The votes are in for Sugah!'s candy bar naming contest (#halifamousbar on Twitter) and bragging rights have been awarded to Fat Apollo (@realfatapollo)!



Stay tuned to learn the bar's flavour and which worthy cause will receive $0.25 from the sale of every bar.



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Looking for a great date idea, or the perfect way to spend a sunny lunch hour? Next time you’re headed down to Bishop’s Landing for some of Sugah!’s delectable, hand-paddled ice cream, be sure to pick up one of their “Borrow Blankets” and enjoy your ice cream on the grass or sands at the Sands at Salter!



Check out the hashtag #borrowblankets on Twitter and join the conversation. Sugah! coal wynd gallery On Sunday, May 27th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm, join the folks at Coal Wynd Gallery for an art show featuring the stunning work of Nelson Hubley.



A Nova Scotian artist, Hubley has been painting for more than 30 years and cites his primary influence as abstract landscape artist, Ann Templeton.



Click here to learn more about Nelson Hubley and the upcoming art show. On Friday, June 1st from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Bishop’s Cellar is hosting a tasting with a twist.



Back by popular demand is another edition of their ‘Test Your Senses Tasting.’ All wines offered will be brown bagged and tasted blind, putting your tastebuds to the test! See if you can decide if the Chardonnay they picked is Australia, Californian or French.



Tickets are $20 at the door. Please RSVP via telephone (490-2675) or email. bishop's cellar Granny mcnab's scottish kitchen Granny McNab's Scottish Kitchen - the lovely new lineup of high quality, handmade beauty products and gourmet treats available at One Stop Wood Shop - is opening up its shelves.



If you’re interested in having your products showcased, email shop@grannymcnabs.com with your suggestions.



All submissions should meet the following criteria:



• Products must be made locally (within the Atlantic Provinces) and to the highest quality.

• Food products must be certified.

• Packaging and presentation are important; we sell quality items that we are proud to promote.

• You must be passionate about your products. Congratulations to the businesses at Bishop's Landing that received accolades in the 2012 edition of The Coast’s Best of Food Readers' Survey! :



Bishop’s Cellar

Best Liquor/Wine Store (Gold)

The Bicycle Thief

Best Fine Dining (Silver)

Best Wine List (Silver)

Best Atmosphere (Silver)

Best Italian (Bronze)



Ristorante a Mano

Best Italian (Silver)



Thank you to everyone who voted! For more “Bests,” check out The Coast’s full listing here. the coast's best of food 2012