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1. Halifax Seaport Farmers Market
Ah the oddly controversial new Farmers' Market...how could I have waited so long to have my own first-hand experience with you? I went through a phase of maniacal loyalty to the old one in the Keith's brewery built on Saturday morning Cinnamon Buns…More »
2. Dave's Fruit & Vegetable Market
If you live on the Dartmouth side of the harbour, you would be foolish not to get all of your produce at Dave's. While the parking lot is a little bit manic with yuppie SUVs left, right and center, the reward once you're in the doors is incredible.
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3. The Golden Bakery
So that cheap and delicious pita concoction I was talking about? It's called Manouch Zataar and it's phenomenal. I visited today to pick up six that I chopped up for an office potluck. It was enjoyed by all and only cost me $15 even!
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11/24/2010
I know the words 'hidden gem' get thrown around a lot but this delightful mediterranean treat in the… Read more »
4. Humani-T Cafe
Okay fine. Who am I to give a café a four-star review upon first impression and then proceed to visit at least once a week ever since? A rude, rude person that's who. And yes, WEEKLY I have dragged their reputation as a beacon of health and nutrition…More »
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1/20/2011
Yep. I boycotted this place because I hated the name of it so much that I couldn't ever imagine… Read more »
5. Italian Market
I just don't care about it.
There. You can basically stop reading there if you're in a rush. If you're not? Well, let's keep going.
The Italian Market is one part euro-grocery, one part deli, and half a part restaurant. I say half because while they…More »
6. Pete's Frootique and European Delicatessen
Back in my poor university student days, I managed to choose the one downtown apartment that was as far away as possible from all of the peninsula grocery stores. Mostly because I'm a genius. This meant that a good portion of my martini budget had to…More »
7. Leicester's Deli & Cheese Emporium
I cruelly popped my head into Leicester's yesterday afternoon as a preliminary scouting visit before I inevitably return and buy, you know, all the cheese. While I'm really happy that I did, it was just downright mean to come face-to-face with such a…More »
8. Elderkin's Farm Market
Elderkin's is never an intentional stop on my annual apple-picking trip to the valley, but I don't know that I've ever made the trek to Wolfville without visiting this farm and U-Pick. It's just minutes away from the downtown and is the perfect stop…More »
9. Noggins Corner Farm
As soon as fall hits Nova Scotia, I can't get Noggins out of my noggin. With a renowned corn maze that changes up every single year, a haunted house, wagon rides, fresh produce, playgrounds, kids games, and a cute canteen, this place is a must-visit…More »
10. Hennigar's Farm Market
Another gem conveniently tucked away just off the main drag through Wolfville! Keep your eyes pealed for oversized vegetables or bails of hay decorated as jack-o-lanterns and you've made it!
This winding market brings together the best of local…More »
11. Fox Hill Cheese House
This lovely 'booth' at the Seaport Farmers Market is absolutely gorgeous. You can really tell the Fox Hill folks invested some serious time and moolah into making this a permanent installation and Halifax is a better place for it!
I haven't tried…More »
12. Java Blend
This is always one of my very first stops when I get to the Halifax Seaport Market. Usually because I'm there earlier than I get out of bed most mornings and clearly need to get espresso into my face as fast as possible, but also because they're…More »
13. 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 »
14. 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 »
15. El Gallo Mexican Food
Obviously, I love this city. Are we Toronto or Vancouver? No, but that's okay. We've got just about anything you could need or want but with better harbour views and less traffic. Suck on *that*, big cities.
But, every now and then I'm reminded of one…More »
16. The European Pantry
Haven't heard of the European Pantry? I can't say I'm surprised. This is one well kept secrets for at-home charcuterists and hosts-with-the-mosts.
It's tucked away in a part of town that always throws me off. Having never lived up on the Oxford end of…More »
17. Steve O Reno's Capuccino
I know it's probably a not-so-great indication of my hip, artsy street cred but the Halifax Seaport Market location of Steve-O's is definitely my favourite. It's clean, it's fresh, it's bright, and it's almost impossible to miss on your way into the…More »
18. Acadiana Soy Products
I've been a vegetarian for about thirteen years and it wasn't until about seven years in that I first realized that tofu could be delicious thanks to Acadiana Soy Products. Of course, I had attempted to cook with grocery store, vacuum-sealed tofu at…More »
19. Wrap So D Catering
Confession time: I'm not as committed to the weekend morning market routine as some of the other Yelpers. Quite frankly, I like my sleep especially on the rare Saturday morning that I get to just relax. So, when I do make it into the Seaport Market,…More »
20. The Seaport Bread Shop
During my clearly not thought-out plan of visiting the market on Tuesday (when only a handful of vendors are actually on site and open), the Seaport Bread Shop ended up being my only option for a cup of coffee. It wasn't looking good since this place…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
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