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Helen Earley

Helen is a Halifax-based food and travel writer, and a former British Airways trolley dolly. Her favourite tipple is a Bombay Sapphire and slimline tonic.

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Daily bite: Side Hustle Snack Bar opens at North Brewing’s new, suburban location in Dartmouth

A former grocery store is the new location for North Brewing, and Kathy Jollimore’s exciting snack-kitchen, Side Hustle.

Sep 13, 2019

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Halifax Wanderers Grounds raises the bar on stadium dining

Soccer fans and foodies unite at the Halifax Wanderers Grounds

Jul 4, 2019

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Daily Bite: Julep Kitchen and Cocktails opens in Halifax

Unchained Kitchen’s new, sleeker younger sister makes an impression in downtown Halifax

Jun 25, 2019

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Daily bite: Halifax’s only vegan ice cream maker relaunches in Dartmouth

At Common Confections, the new ice cream is healthier than before.

Jun 13, 2019

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Is there room in Halifax for more tacos? Claro que si!

Tako Loko and Beverley Tacos are the latest taco operations to spice up the Halifax scene… but there’s more to come.

Jun 10, 2019

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Daily bite: Dartmouth's Lake City Cider launches new cider for Pride season

It's Pride season, so bring on the craft ciders for a good cause!

May 31, 2019

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Halifax’s Almonak and Sprout Therapy redefine wellness food

Halifax’s newest restaurant is raising the bar on wellness eating, while its sidekick, Sprout Therapy is hoping to improve mental health, one bottle at a time.

May 17, 2019

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Renée Lavallée talks candidly about what it’s like to compete on "Top Chef Canada"

Canadian-style camaraderie, a thick skin (and an alibi) is what’s needed to survive a Top Chef Canada, says the chef-owner of Dartmouth’s Canteen and Little C

May 8, 2019

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Daily Bite: Fredericton’s 11th Mile Re-opens in a new location after a short break

Owners Jennie Wilson and chef Peter Tompkins continue to champion the emerging culinary and cocktail scene in New Brunswick’s capital city.    

Mar 19, 2019

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Recent dialogue between Blue Heron Creamery and CFIA highlights need for diversity in food marketplace

The recent news event calls for greater understanding and tolerance of food cultures

Feb 28, 2019