We asked Nova Scotian alt-pop icon and rising star Maggie Andrew to share some of her favourite places to eat, drink, and shop in Halifax. So if you share Andrew’s sweet tooth, you’ll want to read on. And don’t miss her set at the JUNO Block Party — she’s on at 6:30pm on Friday, March 22 at the Foundation North Parking Lot (1549 Lower Water Street).
The Shop Splurge
5657 Spring Garden Rd.
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“One of my fav female-owned local shops – if you love the colour pink this is the place for you! They have so much amazing jewelry, accessories and clothing. They also have some really great and unique cards for a bunch of occasions AND they play great music!”
Shotgun Vintage
5194 Blowers St. (3rd floor)
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“Sam (the owner) is incredible – I’ve purchased reworked jewelry and clothing pieces as well as some vintage finds from her shop. Just opened a new location on Blowers Street in downtown Halifax!”
Kings Pier Vintage
1549 Barrington St.
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“Another great vintage shop with some incredible pieces, you never know what you might find!!! The owner is really supportive of the local music scene as well!”
King of donair QUINPOOL
6420 Quinpool Rd.
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“An absolute classic I don’t know if much needs to be said. If you’re looking for a Halifax donair go straight to the King and they’ll get you right. And they have some of the craziest merch I’ve ever seen.”
Dessert Yard
1636 Grafton St.
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“Just opened right by the Sutton Place hotel / they have every kind of cake, crepe, ice cream sundae or milkshake you can think of. If you want dessert, that’s what they do.”
Sprout Therapy
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“If you like cold-pressed juices or need something to get you right after a long night of partying – I recommend the detox lemonade, green energy or the gut refresh!”
Fawn Restaurant
1589 South Park St.
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“The best spicy rigatoni in the city. If you’re looking for a vibe to have some cocktails or a bite to eat in an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere – this is the place to go. I’ve had everything on the menu and all of it is absolutely to die for.”
Proskates
6451 Quinpool Rd.
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“Eastern Canada’s oldest skate shop! The crew here know their stuff; they’re so chill and always fun to talk to. Whether you snowboard or skateboard, they can help you out with all your needs. They also have some really cool shoes.”
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool Rd.
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“The breakfast poutine with a side of hollandaise sauce is chef’s kiss. Period.”
Antoinette’s Cheesecakes
250 Baker Dr. (Dartmouth, NS)
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“LOVE OF MY LIFE! The lemon meringue, key lime and moon mist are my favourites but I love them all. If you love cheesecake you have to treat yourself to a slice!!!!!”
Catch Maggie Andrew performing at 6:30pm on Friday, March 22 at the Foundation North Parking Lot (1549 Lower Water Street) in Halifax, NS
