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1. The Good Food Emporium
I really don't want to review this place. I really don't want to give it lots of stars. I really don't want everyone to find out about it. I really just want to keep this place a delightful secret for an inner circle of vegan-friendly,…More »
2. Foggy Goggle
The Goggle totally took me by surprise. For a pub that seems to have no idea what it is or what it's trying to do when you first experience it, after a few visits it all starts to make a tremendous amount of sense. The low-lit atmosphere, the…More »
3. Humani-T Cafe
Okay fine. Who am I to give a café a four-star review upon first impression and then proceed to visit at least once a week ever since? A rude, rude person that's who. And yes, WEEKLY I have dragged their reputation as a beacon of health and nutrition…More »
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1/20/2011
Yep. I boycotted this place because I hated the name of it so much that I couldn't ever imagine… Read more »
4. The Coastal Cafe
This i truly the home of incredible, creative and delicious food in Halifax and if you haven't been to experience it, go NOW.
Their huge menu is split between two chalkboards on the wall boasting a full breakfast offering and a delectable lunch…More »
5. Satisfaction Feast - CLOSED
After twelve-ish years of being a vegetarian, I've really gotten used to only having three or four options on any given menu. That worked for me. It kept my eating impulses focused, elevating all of my other senses in the process. (Not true.) So when…More »
6. Burrito Jax
After one memorable trip to San Diego, my love of cheap, Mexican food soared to astronomical heights. Slightly more authentic than your average Mexicalirosa's, but not so traditional as to take away its hangover curing capabilities, I had mapped out…More »
7. The Mongolie Grill
Here's the scoop: The Mongolie Grill is a spot where you build your own stir-fry masterpiece. No menus, no chefs-it's all you, baby and you've got dozens of options to choose from.
Veggies, meats, nuts, tofu, noodles, rice, sauces...you could eat here…More »
8. 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 »
9. Cha Baa Thai
So so so so so so good. Cha Baa Thai is definitely what made me go from liking Thai food to craving it.
Yes, I was that guy who when asked, "Do you like Thai food?" would say yes but really only mean Pad Thai. After a few visits to Cha Baa with…More »
10. Indochine Banh Mi
Obligatory 'I just had Korean Tacos and freaked the freak out' Update:
I've decided that Indochine Banh Mi is more like an addiction than a lunch option for me. When I'm 'on' Indochine, it's all I can think about and I end up sneaking in wearing…More »
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5/31/2011
So within a week of my first taste of Indochine, I went back twice. TWICE.
I know. It got a little… Read more »
11. Mezza
It was a sad day when a Mezza server explained that the era of half-off apps on Tuesdays and Thursdays had ended. A very sad day, indeed.
Suddenly, the cheese rolls I've come to know as a $4.25 no-brainer alongside $3.50 hummus and other deliciously…More »
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6/14/2011
Mezza is my go-to destination for post-Oxford dinners. Sometimes it means excitedly tossing back… Read more »
12. Pete's Frootique and European Delicatessen
Back in my poor university student days, I managed to choose the one downtown apartment that was as far away as possible from all of the peninsula grocery stores. Mostly because I'm a genius. This meant that a good portion of my martini budget had to…More »
13. Blowers St Paperchase Newstand & Cafe
Ohhhh Paperchase! My love for this café went pretty much from zero to sixty in the span of about three visits and it's never going back.
First off, by comparison to just about every other café in the city worth going to, this one is actually quiet and…More »
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6/22/2011
I never used to feel cool enough to hang out at the Paperchase. I felt like it was a place for… Read more »
14. ela! Greek Taverna
Just so that we're clear, I hate Bayers Lake. I hate driving there, I hate being there, I hate even thinking about it on a purely geographical level. From the traffic planning that I can only assume was done drunk as a joke, to the stores that no one…More »
15. Salvatore's Pizzaiola Trattoria
Salvatore's ruined take-out pizza for me. When I was working in the Hydrostone I became beyond spoiled when every meeting was catered with any one of these gourmet, thin crust beauties. With fresh and flavourful ingredients, a bold sauce, and a…More »
16. Tareks Café
Tarek's Café, the city's beloved provider of garlic-infused mealtimes, has recently expanded into Bedford just a stone's throw from Sunnyside Mall in a bare bones take-out space that's perfect for grabbing great Lebanese cuisine to go. We popped in…More »
17. Hart and Thistle Gastropub & Brewery
Halifax, NS B3J 1S9
(902) 407-4278
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Breweries,
Music Venues
After months of raving recommendations for the Hart and Thistle's veggie burger, I finally made it in to see what's what. But before I begin, though, I need to make it very clear that I appreciate any and all pubs that offer a vegetarian burger…More »
18. Dee Dee's
Oh yelpers, you've done it again. You've kickstarted a brand new obsession with a little ice cream and burrito shop (strange combination but just go with it) that I didn't even know existed mere weeks ago. Kudos!
Dee Dee's is by no means on the beaten…More »
19. Dharma-Sushi
Dharma is in a bit of a tsukemono*.
While it used to have a prime location on Argyle Street with little competition from the more casual I Love Sushi (which I have admittedly never been to so who am I to count it out...), the playing field is getting…More »
20. 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 »
21. Ela! Greek Taverna
My love of the Ela restaurants is obviously no secret: there's feta, carbs, cream sauces, and whimsy - also known as the lyrics to my personal version of that favourite things song from The Sound of Music.
Once again, despite being tucked away in a…More »
22. 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 »
23. The B-Well Sushi and Cafe
Oh dear. I hate to go against the grain here, but I can't help but feel like I went in with waaaaay too high expectations after all the five-stars here. That's not to say I didn't enjoy myself, but it's not going to be my sushi staple any time soon.
I…More »
24. The Wooden Monkey
I crossed something off the bucket list today, all thanks to the Wooden Monkey.
Having been a vegetarian since my very early teens, I missed out on my meat-eating chance to indulge in a Halifax staple: the donair. For years I've been judged whenever I…More »
25. 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 »
26. Fan's Restaurant
Fan's (formerly Fran's), is one of those Halifax legends that has carried through since the university days of my parents. Meaning, this place is ANCIENT.
I kid, I kid. It's mostly just fun to think about my parents in their twenties hauling their…More »
27. 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 »
28. Cafe Aroma Latino
Um. Hi there, new favourite cheap lunch. A pleasure to meet you, indeed!
After first bookmarking Café Aroma Latino back in January, I FINALLY made it in to see what all the fuss was about. The place is incredibly easy to find since it shares the…More »
29. Ali's Seafood and Kabob Cuisine
In the short while they've been open, Ali's has gone from being a 'nice-to-have' to a 'would-be-sad-without' which is my complicated way of saying: please never leave me, my sweet, wonderful purveyor of the strangest, awesomest collection of take-out…More »
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10/31/2011 First to Review
The love I have for the wee strip mall about ninety seconds from my house is already high, but now,… Read more »
30. Smoke's Poutinerie
Nope. That's it. I'm done. Boudreau, OUT.
After my initial lackluster impression of Smoke's poutine, based on samplings of their classic poutine and one topped with vegetarian gravy, I had a hard time getting over the taste of either gravy. Add to…More »
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11/14/2011
Smoke's is the newcomer to the poutine showdown at Pizza Corner, a national chain going up against… Read more »
31. Seoul Restaurant
It can't be easy to be a basement-dwelling restaurant on a street just far enough away from the pedestrian hustle and bustle but somehow Seoul manages to make it work. Sitting on the lower end of Duke Street across from the Granville Courtyard…More »
32. Cole's Neighborhood Restaurant
Dartmouth, NS
(902) 444-1088
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Burgers,
Breakfast & Brunch
Back when we first moved into our house in Dartmouth, there wasn't a whole lot around for nice, local dining within a short driving distance. Even though this was only three years ago, I'm thrilled with the number of new businesses and new…More »
33. 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 »
34. Pavia Espresso Bar & Café
Herring Cove, NS B3R 2N1
(902) 407-4008
Categories:
Art Galleries,
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
The Pavia Café and Gallery is an fantastic addition to the Herring Cove area, so much so that I already know it's going to lure me back out more often than my usual once-a-year trek to watch the waves on the ocean. I was very lucky to have a friend…More »
35. Untitled Eats
After catching a glimpse of their menu online, I was so very excited to fall in love with this brand new restaurant in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS). I had never made it to any of the previous cafés in this spot so I felt like this would be…More »
36. Villa Madina
This is one food court vendor that I would love to see open up their own legit shop, if only so that I could enjoy their food without the inconvenience of having to venture into Mic Mac Mall. A medley of Mediterranean options, I wouldn't go so far as…More »
37. Mama Gratti's Deli & Bakery
I have a lot of love for Mama Gratti's! This fresh lil market in Scotia Square knows how to do lunch right - walking the perfect line between not-going-to-put-you-in-a-food -coma and lettuce-alone-does-not-a-salad -make.
All premade and packaged for…More »
38. Sushi Shige Japanese Restaurant
I went to Sushi Shige over the weekend because I thought I was going to Sushi Nami. So right from the get-go, we were off to a bit of a rocky start when I realized the very roll I came downtown to try was actually being served at a completely…More »
39. Hk Wong's Palace Restaurant
Once again, my inability to appreciate the Chinese food selection in this city led me to Yelp reviews in hopes of finding a favourite in time for the Year of the Dragon in a few weeks. With this joint tucked away by my neighbourhood Hamachi, it…More »
40. Ela! Greek Taverna
While certainly not my favourite of the three Ela locations (oddly enough), the original has always been a downtown destination for a brief Mediterranean escape at the end of a busy work day, or even halfway through for some of their lunch specials.
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Things I LoveWine, Cheese, Carbs, Dachshunds, Low-lighting, Trashy Pop Music, Martinis, Art, Sushi, Kelly Clarkson, Kraft Dinner
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