The Chronicle Herald – Best of 2009
January 1st, 2010
The Best of 2009: Fid top restaurant in Stick a Fork In It Awards
By Bill Spurr BOURGEOIS GOURMET
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (open division)
Fid Resto, Halifax
It couldn’t have been easy for Fid proprietor Dennis Johnston and his wife Monica to make the decision to turn their fine-dining destination into something more relaxed, more approachable. After all, Fid had for years been a favourite of the discerning palate/price is no object crowd. Now? The flavours are no less impressive, but a new décor and a new menu have broadened Fid’s appeal considerably, while maintaining Johnston’s commitment to local ingredients. Our meal included incredibly tender hanger steak, caramelized scallops with pork belly, house-made sausages with lentils and the best crème brulee we had all year.
