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Gabrieu Bistro

Halifax-quality food—and an extremely comfortable and pleasant dining room—have won this bistro a slew of fans and awards over the years. The flavors here are quite sophisticated, whether you’re sipping a cocktail like the Haskaparita (made with blueberry-like haskap berries); picking your way through the extensive tapas menu (try the miso-seared scallops); or feasting on a main course of “sea and sky” risotto (duck confit, grilled shrimp and radicchio, mushrooms, and zucchini). If you’re in a hurry, alert the waitstaff, because service can be leisurely.