Breakfast Oysters
A Taste of the East Coast at Sunrise
Every Saturday morning in Nova Scotia’s capital city, foodies in search of local fresh produce congregate at the Halifax Farmers’ Market. It is a bit of a puzzle finding your way around the ancient brick hallways and stone corridors of the market, but the quest is well rewarded. There are two purveyors of fresh oysters who have started a new and uniquely Nova Scotian tradition – oysters for breakfast. These delicious little tastes of the sea, strike the palette in a refreshingly salty way. “They wake your mouth up, a squeeze of lemon and you are good to go. ”
It is well worth rising early to visit the ShanDaph and Indian Point stands at the market. Both will offer you the freshest oyster possible. At one dollar a pop, this is a new affordable addiction.
Grant Innes
Innes has never really considered himself a gourmet, but he does truly and sincerely live up to the title of gourmand. Having learned to embrace his indulgent love of life he has found his bliss. Born on the suburban outskirts of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Innes grew up surrounded by spectacular nature and Canadian goodness, yet always dreamed of a bigger and slightly less protestant world. Innes studied cinema in Montreal and followed that vocation for several years in various locations across Canada before discovering his talents as a painter, writer and illustrator. One children’s book, endless commercial gigs, and a dozen or so solo shows later, he now resides in New York City. Frequently, along the way, he has been spoiled by friends, family and a few world-renowned chefs, who in turn have delighted in his love of their gastronomic creations. Innes is always in search of his next delicious experience.