a single person who has EVER eaten here or even…More »

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8. The Bicycle Thief

1475 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2
(902) 425-7993

Categories: Italian, Canadian (Traditional)

Update - 8/12/2011

Oh yes. Oh yes yes yes. The Bicycle Thief and I are officially besties.

After a few more visits over the past few months - a few drinks here, a few apps there - I have to say that this incubator of Italian indulgence is only getting better. From the…More »

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5/10/2011
Ah yes, the restaurant that has been rocking the city since February...I can't believe it took me so… Read more »

9. Fiasco Restaurant

1463 Brenton St
Halifax, NS B3J 3S7
(902) 429-3499

Category: Canadian (New)

6/13/2011

You know how they say people buy a Mercedes when they want to look rich, but that the actual rich people just buy Lexus?

That's kind of what sums up the difference between Fiasco and other high-end restaurants. Rather than being on the list for a…More »

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10. Fid Resto

1569 Dresden Row
Halifax, NS B3J 2K4
(902) 422-9162

Category: Restaurants

7/5/2011

Brunch: if it were a religion, I would study to become ordained.

There are few things in the world that I respect more than the tradition - nay...the very EXISTENCE of brunch and those who do it well. And that, my friends, is what usually brings me to…More »

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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.