Category Archives: Restaurants and Local Food

Pictou County Pizza

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I am fully aware of the fact that people everywhere, and I mean around the world everywhere, make bold claims that the pizza from their hometown is the best pizza you could possibly find.  This is not something that's unique to people from Pictou County.  What IS unique to people from Pictou County, is that…Read More

Amedeo’s Italian Bistro – Sydney, NS

Amedeos Bistro Sydney Cape Breton Nova Scotia
On a recent weekend trip to Baddeck, we met up with a friend in Sydney to hand-deliver a wedding invitation. On her suggestion, we found ourselves at Amedeo's, a small Italian restaurant in the middle of downtown Sydney.  Upon entering Amedeo's, we were greeted by the savory smell of authentic Italian food; fresh bread, olive…Read More

Paddy’s Pub – Wolfville, NS

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While in Wolfville, we stopped in for a bite to eat at Paddy’s Pub (@paddysbrew). Located a stones throw from  Acadia university, Paddy’s is a pub in the truest sense. Local brew, relaxed atmosphere, chill music and great classic pub fare. My sister, a former Acadia student, and soon to be Dal Pharmacy student, guided…Read More

Minato Sushi – Halifax, NS

After ending a very long (and near the end, tumultuous) relationship with Hamachi, the search for a new sushi place has begun. Last week, we stopped into Minato for a post-lunch pre-dinner snack. We didn't order anything fancy, just a tuna roll, shrimp roll and avocado roll, all made spicy with their house spicy sauce.…Read More

The Bicycle Thief – Halifax, NS

The Bicycle Thief Halifax
Since hearing about the theft of a bicycle from Halifax's latest high-end restaurant, The Bicycle Thief, we have had our hearts, and stomachs, set on trying the fare (proving that publicity stunts and/or tongue-in-cheek larceny are good for something).  Apparently, we weren't the only ones, since the waiting list to get into the new Bishop's…Read More

McKelvies Restaurant – Halifax, NS

I worked in a hotel a few years back while still finishing up University. After a short time there, I noticed that every time an out-of-towner asked for a restaurant suggestion, they would get one of two answer: Five Fisherman or McKelvies. I had never been to either, although the strong consensus among the rest…Read More

Hamachi Steakhouse – Halifax, NS

Hamachi House Sushi
On Friday night, we gathered with a group of friends for one of our favorite kinds of food entertainment - Teppanyaki. While Teppanyaki is certainly not something unique to Halifax, it is one of our favorite things to do on vacation, and a great way for locals and tourists alike to guarantee a good night…Read More

Rudders Brew Pub – Yarmouth, NS

Rudders Brew Pub Yarmouth
This weekend, we traveled to Yarmouth to take in the local antique and art shops and sample some local fare and craft beer. Enter Rudders. Rudders is a popular Yarmouth Restaurant with an overwhelming selection of seafood dishes.  Several years ago, we had the swordfish, and have been wanting seconds ever since. Unfortunately, it was…Read More

Inn on the Lake – Fall River, NS

Inn on the Lake in Fall River
Located in Fall River, Inn on the Lake offers ‘Country charm at the edge of the city’. Patrons can choose to eat in the upscale dining room, or relax by the bar or fireplace at Olivers, their English inspired pub. In addition to the comfy oversized arm chairs and large selection of locally brewed beers,…Read More