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Fancy apps and cocktails? This event could not have been more up my alley.Onyx is a snazzy little spot that I have to be honest I often forget about because it’s on Spring Garden. This party totally reminded me how much I enjoy it and put it back on the radar.I sampled 3 of the cocktails — the ginger chai one…

I can honestly say this party blew my mind. I worked as a chef in my past career for 12 years and have seen my share of swanky party’s and canapé’s and Hor’dourves but this was culinary competition ready material and the drinks were very good. All the syrup even the ginger beer used in one of the cocktails was…

My first visit to Onyx certainly made an impression, what a swanky place! There’s this great booth with a chandelier and curtains were I imagine all the Halifamous hang-​out. After tasting a couple of the cocktails I settled on the Manhattan which had a spicy twist from Canadian Club Dock 57.Throughout the…

I have 4 main areas to review:Spiced whiskey cocktails — Wow these were strong drinks, and not just some average two-​ingredient beverages… The bartenders at Onyx definitely know what they’re doing. The spicy chai cocktail that was like drinking alcoholic cinnamon hearts (in the best possible way) and a sweet…

This was my third elite event and I wasn’t disappointed. I wish I had something to wear, if there is ever an urban geek event I am set.I enjoyed a new drink, Dark and Stormy, and one I was familiar with, Manhattan. It was nice to see some new friends and a few older ones. The food was incredible, I really…

This was my first Unilocal Halifax event and it was just lovely.New to Halifax, I’d never been to Onyx before, but my first impression was a great one! The ambiance is very comfortable, the layout well-​spaced, and the lighting just right. The bartenders were lovely and informed, and I chatted with them…

Three words. Chick. Pea. Balls!Now that I got that part out of the way let me tell you about this fun and delicious evening.On my way to the Onyx spring showers were in full force and my poor shoes were soaked. As soon as I stepped into the warm mellow atmosphere of the Onyx I totally forgot about my wet shoes…

Oh, I just LOVE a good drink, and Onyx did not disspoint. In fact, I was nicely suprised with the caliber of the cocktails served; I really loved their Mint Julep and the signature touch of house-​made bing cherries for the Manhattan was a nice touch.Compliments to the chef as well, as everything I sampled was…

Cocktails at Onyx? Pretend blackjack? Delicious appetizers? The opportunity to wear a fedora in honor of the 1920s theme?Yeah, I was in from the moment I heard the work «cocktails».I had the opportunity to try four spiced whiskey cocktails last night, and they were almost all delicious. The Manhattan was too…

Onyx has been on my (somewhat lengthy) list of must tries for an evening cocktail. The opportunity to enjoy a few selections while getting to know a few other Unilocal Elites seemed like the perfect chance, and it was. The 20’s inspired theme added to the fun of the night.Onyx has an up-​scale décor, is long…