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The sweetest little 'hood in Halifax.

 1. Brooklyn Warehouse

2795 Windsor Street
Halifax, NS B3K
(902) 446-8181
4.0 star rating
  4/13/2011 ROTD 1/10/2012

Brooklyn Warehouse is a cozy little neighbourhood spot. And by cozy, I do mean little, so come early or expect to wait at the door.

The kitchen is as tiny as the restaurant, so there's a small, focussed menu - but there should be something there for…More »

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 2. Cafe Aroma Latino

5780 North Street
Halifax, NS B3K 4N6
(902) 444-8393

Category: Portuguese

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/28/2011

Oh my! I loved this place for lunches and suppers and snacks - but dudes, you gotta go for brunch!
About $9 gets you one of three huge plate of eggs and assorted sides, and a cup of cafe con leche.

I had the fried eggs over tortillas with black beans…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/7/2011

    Cafe Aroma Latino is an adorable and welcome addition to the North End scene.

    The tables are heavy… Read more »

 3. The Coastal Cafe

2731 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3K 4P1
(902) 405-4022
5.0 star rating
  3/1/2011

This place is divine. A regularly-updated menu of delicious and creative brunch and breakfast menus awaits. The place is small, cozy and welcoming, the servers are fab, and the location is handy.

Coastal has, in some ways, become a victim of its own…More »

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 4. Hamachi Kita

5537 Young St
Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7
(902) 431-5543

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  3/18/2011

Hamachi Kita is a good, reliable place to grab a bite of sushi, or to settle in for a long pan-Asian meal.

The food is good, solid, and what you expect, but probably nothing to write home about. They do creative special rolls, which I've never tried,…More »

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 5. Julien's French Bakery & Cafe

5517 Young St
Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7
(902) 455-9717

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

3.0 star rating
  3/8/2011

This cozy neighbourhood bakery features authentic French-style baking.

A wide variety of bread will please every palate. The baguettes are stunning, but I haven't bought a loaf there I haven't loved.

Very good croissants (if you get them on the right…More »

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 6. Lions Head Tavern & Grill

5833 Sullivan St
Halifax, NS B3K 1X8
(902) 455-0181
3.0 star rating
  5/1/2011

This neighbourhood gem is entirely welcoming to those who find themselves paint-speckled of an Easter Sunday, as well as, as I've heard, those who're wearing sparkly shoes and ready to sing late in the post-meridian.

The food is entirely solid, from…More »

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 7. Local Source Market

5783 Charles St
Halifax, NS B3K 1K7
(902) 454-6014
4.0 star rating
  5/25/2011

Are you looking for good local food?
The market is definitely cheaper, but Local Source is definitely more adorable.
They carry an ever-changing selection of local vegetables, meat, cheeses, bread, preserves, and grains. They're always expanding their…More »

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 8. Nurtured: Baby, Kids, Family

2571 Robie St
Halifax, NS B3K 4N5
(902) 405-4367
5.0 star rating
  3/7/2011

Absolutely the most warm and welcoming baby store in town.

It's a must for the cloth-diapering and baby-wearing set, but even parents who don't opt for this lifestyle will find something to love.

There's a great, curated selection of toys, books, and…More »

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 9. Rich Forest Korean-Japanese Restaurant

5553 Bloomfield St
Halifax, NS B3K 1S7
(902) 431-3955
4.0 star rating
  3/1/2011

Don't let the appearance of this underground gem fool you. Rich Forest has seriously eclectic decor, but really delicious food. I tend to focus on the Korean side of the menu and have been wowed by their Bi-bim-bap, bulgogi beef, hot and spicy soups,…More »

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 10. Shoppers Drug Mart

6025 Almon St
Halifax, NS B3K 1T8
(902) 453-3723
4.0 star rating
  7/13/2011

As others have said, this is a big, nice, convenient drug store. But what I really want to tell you about is the pharmacy.

Sure, I've had other good pharmacists in this city, ones who would stand and chat, make sure you understood what they were…More »

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