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Cafe Chianti crafts pretty good food

2012-01-23T00:00:00.000-04:00

A few months ago, my bf's mother was visiting and we decided to go to dinner at Cafe Chianti. It was a toss up between there are Elements on Hollis, but seeing as how we had never eaten at CC, this was an excellent opportunity to try it. I had been in the space during Bear Resto's ill-fated run, and the layout is pretty much the same, save for some soft fixtures being updated. As opposed to

Delicious dining at Da Maurizio

2012-01-16T00:00:00.000-04:00

You might recall that in my list of Top Ten Bites of 2011, a certain meal at Da Maurizio was included. It was such a great dining experience, that I had to share the whole meal with you, so here it is: A few weeks ago marked my man and my 1 year anniversary (insert "awwww" here). I had a hefty gift certificate for Da Maurizio and we were saving it for this special night. We had to save it

Top Ten Bites of 2011

2012-01-05T00:00:00.000-04:00

Every year, around the new year, I also celebrate a very special occasion. Yes, today is my birthday.... But it's With Bite's Bday as well. Yup - four years ago today, I started my blog and, unbeknownst to me at the time, a new gig as a freelance writer. Granted, I'm a weeeee but older than four, but I hope that my blog will age and grow with me. I have a lot of plans for With Bite this

KitchenAid Food Processor winner!

2011-12-27T17:18:00.002-04:00

Merry Christmas everyone! I have to say that I've been a bit out of my writing element this holiday. I suppose it's good to take a break, but I'm really looking forward to getting back to blogging after a year of non-stop studying... And I'm happy to say, that I am now a Sommelier!! It was a lot of work, but also alot of fun - and now I'm happy to be able to share wine stories with you as

Christmas KitchenAid Contest!

2011-12-01T22:55:00.001-04:00

For me, as for many of you, this time of year brings a flood of childhood (and adolescent and adult) memories. It shouldn't be a shock to you that many of these memories revolve around food. I go home to NL (almost) every year, and indulge in a well-stocked fridge and pantry from which to craft decadent snacks and tasty treats. There was the time that I made my first risotto with green peas

Big Day Downtown

2011-10-31T09:45:00.000-03:00

My Big Day Downtown started off like any other: I got up, brushed my teeth and hopped on an amphibious vehicle that rolled through the streets of Halifax and then plunged into the harbour. Well, I guess that’s not really the ‘usual’ morning for me, so let me tell you how it really happened. My Big Day Downtown took place during that lovely time of year called my vacation. Weee! I was off

A Birthday Feast at 5 Fishermen Grill

2011-10-21T00:00:00.000-03:00

Last month, my friend celebrated his Bday so we took advantage of the specials at the Five Fishermen Grill. For the whole month, the Grill offered a 'no corkage' option as well as a $5 lobster tail!! Who wouldn't want to make this a dinner destination with these offers on board? I dropped off our wine earlier in the day to keep it chilled, and we arrived for dinner at 7:30 with another

PB & Nutella; a cheap n' simple treat!

2011-10-11T08:55:00.002-03:00

One night last week I was feeling the need to bake. I didn't want to engage in a crazy flour- explosion mess, but simply to mix something up; feel the excitement as it baked in the oven; relish in the aroma as it wafted through the apartment and bask in my domesticity. ...I made Kraft peanut butter cookies from the label on the jar. But wait! Before you write me off, please know that I had

An impromptu dinner at Fid Resto

2011-10-03T09:40:00.000-03:00

A month or so ago, a friend and I stopped in to Fid for am impromptu dinner. We were actually on our way to get some sushi when we walked past Dresden Row and quickly changed our plans. It was a chilly night and the atmosphere inside was warm and inviting. It took us a while to make our decisions (well, me really) so we put in an order in for some apps while I poured over the menu. My

Incredible eats at the Wooden Monkey

2011-09-27T10:50:00.000-03:00

I've been to the Wooden Monkey a few times, but it's just been for lunch or an early supper - I've never been for dinner. A few weeks ago I met some friends for a late dinner where I was wowed by my meal. Since we were going out later, I didn't want to eat too big of a meal. If I only knew what I was getting into! Since 'eating light' was the name of the game, I decided to go with the Nova

A few bites at The Bycicle Thief

2011-09-20T21:30:00.002-03:00

My first visit to The Bycicle Theif was within the first two weeks of it being open. We were so excited. I met my good friend at about 8 pm and the place was blocked. We had a reservation, but the table wasn't quite ready so we sat at the bar and sipped our cocktails while we waited for our spot to open up. And what better thing to do while you wait than to sip a cocktail? My first bevy

Sun's out at the Foggy Goggle

2011-09-18T22:36:00.000-03:00

And...it's fall. How quickly did that happen? I went from frolicking in my flip flops and denim cut-offs to having to resort to my space heater at work to take away the chill. Yes, autumn is upon us, and that means comfort food; thick soups, hearty stews, red wine and no more patios. :( But last week, when my friend and I ate on the patio at the Foggy Goggle, there was nothin' but

Early dinner at The Bicycle Thief

2011-09-12T00:00:00.000-03:00

A few days ago I got one of those texts that brings a smile to my face. A good friend of mine who used to live in Halifax was back in town for one night only. She always seems to come on a Wednesday too; generally Onyx is our stop of choice. This time, however, she was interested in trying something new, something “mad tasty”. Since like me, she was a big fan of Bish, I suggested that I

Tasty Indian fare at the Taj Mahal

2011-09-07T07:52:00.001-03:00

Last week a TeamBuy ticket was burning a hole in my wallet. We had $35 bucks to the Taj Mahal and we were dying to use it. I love Indian food. There’s just something so satisfying about white rice being soaked up by a warm, earthy sauce flavoured with baking spices like cinnamon and cardamom and with a bit of heat from some chilies. I also love a good piece of naan bread to sop up the often

A Moveable Feast

2011-09-01T07:09:00.000-03:00

Last weekend I was on vacation; this week, I am not. :-( However, while the timing was right, I took advantage and loved every minute of it. After a long Friday of trotting around in dt Hali, we decided that the time was right for oyster Happy Hour. The Five Fishermen Grill hosts a HH everyday from 4:30 - 6:30 featuring a variety of delicious oysters and generously-priced drinks. We settled

P,p,p, patio at Pipa!

2011-08-29T00:00:00.002-03:00

One of my favorite restos in Halifax at the moment is Pipa on Argyle St. Actually, since Pipa opened in 2008, it's been a favourite. It's a husband and wife-run resto that specializes in Brazilian and Portuguese food. One of the things that I find appealing about this spot is the fact that most of the dishes are unfamiliar, and each one is a new adventure! As luck would have it, the very day

Lovin' Lobstah at Richard's on PEI

2011-08-24T08:53:00.004-03:00

This past week, I took some vacation time to stand in my bestie's wedding on PEI. It. Was. Awesome! The wedding was lovely, but the party that followed was one for the books. And the next day, we had to get all gussied up again! The groom is an art director, and had planned a series of photoshoots with Halifax photographer Scott Munn; what a day. After the wedding, the party and the

I'll say "yes" to Sushi Nami anytime!

2011-07-28T00:00:00.015-03:00

One of the only meals that I'll never turn down is sushi. I have to be in the mood for pub food, pizza, Mexican or fine dining, but it's a rarity when I say "no" to some delicious raw fish. Of late, our favorite spot to go is Sushi Nami Royale. The quality of sashimi is great - important since we eat so much of it; there is a pretty good variety; and between 3-5 pm and 9:30-11:30 pm, they have

jane's to go? I'll take that!

2011-07-21T00:11:00.001-03:00

At the end of June, myself and my staff fun day team managed to pull off one of the most adventure-packed staff fun days to date. Using our powers of persuasion, we managed to have a day full of excitement capped off with gourmet-good food. We started off at 9am with a session of laser tag at Alpha Strike. That shit is sooo much fun! I have never squealed and giggled so much in my life -- and

Nacho Action at Gatsby's

2011-07-18T00:00:00.001-03:00

A couple weeks ago in late June, I filmed a commercial for Nova Scotia Tourism as part of the 'My Nova Scotia' campaign. On June 17th, I stood on the corner of Argyle Street across from Durty Nelly's, in the same position for three hours...on 2 ft. high apple crates. Yup, that's 180 minutes without moving my lower body - which by the end was wrapped in a tarp to keep the wind off of my

Hankerin' for Henry House

2011-07-15T00:09:00.000-03:00

Up until a couple of weeks ago, I had never had a Reuben sandwich. Several people were shocked about this fact, but I didn't really see it as a big deal. I'm actually not all that much of a sandwich gal. I like the occasional Bahn Mi or a little hot turkey action over the holidays, but most of the time, I could take it or leave it. And then...I went to the Henry House. I've been a few times

Quick fix at Il Mercato

2011-06-28T00:00:00.002-03:00

A few weeks ago, well....maybe months, we dropped in to Il Mercato pre-movie for a quick meal. This was pre-reno, so I'd love to stop in again to check out the new digs! Since movie-theatre popcorn was in my imminent future, I decided to go for a lighter meal, in the form of a tomato-based herb-y soup filled with mussels, shrimp and scallops. The soup - at a mere $9 - ccombined with a piece

Fujiyama: Eat in, or Take Out!

2011-06-20T00:00:00.002-03:00

Mmmm- sushi! Sushi is one of my favourite eats here in Hali. It's just one of those meals that I could eat at any time of day, and the only late-night dinner I can really get into....Unless it's a greasy feed on an early Saturday am. You know what I'm talking about.... This particular sushi experience is Fujiyama, the sushi spot that has taken over the old Le Cave location. I like this spot

Hearty lunch at the Hart & Thistle

2011-05-25T00:08:00.002-03:00

A few weeks ago, on one of those random days where we actually saw the sun, we went to the Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery on the Halifax waterfront for a quick bite. Well known for Brewmaster Greg Nash's fun, hoppy beers, the H&T also has good pub food and was the perfect spot to stop on out way over to Dartmouth. We saw several tables heading inside, having been beaten down by the crazy

A Warming Meal at Minato

2011-05-15T00:00:00.007-03:00

A few weeks ago, we decided to try Minato on Queen Street and have been back a couple times since. Although I wasn't a big fan of the sushi, I've loved all the Korean dishes that we've tried. Our favorites have definitely been the rice-based Bee Bim Bap, and the Mandoo Guk, a traditional Korean Dumpling Soup. On this night out, we stareted with the always good palate teaser, the Shrimp & Veggie