Week in Halifax

(notice the tin ceiling)

This week Paul had meetings in Halifax, so I tagged along.

We stayed at the Marriott, downtown Halifax and his meetings were at the hotel.

Our first night there we ate at the "Bistro le Coq", french cuisine.

Paul had "pave de boeuf au poivre" and I had chicken chasseur. 

It had a very definite french atmosphere with the decor and the uniforms that the waiters and waitresses wore. Very nice.

Wednesday for lunch we ate at the "Wooden Monkey".

They cater to gluten free food.

On Wednesday, while Paul was in meetings, I checked out the shops in Halifax. They were within walking distance from the hotel. My favorite was "Jennifers of Nova Scotia." They are supplied by over 240 crafts people of which 80% are from Atlantic Canada.

Thay carry knitting, peweter, pottery, stanined glass, jewellery, etc.

I did some Christmas shopping.

That evening we went to "Il Mercato" for supper on the advice of a co-worker.....italian food, absolutely delicious.

Paul had mushroom ravioli and I had penne with italian sausage and a mushroom, sherry sauce.

Dessert for Paul was a triple chocolate torte with an irish coffee and I had  a chocolate orange creme brulee.

At 2000hr. we took in "Mrs Parliaments Night Out" at the Neptune Theatre.

A fabulous evening.

On Wednesday I had passed this bakery and returned to the hotel empty handed.

Paul couldn't understand how I could walk by and not go in to buy something.

So Thursday morning back I went and I must say their cupckes were DELICIOUS.

They were our dessert on Thursday evening .

Thursday Paul had meeting all morning and part of the afternoon.

We then did some shopping, had supper at Montanas (the food is far better there than in Saint John), and then did some more shopping.

It was a restful couple of days for me.....reading, knitting, shopping, eating out, a little winter getaway.