Getaway is a great shop for your pork and beef needs…read more The belly bacon, when it isn't sold out, is fantastic. Thick cut, and I swear it loses less weight when it's cooked; not sure if this is because it's less fatty than regular commercial bacon or if that stuff is water chilled, but I'd say you're getting more bang for your buck in both quality and quantity. I think it clocks in at $8/lb. The breakfast sausages were a substitute for me when they were out of bacon on a recent visit. They have a fairly mild seasoning to them, and not quite that typical breakfast sausage flavour, which I am admittedly a sucker for. They're a bit more coarsely ground than most sausages, and could use a bit more fat added in as they are a bit on the dry side for a sausage.$7/lb. I picked up a batch of maple-cured English bacon on my last visit, which I'm looking forward to trying! Your more basic cuts of meat are fairly reasonably priced, but be ready to suffer some damage to your wallet if you're getting any of the high end cuts.

This is a great place to get local meats and the cows are grass fed. I have tried the ground beef…read moreand some of their sausages and both are delicious. I highly recommend the apple rosemary sausage. They also have maple sausage and banger sausage. You can see them cutting the meat in front of you so you know it's fresh. Their website goes into detail how they raise their cows and why it's better for the environment and the cows. I am happy to support this business at the Farmer's Market. Taken from their website about the importance of eating grass fed beef: "Grass-fed beef and lamb are now considered a health food of the highest order. Compared to grain-finished meats, it is higher in omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, and especially conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), an essential fatty acid largely missing from modern diets and found almost exclusively in the dairy and meat products of grass-eating ruminants (cattle, sheep, and goats)."

I've been going to chatter since I was a child. George is an amazing person who makes sure to serve…read morethe immigrants in our community items that they may not find another butcher's shops. On the off chance you ever have issues you are taken care of with respect and kindness. When George eventually retires it will be a sad day but I have no doubts that the staff will keep the shop running with just as much integrity. Thank you for serving my community and all new people coming to our beautiful city.

I drove by this place countless times; I didn't know what i was missing!!…read moreWent in a couple of times for beef tongue (frozen). After that I tried their bacon and have never gone back to the blister packs you find at the grocery stores. I tried their steaks and will never buy steaks anywhere else ever. The hamburg is also a great buy. They are consistently great I can't say any more than that. I'll never buy any meat anywhere else! George is a great guy to deal with along with all the rest of the staff. They get 6 stars out of five-can we do that?

This past weekend I went to Ironwood Farm's Pig In A Day event with Chris Velden and Rupert…read moreJannasch that was promoted on the Slow Food Nova Scotia site. The price was $25 for Slow Food members and $30 for guests. I didn't know what to expect as I'd never been to anything like this, but it was a seriously awesome time. There was a small group of us (~8 people) in an outbuilding on the farm, and Chris walked us through basic butchering of the pig, where different cuts come from, different uses for different parts, and of course talking quite a bit about the value of knowing where your food come from. Chris also showed us how to make cured meats like bacon and prosciutto, and of course sausages. The whole session took about 3-4 hours and was a really great opportunity to connect with a chef of his experience in such an intimate environment - not to mention the farmer who raised the pigs, Rupert! Rupert, was there throughout as well to talk about the challenges of farming today, and also the fun and satisfaction that can come from making good quality food locally. At one point Rupert talked about how the pigs he raised would play together in the field and run around and race him when he rode by on his four wheeler - you could tell that Rupert cares a lot about his livestock and their well-being, and you knew those pigs grew up happy. Snacks, cider and coffee were served throughout, and lunch was provided as well (Pork loin, roasted potatoes, roasted beets, sweet potato and carrot and some seriously amazing blueberry almond bars for dessert) everything (well maybe not the almonds) in the meal came from the farm, and was prepared by Chris and his wife.. and it was phenomenally good. Honestly the food was so good that I would have paid $30 just to eat there! I have to admit that for a long time I wasn't a pork fan - I always found it dry and flavourless - but that has everything to do with how the pigs are raised; you just aren't going to get excellent pork from the supermarket because in the world of mass meat production, the pigs are raised for quantity not quality. Rupert's pork is rich, flavourful, and worth every penny; the meat is so different that I can honestly say I never tasted pork until I had free range. I'm going to go next year and bring my daughter (who will be 3 next year), so she can "meet her meat" and understand where her food comes from. Parents need not worry, as unless your child is particularly sensitive, Pig In A Day isn't gruesome or scary in any way. Just a tip: Wear warm clothing and long underwear - it's chilly!

Went in to see what all the fuss was about. Recently expanded. The store looks huge from outside…read morebut the actual retail area is quite small - and packed with bargain shoppers. There are definitely some fantastic bargains for food there. Many people go for their meat. There is a double barreled check out area. Lines are long but they are quite efficient at checking people out.

I have been a customer since day one. Tamara was working there and working hard. I love the staff…read more The amazing prices, the flash sales and the quality is great.

This deli has been in Halifax for long as I remember. It's a staple in the Halifax food scene…read more Best known for their Polish sausage - you can get it hot in the early afternoons after they are done being smoked. Not just sausage, you can purchase other deli meats - their bacon is fantastic!!! Very reasonable pricing. Friendly service. What's not to like!!!

I first went here Inwa in grade 6 my teacher and boxing coach to me for a sandwich 1974 and still…read moregoing you can smell it in the air the fresh pepperoni being smoked along with may other items this place is a landmark staff faces are the same and you won't find a better pepperoni in Canada. If your visiting Halifax stop in its fresh and better then buying it any grocery store

Went in june 14th and asked for their cheapest lean cut meat at 10.99/lb which is kind of pricey…read morebut they were nice and service was good so i ordered 4lbs. They asked if i could wait until june 15th noon time and i responded, aslong as its done by june 16th wednesday after noon. He guarnteed they would have it done. Left my phone number incase anything changed. Went in wednesday ( today ) at 4:45 pm and there was 1 person ahead of me. Not only was his order not ready but my order hadn't even been started. They said they didnt have and beef left. Whether they were unprepared or not they should have checked their inventory before accepting my order. Even though they were nice before it doesnt matter. Seems this butcher cannot be trusted.

Foodies paradise. I can spend hours perusing the shelves in this fabulous store, finding tasty gems…read morefrom around the world. This time, I was thrilled to find Walkerswood Jamaican Jerk Seasoning - something I had only seen in Jamaica. It's the best jerk seasoning for jerk pork/chicken/etc. In addition to groceries, you can fill your belly at their sandwich/soup/salad counter. You select the meat/cheese/veggies/condiments and bread, and they'll hook you up. I especially love the wide selection of salad items. Just point to what you want, they will up their mixing bowl and tossing up with your favorite dressing. All ingredients are high quality, fresh and delicious. I wish we had Pete's in NC!

I love Pete's hard to find unique and import items. If you're looking for respite from the…read morenever-ending monotony that is shopping at the regular grocery stores, I definitely recommend it here. When you walk into the store, the first thing you notice is all the British imported food and snack items.. Reminds me a lot of my childhood and I usually buy something for nostalgia sake. Right beyond that is beverage display case with all sorts of drinks you'd rarely see elsewhere. I especially enjoy their local and import ginger beer selection, as well as Ribena. Beyond that the store is a mixture of exotic cheeses, excellent produce, a deli, health food aisles and the British butchery. This butchery is especially known for its Nova Scotia lamb, which is the best I've bought anywhere around here. The beef steaks are a close second. Needless to say, due to the nature of the products sold here, the prices are exorbitant.. I keep Pete's as a treat to go buy a few luxury food items if I haven't entirely blown my food budget for the month. If my budget hasn't been blown yet, it's sure to be so once I'm done at the Frootique. While many of the items are quite unique, there are many food items that are..items which can be purchased at your regular grocery store for half the price (ie. many of the dairy products). I also think the space the store occupies is much too small... you constantly feel like you're in a traffic jam trying to navigate the narrowly jam packed aisles, and always a hair breadth away from knocking things over.. the store is so cramped, I picture knocking something over as having a domino effect.. dropped a bag of chips?...there goes the whole aisle. The check out staff are fast, friendly and on the ball with keeping registers open. I don't necessarily see this as good customer service, though... since the store is so cramped, if long lines were to form then customers in line to pay would take up half the retail space (I've seen this happen here more than once). I definitely recommend this place, though, even if just to window shop. You might discover something new on every visit.