Corina's newest location at the corner of Bridge Ave and Stellarton Road is a good step up from…read moreit's original location, which was just down the road. This spot has lots of parking, two walk-up serving windows, and ample outdoor picnic tables. A large digital screen displays the menu - you'll come for a scoop of hard Scotsburn ice cream, but be enticed by a plentiful list of additional options. including: ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, soft serve and a few savoury (hot dog, anyone?) items as well. The scoopers are very prescriptive and measured; great consistency. At $3 for a small (two scoops, both conservative in size) there are better value scoops elsewhere, but I appreciate the consistency and breadth of flavour choice that Corina offers. Always a reliable ice cream option!

We wanted to try some moon mist flavored ice cream (a Nova Scotian flavor consisting of grape,…read morebubble gum, and banana ice cream) and was glad to find this place selling scotsburn flavors where the moon mist flavor was available. The cone was a little stale and the scoop was a standard scoop, albeit a bit on the smaller side. Not sure if there is a washroom available and didn't see store hours, but there is an ATM if you need cash. There's also ample parking in their lot. A good place to stop off of 104, especially since we were heading to Halifax from CB.

I have eaten at a lot of greasy spoons and small places that turn out to be the best steak, burger…read moreor that special place that's just like grandma made. This is no such delight. This is an average place with an all day breakfast.

Great home cooked food! Cashier was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious!read more

One of the few (only?) food trucks open in the county this summer, I tracked them down at one of…read morethe lovely, Pictou night markets on the waterfront. We arrived on the later side, and there were surprisingly few other hot food vendors at the market, so some things were already sold out. I went with the chili cheese dog, while it was chili nachos for my wife. My split dog had a nice sear from the grill, and was absolutely loaded with a hearty bean and beef chili, and marbled cheese. It was precarious eating, but the bun just made it through to the last bite. My wife's nachos were great for walking and eating. Topped with the same chill, plus jalapenos, diced tomato and bell pepper, and a melty cheese sauce, it was solid little dish! On a return visit at one of their regular weekly locations, the Bluenose Curling Club, I had my choice of their full menu this time. I was dining solo, and went a bit heavy for my meal to try a couple different items. The jerk chicken tacos ($12) were an obvious choice, and I just had to tack on the mac and cheese...in a waffle cone ($6)! Everything was ready quickly, and I was soon in the classy dining environment of my car. The tacos were very generously filled with the seasoned chunks of chicken, and a mix of diced mango, pineapple and red onion - all in soft-shell, wheat tortillas. The jerk seasoning was savoury and had a little hit of spice, although the meat itself was oddly served cold. I'm not sure if it's a choice driven by the cooking infrastructure they have in the trailer, but with the cold salsa and tortillas, it gives the feeling of eating leftovers right out of the fridge, and these tasty bites deserve better. Speaking of the salsa, I loved th bright mix of fruit, and pops of acidity and crunch from the red onion. The mac and cheese waffle cone was a novel little snack, which I eagerly agreed to have topped with the optional bread crumbs and hot sauce. The noodles were firm and cheesy, and the sweetness of the cone was an interesting contrast. Alas, the trademark crispness of the cone suffered under the heat of its delicious contents. Keep an eye on their socials and track down Here's the Scoop to get a taste of their accessible, affordable food.

We are new to Nova Scotia and discovered The Pork Shop a couple of months ago. We have been there…read moretwice, driving from Truro, and it is worth the drive. Their sausages are excellent and jerky products outstanding. We have bought other meat products they offer and have not been disappointed.

I'm a fan anytime a business opens up in Pictou County, barring shady biker-related ones, and even…read moremore so when it's a meat monger. And not the typical king of meats, beef, but its too frequently overlooked, delicious little brother - pork. Located in good-sized building along Westville Road, The Pork Shop has a handful of large coolers packed with tons of different sausages (the usual suspects plus cool ones like donair and curry that I'd love to try), many different cuts of pork, a few types of bacon (including the all-to-rare peameal bacon), and beef and chicken for people that aren't s big of fans of pork as I am. Shelves of dry goods to go with your meat line the walls - local jams, honey, sauerkraut, etc. Their website is really great too, listing all of their carnivorous options as well as descriptions of each. Much to my own chagrin, I don't live nearby and don't have a car, so transporting meat is a bit of a hassle/major heath concern. As such, the only meat I've yet tried is my dad's favourite, their marinated capacola pork chops. Luckily for me, it's a damn fine marinade and the pork chops turn out great on the grill - even when my dad, who's infamous for overcooking chops, does them. This may have a bit to do with their hefty thickness, so they're harder to dry out entirely. The flavour is rich and peppery, and I'm guessing the red tint is from paprika since there isn't a spicy hit to them. Get these, grill them up, and openly laugh in the face of those who think beef reigns supreme. On one of my visits back I just may have to load up a cooler with ice packs and smuggle some sausage and bacon back to the city with me. PS. watch out for the horrible potholes in their gravel parking lot.

The newest location of this burgeoning Antigonish company opened in New Glasgow last fall, filling…read morethe gap left by Baked's closure. Located in its quaint space at the south end of Provost, it has a bright colour palette, with school bus yellow leading the chromatic charge to your retinas. Ordering is done at the counter, where you have your choice of a handful each of sweet and savoury waffles, smoothies and salads. On my first time there, my wife and I were grabbing a late lunch, and it being the weekend, I was feeling brunch-y, so I went with their B.E.A.S.T. - Bacon, Egg, Aioli, Spinach and Tomato (and also cheese, but that didn't fit the acronym, I guess). My wife, seeing that they had a gluten-free waffle option (+$2), took the opportunity to get something that she is rarely able to - get a donair. The B.E.A.S.T. was a solid breakfast-ized version of the BLT, with the egg adding some more protein and the lightly sweet and crisp waffle bringing more to the show than your typical bread. Wrapped handily in compostable paper, it was apparent from this and some signs around the waste bins that WBS is making an effort to be as low-impact on the environment as possible. My wife's donair waffle was stuffed with generous layers of Mr. Donair-brand meat, so while the meat itself wasn't all that special, it was cool that the GF waffle allowed my wife to have a donair. As for the waffle itself, it was a bit more crumbly than its full-gluten brethren, but had a nice flavour. On our return visit, we both went with the daily specials - me the breakfast scramble and the bruschetta for my other half. I really enjoyed my breakfast scramble. The mix of lightly sweet ham, layers of richness from the meat, eggs and hollandaise, and pops of heat from the banana peppers made for a delight for my taste buds. Lightly crisp and sweet bits of waffle made sure that not a drop of hollandaise went to waste. The bruschetta waffle was a cool dish. Big flavours of pesto and garlic butter, with some acidic brightness of cherry tomatoes and some heft from the chicken. Topped with melted mozza and feta, this was a definite winner. Waffle Bus Stop is a fun, tasty spot that helps anchor Provost Street and adds a creative angle to the restaurant scene in the county.

Slicing waffles to make sandwiches is a matter of taste; not convinced myself but "different…read morestrokes for different folks." However, the service was good and the ambiance was "sandwich shop." The sandwich was a surprise. What they should do is use the waffles as the inventor intended; turn the waffled sides inside to hold more mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, etc.

Just a roadside tourist trap with a field of Lavender plants and a gift shop. Showed up with our…read morelittle 8 lb. Maltipoo in my arms and was immediately approached by a worker telling me to return the dog to the car and someone needed to stay in the car with the dog. When I asked why, she said it is just their policy. Well, they can forfeit my business as well. Stupid rules for a place with some signs in a field. Waste of time.

An interesting spot to visit. I didn't know much about lavender before going here and found that…read morethe two self-guided tours were really interesting and useful. There's the main lavender gardens that are in bloom June/July and September/October, as well as another garden with many different types of lavender that still had some blooming in August. After checking out the gardens and self-guided tours, you can pop into the gift shop and buy all manner of things made with lavender, from culinary items to body care to home goods. I'm a big fan of the lavender chocolate tea having had it prior to this visit. Don't miss out on the fossil that's across from the gift shop! There's a little plaque for it. There's a pretty big parking lot when you first drive in and another parking lot past the gift shop that's in the shade. Bathrooms are available. All of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I know they host a huge lavender festival in the summer, but I have yet to attend. If you want to learn the most, that might be your best bet, but visiting at another time is best to avoid the crowds. While this isn't something I would drive from Halifax just to see, if you're in the area, it's worth the ~15-30 minutes to check it out!

Delicious butter chicken and naan!! We love ordering from Shree's! Highly recommend.read more

It's not easy being a pizza place in Pictou County, and all the more so when the granddaddy of the…read morecounty's famous style of pizza is a literal stone's throw away. At first glance, Andre's dine-in menu is broader than that of your standard takeout joint, with over a dozen pasta options and several different wraps and salads, on top of the usual assortment of burgers, fryer fare and of course, pizza, that you'd expect. My wife and I first came by for an easy mid-week lunch while in the midst of labourious home renos. We didn't want to cook and needed out of the house. Knowing that I'd save the pizza experience for another time, I went for the donair sub. It had a decent amount of meat, although I couldn't get a read on the exact flavour of it, due to a hefty slathering of donair sauce. That said, Andre's deserves a tip of the cap for making both meat and sauce in-house, as opposed to much of their competition in the area which is often mediocre Bonte/Mr. Donair product. There was lots of melty mozza, and the bun was crisp from its time in the oven, so overall it was a very good iteration of this hot mess of a sandwich! My wife snagged an Andre's Salad, which comes with romaine, red onion, red peppers, zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, feta and parm. It's a subtle upgrade from your run-of-the mill garden salad with a better variety of flavours, and I eagerly partook to balance out the less healthy ingredients of my sub. Our return visit saw us getting takeout, and this time it had to be pizza! We took a pass on their respectable Friday night deal of two large pizzas for ~$36 due to an already full fridge and that being a lot of pizza for two people, and went with a single XL combination, plus the good ol' Andre's Salad for more significant veg content. The wait was quite good for a Friday night at around 25 minutes, although I was only placing the order at 7pm, so a little past dinner time for many families. Upon opening the pizza box, it was noticeably different, as although Pictou County-style pizza is known for having some browning of the cheese that covers all the toppings, Andre's was completely browned. There was even some crisp bits of cheese that had shattered a bit! While daintier taste buds may not be a fan, I'm all for this additional flavour and texture! Another distinguishing feature of Andre's pie is the crust - it's much thinner than that of other Pictou County-style places. That's not to say it's a thin crust, it just isn't a half-inch of dense dough. I assume most places do that to support the generous amount of toppings and cheese that are one of the defining features of the area's pizza, but Andre's thinner crust works just as well. Don't get me wrong, it's not a demonstrably great crust - the crust is dense and bready, with no airiness, and little-to-no leopard-spotting on the bottom crust and cornicione. Unfortunately, like all other Pictou County pizza places, they've got the toppings and sauce down pat, but these are not well-crafted crusts, just sauce and cheese delivery vessels. Speaking of the sauce, being a Pictou County-style place, the brown sauce was bold and peppery with a slightly stronger flavour than others I've had here. Crust criticisms aside, I'm a definite Andre's pizza fan! Being in the pizza game in Pictou County may not be easy, but there's a reason why Andre's Pizza has been at it for decades.

This is a cool place if you're into any kind of rock music of the past 40 years. As you walk in,…read moreyou will notice the old jukebox in the back and the nice bar. But when you sit, you will be staring at your table for quite a while. What you will be looking at is all kinds of ticket stubs for concerts from a who's who of rock bands and artists of the 60s through today. Think Black Sabbath, David Bowie, U2, etc. Then, on the walls, a myriad of signed albums, from the same type of bands. Clearly, the owner of this place is a rock fan, and also spent a pile of money on this memorabilia! All this stuff gives this place a really cool vibe. The food is elevated pub-type fare. My colleague's club sandwich was on a kaiser type roll and looked excellent. My beef dip sandwich had a very flavourful au jus accompanying it and the side caesar salad was excellent. My only complaint is that it does take a bit of time to get your food here, which happened both times I had lunch. Nevertheless, the food is good, the vibe is cool, so I'd happily return.