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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience
Garrison Brewing Company 1149 Marginal Rd., Halifax (902) 453-5343 www.garrisonbrewing.com
Since 1997, Garrison has strived to create exceptional Craft Beer — real beer made with passion, hard work and East Coast pride. Their beers are premium, distinctive and always full of flavour with an exceptional range crafted in the historic and vibrant Halifax Seaport.
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Chef-Inspired fine dining
Gio
1725 Market St., Halifax (902) 425-1987 www.giohalifax.com
2015 CAA/AAA Four Diamond Award Winner. Seasonal cuisine in a relaxed setting of casual elegance. Gio is innovative, approachable and offers the finest seafood, meat and locally cultivated fruits and vegetables, all prepared with superior techniques by our talented culinary team.
From clean and crisp brews like Tall Ship East Coast Ale to boundarypushing specialties like Spruce Beer, each Garrison flavour is distinctive in taste and experience. It’s little wonder why they were named 2015 Atlantic Canadian Brewery of the Year.
Offering a cocktail menu that is on the cutting edge of today’s mixology scene and an encompassing wine list that touches every part of the globe.
Come visit them downtown in the Halifax Seaport Garrison, 100 percent Seaport Brewed!
Lunch: Monday - Friday. Dinner: Monday - Saturday.
Open year-round. Please visit our website for hours of operation.
Gio is a dining experience.
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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience
Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie
1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax (902) 463-9138 www.gourmandisesavenue.com
Originally from France, owners Jean-Pierre Gallois and Yseult Bertic have more than 25 years of experience as professional Chocolatiers. Since opening in 2003, they have been creating fine chocolates and truffles using only high quality French chocolate couverture. No preservatives or artificial flavours are used and they incorporate such local Nova Scotian ingredients as icewine, port wine, berries, sea salt, maple syrup, honey, apples, seaweed and more. Their specialties include Berry Chocolate Bark, Crémeux des Salins, Acadie Folie, Nova Scotia Icewine Truffles and Croquantine d’Annapolis. Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit them Saturdays at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.
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Chef-Inspired casual dining
Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel
1990 Barrington St., Halifax (902) 492-6443 www.harbourcitygrill.com
Halifax’s Restaurant of the Year 2011 Chronicle Herald “Best Dessert”Savour Food & Wine 2013. Our culinary team push the creative boundaries while maintaining a commitment to seeking out local farmers, fishers and other producers. Our commitment to supporting local does not end with our food. We have one of Halifax’s largest selections of local craft beer, Nova Scotia wines and spirits. Our philosophy is to provide warm, friendly, impeccable service, ensuring our guests experience the best in Maritime hospitality. Whether it’s a seat at the black granite bar, or a cosy booth in the dining room, come see why the “locals” are making this a favourite destination. No corkage fee on Nova Scotia wine. Open daily from 7 a.m. - 12 a.m. (food service until 11 p.m.). 17