Tag: halifax

  • Fish and Chips at the Henry House

    Fish and Chips at the Henry House

    I am continuing my search for the best fish and chips in downtown Halifax, focusing on pubs for now, because lord knows we love our pubs here in Nova Scotia. My last post featured a tasty, no frills fish and chips for less than $10 from the Resolutes Club. That same day, I decided to…

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  • Guest Quest: @hfxfoodreviews Peninsula Pizza Project Part II

    Guest Quest: @hfxfoodreviews Peninsula Pizza Project Part II

    This is a guest post by @hfxfoodreviews, known for their “easily digestible reviews”. I am honoured that they have chosen my platform to showcase their quest for the best sit-down pizzeria on the Halifax Peninsula. Enjoy! In November 2020, we announced the results of our search for the best slice in town with the @hfxfoodreviews…

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  • 2020 in Review

    2020 in Review

    While many of my favourite restaurants are featured on this list, which contains some of the best food in Halifax, and I definitely encourage you to go out and support them, please keep in mind that ALL of our vibrant, independent, local restaurants are struggling. If you have a favourite spot, show your support. Don’t…

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  • Guest Quest: @hfxfoodreviews Peninsula Pizza Project 2020

    Guest Quest: @hfxfoodreviews Peninsula Pizza Project 2020

    This is a guest post by @hfxfoodreviews, known for their “easily digestible reviews”. I am honoured that they have chosen my platform to showcase their quest for the best pizza slice on the Halifax Peninsula. Enjoy!  How do you define “good pizza”? We believe the most important attributes are taste, size and price – with…

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  • Best Tacos in Halifax

    Best Tacos in Halifax

    With the first Halifax Taco Week approaching, I thought it would be valuable to know who is making the best tacos in Halifax. But I am going on record to say: Halifax isn’t ready! We are just starting to get some quality taquerias in town, but it’s too early to start a festival based around…

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  • Halifax Taco Quest: “De Moda” Edition

    Halifax Taco Quest: “De Moda” Edition

    Welcome to the final leg of my Halifax Taco Quest, where myself and a team of taco enthusiasts search for the best tacos in Halifax. It all started with the Vegan Taco Quest, and from there we did the Classics, Al Fresco options, “Authentic” restaurants, and here we are today hunting down the most bougie…

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  • Halifax Taco Quest: “Authentic” Edition

    Halifax Taco Quest: “Authentic” Edition

    The term “authentic” is problematic, as the world of food is not a static world; cultures have always mixed, cooks have always adapted, and tastes are always changing. The question of “what is an authentic taco?” will likely depend on region and generation. The “spirit” of the taco is also challenged by the availability of…

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  • Halifax Taco Quest: Al Fresco Edition

    Halifax Taco Quest: Al Fresco Edition

    This is the third installment of my Halifax Taco Quest. I previously wrote about Vegan Tacos and the Classics, but today we’ll be addressing al fresco tacos. With the summer wrapping up, time is running out to enjoy seasonal sunshine patio tacos and your goddam watermelon beers. We ventured to the Stillwell Beer Garden, where…

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  • Halifax Taco Quest: The Classics

    Halifax Taco Quest: The Classics

    Last month I commenced my Halifax Taco Quest, as 2019 seems to be the year that Halifax finally gets its “taco boom”. We haven’t had much of a craze since the gourmet burger/fro-yo boom, but here we are in 2019 freaking out about tacos and doughnuts. I started out with a Vegan Taco Quest, where…

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  • Brunch at Robie St. Station

    Brunch at Robie St. Station

    Robie St. Station  2394 Robie St, Halifax My Brother and I took my Mom out to Robie St. Station for Mother’s Day Brunch on my suggestion, as it has an approachable menu and a bright, funky space. It’s just got that “brunch vibe”. I also hadn’t been there since I reviewed it in 2014, and I’ve never…

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