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Spring Garden State
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1. HMV
I visit HMV maaaaaybe once a year since I'm completely hooked on iTunes for my instant music gratification. That said, I'm still glad it's a Spring Garden Road staple.
The tunes pumping as you walk by, the cool and friendly staff, and now the addition…More »
2. Dugger's
Halifax, NS B3J 1G3
(902) 425-2525
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Leather Goods,
Shoe Stores
While sure, I'd love to say I have the means and class to review a store that sells $2,000 Hugo Boss suits (which I've definitely gone in just to try on...), I'm focusing mostly on the lower level of this Spring Garden staple - D2. It's like the…More »
3. Foreign Affair
Popped in for a visit with my mom the other day because we're genetically predisposed to shop for ourselves on days that are supposed to be all about other people...in this case, Fathers Day. We're horrible.
Foreign Affair had some nice displays up in…More »
4. Il Mercato
As the second location of one of the city's most popular Italian restaurants, Il Mercato manages to deliver even from the second floor of a Bedford shopping mall. The food, service, and atmosphere is completely consistent - at times even better,…More »
5. Saege Bistro
Okay fine. I'm big enough to admit when I was wrong. Or at the very least when I was too cranky to have any business writing reviews in the first place. Yes, the first time I went to Saege that led to my brunch review was less than ideal but my most…More »
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11/18/2010
After years of hearing about the Saege experience, we finally got around to trying it out for Sunday… Read more »
6. Just Us!
This is hands down the best location of our favourite local coffee chain. Who needs Starbucks when you can pass the day in the lovely comfort of this caffeine homestead? The servers treat you like friends popping in for a visit, they make incredible…More »
7. Onyx
Oh Onyx, we've shared so many great memories!
Remember that first time that we met when myself and a whole crew were all slutted up and headed to a trashy bar? I believe I was wearing a t-shirt that said 'More Rock than a Crack House' when I stumbled…More »
8. Sock It To Ya
This place is such a little throwback to old-time downtown shopping. It's teeny tiny, staffed by usually just one person, and occasionally has a 'Back in ten!' sign up on the window as that person grabs lunch. Add on the fact that all purchases are…More »
9. Public Gardens Park
Boo. The Public Gardens make me grumpy. I know that when I'm there I should be skipping through the gravel stone paths with baby birds tweeting (the old-fashioned way) around my head while the squirrels wave hello as I lead into a fantastically…More »
10. Rogue's Roost Brew Pub
Halifax, NS B3J 1G1
(902) 492-2337
Categories:
Pubs,
Canadian (Traditional),
Music Venues
Rogue's Roost is a good example of why you shouldn't judge a bar by its cover. From atop its perch on Spring Garden and Queen, it's really hard to tell anything about the place. You can't really see in the windows, it's tricky to figure out where the…More »
11. Running Room Canada
I'll start by saying I'm not a runner, I don't want to be a runner, and I will never be a runner. Any activity meant to get you in better shape that involves the constant jiggling of all areas you hope the activity will eventually keep from jiggling…More »
12. The Hunt Club - CLOSED
I always thought the only way to improve men's fashion would be to add booze and pub grub into the mix. Actually, I never thought that but when The Hunt Club brought the idea to life in downtown Halifax, I knew I'd never look back.
The Hunt Club has…More »
13. Life Salonspa
I've only ever had a single haircut at Life. Right after one of their stylists won 'Best Of' in The Coast, I immediately booked and figured it would be a revolutionary appointment that would change my hair forever.
Hey - I was fickle and optimistic…More »
14. The Fireside
The Fireside is what I like to call Halifax's scrappiest cocktail bar. Known for its Martini Monday (more than any other location that does the same, in fact), it manages to lure university students away from the usual suspects for a night of getting…More »
15. The Oasis Pub & Eatery
Dinner and a show has never been cheaper than it is at The Oasis!
Much like stumbling across a real oasis in the midst of a dessert as you're desperate for water (this happens to me ALL the time), hanging out at this Oasis tucked underground on Spring…More »
16. Mills Halifax
Halifax, NS B3J 1G4
(902) 429-6111
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing,
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Sneaky little Mills Brothers...
Didn't you think we'd notice you building a local fashion empire up there on that top floor? Did you really think you could just collect gorgeous boutiques as if they were beanie babies in the late nineties?
Well, we…More »
17. Il Mercato
Il Mercato was one of the first favourite restaurants of my adult years, dating back to when it was in its old Spring Garden location down toward Queen Street and I was still in high school.
It was exquisite then, it's delicious now, and I'm sure I'll…More »
18. Your Father's Moustache
Halifax, NS B3J 1H5
(902) 423-6766
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Your Father's Mustache is a great spot for a casual bite, a couple pints, and a pretty chill scene.
Sure, university students definitely Cole here to get wasted on occasion, but unlike spots like the Split Crow, that's not this bar's sole purpose.…More »
19. Rockbottom Brewpub
I've had some great times and some okay food at the Rock Bottom which basically means I like the place, I don't think I'd ever object to going there, but I can't say I'd get too excited about the meal portion of the night.
The Rock Bottom is aptly…More »
20. Black Market Boutique
I like it. I don't get it. But I like it.
The Black Market has been a Halifax staple for as long as I can remember - even back when I was just a wee little yelper-to-be, begging his parents to take him for a big slice from Pizza Corner before I knew…More »
21. Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
I don't come to the Port of Wines boutique of the NSLC often but I have had some pretty incredible customer service from their team of wine fanatics that has at times been miles ahead of most other shops in the area.
Back in the hot and heavy craze…More »
22. Premier Wine and Spirits
I love Laura P's description of Premier as "appropriate spot for the post graduate drinker," so I suppose I'll start by stealing that for my own review!
With a killer uptown location, Premier is one of two privatized liquor stores in the downtown core…More »
23. Sweet Jane's Gifts & Confectionery
Tucked away on one of my favourite Spring Garden area side streets, Sweet Jane's is a sugar rush and a half. Whether you have a sweet tooth that needs satisfying or just want to see one of the most colourful and fun places in the city, this is a…More »
24. Cafe Istanbul: Kebap & Meze House
Cafe Istanbul has been on my list to try ever since the very start of my yelp-life began almost a full year ago so I was *thrilled* when a friend finally gave us a reason to pop in for an early birthday celebration.
Now, I totally thought that Cafe…More »
25. Koo-E Nami Royale Grill
From the outside, I never would have known how nice the interior of Koo-E Nami actually is. But entering through the Pete's Frootique mall, you're welcomed by modern furniture, a beautifully lit bar, and a warm space that could just as easily make…More »
26. Jacky's Cafe
This is your basic office tower diner with an unexpected Chinese flare. Older folk come here for no-frills breakfast, office workers come for morning drip coffee, people-in-the-know come for dumplings and noodles.
I popped in to kill some time and…More »
27. Crimson Clover
"I just...I just...I'm freaking out a little here."
And those, my friends, were the first words I spoke to the lovely staff at Crimson Clover after my few minutes of affordable, fashionable bliss in this new consignment shop. Located in an old-timey…More »
28. Daniel's Tailor Shop
Halifax, NS B3J 1G5
(902) 423-6330
Categories:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry,
Sewing & Alterations
I don't always agree with all of the Best Ofs in The Coast, but Daniel's Tailoring Shop is a well-deserved long-standing winner of the tailoring category. I'm actually a little bit shocked that it hadn't been reviewed yet when I dropped off a couple…More »
29. Estia Restaurant
Finally, after far too much time spent walking by Estia and saying, "I need to go there," I'm happy to report that I went, I ate, and I loved. Honestly, this place seems to have a pretty understated reputation for how tasty and professional…More »
30. Liquid Boutique
Now, reviews for Liquid are going to be a little obvious, I think. If you're a drinker of any kind, you're going to love this place. If you could care less about consuming liquids particularly of the alcoholic variety, then you probably won't get…More »
31. lululemon athletica
Halifax, NS B3J 1G4
(902) 422-6641
Categories:
Sports Wear,
Women's Clothing,
Yoga
This store stresses me out to no end. Part of it has to do with the fact that I don't wear their clothes so I'm usually being dragged in by some fanatic friend or sent for a gift pick-up, but most of it has to do with the fact that it's generally…More »
32. Cucina Moderna
This is a cute shop filled to the actual brim with uppity kitchen nick-knacs that you probably don't need but definitely will want once you see them in all the bright colour options. I should know -if there were a school for uppity kitchen…More »
33. Park Lane
I may have waffled a bit between a three-star and a four-star for our dear Park Lane mall but ultimately my past visits throughout the holiday shopping season have definitely pushed this downtown shopping centre up a couple notches in my books.
…More »
34. KAS Footwear
Ahhh..I remember the exciting arrival of Kick Ass Shoes (KAS) like it was yesterday! Gorgeous, high-end shoes was welcomed into the open arms of men and women alike as Haligonians left proudly with fashionable footwear worthy of European streets!
But…More »
35. Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
It won't surprise many of you to know that I spend very little time in sports bars these days. It's not that I don't like them, or that I don't enjoy myself just fine once I'm there - it's just that I have strayed quite far from any and all paths…More »
36. Thornbloom - The Inspired Home
Halifax, NS B3J 3M7
(902) 425-8005
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
I love this over-the-top little shop. Tucked away by itself in the weird but nice (I guess?) Spring Garden Place Mall, almost every surface is covered with something glittery, shiny, or otherwise flashy for in the home. If I were to describe it as a…More »
37. Annie's Place Cafe
Today was my first visit to Annie's Place after getting up at an ungodly hour, leading to an awkard wait for businesses in the Spring Garden area to unlock their doors. It's now located in a new spot (as opposed to the old location shown in the…More »
38. Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
I've only been in this library a handful of times throughout my life but I'm still going to be sad to see it go if it ends up torn down after the new one is built. Its stance on the lower end of Spring Garden along with the brooding statue of Winston…More »
39. CBC Radio
Ah the love of CBC Radio...a sign that you're getting older and increasingly more Canadian. Right on cue, you will eventually turn that dial to some soft-spoken discussion hour of culture, arts, and politics and never look back on those days of…More »
40. Uncommon Grounds
I can't believe it took me this long to finally take my first steps inside the Uncommon Homestead in the Public Gardens but during Open City weekend, I finally crossed this off my Halfax bucket list.
For alliteration's sake, I was going to call this a…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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