Soup is a versatile dish with countless variations that range from light and spicy to thick and creamy broths brimming with delicious ingredients. Halifax restaurants have plenty of fantastic options for soup, including classic French and seafood soups, as well as ramen and pho, giving you a chance to sample worldwide flavours.
Charcuterie is all about savouring cured meats. Charcuterie boards have popped up on menus all over town since Ratinaud French Cuisine opened with a mixture of house-made meats to accompany its beverage list. Here are some of the best of these delectable meat samplers.
It’s a great time to be a food lover in Nova Scotia. The city’s talented chefs have taken dining here to a whole new level, seeking out local ingredients and using them in innovative ways. Local wine is also enjoying an upswing in popularity, with ever more wineries and surprisingly sophisticated wines. Enjoy Nova Scotia wines at the following restaurants.
It can be tough to find delicious, gluten-free meals when dining out, but you’re in luck, because Halifax is a hotspot for gluten-free dining, with many outstanding restaurants to choose from. Whether you’re looking for the best gluten-free pub food or fine-dining experiences, Halifax has you covered.
Nothing says Halifax like a late-night donair or falafel sandwich enjoyed with friends at about 2 am on a downtown street corner. That might come as a surprise to outsiders who don’t realize how much the city’s culinary scene owes to Middle Eastern food. And Haligonians might also be surprised at the range and variety of Middle Eastern food available around town.
Craving a sweet treat? Your search for the must-try dessert spots in Halifax is over. Discover the best desserts Halifax has to offer with this guide to the city’s sweet spots. From hidden café treasures to unexpected farmers’ market treats, bakery delights and dessert-bar indulgences, this guide has something to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Like any city with a bustling food scene, Metro Halifax sees a lot of restaurants come and go in the course of a year. It's always sad to say goodbye to old favourites, but each year brings its own upside in the form of fresh, new dining establishments. Here are a few of 2015's notable arrivals.
Greek food is a beautiful example of the vegetable-forward Mediterranean diet, which is full of bold flavours and healthy ingredients. You'll find Greek restaurants all over the Metro area, ranging from quick and simple takeouts to elegant sit-down venues. Here are a few worthy places to satisfy your big fat Greek craving.
Atlantic Canada is one of the world's great oyster-producing regions, but sadly, oyster bars are not (yet) a major part of the Halifax culinary scene. A handful of establishments are doing their best to establish that tradition here, from bars to oyster-friendly licensed restaurants. Here are some notable bars to get your fill of these briney treats.
The Celtic spirit is potent here in Halifax, especially in its distilled form. Few beverages can ease that raw waterfront chill from your bones quite as effectively or as pleasantly as a "wee dram" of whisky. Here are a few noteworthy places to further your acquaintance with this masterpiece of the distiller's art.
With Halifax located along the Atlantic Ocean, many people assume the city specializes in seafood. However, Halifax's steak scene is surprisingly diverse, drawing inspiration from culinary traditions from around the world, including American, Canadian, Japanese and Australian cuts and dishes. Whether you like yours bloody or dead, take your meat craving to these steakhouses.
Despite the fabulous wine lists available at so many restaurants in Halifax, sometimes you just know you've already got the perfect pairing for that certain steak or risotto. Halifax won't let you down: from the elegant Onyx to the rustic Morris East, Halifax boasts some delicious "bring your own wine" spots you won't want to miss.