Small Spots, Great Food

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Limited seating spots may seem a negative, especially when busy. But make no mistake - there's a reason why the place is always packed.

 1. Salvatore's Pizzaiola Trattoria

5541 Young St
Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7
(902) 455-1133
4.0 star rating
  2/3/2012

This has become my bi-monthly lunch spot over the last few years.  Yes, the pizza is fantastic, but I go there for the hero meatball sub!

What I like to do is get there early for lunch, order in a sub & pop (which is ~11$) sit in the corner table (the…More »

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 2. Burrito Jax

5215 Blowers Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1J5
(902) 406-0088

Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex

5.0 star rating
  1/11/2012

For me, this place is a much better alternative for the grab n go crowd than walking up the block to pizza corner.

Space is really for standing room crowd, waiting on their order, you can gaze up to the tv, or down at your phone until they call out…More »

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 3. Gingergrass

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

Categories: Thai, Vietnamese

4.0 star rating
  11/19/2011 ROTD 12/1/2011

Stopped by here on recommendation from the missus since the spot seemed to be a work favourite for lunch.

Too bad the daily special are not on during the weekend.

I walked into the door and expected the usual scenery, small space but tables were well…More »

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 4. Chowder House Café

256 Main St
Tatamagouche, NS B0K 1V0
(902) 657-2223
4.0 star rating
  10/30/2011 First to Review

Stopped by for lunch on a chilly fall day.

The business is located in an old home which has been refurbished as an eating establishment seating about 24 people. The decor is modern.

The menu items are what I would call traditional local. Burgers, fish…More »

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 5. Bare Bones Cafe and Bistro

151 Main St
Parrsboro, NS B0M 1S0
(902) 254-2270

Category: Seafood

5.0 star rating
  10/15/2011

We had to pick up a coffee table in Amherst and decided to take the scenic drive down back to Truro.

We arrived in Parrsboro and headed for Partridge Island and passed this location.

We turned around and stopped for lunch. Wow this place is awesome,…More »

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