Open City 2016: Back Door Eats
Halifax’s greatest celebration of local shops, restaurants, and fun is back!
On May 7, 2016 the city will be alive with the sounds of local. We’re a city that loves to support our own, and I love Local is an easy way to explore lots of local options in one day.
You don’t want to miss these Back Door Takeout spots. What’s best, you’re supporting local businesses that also support the community.
The Canteen
Located in Dartmouth, on Ochterloney St., The Canteen will be serving up a mouth-watering Porchetta Sandwich with Truffled Cheese sauce – $5 – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Sandwiches will be available from 10:00 a.m. until they’re all gone, so you’ll want to get there early.
“Downtown Dartmouth is a place I have called home for nine years and a place that I absolutely love. What better way to give back to my neighbourhood, than by opening up an eatery – a place that I myself would frequent.” – Owner/chef Renée Lavallée
Temple Bar Cocktails & Kitchen
If you pop across the harbour, you’ll want to make your way up to Temple Bar Cocktails & Kitchen on Barrington St. Starting at noon, they’ll be on hand to serve some unique Heritage Pork Mole & Corn Tortilla Chips. Temple has a strong focus on iconic cocktails with a seasonal, Nova Scotian twist, local craft beers, cider and wine by the glass.
Brooklyn Warehouse
Another exciting spot to get your Back Door Takeout fix is Brooklyn Warehouse. From 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. you can curb your hunger with a true Halifax treat: The Lobster Corndog. What says local more than delicious Nova Scotia lobster? The Brooklyn Warehouse has always supported local shopping and eating “Eat local. Shop local. Visit a farm.” Proudly displayed on their menu.
And there’s more…
Also, don’t miss out on any of these other great eats during your Open City excursion:
2 Doors Down – BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Jimmy-dog Mac ‘n’ Cheese – Starting at noon.
Bramoso Pizzeria – BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: “Incredible $13.50 Prix Fixe Deal ! 16 oz Cold Draft Beer with Choice of Bistro Pizza, Grilled Panini, Entrée Salad or Gigantic Wrap. Enjoy on our Patio Weather Permitting.
Heartwood Restaurant – BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:Rice Bowls $10
Obladee Wine Bar – Rosé, Cheese + Jazz! Glass of 2014 Luckett Vineyards Rosetta Rosé + NS Cheese + Live Jazz with the Willem Paynter Quartet = $10
Scanway Cafe – Monte Cristo Doughnut Sandwiches. All our top-selling doughnut flavours. NEW FLAVOUR: Sriracha-peanut butter 10 a.m. – till sold out.
Stubborn Goat Gastropub – BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $4 tacos. Beef chilli con carne, fresh pico de gallo, iceberg lettuce, cheddar queso sauce. 11 a.m. till sold out.
Sugah! Confectionery – $3 Hand Paddled Hunky Dory Ice Cream.
While you’re out celebrating your community this Saturday, make sure to support some local restaurants and eateries. A community that eats together, stays together.