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Morris Street!

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Morris Street!

Carrying on the proud Morris legacy that started with Zack!

1. Atlantic News

5560 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1C2
(902) 429-5468

Categories: Newspapers & Magazines, Bookstores

9/14/2011

I don't get into Atlantic News often but that doesn't mean I haven't had a eight-year running crush on this heaven for magazine junkies and the news obsessed. With shelf after shelf of high gloss gorgeousness, this is a great place to pass some time…More »

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2. Morris East

5212 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1B4
(902) 444-7663

Categories: Pizza, Canadian (New), Cafes

Update - 3/17/2011

Oh Morris East...you're too good to me. Last night's soundtrack of Prince's greatest hits while sipping strawberry-infused Bee's Knees cocktails? There is little better on this earth. I think I've ended up at this South End game-changer at least once…More »

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12/15/2010
Clean, classy, and hip - this is no ordinary pizza joint. With its own wood-fired oven, their thin… Read more »

3. Gingergrass

1284 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Y5
(902) 425-8555

Categories: Thai, Vietnamese

5/15/2011

"Incredible Thai and Vietnamese food all under one roof."

I could probably stop my review right there but I won't.

Gingergrass is this little beacon of hope that Halifax may some day offer incredible worldly cuisine at prices that aren't grossly…More »

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4. The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro

5147 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1A9
(902) 422-2219

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Music Venues

Update - 1/28/2011

Looking back, I have no idea why I punked out on giving the Wired Monk a five-star review. I love this place. If I could afford to, I'd make it my permanent office but alas, the lattés and sandwiches add up...but just for fun, let's take this idyllic…More »

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11/18/2010
With reliable wi-fi, incredible butterscotch lattés and fast, healthy lunch options, The Wired Monk… Read more »

5. Hamachi House

5190 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1B3
(902) 425-7711

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

2/5/2012

Easily the best of the Hamachi Houses, the Morris Street location benefits from keeping a strict focus on what matters most to its customers: sushi, tempura, and lots of it.

Chefs work in the center of the small restaurant in a sushi island (in other…More »

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