From government work to owning aFrite, Andrew Al-Khouri has made a living on refusing to be put in one box. The MasterChef contestant left his property tax job in the federal government for cooking, and hasn’t looked back.
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The Halifax Restaurateurs: aFrite Brings Culture & Chaotic Flair To The Table
Apr 27, 2018 | Real Estate
The Halifax Restaurateurs: Canteen Provides Dinner Table Atmosphere
Apr 20, 2018 | Real Estate
After two decades in the food business, chef Renee Lavallee swore she’d never work in a kitchen again.
The Halifax Restaurateurs: Phil’s Seafood Does Fish Differently
Apr 13, 2018 | Business
Phil Perrin and his wife Kathy greet me with a smile as I walk into their little piece of the Maritimes.
The Halifax Restaurateurs: Unchained Kitchen Provides Food With Southern Twist
Apr 6, 2018 | Real Estate
Ryan Wolfe glides table to table on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, checking personally on his lunch clients at Unchained Kitchen, on Agricola Street.
The Halifax Restaurateurs: Anchors Pub Food Works To Ground Community
Mar 30, 2018 | Real Estate
A career chef and a rock band guitarist, Troy Arseneault has long had two passions.
The Halifax Restaurateurs: Eating At Greek Eatery Athens
Mar 9, 2018 | Real Estate
The Halifax Restaurateurs: A Visit To Edna’s
Mar 2, 2018 | Real Estate
The Halifax Restaurateurs: Sackville Drive’s Raffi’s Kitchen
Feb 23, 2018 | Real Estate
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Feb 16, 2018 | Real Estate
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