History, entertainment, style and more—what we love about Halifax

Cirque du Soleil returns to Halifax with Dralion

Halifax’s original French bistro is back after a long dormancy. Le Bistro has returned to South Park Street. The original Le Bistro was a Halifax favourite for a generation. A decade after its closing, former manager Liz Chamber-Ingram has revived it. The new spot has the same Parisian vibe, and serves old favourites like Crêpe [...]

With locations on South Park and Barrington streets, Uncommon Grounds is a destination of choice for serious coffee lovers. The New York-style coffeehouse offers gourmet drinks, snacks, soup, sandwiches and desserts.

If you’re the sort of person who skips straight to dessert, be sure to visit The Middle Spoon on Barrington Street. The “desserterie” specializes in decadent desserts and cocktails. The Peanut Butter Pie draws rave reviews.

Stylish Onyx on Spring Garden Road is the spot to see and be seen. On Mondays, the signature mojitos are $7. Wednesdays offer one of the best deals you’ll find downtown: live music, no cover, no corkage fees and half-price apps. The Economy Shoe Shop on Argyle Street has long been a favourite refuge for [...]

The Armview on Chebucto Road: Reinvented neighbourhood diner; gourmet burgers, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, weekend brunch and more.   Dofsky’s on Brunswick Street: Varied menu offering pizza, pasta, seafood, plus vegetarian and gluten-free options.   Café Chianti on Barrington Street: Italian and Eastern European specialties for more than two decades; one of the city’s best wine cellars.

In the NovaScotian Crystal workshop on George Street, craftsmen shape beautiful works of mouth-blown hand cut crystal, using ancient techniques from the Old World. Visit the adjacent showroom to browse through ornaments, vases, wine glasses and other functional creations.

Colour blocking is the hot trend this spring, wearing bold complementary colours to create a dynamic look. You can’t go wrong with any combination of teal, black and white, while mint green is proving to be one of the season’s hottest colours for a splash of vitality. Find plenty to work with at Biscuit General Store on [...]

With countless connections to the tragedy, Halifax marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary sinking