HALIFAX ReTALES: Trail of connections leads to 5k Cafe in Bayers Lake

The Different Bean on Quinpool Street has closed, however there can be two new ventures rising from it.

Steve Maly opened the Different Bean eight years in the past.

“I felt lunch was lacking on Quinpool after I went on my breaks, however in eight years issues have modified a lot: Chanoey’s, Seven Peppers, Dilly Dally, Cheeky Neighbour, Really Tasty. Of these, solely Really Tasty was there once we opened.

“The transfer is certainly not from a want to depart Quinpool, it was only a nice concept for one thing new, and the one technique to pull it off was to have another person take the helm on Quinpool.”

Taking that helm is Demetrius (Meech) Ferguson, one among Maly’s closest associates. They met 5 years in the past when Ferguson was working Courtside.

Ferguson already had a sandwich named after him, and now he can be working the place, which can have a brand new title when it reopens.

“With him working it we will have a spot that retains the very best of what it was, made-to-order sandwiches with contemporary native elements, whereas including his Bahamian contact for meals, hospitality and occasions,” mentioned Maly.

“That is all to say that the precise particulars on the Different Bean aren’t labored out but, however Meech and I are going to ensure the house and group constructed during the last eight years aren’t misplaced whereas making some huge modifications that have been lengthy overdue.”

Maly’s new challenge is the 5k Cafe in Bayers Lake, which he co-owns with Danny Hewitt. They’re neighbours in Armdale and have become associates about 4 years in the past. The pair are followers of the paths within the Halifax area, and share a background in espresso, meals and drinks.

“The Chain Of Lakes Path begins close to Fairview alongside the facet of Joe Howe, and we’re at roughly the five-kilometre mark on the path; the five-kilometre mark is simply throughout the road,” Maly mentioned.

“This appeared like a terrific title, because it’s the place we’re, nevertheless it’s additionally such an necessary distance in working, because the entry into longer distances. From Crown Drive, the place many entry the path, it is a few five-kilometre spherical journey.

“We wished to create a spot on the path the place folks may have a espresso, deal with, lunch or a beer nearer to town,” mentioned Maly.

“We’re actually aiming for a spot that provides to your expertise on the path, or someplace to take your break in Bayers Lake. Baked treats from Aly Mae’s and 24 Carrots, paninis, made-to-order salads and sandwiches, and specialty espresso. We’re planning to have some over-the-top grilled cheeses; with so many native cheeses and bakeries this can be an actual focus.”

The 5k Cafe is hoping to open this week at 124 Chain Lake Dr. in Bayers Lake, proper beside the path.

Listed below are extra retail highlights:

• The Tatamagouche Ice Creamery is coming to city, with a location at Alderney Touchdown in Dartmouth and a cart that may go round however with plans to typically be within the parking zone of the brand new Native Supply at Windsor and Almon streets in Halifax. Andy’s Wash a Whip at 4365 Freeway 7 in Porters Lake has soft-serve and scoops, and Cacao 70 is opening a second location at 6440 Quinpool Rd. that may give attention to snacks and dipped cones.
• Cheachie’s Mexican Grill has closed on Chain Lake Drive as a result of COVID and different components, in keeping with a social media publish.
• Shoe retailer Oh My Sole on Younger Avenue is emptied out and closed.
• Ampersand Cafe has opened within the Halifax Central Library in the primary foyer and on the highest flooring. It’s run by MetroWorks, which can use the enterprise to assist of us develop abilities to launch or relaunch profession paths.
• The Papa John’s on Portland Avenue in Dartmouth is open.
• GIGS (Gloria’s Worldwide Grocery Retailer) opened at 200 Portland St., specializing in Caribbean and African objects.
• The Supply was on a closing spree. Final week I discussed the Decrease Sackville location closing, however Scotia Sq., New Minas, Greenwood and New Glasgow have additionally shut.
• Decrease Sackville icon Disco Deli has closed after 40-plus years.
• Some Hubbards-area objects: Scotia Curry has opened at 9989 St. Margarets Bay Rd., whereas Savary Pit (barbecue) is open at Black Harbour Distillers on Freeway 329.
• Cape Crow Cafe & Market is opening quickly on Mill Cove Shore Street, providing specialty espresso together with Portuguese/Brazilian and Italian eats.

Arthur Gaudreau is a retail fanatic and writer of a weblog on retail comings and goings.