![]() Each area was themed according to its cuisine and offered a tiny menu of samplings, which everyone nibbled between snapping photos with the many costumed performers on stilts. The fête continued inside, where I overheard someone describe the situation as a “haunted house, but fun” - not far off. Also involved: a giant wire fish sculpture that the chefs set down outside the building. The space has been open to the public for weeks, but to honor its arrival, New York’s best-dressed foodies gathered early Wednesday evening to celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an elaborate 50-chef procession through the cobblestone streets led by an aggressively bronzed Jean-Georges and his giant toque. ![]() Housed in a former wholesale fish market and impeccably decorated by Roman and Williams, the newly restored space now features a mix of full-service restaurants, fast-casual counters, specialty shops, bars, and a barely concealed nightclub area, all “personally curated” by Mr. Stay in touch! Whether you’re still planning your trip or you’re already here, check us out on social media for travel ideas, adventure inspiration, and an inside look at all things Halifax.įollow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and use #DiscoverHalifax to share your photos and videos with us.On Wednesday night, an haute cuisine menagerie unfolded at the Tin Building, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new “culinary destination” (read: food hall) in South Street Seaport. We hope this inspires you to enjoy a long and fruitful quest to discover your favourite fish n’ chips in Halifax! Long live the deep fryer! Their large (two pieces of fish) looks huge and they offer delicious-looking spinach salads (with oranges and sliced hard-boiled egg, among other fresh veggies) or grilled/poached salmon if you’re looking to skip the traditional greasy, breaded fish n’ chips meal. This family-owned restaurant started as a small shop on Purcell’s Cove Road, then moved to a larger location on Quinpool Road in 2003. How to get there: 6285 Quinpool Rd, HalifaxĪlthough I have never visited, I have had many people tell me Phil’s is their favourite fish spot in the city. Willman’s Fish n’ Chips are some of the most affordable in town. This bright and busy spot is located in the historic Hydrostone district, giving you a double-dose of heritage, and their outdoor patio on the corner of Kane and Isleville is great for people-watching in the summer. Willman’s has been around since 1946, so they must be doing something right! How to get there: 5644 Kane Street, Halifax You can get a two piece fish n’ chip meal here for only $8.49 from Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm. ![]() They are a bit hidden, tucked behind Jungle Jim’s just off the main Bayers Lake drag but even the Fonz managed to find them (photo evidence on the website). I know several people for whom this is their “go-to” and The Huffington Post listed it as one of Halifax’s best restaurants in 2014! How to get there: 8 Oland Crescent, Halifaxĭon’t let the business park strip mall location fool you – this place is worth the drive. Veteran fisherman, Evan d’Entremont and his family manage the business and with a boat and processing plant in Pubnico, NS, you can be sure that this seafood is as fresh as it gets.Įvan’s even partners with Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet to offer a GF breading option so that everyone can enjoy their fare (even their lobster poutine and fries are GF!) Located in downtown Dartmouth (Alderney Landing), Evan’s philosophy is to “keep it fresh and local”. How to get there: 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Located in the Truck-Side Food Truck Court in Burnside. Tailor your meal to your mood! You will have to visit several times to try all the different combinations, but something tells me you won’t mind. Choose your fish (from 8 different kinds including cod, salmon and pollock), your coating/cooking style (batters include beer, tempura, crunchy, etc), then your side and sauce (being a condiment-lover, I love the variety, including chipotle ketchup and honey lime dill mayo). My favourite thing about U-pick is right there in the name! Here you literally get to hand-pick each element of your meal. How to get there: 600 Windmill Road, Dartmouth While there are more marvelous seafood shops in Halifax than we could possibly narrow down, these local eateries are known for their amazingly fresh fish n’ chip dishes.įind out for yourself by trying out one of these five fantastic fish n’ chip shops in Halifax: Halifax is a city that has virtually perfected the glorious fish n’ chips, due to its coastal location and access to fresh seafood.
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