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1. Bishop's Cellar
Tucked away in the corner of the Bishop's Landing piazza, Bishop's Cellar could have very easily settled for being a snooty collection of wines for a snooty collection of wine drinkers - and I'm sure they could have been very successful if they had.…More »
2. Darrell's Restaurant
For whatever reason, I tend to forget all about Darrell's. Well, probably because I drank too much in college but still...the point is that I only make it into this south end diner about once or twice a year. After the last visit though, that's about…More »
3. Deli Green Cafe & Catering
We throw around the words 'hidden gem' a lot in our reviews because there's always a treat of a place that's off the beaten path that we want to share with our friends. But Deli Green? Whew boy...y'all ain't ready for this.
Last year I was tasked with…More »
4. 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 »
5. Morris East
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 »
6. Point Pleasant Grocery
This place should really just be called: COME GET YOUR ICE CREAM AFTER WALKING IN THE PARK because I'm really not sure how/why you'd end up there otherwise. And I mean that lovingly!
After a stroll along the water, Point Pleasant Grocery should be…More »
7. Point Pleasant Park
I don't think there has been anything more devastating to me than seeing Point Pleasant Park pre- and post-Juan. What was once a lush forest to explore felt like a pre-construction business park for a little while there but our city's finest park has…More »
8. Ristorante a Mano
With a more welcoming, community feel than its popular sister restaurant Il Mercato, A Mano really does feel like a hint of Italy in our city. That does mean that the place can get quite loud and boisterous in the evenings (so intimate discussions…More »
9. Sugah!
You know what? I don't think I've ever actually been able to finish an ice cream from Sugah. But don't worry, it wasn't for lack of trying! Owned by the wonderful Uncommon Group, this is our very own, homegrown, hand-paddled ice cream destination.…More »
10. The Bicycle Thief
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 »
11. The Drawing Room
Um....wow! Friends had told me about the new bar on the top floor of the Henry House a few weeks after it opened but I really wasn't prepared for how cool this place actually is. I couldn't really imagine how it could be much different from either of…More »
12. The Henry House
My favourite thing about the Henry House is how easy it is to convince people to go there. If you're ever stuck for a venue, or your friends are being picky, this is a crowd-pleaser. With three levels there are three different experiences that can…More »
13. The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro
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 »
14. Vinnie's Pasta Bar
Now I can't say I really knew what to expect when I ended up at Vinnie's on a Thursday evening. Even standing right outside the door, it's really hard to understand what's on the other side. It's outside of the usual dining district but it is tucked…More »
15. Gingergrass
"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 »
16. Bishop's Landing
Summer in the city wouldn't be the same without the Bishop's Landing Piazza!
Everyone knows that all the cool kids stroll the waterfront on a pretty regular basis from June to October and until the section in between Bishop's and Pier 21 fills out a…More »
17. South End Diner - CLOSED
You wouldn't know it from the outside, but the South End Diner is an adorable piece of the fifties right in the heart of the south end. Checkboard floors, bright red walls, black-and-whites of James Dean, fresh baked pies in glass stands...it's all…More »
18. Atlantic News
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 »
19. Tomavino's Ristorante - CLOSED
I'm so glad that Tomavino's managed to rally to keep its south end location after the double drama of the fire and the closure of the short-lived Bedford branch. Tom's has always been a favourite dinner destination for me as well as a secret take-out…More »
20. Café Chianti
I'm going to take one from the book of more particular yelpers and note that this is probably more like a 3.5-star rating instead of your basic three. Better than A-OK, but not quite reaching fan-worthy status, I had a nice long-overdue first visit…More »
21. Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria
Finally made it to Bramoso's market booth on the second floor of the Seaport Market today and boy am I glad I did!
First off, they're in the upper corner that is pretty much made for me. You know...the one next to Java Blend, an Indian resto, a…More »
22. Choco Café
Halifax, NS B3J 3X2
(902) 407-8844
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Coffee & Tea
"Blame it on the cho-cho-cho-cho-cho-choc-o-lat e."
Okay, it's not as catchy, but I swear I might as well have been drunk during my first visit to Choco Café across from Bishop's Landing. From bright-eyed first reactions like "It looks like the Bombay…More »
23. Roy's Lounge
It's rare that I ever choose to just hang out at one of the local hotels, no matter what restaurant, bar, spa, or shop they have tucked away in their lobbies but last night I was so glad to give Eve a chance. With horrible weather outside, two of us…More »
24. Yuk Yuk's International Stand Up Comedy
I've been to Yuk Yuk's a handful of times for fundraisers and corporate events since they opened their doors and have always had a pretty good time. I really like that our city is able to sustain (I hope?) a comedy club and love the additional way to…More »
25. Uncommon Grounds
As I write this, I'm sitting in a comfortable leather couch in the corner of this clean, modern coffee shop in what I believe to be the city's hottest neighbourhood (second only to Quinpool). The café is clean, modern, urban and beautifully designed…More »
26. Carbonstok
Yes! YES! Yes! I love Carbonstok. I'm actually embarrassed to admit how much I love Carbonstok just because that involves also admitting how long it took me to go check it out. Shame on me...
Every shelf and display is covered with weird, quirky, and…More »
27. Trident Booksellers and Cafe
The Trident's greatest strength is just how perfectly off the beaten path this cafe-bookstore combination is. At the very southern end of Hollis Street, the charming, low-lit interior instantly brings to mind images of old British authors…More »
28. Hamachi House
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 »
29. Red Stag Tavern
Surprisingly, I'm quite alright with the Red Stag! I say surprisingly because most 'east coast pubs' fail to get this east-coaster excited enough to look beyond the typical vibe we usher out to impress the tourists as they flock to cheap beer and…More »
30. UYE: Pho 101
What a perfect day for the year's first UYE!
Sunny and warm (or, at least it was until nightfall), you could almost pretend we were in Vietnam for this night of in-pho-ductions to Gingergrass' signature noodley soup! And, you know, some Crab…More »
31. 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 »
32. 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 »
33. 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 »
34. 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 »
35. 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 »
36. Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs
This week marked my very first steps in the door at Bearly's and it was a mixed experience indeed. So, I encourage you to consider this an interim-review. Despite my first visit being less-than-ideal, I'm actually really excited to get back for a…More »
37. Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Last night, this NSLC single-handedly launched me into a new quarter-life crisis.
I am 26-years-old. 26. That is not old. But when you're surrounded by people in this store on a Friday night and suddenly everyone else looks 17, you're going to feel…More »
38. 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 »
39. 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 »
40. 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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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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