Since Toronto is a cosmopolitan city, there should be lots of places where halvah, a famous middle eastern confection, is available in any of its various forms. Where do you find it and what is your favourite variety? (13 replies, last updated by FrenchSoda July 13, 2009)

My husband, Matt, recently returned from a work-related trip to Israel. The hotel where he stayed had a breakfast buffet every morning, including halvah (as pictured). (2 replies, last updated by rockycat September 10, 2008)

Chocolate halvah is good, so maybe cocoa powder? (3 replies, last updated by bakergal May 16, 2008)

Does anyone know of a recipe for Halvah? The more like the Halvah you can buy at the deli-counter, the better! (2 replies, last updated by fromagina May 27, 2008)

Is there any place in Manhattan (prefer West Side or Village) where I can buy fresh halvah? I usually trek out to Sahadi’s, but I’m feeling lazy!!! Thanks (1 reply, last updated by Chorus Girl April 19, 2006)

Where’s the best place to buy a whole halvah in Brooklyn? Thanks. (2 replies, last updated by Andrew Coe June 29, 2000)

I;ve got a big chunk of halvah, and while I like eating it as-is, are there any suggestions as to how to use it in a recipe? Thanx (1 reply, last updated by Aaron March 5, 2006)

I saw something about Halvah Biscotti, and I would love to get a recipe for them. I searched and I really don’t want to spend money for a single recipe. Does anyone have a recipe for them and are they really good? TIA (8 replies, last updated by Emme March 23, 2008)

As the closer to a tasty but surprisingly pricey meal (chicken kofta and rice; assorted appetizers) at the Persian Grill in Whitemarsh, the waiter brought a small dish of a cardamom flavored halvah. Unlike the heavy and oily... (4 replies, last updated by climber girl October 22, 2005)

When recovering from malaria in India several years ago, I stayed in a home in Delhi for a few weeks where the cook made carrot halvah, an Indian dessert I had never heard of before. Both my boyfriend and I had had been very very... (10 replies, last updated by Val G January 17, 2003)

Does anyone know of a recipe for Halvah? The more like the Halvah you can buy at the deli-counter, the better! (0 replies, last updated by the5thbeatle May 3, 2008)

I know there are a million cans of naked halvah in Puddle City, but am suffering a brain lockdown. Where can one buy Joyva? (Preferably in Southeast or actual downtown.) Thanks! (3 replies, last updated by JillO June 29, 2006)

please help. i am on a massive city wide search for small pieces of chocolate covered halvah (and not the stuff by joyva). can anyone help? (2 replies, last updated by joan December 6, 2001)

I went to Manny’s and found Halvah sold at the counter. I hear old candy stores sold this candy in Chicago years ago. I sometimes find this candy in restaurants at the counter or at the salad bars. I found Halvah at the... (5 replies, last updated by zim May 1, 2002)

Hi Chowhounds, Does anyone have any suggestions about where to find halvah in downtown Boston, or out the B or C branches of the Green Line as far as Packard and Coolidge Corners? I know that the Watertown grocery store have it,... (5 replies, last updated by MiriamTeresa February 13, 2003)