Halifax-based Mystic named best new restaurant in North America

Crystal Garrett visits Mystic in downtown Halifax, which was recently voted best new restaurant in North America.

A new Halifax-based restaurant has received global recognition for its culinary prowess.

The 6^th annual World Culinary Awards named Mystic as North America’s best new restaurant for 2025. The event aims to “celebrate and reward excellence in the culinary industry,” according to its website.

Mystic, located on Lower Water Street, offers two tasting menus designed to take customers on a “guided journey through land and sea.”

In its category, Mystic beat out competition from Montreal, New York, Vancouver and Los Angeles.

Earlier this year Mystic was ranked 71 in Canada’s 100 Best restaurants in the country.

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