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Originally Posted by ernie
Nope. At least not in my opinion though I've never been impressed with the Economy Shoe Shop.
Best Nachos are at a place called Redwood Grill. It's actually a hotel restaurant across from Home Depot Bayer's Lake but the food is all very very good. Never been disappointed in it nor have any business guests or other guests. Menu changes quite often and everything is fresh and homemade. Desserts are spectacular (especially the peanut brittle ice cream cake).
Sweet Basel is always a good choice for good food...a little pretentious at times but good. Also very good desserts (try the carmel cake if it's still on the menu).
Waterfront Warehouse is supposed to be good though I've never been despite working about a 60 second walk away.
Stay away from McKelvie's...a fish restaurant that cooks their fish worse than just about every non fish specialized restaurant. At least IMO...been there 4 or 5 times and never been impressed. Nor have the people I've gone with. Might be better now, i haven't gone for 2+ years.
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Never been to the Redwood, though I tend to stay away from Bayer's Lake at all costs. Have to try it out I guess, though my cravings for nachos tend to arrive when I'm downtown having a few drinks.....
Waterfront Warehouse is very good, you should make that 60 second walk sometime!
A few other afternoon activities around the city:
The Commons: Grab a frisbee and some friends and enjoy a sunny afternoon.
Point Pleasant Park: Beautiful walking trails along the harbour and North West arm. View a few of the old army forts there. Not quite the same since Hurricane Juan blew down all our trees, but still a relaxing way to spend a few hours.
I think the Keith's Brewery tours were mentioned but I will definitely second that one. Very fun and cheap beer!
Historic Properties: Section of downtown with shopping and a few restaurants, including the already mentioned Split Crow which is a Halifax staple. Go for some cheap pub food and stay for the 3 beer for 5 bucks deal! Though I think that may only be on Thursdays.
Casino Nova Scotia: pretty self- explanatory.
Crystal Crescent Beach: Pretty warm water for an Atlantic beach and only a 30ish minute drive from downtown. Just make sure you don't stumble upon the nude beach next door.
Local bands: tons of shows every weekend. Let me know your musical tastes and I can give you a list of bands to check out as I am fairly familiar with the scene.
Dance Clubs: Try to stay away from the Dome or the Palace. Fun I guess but kinda skanky... think Cowboys but without the cowboys. Pacifico is a nicer place for that kind of thing. Reflections is a gay bar and if you want to really dance, that's where you go.
Harbour tours are fun. I haven't noticed any kind of stink around the harbour since the new treatment plants have started going in. That is a sad part of the city's history that thankfully we seem to be getting control of.
Some beautiful drives around the province as well. You can head west from Halifax and drive through the Annapolis Valley. Many nice spots up there including historic Grand Pre (an Acadian settlement during the 1600-1700s). There are also many vineyards you could tour, or spend a night at the Old Orchard Inn in next door in Wolfville. Or you could head South from Halifax, drive along the ocean and check out Lunenburgh, a small fishing town that will have you feeling like you're in the 1700s. Mahone Bay and Chester are on the way and also just spectacular places to spend a day exploring.
I guess I'm done for now. I think I love this city/province more then I give it credit for sometimes.
