Tagged: FID Resto

Brooklyn Warehouse: Delicious with an Attitude

By Christine on November 14, 2011 (1) comment

By Michael Kennedy

You can’t help but be instantly energized by the entrepreneurial spirit and vision of George Christakos, owner of Halifax’s Brooklyn Warehouse.

Founded in 2007, this restaurant has already earned a full suite of awards for innovative menu items and its great atmosphere, and George is eager to share credit for these honours with his Brooklyn Warehouse team.

Entering the restaurant, located on 2795 Windsor St. in Halifax’s North End, you can expect to step into a dining atmosphere where no detail has been overlooked. George credits his attention to the little things to his time spent bussing tables and growing up in the restaurant business – his father, Leo, founded Paper Chase, a Halifax landmark newsstand and restaurant. Expect a healthy buzz of conversation, upbeat tunes, and a warm welcome (made even warmer if you choose to indulge in a selection from the Warehouse’s extensive drink menu  as you walk in the door). more…


Seared Atlantic Halibut with Tomatillo Salsa

By Christine on October 27, 2011 (1) comment

This easy and delicious dish is from Fid Resto in Halifax. Owners Chef Dennis Johnston and Monica Bauché host a Supper Club on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights for culinary enthusiasts and wannabees (reservations required).

What’s a supper club?  It’s an evening of learning and watching and rolling up your sleeves to cook a three-course meal of three Fid Resto signature dishes, in the kitchen with Dennis and Monica guiding you every step of the way.  Did we mention that as you cook you also get to sit down at a communal table and consume the dishes you’ve just prepared? Click here for more information about Supper Club and this easy halibut recipe. more…


Smokey Corn and Haddock Chowder

By Doug on September 15, 2011 Add a comment


The following recipe appeared on Canada AM, September15th during the Bay of Fundy chowder cook off on the ocean floor. This is the recipe that was prepared by Chef Dennis Johnston of Fid Resto in Halifax, Nova Scotia. more…


Fid Resto – Local By Nature

By Christine on September 3, 2011 (1) comment

By: Krista Spurr


My most recent meal at Fid Resto began a week before I cracked the menu open. Chef Dennis Johnston invited me in for a chat about Fid and their approach to high quality, locally-focused dining.

Fid is known well beyond Nova Scotia. Twelve years of operation, great reviews, and repeat business by loyal patrons from Halifax and further afield, owners Dennis and Monica have established a reputation for culinary excellence and inventiveness.  more…


Fid Resto Monday Night Supper Club

By Christine on December 22, 2010 Add a comment

For the past several years, Fid Resto has hosted Monday Night Supper Clubs for groups, on, you guessed it, Monday nights when the Resto is closed to the public.  But there’s been an increasing number of requests from individuals and couples who want to play in the Fid Resto kitchen without having to drum up a bunch of their friends in order to book the space. more…


A $500 Taste of Nova Scotia

By Christine on December 5, 2010 Add a comment

Congratulations to Jan Paynter the winner of  our website contest. Readers were asked to tell us why they decided to choose a Taste of Nova Scotia location or product for the chance to win a $500 certificate from a Taste of Nova Scotia member (their choice).

Jan’s July 28, 2010 comment reads:
“I decide to get the Taste of Nova Scotia booklet and peruse the website every year because I am always looking for fresh food, new ideas and exciting new culinary experiences!! I want to be a chef so bad but can’t afford to go to culinary school right now. While working like mad to pay more…