Maxwell's Plum - Nearing English Perfection.

On my first trip to the Maritimes, Laura and I made our way down from Moncton, NB to Halifax, NS. This trip was exciting for me as I had heard of the urban culture in the port city of Halifax, NS but had yet to experience it. 

As we tediously made our way through the city and down to the harbor we passed by Maxwell's Plum. It had been our aim to find a cute pub to eat at and as we passed it I knew it was where I wanted to go. Laura wanted to see what else we could find, but I didn't. From the name to the location to the blue and red exterior the two seconds I had to identify it were enough to tell me I had to go.

I'm currently having a love affair with red meat. This is pretty new - five months new. Every time I go out to eat I just have to get a burger. It's has to have cheddar and bacon, everything else is icing on the cake. So I'm looking at Maxwell's menu and I the burger platter is listed and just 9.99. Sweet. I'm getting that. I order my beer and delicious burger and we had a nice conversation in a wonderful pub environment.

Then my burger came. Please identify that there are two burgers on that plate. Two half pound beef patties with bacon, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, onions . . . not to mention that pile of fries. I rechecked the menu - no I hadn't missed it; there wasn't even a description for the platter. I was immediately filled with fear. I tried to convince myself two thirds of the way through the first one that I wasn't getting full. I only made it through half of the second one but dang were they good. Laura was also pleased with her strips of chicken and she's not so easily pleased. 

Beyond our service - which was a little lacking, though I wouldn't assume it to consistently lacking - Maxwell's Plum was an amazing experience. It should also be noted that they have something called a brewtender which brings you eighty oz of beer on tap to your table. That's just a win right there. And if you buy the brand of the day you can get it for 20 bucks. I wouldn't, however, recommend buying it by the bottle. It's over-priced. So if you're in downtown Halifax and happen to be on Sackville St., walk into Maxwell's Plum and have a beer. I guarantee you'll enjoy it.