Category Archives: Restaurants and Local Food

Little Oak Bar – Halifax, NS

September 3, 2016 The Local Traveler

A comfortable chair on a patio, a nice glass of wine or a pint of beer, something to snack on, sunshine, fresh flowers, and companionable silence. A perfect way to pass an afternoon on the Halifax Waterfront. A small, intimate space, a clean, sleek design, a tailored drink list, elegant small plates with a local focus, and great…Read More

Brunch at Durty Nelly’s – Halifax

July 2, 2016 The Local Traveler

A few years ago, the day after our wedding, we gathered with friends and family at Durty Nelly's for day drinks and pub fare. We were a mixed group when it came to age and tastes, but our friends from away always ask to revisit when they're home.We revisited recently following an invitation from Durty…Read More

Eliot & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar – Halifax, NS

April 26, 2016 The Local Traveler

Last night we got a sneak peek of Eliot & Vine, a new restaurant and wine bar in Halifax's North End. Located on Clifton Street, just off Cunard, the restaurant hopes to offer an ever-evolving menu of European-inspired dishes paired with wine selections from around the world. The space is small and intimate, 55 seats divided…Read More

How to Rock a Day Trip to the Valley

April 5, 2016 The Local Traveler

On a late spring day last year, I picked a friend up before sunrise and we hit the road for Wolfville. We wanted to watch the sun come up over the Bay of Fundy (at least I did, my friend is an incredibly good sport). The Annapolis Valley is just 45 minutes from Halifax, a great day-trip…Read More

Les Brasseurs de Petit Sault – Edmundston, NB

August 13, 2015 The Local Traveler

With so many new breweries popping up, it can seem nearly impossible to stand out above the others. However, it doesn’t need to be so complicated. Just make good, deeply satisfying beer. This seems to be the philosophy that les Brasseurs de Petit Sault in Edmondston are following with their brewing. We had our first…Read More

Britt’s Pub & Eatery – Saint John, NB

August 9, 2015 The Local Traveler

The first weekend of August found us back in the port city of Saint John, New Brunswick. We were in town for the Marathon by the Sea. After three races, and a particularly gruelling half-marathon, we were looking for a place where we could EAT ALL THE FOOD. We took to Twitter to get some…Read More

Popovers on the Square – Portsmouth, NH

July 27, 2015 The Local Traveler

It took a lot of discipline to not spend my whole trip to Portsmouth at Popovers on the Square. Popovers is named after a traditional New England pastry, but one that was new to me. A popover looks similar to a Yorkshire pudding and is traditionally served warm with maple butter, but can also be stuffed.…Read More

Vermont Cider Tour

July 15, 2015 The Local Traveler

We've been talking a lot about Vermont craft beer, but it isn't the only thing that's brewing in the state. On our spring tour through Vermont, we stopped into two of Vermont's cider houses - Citizen Cider and Woodchuck Cider.With a long history of apple production, cider makes sense for Vermont. And at both Citizen and Woodchuck,…Read More

The Port Grocer – Port Medway, NS

July 10, 2015 The Local Traveler

"You won't go away hungry, I can tell you that." Listening to Annabelle, one of the owners of The Port Grocer, explain today's brunch menu to a group of first timers is almost as good as eating it. Almost. The little restaurant and general store in Port Medway opened last April, and is known for…Read More

WHYM Craft Beer Cafe – Portsmouth, NH

WHYM Craft Beer Portsmouth New Hampshire

July 8, 2015 The Local Traveler

"It's like having a barbecue out on the deck. Only better." - my dad Better food, better beer, and helpful advice. WHYM Craft Beer Cafe really doesn't look like much from the road. Semi-hidden behind a motel along Route 1, it'd be just as easy to miss as to spot, but it'd be worth doubling…Read More