The 50s inspired Vernon’s Thunderbird Diner is now open on Hammonds Plains Rd.

Maybe the best name ever, Halalifax Food Market is opening in the strip mall where Jumping Bean/ Scotiabank is on Bedford Highway.

How Bazaar is now open on Barrington

It appears a bar is going in the base of Purdy’s Wharf Tower I “Purdy’s Wharf – On The Pier.”

Bay-B Boutique is now open Downtown Dartmouth on Portland St.

A Montreal-style bagel shop is opening on Wyse Rd. in the small strip mall directly beside the Halifax-bound bridge tolls.

A proper cocktail bar is going in above Just Us at Kings Wharf it is expected to open later this summer.

Booster Juice at Downsview is now open.

Sweet & Tears tea house, is now open on Spring Garden near Queen, serving Asian deserts and ramen.

A Taste of Home (Newfoundland Store) in Sackville has closed.

Showtime Variety on Windsor St. closed, interesting as Tony’s Variety about two blocks away also closed.

edit reopened: Wong’s Wok is on Bedford Highway has closed, nothing seems to last in the converted hotel.

Backoos on Birmingham is closed for renovations, but in the meantime, they will deliver from Bedford location to the peninsula.

The Burrito Jax in Sackville has reopened

The renovated, next generation of Economy Shoe Shop has reopened. Ricky, Julian and Bubbles are the majority owners.

Halifax ReTales is teaming up with Lemon Dogs, and we are bringing you Shubie Taco Fest. We are working on bringing a few taco vendors in for a fun evening. More details later this week but, mark your calendars Tuesday, July 4th 5-8pm, Fairbanks Centre Shubie Park, Dartmouth.

Superstore has started installing brass bells on the wall that say “Ring If You Had Great Customer Service” Then when someone rings the bell the staff is supposed to stop yell out thank you and applaud. (not a fan)