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Not quite authentic Southern fare, but Woody’s will do
Crossing leads me to Woody’s Bar-B-Q, a large, casual space with that packaged, chain restaurant look. We sit in the open window and are warmly welcomed. My pal orders the Angus Burger ($9.99). It arrives well done with a nice … Continue Reading
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Mexican cantina welcome addition to downtown core
Cantina Mexicana 1551 South Park St. 492-0530 cantinamexicana.ca Hours: Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday: noon – 6 p.m. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Price range: $$ Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Quick … Continue Reading
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Lunch Rush Halifax
Shawarma, Donair Egg Rolls and pizza mix and mingle
Papa Mario’s 6954 Mumford Rd. 421-2121 Mon – Tues (10 a.m. – midnight); Wed (10 a.m. – 1 a.m.); Thurs (10 a.m. – 2 a.m.); Fri – Sat (10 a.m. – 3 a.m.) Rating. 3/5 Price range. $$ Finding somewhere … Continue Reading
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A café that’s Mindful of a healthy yet flavourful diet
The Mindful Mango 7071 Bayers Rd. 455-9686 Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $$ Business lunch. No Co-worker lunch. Yes Social lunch. Yes How can you not like a café called the Mindful Mango? Located in the food court in the bustling … Continue Reading
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Bold flavours, alluring aromas from a small restaurant
Shiraz Restaurant 1240 Hollis St. 404-3300 Hours: Every day (11 a.m. – 9 p.m.) Rating: 4/5 Price range: $$ Client negotiations: No Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Quick solo lunch: Yes Shiraz is tiny, the aromas are alluring … Continue Reading
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Lunch Rush Halifax
Some unexpected flavour surprises at Mexicali Rosa’s
Who would expect a quality steak at Mexicali Rosa’s? When my pal orders Steak Tampiquena ($23.99) I consider him bold, but wow, what a fine choice. Medium rare as requested, thick and juicy, with great flavour accentuated by chipotle sauce, … Continue Reading
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Service takes away from tasty Jincheng Chinese Cuisine
Jincheng Chinese Cuisine 1569 Dresden Row 431-8588 jinchengchinesecuisine.ca Rating. 3/5 Price range. $$ Business lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Lunch specials for $10 are irresistible, especially from a new Chinese restaurant already creating a buzz. But … Continue Reading
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Lunch Rush Halifax
Allow your taste buds to feel at home in Curry Village
Curry Village 1569 Dresden Row, 2nd floor 429-5010 Rating. 3/5 Price range. $$ Business lunch. Yes Lunch with co-workers. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Social lunch. Yes I haven’t been to Curry Village since it moved from Brenton Street. I … Continue Reading
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A lunchtime spot blooming with tasty homemade options
The Blooming Café 355 Herring Cove Rd. 407-8835 Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $$ Business Lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes The Blooming Café has been in Spryfield for four years, and I finally … Continue Reading
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Reel in a delicious lunch at The Grill at Five Fishermen
The Grill at Five Fishermen 1740 Argyle St. 422-4421 Rating: 4/5 Price range: $$ Client negotiations: Yes Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Quick solo lunch: Yes Below the venerable Five Fishermen is The Grill, with an oyster and … Continue Reading
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New menu items at Lion’s Head add to the bar’s appeal
There was a time when pretty well nothing was edible at the Lion’s Head Tavern — a shame since it is the only bar in the neighbourhood and has a deck. Well, times have changed. A newish menu includes the … Continue Reading
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Lunch Rush Halifax
Impressive accompaniments can’t save this Greek eatery
Wandering around the north end on a Saturday takes me to Island Greek for the first time. It’s a take-out with a few stools at a window counter, fabulous jazz playing and a super friendly staff. We take two lunches … Continue Reading
