🍔 Halifax’s East-West Fusion Spot – Studio East Review!

📍STUDIO EAST Asian Gastropub This long-running Asian-Western hybrid moved locations (finally with parking!) and still delivers affordable, comfortable – if not mind-blowing – eats. 🏆 Why It’s a Local Staple ✔ Price charm: $50 gets you fed in 2024’s hellscape economy ✔ Flavor comfort: No surprises, no disasters ✔ New digs: Finally parkable (Halifax miracle) 🥢 What We Ordered 🦑 Calamari ($14) ★★☆☆☆ Basic rings, sweet chili glaze, mystery seaweed dip – skip unless desperate. 🥩 Plum Ribs ($18) ★★★★☆ Candied pork, crispy shell, sticky-sour glaze – best thing we ate. 🍔 Smoked Belly Burger ($22) ★★★☆☆ Pork belly swap, kimchi slaw, brioche bun – good but confused. 🍺 Local Lager ($8) ★★★★☆ Propeller or Garrison – washes down grease perfectly. 💡 Real Talk ✔ Best for: Low-stakes hangs, post-game grub, budget dinners ✔ Order hack: Double ribs + beer = ideal solo meal ✔ Skip: Appetizers (focus on mains + drinks) 💰 Damage: ~$40-60 per person #HalifaxEats #ComfortFood #FusionNotConfusion