Pizza Corner is an intersection in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, at the junction of Blowers Street and Grafton Street. It is a local landmark[1][2][3] originally consisting of three pizzerias: King of Donair, Sicilian Pizza and the European Food Shop. Completing the four corners is The Presbyterian Church of Saint David, a provincially recognized heritage building.[4]
| Pizza Corner | |
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 Pizza Corner in September 2018 | |
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| Location | |
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Roads at junction | Blowers Street, Grafton Street |
| Construction | |
| Type | Intersection; Restaurant district |
All three pizzerias are known for their Halifax-style donairs, and the corner is a popular destination for hungry patrons of the local bars and pubs.[2][3][5]
History
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In 1995, when the G7 Summit was held in Halifax several world leaders made a point of visiting the location and buying donairs.[6]
In 2012 King of Donair left their longtime location over a dispute with the building owner, leaving the iconic corner with only two pizzerias.[7] The space was filled for a few years by a frozen yogurt chain, but in 2017 Pizza Girls opened in the former KOD location.[8] The European Food Shop closed in 2015 after operating there since 1987,[9] but the space was not left empty for long as Johnny K's Authentic Donair opened up just a few months later.[10]
References
edit- ^ Cosgrove, Colleen (January 18, 2012). "Pizza Corner to lose an icon". The Chronicle Herald. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ a b Boon, Jacob (October 17, 2011). "Slice of history: Pizza Corner's untold stories". openfile. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ a b The Waffle (August 14, 2009). "Halifax's Pizza Corner". Blog. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Grafton Street Methodist Church, Historic Places.ca
- ^ DeMont, John (June 19, 1995). "Halifax on Eve of G-7 Summit". Maclean's (via The Canadian Encyclopedia). Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Buote, Melissa (20 February 2014). "The life and times of Pizza Corner". The Coast.
- ^ CBC News (January 19, 2012). "King of Donairs to leave Halifax's pizza corner". CBC News - Nova Scotia. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "New pizza place opening up on famous Halifax intersection | Saltwire".
- ^ "Pizza Corner in Halifax loses European Food Shop pizza joint". CBC News. 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Heeeere's Johnny K's".
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