Culinary Adventure Guide 2015 by SaltWire Network

2015 CULINARY ADVENTURE GUIDE Restaurants, Culinary Experiences, Products & Chef-Inspired Recipes

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How to Use This Guide

How to use this guide This is your guide to the very best culinary adventures Nova Scotia has to offer. There are more than 150 quality Taste of Nova Scotia members across the province. We’ve listed them alphabetically, grouped each by their region and identiﬁed each with helpful icons. When using this guide, look for these symbols: Chef-Inspired FINE DINING Restaurants with outstanding chef-inspired menus, featuring

The Essence of Nova Scotia Restaurants that represent Nova Scotia’s rich culture,

locally-sourced ingredients served in an elegant setting.

heritage and lifestyle.

Chef-Inspired CASUAL DINING Establishments boasting menus featuring local ingredients,

A NOVA SCOTIA TRADITION

served in a relaxed and informal environment.

They represent the quintessential Nova Scotia experience.

Taste of Nova Scotia CULINARY EXPERIENCE Establishments offering unique, hands-on culinary and/or retail experiences.

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Taste of Nova Scotia CULINARY PRODUCT Extraordinary products are for sale at retailers across the province. Taste of Nova Scotia 2014 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS Award recipients have demonstrated expertise in delivering a premium Nova Scotia culinary experience.

Restaurants or take-outs that are known as local icons.

Visit these restaurants for local ingredients prepared with international ﬂare. PUB & EATERY

Casual establishments where you’ll ﬁnd local beer, wine and spirits, along with smaller menus featuring local ingredients. CAFÉ/TEA ROOM

Cosy hideaways perfect for a tea, coffee, light snacks or meal. Not all offer full table service.

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Propeller Brewing Company

Mersey Point Fish Products

2 Doors Down Food + Wine

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

Muwin Estate Wines Ltd.

Acadian Maple Products

Scanway Bakery & Café

Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar

Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria

Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax

Brooklyn Warehouse

Stillwell

Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort

Cheelin Restaurant

‘Stories’ at the Halliburton

Rime Restaurant + Wine Bar

Chives Canadian Bistro

Salt Shaker Deli

Clearwater Retail Shops

Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

Emma’s Eatery

Sugah! Confectionery & Ice Cream Emporium Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

Tempo Food + Drink

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Evan’s Fresh Seafoods & Restaurant

The Canteen

Sou’Wester Restaurant & Gift Shop

Field Guide

Fireside Kitchen

The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

The Rose and Kettle Tea Room, Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

The Biscuit Eater Café

Fisherman’s Market International

The Galley Restaurant and Lounge

Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

The Lobster Shack

Garrison Brewing

South Shore

The South Shore Fish Shack

Gio

Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre, La Vista Restaurant

The Tea Brewery

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

Bonny Lea Farm

Trellis Café

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

Boulangerie la Vendéenne

Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice

Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining Room

Heartwood Restaurant

Charlotte Lane

Inn on the Lake

Fleur de Sel

Kitchen Door Catering

Grand Banker Bar & Grill

Made with Local

Helen B’s Preserves

McKelvie’s Fish Market Fresh

Ironworks Distillery

Morris East Restaurant

LaHave Natural Farms

Nova Coffee

Lane’s Privateer Inn

NSCC’s ‘Fresh Twenty One’

Lincoln Street Food

Onyx…on argyle Wine Bar & Kitchen

Mateus Bistro

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores 72

Argyler Lodge and Restaurant

Eel Lake Oyster Farm

IMO Foods Ltd.

Red Cap Restaurant & Motel

Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub

Trout Point Lodge

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Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

Cape Breton Island

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Tangled Garden

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Arichat Seafood Market

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The Acadian Dining Room Restaurant at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa

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Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House

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The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery Ltd.

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Cabot Links

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The Luckett Vineyards Bistro

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Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

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The Nova Scotian Emporium & Fireside Tea Room

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Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

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Glenora Inn & Distillery

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Governors Pub & Eatery

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Inverary on Baddeck Bay

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Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

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Kiju’s Restaurant

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McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

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Miller’s Tap & Grill/Miller’s Café

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NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd.

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Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn

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L’Acadie Vineyards

Agri-Growers Ltd.

Avondale Sky Winery

Benjamin Bridge

Bistro 22

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The Port Pub

Blomidon Estate Winery

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The Wilder Restaurant & General Store Inc.

Blomidon Inn

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Union Street Café & the Wick Pub

Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

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Valley Flaxﬂour Ltd.

Farmer John’s Herbs

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Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café

Fox Hill Cheese House

Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

Northumberland Shore

Grand Pré Wines

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Amherst Shore Country Inn

Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound and Restaurant

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Bay Enterprises Limited

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The Grubstake Restaurant

Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

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Devonian Coast Wineries Ltd.

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The Red Shoe Pub

Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery

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Gabrieau’s Bistro

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Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd.

Luckett Vineyards

Masstown Market

Meadowbrook Meat Market

Noggins Corner Farm Market

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Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant

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Pie R Squared

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Planters Ridge Winery

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Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store

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Sledding Hill

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Hillcrest View Inn

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Knoydart Farm

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Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish

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Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads

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AquaPrime Mussel Ranch Ltd.

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"The Original" Mr. Donair (Tony’s Meats)

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Cornect Family Farm

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Pictou Lodge Beach Resort

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DesBarres Manor Inn

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Snow Queen

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Full Steam Coffee Co.

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Sugar Moon Farm

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Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre

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The Pork Shop

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Rare Bird Craft Beer

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The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery

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Sober Island Oysters Ltd.

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10 Tips for Planning Your Nova Scotia Culinary Adventure 1. Do Your Homework – Use this culinary guide, tasteofnovascotia.com and novascotia.com as resources. Plan ahead to ﬁnd out what’s on your route and make sure it will be open when you're passing through. 2. Be Spontaneous – Have a plan but be willing to take the road less travelled. Some of the best culinary ﬁnds are the ones you discover by chance. 3. Fresh Finds – Did you know that Nova Scotia is home to the greatest number of Farmers’ Markets per capita in Canada? With more than 40 markets throughout the province, you are never far from farm-fresh food.

6. U-Pick, You Enjoy – Enjoy the fruits of your labour by visiting one of the many u-pick farms throughout the province. Don’t forget to bring your appetite. 7. Festivals & Events – In every region of the province there are exciting festivals and events throughout the year offering up a wide variety of local culinary experiences. See festivals and events listings on page 78. 8. Get Your Hands Dirty – Seek out hands-on experiences such as cooking classes, clam digs, grape stomps and foraging workshops.

4. Hop on a Trail – Both the Chowder Trail (p. 42) and Good Cheer Trail (p. 82) are tailor-made for the culinary adventurer. Pick up a passport for both trails and start planning!

9. Take a Tour – Leave the route planning and driving to somebody else. Try taking a ride on the Magic Wine Bus, do a walking tour with Local Tasting Tours or choose from one of the many guided winery tours offered by Grape Escapes and Go North Tours.

5. Plan for a Picnic – Nova Scotia is full of great seaside picnic locations. Keep a picnic kit and cooler in your trunk to prepare for a spontaneous picnic on the beach.

10. Enjoy Responsibly – If you’re planning to do some sampling at our local wineries, breweries or distilleries, make sure that you have a designated driver.

Halifax Metro Nova Scotia’s capital city will please your palate. Our restaurants come to life with world-class chefs crafting works of art in every dish using only the best ingredients from local farmers. Let yourself experience one-of-a-kind culinary adventures in this scenic port city.

Take a sunny afternoon ride along the beautiful Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk.

The Halifax Public Gardens is an oasis in the heart of downtown Halifax. It’s the perfect place for a romantic lunch-time picnic, an ice cream stroll with the kids or simply a walk to work off all the great local food you’ve been eating!

The land and the sea shape our rich culinary culture. While you’re in Halifax, start your Nova Scotia Chowder Trail adventure at one of our many restaurants specializing in delicious, local seafood experiences.

Be sure to eat your way through the Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market or Dartmouth’s Alderney Landing Farmer’s Market. Their vendors sell some of Nova Scotia’s best local products — cheese, wine, baked goods, seafood, fresh organic produce and much more.

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

2 Doors Down Food + Wine 1533 Barrington St., Halifax (902) 422-4224 www.go2doorsdown.com

2 Doors Down is the little sister to Chives Canadian Bistro, and as the name suggests, we are located two doors down. Like with our flagship Chives, 2 Doors Down offers a unique, seasonally-inspired, locally-sourced, unpretentious menu with some international ﬂare. Executive chef and owner, Craig Flinn says “This is the food cooks like to eat.” Casual urban dining at its best, with a drinks menu to match, 2 Doors Down is “your neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of downtown!” Open 7 days per week Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dinner 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Acadian Maple Products 13578 Peggy’s Cove Rd. Upper Tantallon (902) 826-2312 www.acadianmaple.com

Acadian Maple Products is a gourmet food producer, exporter and retailer. Our specialty is pure Nova Scotia maple syrup and maple products such as maple cream bars, candy and maple butter. Our extensive product line also includes delicious Nova Scotia blueberry products, homemade fudge, and spices. Drop by our retail shop to sample all of the wonderful products Nova Scotia has to offer. You can also visit our interpretive centre where you can learn how maple syrup is harvested and produced. Open year-round 1 Nov – 30 June Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. 1 July – 30 Oct Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Essence of Nova Scotia international

Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria 6169 Quinpool Rd., Halifax (902) 425-2222 www.bramoso.com

Bramoso is a cozy 40 seat eatery centered on quality local ingredients and house-made recipes that make our food delicious and healthy. Known for our brick oven gourmet pizzas but also pressed Panini’s, seasonal salads, inspired appetizers and tasty desserts. Craft beer and wines are paired with menu selections. Our creations use in-season cilantro and arugula as well as local feta, mozzarella and pepperoni. We never use frozen products! Specialty sauces include zesty white and basil pesto with ﬂavor infused marinades for sundried tomatoes, shaved steak and more. Premium Nova Scotian meats include pulled pork and smoked sausage. We handtoss whole wheat and white dough daily and have gluten free, vegan and dairy free options. Dine in, enjoy our specials, try convenient take-n’-bake or call for carry-out and delivery seven days a week.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Brooklyn Warehouse 2795 Windsor St., Halifax (902) 446-8181 www.brooklynwarehouse.ca

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2014 Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Casual Dining Brooklyn Warehouse takes its cue from simple, honest food and strives to bring you an affordable indulgence in a laid-back bistro atmosphere. We work with our rural producers, local markets and regional suppliers to create seriously good food from fresh. The abundance that Nova Scotia has to offer is showcased through our daily changing chalkboard menus. We have a strong desire to bring back the practice of farm-to-table cooking in everyday living. In the past seven years, this attitude has produced remarkable service and a nationally recognized, awardwinning cuisine, which includes this year’s (2014) Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards Casual Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year. Join us for: Lunch — Monday through Saturday Dinner — Monday through Saturday Closed Sunday Reservations accepted

Roasted Nova Scotia Lamb Leg with Garlic, Lemon & Olive Oil Brooklyn Warehouse, Chef Mark Gray Serves 6-8 1 5-lb (2.25 kg) lamb leg 5 cloves garlic, split in half 5 tbsp (75 ml) fresh thyme, chopped 5 tbsp (75 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) canola oil Black pepper to taste Sea salt to taste 2 lemons, zest and juice 1. Make 10 1-inch incisions down the lamb leg and insert the half garlic cloves in each. 2. Coat the leg in olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. 3. Sprinkle chopped thyme and rosemary over the leg. 4. Allow to sit for 1 hour until it reaches room temperature. 5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). 6. Roast lamb in oven for 45 minutes, then turn over and continue to roast for 30 more minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (60°C). 7. Remove from oven and let rest for 1 hour on a roasting rack. 8. Slice lamb vertically, against grain, until you reach the bone. Turn the leg and repeat. 9. Sprinkle lemon zest over lamb. 10. Strain the jus from the roasting pan into a small pot. Add half the lemon juice and warm. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. 11. Pour sauce over lamb and ﬁnish with sea salt. Serve with herbed white beans (pictured), oven roasted potatoes, or creamed potatoes.

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Lamb’s Super Sidekick: Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts Remove leaves from one bunch of Swiss chard. Place leaves on top of each other and roll. Slice leaves in 1/2inch thick ribbons. Take the stalks and slice very thin on a bias. Sauté the Swiss chard stalks in 1 tbsp butter until tender, then add the leaves and sauté until wilted. Fold in 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts and season with salt and pepper.

Making a Local Match At Brooklyn Warehouse, local quality extends to the beverage list. The restaurant is well known for its great local wine and beer program. Brooklyn Warehouse’s co-owner George Christakos has studied with the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and now teaches about wine at the Nova Scotia Community College. For this dish George suggests “matching it with a hearty local red such as Planter’s Ridge Quintessence Red,” which is produced in the Annapolis Valley.

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Essence of Nova Scotia international

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Cheelin Restaurant

Chives Canadian Bistro

Clearwater Retail Shops

Emma’s Eatery

1496 Lower Water St., Halifax (902) 422-2252 www.cheelinrestaurant.ca

1537 Barrington St., Halifax (902) 420-9626 www.chives.ca

757 Bedford Hwy., Bedford (902) 443-0333 (Bedford)

31 Cow Bay Rd. Eastern Passage (902) 406-0606 www.emmaseatery.ca

Robert L. Stanﬁeld International Airport, Enﬁeld (902) 873-4509 (Airport) www.clearwater.ca Cheelin Restaurant has enjoyed 20 years of service, making its mark on the Halifax restaurant scene. Fanny Chen came to Canada in 1989. She studied cooking in China and learned more upon her arrival to Canada. In 1995, she and her husband Mark opened their small but charming restaurant in the brewery market building. Thanks to its long-standing reputation for authentic Chinese cuisine, the use of local fresh ingredients and warm inviting service, Cheelin is listed once again, as The Best Chinese Restaurant in Halifax from 1996 to 2014 in Where to Eat in Canada. Cheelin Restaurant is open 7 days a week. Please visit the website for hours of operation. Visit our second location, Cheelin Express, in the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Tuesday to Sunday.

Locally owned and operated since 2001, Chives Canadian Bistro is a trusted name on the Canadian culinary landscape, and an anchor for quality dining in our region. Executive chef and owner, Craig Flinn has penned three nationally recognized cookbooks, and is considered an inﬂuential ﬁgure in Canada’s farm to table culinary development. Guests have come to expect an ever changing menu, and of course look forward to the occasional return of some of our classics. When we set out 14 years ago, our goal was bring to Halifax an “Extraordinary Casual Dining” experience, and that mantra still stands today. Visit our newest venture, 2 Doors Down, located, as the name suggests, two doors down. So check us out “your neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of downtown.”

Clearwater’s conveniently located retail stores on the Bedford Highway and at the Halifax Airport are open seven days a week. They are stocked with fresh seafood and live lobster year-round, with accessories to serve every seafood requirement. Whether you’re travelling near or far, we will package it properly to suit your needs. Order online for direct delivery throughout North America at www.clearwater.ca. The next time you’re in the mood for lobster and seafood, taste the Clearwater difference. Bedford: Open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily Halifax Stanﬁeld International Airport: Open 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily

Traditional Fisherman’s Cove is just down the street and we’re only 20 minutes from Halifax — if you’re willing to make the trip, you’ll want to try our award-winning ﬁshcakes, voted by The Coast readers as Best of Halifax from 2011 to 2014. But the real recognition is our consistent loyalty from local and visiting Maritimers, who say our ﬁshcakes and other traditional menu items taste “just like my mother made.” Our seafood chowder is fresh from scratch and, like all of our soups, gluten-free. Don’t miss our signature all-day, all-local, farm fresh breakfast. Emma’s, where the food is like a warm hug from the inside out! Please LIKE our Facebook page for operating hours and daily specials. www.facebook.com/emmaseatery

Open 7 evenings per week 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Poached Nova Scotia Halibut with Thai Red Curry Coconut Broth The Five Fishermen Restaurant, Chef Jamie MacDougall Serves 4 4 6-oz (180 g) halibut ﬁllets 6 cups (1.5 l) water 2 small carrots, peeled and sliced 2 ribs celery, sliced 2 small onions, sliced 4 baby bok choy, halved 2 cups (500 ml) coconut milk 3 tbsp (45 ml) Thai red curry paste 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, sliced 2 stalks lemongrass, sliced 4 limes, zest and juice 1/2 bunch cilantro 1/2 tsp (3 ml) sesame oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) canola oil 1. Place the water in a shallow pan with the carrots, celery, onion, 4 sprigs of cilantro and juice of 1 lime. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. 2. Cut bok choy in half and place in pan to cook (approximately 4 minutes). Remove Bok Choy and place on plate covered with cling ﬁlm to keep warm. 3. Place halibut in water to poach (6-7 minutes depending on thickness). 4. Place a small pot over mediumhigh heat. Add the oil, garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Cook

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until garlic turns golden. Add the coconut milk and curry paste. Stir to combine. Simmer 3 minutes, then add remaining ingredients and continue to simmer for an additional 3 minutes. 5. To serve, place 2 pieces of bok choy into a large bowl and then lay a halibut ﬁllet on top. Pour equal amounts of the coconut broth in each bowl and garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

Serving Up History The Five Fishermen Restaurant has been serving up delicious ﬁne dining fare, including its famous seafood dishes, for more than 30 years. But its history and reputation extends far beyond a mere 3 decades. The building the restaurant is housed in is one of Halifax’s most historically important. The building will soon celebrate its 200th anniversary. It began life as a school for children, then an Art School, owned and operated by Anna Leonowens. Later it was a funeral home and mortuary that played a key role in two major disasters, the sinking of the Titanic and the Halifax Explosion. Is it any wonder why many of the staff claim the building is haunted?

Halifax Metro 9

Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

Evan’s Fresh Seafoods & Restaurant 2 Ochterloney St. Alderney Landing, Dartmouth (902) 466-2118 www.evansfreshseafoods.com

After years of selling his catch, captain and entrepreneur, Evan d’Entremont, decided to process his own ﬁsh to sell directly to Nova Scotians in various communities and markets. In 2011 we opened our permanent location on the Dartmouth waterfront selling fresh seafood as well as cooked meals. The philosophy in Evan’s Resto is to keep the menu simple, local, fresh and delicious. Our kitchen uses plenty of Pubnico haddock, to make chowders and ﬁsh and chips, all fryers being 100% gluten-free. We are proud to represent the Acadian region of Pubnico and be part of the Dartmouth community. Hours Mon: CLOSED Tue – Fri: 10 a. m. – 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Field Guide 2076 Gottingen St., Halifax (902) 405-4506 www.ﬁeldguidehfx.com

Field Guide is a small restaurant in the North End of Halifax, dedicated to bridging the gap between diners and their food through an open concept kitchen and passionate service. Placing a big focus on supporting local farmers and producers, featuring Nova Scotia craft beers and serving up some of the best cocktails around, Field Guide is a place to gather. Opening in late 2013, Field Guide has quickly built a reputation for its convivial atmosphere, unparalleled cocktails, genuine service and Chef Dan Vorstermans’ ambitious, pure approach to cooking — think offal, raw ﬁsh dishes and beautiful, fresh vegetables. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Friday & Saturday 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. Closed Tuesdays

Peach & Prosciutto Pizza with Maple Rosemary Aioli Morris East Restaurant, Chef Tim Andresen Serves 2

Maple Rosemary Aioli

Peach & Prosciutto Pizza

1 egg yolk 1 tsp (5 ml) 100% pure maple syrup 1 tbsp (15 ml) water 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, chopped 1 cup (250 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zest and juice Sea salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 Morris East pizza dough ball* 1 peach cut into eighths 1/4 cup (60 ml) local goat cheese Market fresh local micro greens or arugula 3 slices prosciutto or Westphalian ham Fresh rosemary for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes. 2. Roast peaches for 15 minutes 1. Whisk egg yolk, maple syrup, or until the edges caramelize. water and rosemary in a glass 3. Stretch out dough to form a bowl. 12-inch (30.5 cm) circle. 2. Slowly add oil to emulsify while 4. Top dough with a spoonful whisking. of Maple Rosemary Aioli and 3. Add lemon juice and zest. neatly place peaches and goat 4. Season with salt and pepper cheese on the pizza. to taste. Set aside. 5. Add a bit of fresh chopped rosemary if you have extra. Fresh, Inspirational Bake for 15 minutes. & Local 6. Once out of the oven, top the pizza with fresh micro-greens Morris East’s brand of fresh, inspi(or arugula) and prosciutto. rational food and drink includes Enjoy with a glass of local local ingredients. This isn’t your Nova Scotia sparkling wine! typical pizza restaurant as the extensive menu includes a range of appetizers and main courses Hint: and their wood-ﬁred pizza offer*You can substitute with your ings are both classic and eclectic. own homemade dough. Binding it all together is a commitment to local ingredients.

www.morriseast.com

Halifax Metro 11

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

Fireside Kitchen 3430 Prescott St., Halifax (902) 454-7389 www.prescottgroup.ca

Established in 1979, Fireside Kitchen produces the most tempting all-natural jams and sauces using Nova Scotia berries. Fireside Kitchen is part of Prescott Group, a non-proﬁt agency working to enhance the independence of adults with intellectual disabilities through social enterprise, employment and skills development. Indulge in any one of our quality preserves, including blueberry, bumbleberry, strawberry and raspberry jams, orange & lemon marmalade, brandied cranberry & orange sauce and brandied blueberry conserve. Items are available gift boxed making for wonderful corporate gifts. Christmas cakes are available seasonally. For more information about our social enterprise, products and services please visit our website.

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Fisherman’s Market International

Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

607 Bedford Hwy., Halifax (902) 443-3474 www.ﬁshermansmarket.ca

1740 Argyle St., Halifax (902) 422-4421 www.ﬁveﬁshermen.com

Fisherman’s Market, located on the Bedford Highway in Halifax, is a wholesaler, retailer and worldwide exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked and salted seafood, and live/frozen Atlantic lobster. Fisherman’s Market is a diverse operation. The company is your direct link to the sea. We are involved in every aspect of the ﬁshery, from licence owners, vessel operators and ﬁshing, to processing, distribution and retail. Be sure to try Fisherman’s Market’s line of smoked seafood. Seabright Smoke House products include hot and cold smoked salmon, mackerel, haddock and cod — all of which are smoked daily on-site by one of our two smokehouses.

TWO dining options one GREAT experience. The Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill offers Nova Scotia Seafood, AAA Reserve Angus beef and an array of chef inspired dishes prepared with uncompromising quality. Consistently recognized as one of Nova Scotia’s best restaurants, located in one of the most historical buildings in Halifax. Designated by Wine Spectator, our list boasts the largest selection of Nova Scotia wines. Join us for the Grill Happy Hour 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. daily. For reservations and hours of operation please call or visit our website.

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Garrison Brewing 1149 Marginal Rd., Halifax (902) 453-5343 www.garrisonbrewing.com

Experience a true working microbrewery and taste full ﬂavoured, all-natural craft beer. Located in the historic Halifax Seaport District, Garrison Brewing Co. is open daily and welcomes locals and visitors alike to sample its award-winning beer while relaxing in the hospitality room brimming with traditional character. They offer many different ales and lagers throughout the year, as well as tasty kettle-brewed Cannonball sodas. Garrison is sold at beer establishments and liquor stores province-wide and distributed throughout the Maritimes and beyond in bottled and draught format. Please visit our website for hours of operation.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards In Nova Scotia, we offer amazing, authentic culinary experiences. We have access to an abundance and variety of fresh, local ingredients, but it is the genuine passion of our people, the ﬁshers, the farmers, the chefs and the winemakers, that set us apart from other regions of Canada and the world. Our Prestige Award recipients have a distinct pride of place and exuberant passion for all they do. They represent innovation and expertise in our industry and are committed to improving and promoting culinary excellence in Nova Scotia. To nominate your favourite restaurant, product or server for a Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award visit: www.tasteofnovascotia.com/nominate

Congratulations to all of our 2014 Prestige Award recipients: Restaurant of the Year Chef-Inspired Fine Dining

Restaurant of the Year Chef-Inspired Casual Dining

Restaurant of the Year Essence of Nova Scotia

Server of the Year

Martin & Sylvie Ruiz Salvador

George & Leo Christakos, Chef Mark Gray Brooklyn Warehouse, p. 11

Nichole Hopkins & Tony Ross

Cora Beck

The Lobster Shack, p. 40

Charlotte Lane Café, p. 33

Producer of the Year

Consumer Choice Product of the Year 2013 Bliss

Innovative Product of the Year Olde Port of Halifax

Lia Rinaldo & Michael Howell

Hanspeter Stutz, owner

Stewart Creaser & Lorraine Vassalo

John Brett, cider maker

Devour! The Food Film Fest, p. 76

Grand Pré Wines, p. 56

Avondale Sky Winery, p. 53

Tideview Vintage Cider, p. 59

Fleur de Sel, p.33

Gary MacDonald Culinary Ambassador of the Year

Photo: Riley Smith

Halifax Metro 15

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Gio 1725 Market St., Halifax (902) 425-1987 www.giohalifax.com

2015 CAA/AAA Four Diamond Award Winner. Seasonal cuisine in a relaxed setting of casual elegance. Gio is innovative, approachable and offers the finest seafood, meat and locally cultivated fruits and vegetables, all prepared with superior techniques by our talented culinary team. Offering a cocktail menu that is on the cutting edge of today’s Mixology scene and an encompassing wine list that touches every part of the globe. Gio is a dining experience. Lunch Monday through Friday and Dinner Monday through Saturday.

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel

1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax (902) 463-9138 www.gourmandisesavenue.com

1741 Grafton St., Halifax (902) 425-1961 www.graftonstdinnertheatre.com

1990 Barrington St., Halifax (902) 492-6443 www.harbourcitygrill.com

Originally from France, owners Jean-Pierre Gallois and Yseult Bertic have over 25 years of experience as professional Chocolatiers. Since opening in 2003, they have been creating fine chocolates and truffles using only high quality French chocolate couverture. No preservatives or artificial flavours are used and they incorporate such local Nova Scotian ingredients as icewine, port wine, berries, sea salt, maple syrup, honey, apples, seaweed and more. Their specialties include Berry Chocolate Bark, Cremeux des Salins, Acadie Folie, Nova Scotia Icewine Truffles and Croquantine d’Annapolis. Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market: Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit them Saturdays at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.

Entertaining Halifax for more than 25 years, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre provides audiences with a unique dining experience. Music, comedy and interactive characters set the mood as you dine on the ﬂavours of Nova Scotia. Start with our sumptuous seafood chowder and enjoy one of six entrées including fresh Atlantic salmon and haddock, beef sirloin, stuffed chicken breast or Maritime lobster cakes. A full evening of food, fun and music awaits. Call for showtimes and reservations or visit us online. Grafton Street Dinner Theatre — fun for audiences of all ages.

Halifax’s Restaurant of the Year 2011 ~ Chronicle Herald “Best Dessert” – Savour Food & Wine 2013 Our culinary team push the creative boundaries while maintaining a commitment to seeking out local farmers, ﬁshers and other producers. Our commitment to supporting local does not end with our food. We have one of Halifax’s largest selections of local craft beers, Nova Scotia wines and spirits. Our philosophy is to provide warm, friendly, impeccable service, ensuring our guests experience the best in Maritime hospitality. Whether it’s a seat at the black granite bar, or a cozy booth in the dining room, come see why the “locals” are making this a favourite destination. No corkage fee on Nova Scotia wine. Open daily from 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Lemon Bavarian with Wild Blueberry Gel Atlantica Hotel Halifax , Chef Luis Clavel Serves 8

Lemon Bavarian

Blueberry Gel

1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon, juice and zest 2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream (35%) 1/2 vanilla bean, split 2 1/2 sheets gelatin, bloomed* 1/4 cup (60 ml) whipping cream, whipped to high peaks

1 cup (250 ml) Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar 1/3 tsp (2 ml) vanilla essence 3/16 tsp (0.56 grams) xanthan gum** 1 1/4 sheets gelatin, bloomed

1. Combine sugar and lemon juice and zest; whisk. 2. Heat heavy cream and vanilla bean until it reaches 200°F (94°C). Remove from heat. 3. Add bloomed gelatin. 4. Cool on ice bath. 5. Fold in whipped cream. 6. Pour mixture into a rectangular mold to set

1. Heat blueberry juice, sugar, xanthan gum and vanilla until it reaches 200°F (94°C). Remove from heat. 2. Add bloomed gelatin. 3. Whisk and then strain. Cool on ice bath. 4. Pour on top of the set lemon mixture. Allow to set for additional 1 hour. 5. Slice and garnish with blueberries tossed in lemon zest and sugar.

Hints: * To bloom gelatin, submerge in water until soft, then remove excess water. Local Ingredients, If you can’t ﬁnd sheet (also known Contemporary Techniques as leaf) gelatin you can substitute Atlantica Hotel Halifax’s Chef Luis Clavel, approximately 1 teaspoon of powis considered one of Nova Scotia’s dered gelatin for every 1 sheet. best chefs. He has built a reputation for combining local ingredients with ** Xanthum gum is a lot less forebodcontemporary techniques and creative ing an ingredient than it sounds. It presentation. He is a core member of is actually a plant-based thickening Culinary Team Canada and has been agent, regularly used in gluten-free honoured with many awards including baking. Look for Xanthum Gum in Atlantic Chef of the Year (2008) and the natural food section of your local twice named Nova Scotia Chef of the grocery store. Year (2008, 2009).

www.seasonsbyatlantica.com

Halifax Metro 19

Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

Heartwood Restaurant

Inn on The Lake

Kitchen Door Catering

Made with Local

6250 Quinpool Rd., Halifax (902) 425-2808 www.iloveheartwood.ca

3009 Hwy #2, Fall River (902) 861-3480 www.innonthelake.com

2 Bluewater Rd., Bedford (902) 832-5213 www.kitchendoor.ca

Dartmouth (902) 802-8844 www.madewithlocal.ca

As Halifax’s oldest vegetarian restaurant, Heartwood offers a mostly organic & locally sourced menu (many gluten-free dishes on request) made in house with fresh and quality ingredients. We bake our own sourdough bread, grow our own sprouts and generally rock a green vibe. Our Heartwood Bowls, Steamed Greens, Bean Burritos and Veggie burgers are all classic dishes that will have you coming back for more. We can usually accommodate most dietary requirements. Heartwood is proud to offer something extraordinarily delicious for everyone!

Choose your own dining adventure at Inn on the Lake!

For us, the ingredients for a great event are the same as for a long and happy life — “it’s all about the food, fun and love.”

Made with Local (MwL) is a healthy snack foods company based out of beautiful Dartmouth. Sheena and Kathy are the hearts, minds and taste buds behind MwL, producing a line of nourishing ‘real food’ bars and instant oatmeal that showcases some of Nova Scotia’s best artisanal food products. Striving to give our region’s families access to truly healthy, convenient snacks to fuel their busy lives, MwL bars and oats come in a range of locally-inspired ﬂavours (like Blueberry Grunt!) and are widely available at cafés and stores throughout Nova Scotia.

Visit our website for hours of operation.

For a laid-back meal with your favourite comfort foods and a beverage, try Oliver’s Gastropub, combining old-world charm and down-home service. For a special occasion, family get-together or date night, enjoy the upscale casual environment of Encore, with gourmet offerings featured alongside signature dishes including Scotch Salmon, Seafood Chowder and Chicken Cordon Bleu. In warmer months, experience alfresco dining on the spacious Poolside Patio, with scenic views of Lake Thomas. Menus follow a seasonal theme. Many dishes incorporate fresh ingredients from local farms & ﬁsherman.

That’s why Kitchen Door Catering offers a variety of mouth-watering menus to suit every one of life’s events. From our delicious lunch offerings to cocktail receptions, full BBQ menus for picnics to formal presentations for corporate events, petite sweets for showers to 5 course menus for your dream wedding. No matter the occasion, Kitchen Door offers a taste of excellence that’s sure to please. We pride ourselves on our farm-totable and recyclable efforts. Most of our ingredients are purchased fresh and locally — the way it should be. Visit our shop for a selection of gourmet-to-go food or call us for a custom catering experience you’ll fall in love with!

Public Wiﬁ. Reservations recommended.

Bedford Shop Hours Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visit our website for a complete list of retail locations where MwL bars can be found. MwL products are also available via the website’s online store where customers can take advantage of bulk pricing and Canada-wide shipping!

Feed your appetite for waterfront adventure. Experience local, inspired fare. Savour seaside sights and sounds. Explore your waterfront, by land and sea

Halifax Metro 23

Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

McKelvie’s Fish Market Fresh 1680 Lower Water St., Halifax (902) 421-6161 www.mckelvies.com

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

Morris East Restaurant

Nova Coffee

5212 Morris St., Halifax 620 Nine Mile Dr., Bedford (902) 444-7663 www.morriseast.com

22 Glendale Ave., Unit 3 Lower Sackville (902) 869-2665 tf: 1-800-565-2715 www.novacoffee.com

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Chef-Inspired fine dining

NSCC’s ‘Fresh Twenty One’ Nova Scotia Community College 21 Woodlawn Rd., Dartmouth (902) 491-4961 fresh21@nscc.ca

Nova Coffee

Come and experience one of Nova Scotia’s premium seafood restaurants, situated in a renovated turn of the century ﬁre hall located in Halifax’s Downtown Waterfront District. Seafood has been our passion since we opened our doors in 1982. You’ll enjoy our favourites such as Fisherman’s Chowder, Jump-Up Calamari, Crunchy Haddock, Crab Cakes, Digby Scallops, Blackened Salmon, Premium Nova Scotia Lobster and our popular McKelvie’s Daily Fish Platter — plus black angus steaks and modern pastas. Don’t forget to leave room for our Mile High Coconut Cream Pie. McKelvie’s offers a comfortable dining atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff and a global selection of wines. Make a reservation now to experience the ﬁnest catch of Nova Scotia, today.

Morris East is a creative, neighbourhood restaurant with locations in downtown Halifax and Bedford. Our delicious gourmet pizzas are baked in wood-ﬁred ovens which produce a delicious crust. With a focus on seasonally fresh ingredients, regulars to our intimate eateries will note that the menu changes all the time — depending on what’s available at the farmers’ market. Pizzas with peach, prosciutto and goat cheese one month, followed by pear, walnut and crispy sage the next. We’re also a hot spot for seasonally inspired cocktails and great desserts like the salted caramel tart which are perfect to enjoy on our lovely outside terraces in summer. We offer special lunch and brunch menus. Take out and gluten-free pizza crusts are also available.

Our name reﬂects our two great passions, Nova Scotia and Coffee! Family owned since 1973, we focus on producing great specialty roasted coffees. Just like the sweet spot on a golf club, small batch roasting of our beans allows for a perfect balance of flavour and aroma. From Tucker’s Twist to Bella Sera and our best selling Black Dog Espresso we produce over 16 single origins and blends. You can purchase at the many independent cafés and dining rooms we serve, by emailing us at sales@novacoffee.com or drop by our location in Lower Sackville. Visiting us will deﬁnitely be worth the trip! Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nova Scotia Community College’s ‘Fresh Twenty One’ is an opportunity for the public to participate in providing our hospitality and culinary/ pastry students a “real world” training experience in a fullservice restaurant — and in return enjoying modern, world cuisine of the highest quality — at very reasonable prices. Starting at the beginning of each October, ‘Fresh Twenty One’ is open Tuesday through Thursday for lunch and dinner seatings. Join us for a world class dining experience in a live classroom environment! Open October to April ‘Fresh Twenty One’ Hours: Tuesday-Thursday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Seating Tuesday-Thursday Dinner: 6 p.m. Seating Reservations required.

Halifax Metro 27

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Onyx... on argyle Wine Bar & Kitchen

Propeller Brewing Company

1580 Argyle St., Halifax (902) 428-5680 www.onyxdining.com

2015 Gottingen St., Halifax (902) 422-7767 617 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth (902) 422-4999 www.drinkpropeller.ca

The atmosphere of Onyx…on argyle is an interesting, social space with living room style seating, some table and banquette seating, as well as three opulently private booths complete with chandeliers and service call buttons. The menu offers inventive and delectable items in small plate format for sharing, as well as serious ﬂavours and portions for full mains. The cocktails, wine selection and desserts are more than just icing on the cake. Everything at Onyx...on argyle gets full attention. CAA/AAA Four Diamond Restaurant (for eight years) Open at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday Reservations accepted.

Propeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best-selling microbrewery. Our international award-winning, all-natural craft beer is available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout Nova Scotia. Ask for a Propeller IPA, the province’s best-selling craft beer. Or, try a Propeller Organic Ale — clear, crisp, refreshing and certified organic. Drop by the Gottingen Street Brewery and Retail Store or our new Retail Store at 617 Windmill Road in Dartmouth to try Nova Scotia’s finest brewery-fresh craft beer. Halifax store hours: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday noon – 10 p.m. Dartmouth: Noon – 8 p.m. Daily

Halifax Metro 29

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory 1479 Lower Water St., Halifax (902) 421-6079 tf: 1-866-440-7867 www.rumrunners.ca

Today on the Halifax waterfront, the spirit of rum running is alive and well. And tasting better than ever! Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory, located on the Halifax Boardwalk at Bishop’s Landing, is serving up a delicious piece of Nova Scotia history. All Rum Runners cakes use real rum or whiskey bottled at beautiful Glenora Distillery on Cape Breton Island, making it a truly Nova Scotian product. Free of preservatives, the cake is vacuum sealed for freshness and will keep unopened for up to three months. In addition, Rum Runners has a full line of prohibition-inspired clothing and accessories for the rum drinker in your life.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Scanway Bakery & Café 1567 Grafton St., Halifax (902) 425-0683 www.scanwaycatering.com

Stop by our café and storefront in the heart of downtown Halifax for house-made treats like doughnuts, ice cream, truffles, cakes, croissants or our famous ﬂorentine cookies. Sip an expertly made latté and people watch in our sunny window seats. Stay for lunch to try our ﬂavourful salads, soups, or sandwiches on freshly baked breads. Enjoy beer or wine by the glass. Our jarred preserves using local ingredients or packaged chocolates make the perfect souvenirs! We’ve been the premiere caterer and cake designer in Halifax for over 30 years! Follow our social media accounts for mouth-watering food photos. @scanway insta: scanwaybakery

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St., Halifax (902) 490-3331 www.seasonsbyatlantica.com

Start with fresh, local cuisine created by our talented culinary team, led by award-winning Executive Chef Luis Clavel. Mix in warm urban décor with complimentary Wi-Fi, stunning views of the Halifax Common, and an unparalleled commitment to creating a memorable dining experience through service excellence and you have the recipe that has made Seasons the social destination for downtown Halifax’s vibrant Robie and Quinpool neighbourhood. Our menu is inspired by the changing seasons and reﬂects a unique, modern twist. Whether enjoying a healthy lunch, light fare selection, an epicurean dinner adventure or one of our signature cocktails, make Seasons by Atlantica your destination for Downtown… Different! Open Daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery

Stillwell 1672 Barrington St., Halifax (902) 421-1672 www.barstillwell.com

Stillwell is Nova Scotia’s premiere beer destination, featuring 12 rotating taps and three casks every day. We focus on Nova Scotia’s young and exciting craft beer scene, but expect guests, like Dieu du Ciel!, too. Great beers demand great bites, so our chef Graeme Ruppel and his team bring it. Try the Fancy Burger, with Getaway Farm beef plus house-smoked bacon jam, and our killer Pictou County oysters. David Ort, of the Canadian Craft Beer Cookbook, says “Stillwell is my new archetype for craft beer bar doing food right.” EnRoute readers voted us one of Canada’s best bars, Canoe.ca named us one of Canada’s top 10 beer bars, and readers of The Coast called us the best new bar in the city. Cheers!

Halifax Metro 33

Chef-Inspired fine dining

‘Stories’ at the Halliburton 5184 Morris St., Halifax (902) 444-4400 www.storiesdining.com

East Coast cuisine meets historic downtown off the lobby of Halifax’s best small hotel. Recommended in the 2015 edition of Where to Eat in Canada, ‘Stories’ offers innovative seafood and game in intimate rooms. Tucked under a canopy of mature elms, a hidden garden court is a refreshing escape from the busy downtown. Daily cheese boards, savoury charcuterie and ‘Stories’ seafood selections from the dining room are seamless matches for thoughtful al fresco offerings of micro-brews and wines by the glass. Private dining in the Dalhousie Room available for 8-20 guests. Open nightly, Tuesday - Saturday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Sugah! Confectionery & Ice Cream Emporium 1479 Lower Water St., Halifax (902) 421-6079 tf: 1-866-440-7867 www.sugah.ca

Sugah! Confectionery & Ice Cream Emporium is the sweetest spot on the Halifax waterfront. At Sugah! our confections are made on-site using century-old techniques and pure, simple ingredients. Combining the finest chocolates with local ingredients — dried fruits, nuts and exotic spices — we think you will find that we have captured the true essence of all that is good and sweet. We can also hand paddle these fresh confections into your choice of ice cream. Our philosophy is that fresh is better, local is better and pure is better. With our many flavour combinations, Sugah! offers the perfect Taste of Nova Scotia to take home for young and old.

Halifax Metro 35

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop 601 Hwy #2, Unit E Elmsdale (902) 883-7417 www.sweetspotchocolateshop.com

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Tempo Food + Drink

The Canteen

1875 Barrington St., Halifax 42-Tempo (902) 428-3676 tempofooddrink.com

66 Ochterloney St. (above Two If By Sea Café) Dartmouth (902) 425-9272 www.thecanteen.ca

If chocolate is what you crave, the Sweet Spot is the place to be. With over 100 different delicious handmade products to choose from, we can satisfy even the biggest chocoholic. We have something for every taste: creamy caramel, ﬂuffy marshmallow and delicate creams, not to mention truffles, cherries, peanut butter cups and, of course, fudge. If ice cream is your weakness, from May until October, have a scoop or two of Scotsburn’s most popular ﬂavours or try creamy soft serve dipped in real chocolate. Our experienced, professional staff and warm, friendly atmosphere make the Sweet Spot the ultimate road trip destination.

TEMPO food+drink — is a contemporary, open kitchen eatery where fresh regional cuisine with a twist is offered morning, noon and night. Something Fresh, Fast and Fun — the convenient Grab + Go section ﬁlls the morning emptiness with just baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, whole fruits and freshly brewed coffee. Guess work is taken out of your brown bag lunch decisions with salads, sandwiches, and soups, always vegan and gluten free. Eat, Drink, Network — Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner — done over a table in the main room, or in the modern lounge. Great wines by the glass and inspired cocktails are served up by creative mixologists, making TEMPO a great place to end your day or start your night.

Conveniently located 4 km off Exit #7, Hwy 102, just 10 minutes from Halifax Stanﬁeld International Airport. Ask about corporate gifts, weddings and special events.

Open daily 7 a.m. – midnight Saturday & Sunday Brunch 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Happy Hour, Monday – Sunday, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Award-winning chef, Renée Lavallée believes that everyone deserves a well-crafted sandwich. With this in mind, she opened The Canteen last spring and never looked back. The Canteen is a small, but mighty, sandwich shop located in Downtown Dartmouth, serving up chefinspired sandwiches, soups and salads. Everything from the fresh baked bread, to the meats, sauces and pickles are prepared in house using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Fan favourites include the Shrimp & Lobster Roll, the Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Lentil Falafel Pita and the Big Dad. Follow The Canteen on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @TheCanteenNS for a daily dose of delicious food and kitchen antics. Visit website for hours of operation.

Halifax Metro 38

Chef-Inspired fine dining

The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar 5218 Prince St., Halifax (902) 423-8816 www.thepressgang.net

THE PRESS GANG

RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, The Press Gang inhabits one of the city’s oldest historic stone structures, dating back to 1759. Visit our famous Oyster Bar for a selection of Maritime oysters, succulent appetizers and an extensive list of ﬁne wines, scotch and world-class cocktails. Enjoy our grand piano, played by some of Halifax’s ﬁnest musicians every Friday and Saturday and try our new three-course Prix Fixe menu on Sundays and Mondays for $45. Open year-round Sunday to Wednesday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday: 5 p.m. to Midnight

Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

The Rose and Kettle Tea Room at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum 471 Poplar Dr., Dartmouth (902) 434-0222 (year round) (902) 462-0154 (seasonal) www.coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca

Situated in the former farmhouse of an original Cole Harbour Farm, the Rose and Kettle Tearoom has been the heart of the Farm Museum for over 20 years. The menu is a blend of old English inﬂuences, Nova Scotia favourites, and recipes from old Cole Harbour kitchens, all created from scratch and using the Farm garden's own produce. Try our classic lunch fare including ﬁshcakes and baked beans or our hearty Ploughman’s lunch. Our bestselling English Cream Tea is an indulgent treat anytime of the day. Explore our heritage buildings and barns, meet our farm animals, tour the gardens or stroll the grounds and adjacent parkland. We are a rural oasis in the city. Open daily May 15 to October 15 Mon - Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays & Holidays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch menu served.

South Shore Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore is a feast for your senses. This is a place where food and fun are fresh and plentiful. Local seafood serves as the cornerstone of many succulent dining experiences. It’s the perfect setting for tasty exploration.

Explore our proud shipbuilding heritage by visiting the famous Bluenose II schooner. Then take a distillery tour or relax on a patio to taste the spirits and ﬂavours of historic Lunenburg.

Take a sunny afternoon stroll among the picturesque buildings of Peggy’s Cove.

Pack a locally-inspired picnic basket and head out to explore the glacier-carved headlands, rocky coves, and broad sweeps of silver sand at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside.

Enjoy a seafood dinner while overlooking the granite rocks worn smooth by the pounding waves near the picturesque Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.

Nova Scotia Lobster and Mushroom Gratin Atlantica Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre, Chef Konrad Haumering Serves 4 4 uncooked 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 lb (550 - 680 g) Nova Scotia lobsters 1 vegetable bundle (1 carrot, 1 celery stick, 1 onion – all chopped) 1 bay leaf 1 lemon, sliced 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter 1/4 cup (60 ml) onion, diced 4 cups (1 litre) fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry 2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream (35%) Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup (60 ml) chives and parsley, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Swiss or Parmesan cheese Lemons for garnish Fresh parsley or dill for garnish 1. Pour water into a large pot. Add the vegetable bundle, salt, lemon slices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. 2. Add lobster into boiling water, head ﬁrst, and boil for 8 minutes. 3. Remove lobster and cool down in ice water. 4. Split lobster tails and bodies, lengthwise. Remove meat from tails and from one knuckle and claw per lobster and cut into pieces. 5. Clean one half of each lobster’s shell under running water.

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6. In a sauce pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms with onions. 7. Add the sherry and ﬂame the alcohol. 8. Stir in the heavy cream into the mushroom ragout. Add the lobster meat. 9. Cook over medium heat until the cream is thick and rich. 10. Season with salt and pepper, and add chopped chives and parsley. 11. Place the cleaned lobster shells on a broiler pan and spoon the lobster mixture into them. 12. Top each with equal amounts of each cheese and broil in the oven until golden brown. 13. Garnish with lemon and fresh parsley or dill.

Contemporary Classics Atlantica Oak Island’s culinary team have carved a reputation based on elevating classic dishes to contemporary ﬁne dining fare thanks to artful presentation and a commitment to top quality, local ingredients. Chef Konrad’s Nova Scotia Lobster and Mushroom Gratin is a ﬁne example of using a traditional Nova Scotia ingredient to create an inventive, delicious, yet easy to make dish.

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Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre, La Vista Restaurant

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Bonny Lea Farm Chester (902) 275-5622 www.bonnyleafarm.ca

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Whether dining in the Seaside Lounge or the La Vista Dining Room, stunning views of Mahone Bay — combined with seasonally inspired menus featuring fresh local lobster selections — create a gastronomic experience that is second to none. Take in the fresh air and sea breezes from our large outdoor oceanfront patio and watch the fabulous Nova Scotia sunrise. Dedicated professionals are at your service for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

RR#2 Hwy #3, Mahone Bay (902) 531-3090

Blandford (902) 228-2559 www.cedarbaygrilling.com D CE GRI

Bonny Lea Farm is located by the beautiful seaside village of Chester on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route. We grow our herbs using organic growing methods to yield the healthiest and freshest produce for our line of uniquely ﬂavoured oils and vinegars. Some of our tempting vinegar selections for Taste of Nova Scotia include Lemon & Garlic, Basil & Red Wine, Chervil & Chive, Tarragon & White Wine, Mediterranean, Mexican Hot and Spicy Thai.

Boulangerie la Vendéenne produces a large variety of organic artisanal breads and pastries. Baguettes, sourdough, rye, spelt, 7 grain, apricot & honey and more can be found year-round at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Halifax Brewery Market, Dartmouth Farmers’ Market, Pete’s Frootique in Halifax and Bedford, Italian Market, Super Natural, Organic Earth Market, Salt Shaker, Shop on the Corner, Mariposa and many more…

Our delicious herbal-infused oils include Cajun Spice, Italian Flavour, Pesto Flavour, Hot Pepper, and Rosemary & Roasted Garlic.

From mid-spring until late fall, Boulangerie la Vendéenne can be found at farmers’ markets in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Chester, Annapolis Royal, Hubbards and Wolfville.

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Boulangerie la Vendéenne

36 Treasure Dr., Western Shore (902) 627-2600 tf: 1-800-565-5075 www.atlanticaoakisland.com

Only 45 minutes from Halifax on the beautiful South Shore, discover a culinary treasure at Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre.

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2012 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Gold Medal for Small Business of the Year. 2013 ITQI 2 gold star award and BRC certiﬁcation February 2014. Cedar Bay Grilling Company is a family owned, locally operated company producing frozen cedar planked salmon, providing a fun dining experience at home with a variety of seasonings to choose from, including applewood, orange and ginger, sugar and spice, and maple with smoked pepper. This award-winning company has already captured the Canadian Grand Prix awards for Healthy Innovation and Originality 2010, including the honour of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health Check, as well as the Boston Seafood Show for Best Retail Product of the year 2009. Cedar Bay Salmon can be found at Sobeys, Superstore, Clearwater, Masstown Market as well as local farmers’ markets.

Wild Blueberry Smoothie Van Dyk’s 100% Wild Blueberry Juice Serves 2 1 cup (250 ml) Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice 1 cup (250 ml) frozen wild blueberries 1 cup (250 ml) yogurt 1 cup (250 ml) almond milk 1 tbsp (15 ml) wheat germ 1 tbsp (15 ml) ﬂax meal 1 tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Healthy Hints: For a green version, add 1 cup spinach and increase almond milk to 1 1/2 cups. Blend.

Frozen Blueberry Dessert You can easily transform this smoothie recipe into a delicious dessert. Place 1/2 cup (125 ml) Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice, 1 cup (250 ml) fresh or frozen wild blueberries, 2 cups (500 ml) plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice and 4 tablespoons (60 ml) maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a shallow plan. Place in freezer. Stir after a couple of hours. Continue to freeze overnight. Serve in bowls.

Drink to Your Health Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice has just one ingredient, Grade “A” wild Nova Scotia blueberries. There is no added water, sugar or preservatives. It’s a 100 per cent natural product, rich in antioxidants. Make Van Dyk's a regular part of your breakfast routine.

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Charlotte Lane

Fleur de Sel

13 Charlotte Ln., Shelburne (902) 875-3314 www.charlottelane.ca

53 Montague St., Lunenburg (902) 640-2121 tf: 1-877-723-SALT (7258) www.ﬂeurdesel.net

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2014 Server of the Year – Cora Beck Winner of 2013 & 2010 Best Small Restaurant — (Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia), 2011 Best Restaurant Outside Halifax (Chronicle Herald) and 2011 Restaurant of the yearchef inspired casual dining - Taste of Nova Scotia, this gem is nestled in historic Shelburne. Roland and Kathleen Glauser have been providing delicious world cuisine blended with down-home hospitality to locals and tourists for 20 years. They feature splendid local seafood and meat dishes, inventive pastas, seasonal salads, delectable Swiss specialties and mouth-watering desserts plus a full list of local and imported wines. An easy two hour drive from Halifax — perfect for lunch or dinner. The inhouse gift shop features distinctive Atlantic Canadian crafts. Open: May 8 to December 19, 2015 Visit our website for hours of operation.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2014 Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Fine Dining Fleur de Sel Restaurant is located in the heart of historic Lunenburg. With an ever-evolving menu focusing on fresh, local seafood, produce and meats, chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, uses his French training to highlight local ingredients. Named Taste of Nova Scotia’s Fine Dining Restaurant of the year in 2014, voted one of Canada’s Top Ten New Restaurants by enRoute magazine and awarded the prestigious Four Diamond Award by AAA/CAA, Fleur de Sel is not to be missed. Open April – October Reservations are encouraged.

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Grand Banker Bar & Grill 82 Montague St., Lunenburg (902) 634-3300 tf: 1-800-360-1181 www.grandbanker.com

Join the crew of The Grand Banker, located harbourside in historic downtown Lunenburg. Our fresh, local menu, large selection of local wines and craft brews on tap, and stunning waterfront view ensures a true Nova Scotian experience. Favourite classics such as ﬁsh cakes, scallops, lobster, mussels, haddock, burgers & sandwiches, chowder & stew, are given a creative twist, using only the best our land and sea have to offer. Our commitment to local artisans, farmers and ﬁshermen results in a unique and special experience. The casual and relaxed atmosphere, along with friendly, personable Maritime hospitality, makes The Grand Banker an ideal port of call for lunch and dinner. Open year-round. Visit website for hours of operation.

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Helen B’s Preserves Mahone Bay (902) 299-0242 www.helenbspreserves.com

Helen B’s Preserves is a maker of handcrafted authentic preserves celebrating the rich traditions and agricultural bounty of Nova Scotia. We create our products with a passion for quality and local ingredients. Our mission is to share Nova Scotia’s amazing produce with the rest of the world while helping to preserve the tradition of coming together over good food with friends and family. We love hearing stories of how grandma used to make it and how our products are reminiscent of the days of old. As innovators, we also love inspiring people to try new things. With our unique ﬂavor combinations you can intrigue your dinner party guests or savour a delicious, quiet meal for two. How romantic!

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Ironworks Distillery

LaHave Natural Farms

Lane’s Privateer Inn

Lincoln Street Food

2 Kempt St., Lunenburg (902) 640-2424 www.ironworksdistillery.com

1776 Northﬁeld Rd., Blockhouse (902) 527-2139 www.haskapa.com

27 Bristol Ave., Liverpool (902) 354-3456 tf: 1-800-794-3332 www.lanesprivateerinn.com

200 Lincoln St., Lunenburg (902) 640-3002 www.lincolnstreetfood.com

Ironworks is the ﬁrst microdistillery in Nova Scotia, located in the heart of old Lunenburg. Distilling by hand, we use only natural ingredients, as fresh and local as possible. From Annapolis Valley apples, we create a lovely smooth sipping vodka — the only one of its kind in Canada — and a rich brandy, aged in Hungarian oak casks. The fruit for our various liqueurs and eaux de vie is all sourced locally.

‘haskapa’ was born out of the word “Haskap” meaning “Little present at the end of the branch” and is the Haskap berry brand that is putting Nova Scotia at the forefront of the industry in Canada.

Built in 1798, this converted privateer mansion has been operated by the Lane family for 53 years. Extensively renovated in 2014/15 the new restaurant/ pub and stone patio overlook the Mersey River.

Lincoln Street Food is a modern, coastal, neighbourhood kitchen serving market inspired fresh food in a unique, fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Open all year. Check our website for current hours.

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At ‘haskapa’ we are passionate about the natural taste of our Haskaps and are always on the hunt for juicier, tastier & fresher berries. We partner with many dedicated local culinary artisans to create exquisite Haskap berry products to excite our clients. The taste really must be experienced to be believed! Come and learn about the Haskap at our orchards in Lunenburg county, or our new retail location in Mahone Bay, launching this summer. Please contact us for more information.

Specializing in seafood, salads, chowder, sandwiches, steaks, curries, breads & desserts. Snug Harbour Books and Gourmet Shop, On-site Bakery, Espresso and Smoothie Bar. Extensive wine and cocktail list and craft beer on tap. Open year round for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and take out. 23 guest rooms featuring local artwork. Live music, wine tastings and author events held regularly. Check us out on Facebook & Twitter.

After 20 years in the business, owner and chef Paolo Colbertaldo has developed long term relationships with farmers and purveyors, and strives to support a healthier, local, sustainable food system. The menu changes regularly based on market and seasonal availability. The wine is well-priced and chosen from vineyards who opt for sustainable farming. Organic healthy ingredients are used in all the baking. Vegetarians and vegans will not be disappointed, nor will carnivores and pescetarians. Visit our website for hours of operation.

Open daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. summer and 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. winter.

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Mateus Bistro 533 Main St., Mahone Bay (902) 531-3711 www.mateusbistro.com mateus bistro

With adoration for fresh foods and an understanding of seasonal product, Chef Matthew Krizan and his partner Kira Curtis have grown their restaurant to focus on a real appreciation of food. Mateus Bistro has an ever-changing menu that is sculpted by the local farmers, bakers, butchers and winemakers of Nova Scotia. Fine food in a casual atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner year-round in the nape of Mahone Bay. Open seven days a week in the summer, 11 a.m. weekdays, and weekend brunch at 10 a.m. Dinner served daily from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy our special Grill Friday Menu in the summer. Everything cooked on The Big Green Egg charcoal barbecues!!

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Mersey Point Fish Products 36 Breakwater Rd., Port Mouton (902) 683-2150 www.merseypointﬁsh.ca MERSEY

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With the ocean at our doorstep, ﬁshing and seafood processing have always been a big part of life on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Mersey Point Fish Products has been turning the ocean harvest into delicious, top-quality products including Nova Scotian Solomon Gundy, smoked ﬁsh and Matjes herring for over 25 years. Taste them. Savour them. Fall in love with them. Our products are prepared from fresh natural ingredients by experienced staff, using traditional local and old world recipes, and careful hand processing techniques. Discover what consumers throughout North America, Europe and Asia have been enjoying for years. We invite you to explore our website and visit us in Port Mouton Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Muwin Estate Wines Ltd. New Ross (902) 681-1545 www.muwinestate.com

Muwin Estate is a true expression of what Nova Scotia is all about: fresh, wholesome, premium-quality fruits and berries. Our Winery and Cidery estate sits on ﬁve acres of fruit orchards and berries in New Ross, Nova Scotia. All our wines and ciders are produced using 100% pure juice extracted from luscious crops of apples, cranberries and wild blueberries hand-picked at our farm and neighbouring estates. Our portfolio can be found in NSLC stores and private stores throughout Nova Scotia, including our premium Red Barn fruit wines, our artisan Northern Compass dessert wines, and Bulwark Original, Blush, Gold, and Hopped craft ciders made with 100% freshpressed apples from the famed Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia.

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Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar 68 Bluenose Dr., 2nd Floor Lunenburg (902) 634-3333 www.oldﬁshfactory.com

Celebrating 22 years in business with fresh Nova Scotia seafood, and an ocean view that will take your breath away, the Old Fish Factory is a favourite destination for locals and travellers alike. Tempt your taste buds with our Annual Summer Lobster and Seafood Festival, our world-famous seafood chowder, local deep sea scallops, ﬁsh and chips, homemade ﬁsh cakes, or local steamed mussels. Whether you are coming to experience the salt air on our outdoor wharf side patio, a casual meal in the dining room or oysters & ales in the Ice House Bar, our crew is committed to unforgettable seafood and great local Maritime hospitality. May 15 – October 10 Dining: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (9:30 p.m. July & August) Live Music (July & August) Check out website for details.

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Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort

7499 Route #3, Summerville Centre Exit 20 off Hwy #103 Summerville Beach (902) 683-2998 tf: 1-800-565-1119 www.quarterdeck.ca

8650 Peggy’s Cove Rd. Indian Harbour (902) 821-3013 www.rhubarbrestaurant.ca

The oceanside view of surf and sand is delicious... the food amazing! Located on spectacular Summerville Beach, a mile long stretch of white sand, the Quarterdeck has a reputation as the South Shore’s ﬁnest for fresh seafood, great steaks, temptingly decadent homemade desserts, plus a cellar full of wines to complement your meal. Tempt your taste buds with sumptuous lobster tails stuffed with scallops and shrimp or our specialty Atlantic Planked Salmon, prepared over an open ﬁre pit. A Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year recipient. Villas open year-round. Grill open May 8 – October 12 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Off -season hours may vary. Reservations recommended.

If you want fresh, locally sourced food served in a casual atmosphere among friends, Rhubarb is it. Operators, Jim and Diane Buckle care a lot about their food and their customers. And it shows. Together, they have crafted a tasty array of seasonal, value-priced dishes to tempt serious gourmands and comfort foodies alike, presented with unsurpassable service. Whether you live in the neighbourhood or are visiting from away, come enjoy the creative cookery at Rhubarb located on the beautiful grounds of Oceanstone Resort — minutes from Peggy’s Cove and less than an hour from Halifax. Please visit the website for hours of operation.

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Rime Restaurant + Wine Bar 9 King St., Lunenburg (902) 640-3112 www.rimerestaurant.ca

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Salt Shaker Deli 124 Montague St., Lunenburg (902) 640-3434 www.saltshakerdeli.com

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:;B? Rime’s internationally inspired menu features fresh, flavourful ingredients, carefully chosen to suit Nova Scotia’s spectacular seasons. Chef Jeffrey MacNeil, owner and operator, is a Nova Scotian lad with cooking influences from around the world and a heart forever home in Nova Scotia. Come visit one of the newest culinary spots in historic Lunenburg. Join friends at the bar for a glass of vino from our meticulously chosen wine list and treat yourself to a delectable dessert. The fully stocked bar will ensure spirits are high and tales never stop flowing! Whether you call Nova Scotia home, or visiting from near and far, the friendly staff at Rime invite you to enjoy great food and drink — and to swap a story or two!

Check out the Salt Shaker Deli in Lunenburg. Sit on our waterfront patio or indoor dining room and enjoy our fresh, from scratch menu. Items include our award-wining smoked seafood chowder, ﬁshcakes, lobster rolls, mussels and other local seafood items, as well as soups, salads, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches, pad thai, pastas and more! Our casual and fun atmosphere is perfect for families and adults alike. Check us out on the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here! Open year-round 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. No reservations.

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Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Sou’Wester Restaurant & Gift Shop

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

7014 Hwy #3, Mahone Bay (902) 273-2482 www.schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com

250 Shore Club Rd., Hubbards (902) 857-9555 www.shoreclub.ca

178 Peggy’s Point Rd. Peggy’s Cove (902) 823-2561 www.peggys-cove.com

161 Monk Point Rd. Heckman’s Island (902) 634-4435 www.cranberryfarm.ca

Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet is a 100% gluten-free kitchen.

Celebrating 79 years of serving the public, The Original Nova Scotia Lobster Supper offers a unique dining experience.

The Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop overlooks the famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove and specializes in homestyle meals. We feature our very special seafood chowder, ﬁsh and chips, haddock dinners and fresh-cooked lobster from our own lobster pound. Dessert specialties include homemade gingerbread and apple crisp. During our off-season, we welcome you to try our hot cider — just the thing on a blustery winter’s day! Or join us for breakfast hot off the grill until noon each day. Come have a tasty dinner and enjoy Nova Scotia beauty at its very best!

Terra Beata is a cranberry grower and processor nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean near Lunenburg. While cranberries are our specialty, we use the best fruit Nova Scotia has to offer in our 10 gourmet preserves, unique low-sugar ﬂavour-packed dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries, premium pure juices and not-from-concentrate juice cocktails.

Wholesome ingredients go into our delicious and nourishing onthe-go foods for people sensitive to what goes into their bodies. We do this in small batches, by hand, in a converted schoolhouse in Lunenburg County. From potato millet bread to focaccia rounds, pumpkin muffins to brownies, our goodies feature quality nutritionally dense ingredients like chia and ﬂax, and natural sweeteners like agave and maple syrups. Although we do not have a storefront location at our production facility in Martins Point, you can ﬁnd us at farmers’ markets in Halifax and Lunenburg, and at select independent retailers. Please visit our website for more information and a list of retailers.

As you enter past the crew cooking the lobster and mussels and over the Red Carpet, you can settle in for a feast. Fresh boiled lobster, unlimited fresh cultivated mussels, all-you-can-eat salad bar, homemade rolls, your choice of dessert and coffee or tea. Steak, chicken, vegetarian and a children’s menu are also available. Our goal is to serve the best lobster in a unique setting with friendly Nova Scotian hospitality. Open Mother’s Day weekend in May to Thanksgiving weekend in October. Wednesday – Sunday, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Reservations highly recommended.

Summer Months: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and off-season 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or sunset)

You’ll ﬁnd our products in all Sobeys Atlantic stores, as well as many farm markets and specialty stores. Or, follow the red cranberry farm signs to visit our on-farm Bog Store on your next trip to Lunenburg. The farm is open year-round, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5p.m.

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The Biscuit Eater Café 16 Orchard St., Mahone Bay (902) 624-2665 www.biscuiteater.ca

The Biscuit Eater Café provides the quintessential warm and inviting café experience — original art and vintage books line the walls, conversation buzzes over steaming hot coffee, and the scent of baked goods ﬁlls the air. The Biscuit Eater also offers an exceptional, globally influenced dining experience. Using local and seasonal products, our menu items include Italian style thin crust pizzas, aromatic panini sandwiches, burgers, organic salads, satisfying soups and special daily entrees. Music performances, literary readings, ﬁlms and community arts events make The Biscuit Eater a popular destination with both locals and tourists. We’ve created a stimulating yet highly accessible café and dining experience — warming your soul, opening your mind, and feeding your senses. Open All Year! Check our website for hours of operation.

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The Galley Restaurant and Lounge 115 Marina Rd., Chester Basin (902) 273-dine (3463) tf: 1-855-420-3635 www.galleyrestaurant.ca

The Galley Restaurant, just west of Chester, serves up fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta. The Galley offers a Traditional Nova Scotia Dining and Lobster Experience at a fair price. Our tiered dining room and lounge, with panoramic ocean views along with a breathtaking 50-seat patio set on the water's edge offer our guests an exceptional venue overlooking the islands of Mahone Bay and mooring ﬁeld of nearly 100 yachts at South Shore Marine. The Galley is quickly becoming one of the South Shore’s most desired private function spaces, wedding venue and caterers. We offer full service wedding consultation, planning and execution as well as off-site services throughout the province. Come by land or come by sea! Open for our regular a la carte season from May to the end of October. Available for special events and functions year round!

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The Lobster Shack 3723 Hwy #3 Barrington Passage (902) 637-1788 www.lobstershack.ca

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2014 Restaurant of the Year – Essence of Nova Scotia Situated in the Lobster Capital of Canada, The Lobster Shack offers the newest of dining sensations. The unique atmosphere with décor that pays homage to the lobster industry along with a Live Lobster Tank, patrons get a firsthand lobster experience. At any time, you may see Tony tending the lobsters and offering a quick lesson on catching, cooking and eating them. The menu offers a wide range of choices, showcasing local lobster, seafood, and many of Nova Scotia’s bountiful fresh products which can be paired with Nova Scotia wines and beers; served with pride by the friendly crew. Owner, Nichole Hopkins, runs “The Shack” with a mandate of excellent service, fabulous food and atmosphere. Got Lobstah? The Lobster Shack does.

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The South Shore Fish Shack 108 Montague St., Lunenburg (902) 643-3232 www.southshoreﬁshshack.com

Come for the seafood, stay for the views. Located in the heart of historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, The South Shore Fish Shack features a simple menu of seaside favourites, sourced locally and classically prepared. Our dishes are designed to let the fresh seafood shine while you enjoy stunning harbour views from either of our patios. The South Shore Fish Shack is owned and operated by Martin and Sylvie Ruiz-Salvador, the husband and wife team behind the award winning Fleur de Sel Restaurant and the Salt Shaker Deli — both established Lunenburg hot spots. Martin and Sylvie take tremendous pride in delivering an authentic East Coast experience for all of their guests. Open May – October Visit website for hours of operation.

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The Tea Brewery

Trellis Café

503 Main St., Mahone Bay (902) 624-0566 www.teabrewery.com

22 Hwy #3, Hubbards (902) 857-1188 www.trelliscafe.com

“Real Food since 1985” Crafted by the Tea Brewery… As a micro-blender, we link highly skilled tea artisans, superior quality ingredients and gentle, small-batch processing to deliver a sensual feast of ﬂavour, aroma and visual delight. The Tea Brewery mission is to create truly exquisite loose-leaf artisan teas that will satisfy today’s most sophisticated consumers… and tomorrow’s. Think “Artisan Tea”. Open daily June to December (Visit website for winter hours) Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Every day begins with the aroma of bread baking and freshly ground organic Fair Trade coffee brewing. Fish arrives at the back door from the boats daily. Haddock, ﬁshcakes and seafood chowder are the house specialties. Our Mile High Clubhouse Sandwich is famous. Everything is homemade and baked on the premises. Enjoy our sunny patio, complimentary wi-fi, local artwork and live entertainment on weekends, and be sure to try our lobster or smoked salmon eggs Benedict during weekend brunches. Just 30 minutes from Halifax. Visit website for hours of operation.

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Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice

White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining Room

Queens County (902) 542-4405 www.vandykblueberries.ca

75 White Point Beach Resort Rd. White Point (902) 354-2711 tf: 1-800-565-5068 www.whitepoint.com

Van Dyk’s by Nature 100% Pure Wild Blueberry Juice is made from ONLY Canada Grade “A” Nova Scotian wild blueberries. It has NO water, sugar or preservatives added. This naturally delicious juice provides health-conscious consumers with a versatile, convenient way to beneﬁt from the remarkable health properties of wild blueberries year-round. It is available at the Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys, Pharmasave and most independent health food stores in Atlantic Canada. Enjoy it straight, mixed with other fruit juices or in a smoothie. Remember, Van Dyk’s 100% Pure Wild Blueberry juice is “Wildly Nutritious!”

Hardwood planked salmon, grass fed Atlantic beef, locally sourced pork and scallops, expansive ocean vistas, storm watching with crashing surf, pristine sunrises on our glistening white sand beach, cozy cabernet enjoyed beside the beachstone ﬁreplace. Elliot’s at White Point Beach surrounds you in the essence of Nova Scotia. Allow our executive chef and his team along with our sommelier guide you on a culinary adventure over dinner or a local craft beer and a burger in a more casual Founder’s Lounge. Open daily, year-round, the menu — like our beach — changes with the seasons. Overnight packages with our Taste of Nova Scotia infused menus available.

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Grab your spoon and hit the trail! What better way to enjoy a taste of Nova Scotia than to enjoy a bowl of our famous seafood chowder. Every bowl tells a story of who we are and where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re from. Indulge in over 60 chowders from every corner, cove and valley in the province. Chowder Trail passports are available at Visitor Information Centres across the province as well as participating restaurants. Visit tasteofnovascotia.com to learn more.

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Immerse yourself in Acadian culture where tradition ﬂourishes. Our shores lend themselves to tasty memories of our wonderfully fresh seafood that will stay with you forever. Enjoy a seaside lobster boil at The Argyler Lodge.

Locals give you the scoop on digging clams at low tide or shucking freshly harvested oysters. Have fun getting your hands dirty in in these seaside experiences.

Don’t leave this region until you have tried traditional Acadian favourites like creamed lobster, rappie pie, fresh oysters, ﬁsh cakes and seafood chowder.

Seafest Parade of Lights is a celebration of life by the sea. This annual summertime highlight features a lobster festival, chowder cook-off, and mackerel toss.

Haddock Francese The Argyler Lodge and Restaurant, Chef Jonathan Joseph Serves 4 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced almonds 4 4-oz (115 g) haddock tail pieces Salt and pepper 3 large eggs Splash heavy cream 4 tbsp (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter, divided Flour for dredging 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine 1 lemon thinly sliced 3 tbsp (45 ml) capers Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 lb (450 g) fresh spinach 1. Toast almonds over moderate heat until lightly browned and reserve. 2. Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. 3. Season the fish with salt and pepper. 4. Beat eggs with cream. 5. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil to the skillet, swirl the oil in the pan then add 2 tablespoons butter (30 ml), which has been cut into small pieces. 6. Dredge haddock in flour and then dip the fish into the eggs. Make sure the fish is completely covered in the egg wash.

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7. Add fish to the pan and cook on both sides until just golden, 5 to 6 minutes in total. Transfer fish to a plate and cover with a loose foil tent to retain heat. 8. Add chopped garlic to pan and let it come to a sizzle. 9. Add the tomatoes, wine, lemon slices, and capers to the pan and turn up heat to medium-high. 10. Reduce by half (approximately 2-3 minutes), then add remaining butter and parsley to the pan. 11. Turn off heat. Stir in spinach until just wilted and season with salt and pepper. 12. Pour sauce over fish and top with sliced almonds.

Fresh to order Thanks to its gorgeous bay views, there is a constant visual reminder at The Argyler Lodge and Restaurant that fresh fish is the order of the day. In an area renowned for seafood, chefs know that they are judged by the quality of preparation of local specialities such as haddock, lobster and scallops. This dish reflects Chef Jonathan Joseph’s exacting execution and creative flare as it combines classic haddock preparation with Mediterranean flavours.

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Argyler Lodge and Restaurant 52 Ye Olde Argyler Rd. Lower Argyle (902) 643-2500 tf: 1-866-774-0400 www.argyler.com

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Eel Lake Oyster Farm

IMO Foods Ltd.

6590 Trunk #3 Ste. Anne du Ruisseau (902) 648-3472 www.ruisseauoysters.com

26 Water St., Yarmouth (902) 742-3519 www.imofoods.com

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Red Cap Restaurant & Motel 1034 Route 335 Middle West Pubnico (902) 762-2112 redcaprestaurantandmotel.com

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Home of the “Ruisseau” oyster “Lieux des Huits Ruisseau”

Awaken your senses — taste the difference a Ruisseau oyster makes. Watch the sunset and experience a gourmet getaway by the sea on the main deck overlooking Lobster Bay. We specialize in a chef-created, seasonal, locally inspired menu that changes regularly depending on what is fresh from our garden, local farms and sea. We grow most of our own herbs and produce onsite in our gardens and partner with local farmers and fisheries to provide you with the freshest and finest menu items possible. Take in the pleasure of the spectacular sunsets behind the surrounding islands from our airy wraparound veranda while enjoying your favourite beverage. Now available with 24 hours notice — seaside Lobster U-Boil over a wood fire, call 902-643-2500 for more information.

This succulent oyster can be found nestled in the clean, cool waters of Eel Lake and is the pride of Eel Lake Oyster Farm. Upon visiting our farm, just 20 minutes east of Yarmouth on scenic Route 3, you can expect to find a family owned business operating on a unique tidal lake. We can be found each Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market at 15 Hawthorn Street, Yarmouth. Ever wanted to experience the World of Oyster Farming first hand? Contact us at (902) 648-3472 to find out more about our Oyster Tours.

IMO Foods Ltd. is a fish cannery located in Yarmouth. We have been packing local fish for more than 40 years. We produce canned herring, sardines, and mackerel, using freshly caught fish from the Bay of Fundy. IMO Foods produces for many different brands worldwide, but it is our own KERSEN brand that is available in large and small retailers throughout Nova Scotia. IMO Foods is proud of our reputation for producing quality, locally sourced, sustainable products. Our smoked kippers are naturally smoked, with no chemicals or additives. Our sauces are produced in-house, ensuring quality at every step. IMO Foods takes pride in producing high quality, healthy fish products. Contact us for information on our summer seafood experience tour.

A favourite place to dine in the Pubnicos and surrounding area to many locals and visitors alike since 1946. Experience Acadian hospitality, traditional Rappie Pie and chef inspired cuisine for your entire family. Partnering with local ﬁshermen and farmers allows us to serve the freshest seafood, pork, beef and produce. Home of the original, delicious broiled haddock with a lobster sauce. No corkage fee every day and proudly serving local beer and wine. Private dining rooms for any special occasion or event. Live music during the summer. Visit us today to “Taste the difference freshness makes.” Open year-round seven days a week.

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argyler.com Voted Best by YAS (Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Awards) 2014 Best Chowder 2014 Best Creamed Lobster 2013 Best Restaurant 2013 Best Burger

Ocean Front Resort Spectacular Ocean Sunsets ms + A/C & WIFI 6 Luxury Rooms uded Breakfast Included rant Casual Restaurant Seafood

Call now to book Ph: 1 (902) 643-2500 email: info@argyler.com 52 Ye Olde Argyler Rd, Lwr Argyle

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Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant & Brew Pub 96 Water St., Yarmouth (902) 742-7311 www.ruddersbrewpub.com

Soak up the ambience as you dine on fresh seafood and sip premium brewed beers while enjoying the Nova Scotia South Shore’s only microbrewery restaurant. Enjoy a customer favourite, Rudder’s Fish Cakes or lobster in the shell, on the large seasonal patio overlooking our private marina. We have live local entertainment weekly. Our Cold Beer Store is now open daily, which allows you to take home a 1.9L growler jug of your favourite draft or lager.

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Trout Point Lodge 189 Trout Point Rd. East Kemptville (902) 761-2142 www.troutpoint.com

The kitchen at Trout Point Lodge deftly brings to fruition savoury creations by drawing from traditional cooking techniques combined with fresh, local ingredients. Experience why the London Telegraph rated Trout Point Lodge 9/10 for food and drink.

Present your copy of the 2015 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a complimentary 5 oz. sample of one of our handcrafted full bodied craft ales.

The food at the Lodge intertwines the ethical selection of the freshest local seafood, wild mushrooms and plants, organic ingredients and produce from extensive on-site gardens, creating a unique and unforgettable dining experience in daily changing ﬁve-course menus complemented by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list.

Open daily at 11 a.m. Two minute walk from Ferry Terminal

Open May 1 to November 30 for lunch and dinner. Reservations required for both.

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The Hatﬁeld House Culinary Experiences & Restaurant 8132, Hwy #3, Tusket (902) 648-1888 www.thehatﬁeldhouse.ca

Experience the culinary tradition, culture and lifestyle of Yarmouth and Acadian Shores at The Hatﬁeld House, one of the oldest properties in Tusket, dating back to 1793. Plan a memorable evening that revolves around food and drink, while enjoying the sunset over-looking the river. Chief kitchen manager Mike Leblanc and proprietor Laura Muise combine their culinary passions to bring you tantalizing dishes showcasing local seafood, ﬁlet mignon, pork tenderloin and creative side dishes. They also feature salads, chowders, breads, house-cut fries, seasonal desserts, unique cocktails, speciality coffees, and local and international wines. Entertaining culinary experiences are available for individuals, groups, team building, bloggers, or TV/Film segments. Open seasonally May 1st to December 31st.

Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash Just Us! Coffee Houses, Chef and Co-founder Debra Moore Dressing 2 tsp (10 ml) Himalayan salt 2 tsp (10 ml) Just Us! Organic Fair Trade sugar 1/2 tsp (3 ml) black pepper 1/2 tsp (3 ml) garlic powder 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika 2/3 cup (167 ml) vinegar 1. To make the dressing, combine all of the ingredients and whisk together well.

Proudly Local and Organic At Just Us! They proudly use local and organic products in their kitchen when they are available. They are lucky to have a wide variety of suppliers and producers right here in the Maritimes. They also grow their own produce on the Just Food! Farm for use in their kitchen. Most of these and other products are also available from Just Us! in Grand PrĂŠ, where they have a local, organic pantry available.

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Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley Take a sunny afternoon stroll along the sea ﬂoor at Bunrtcoat Head.

This is the land of orchards, vineyards and tides. It’s the agricultural epicentre of Nova Scotia, a place where life is shaped by the sea and fertile soil. Create lasting memories riding the world’s highest tides or hiking Cape Split. Fill your travels with world famous seafood, farm-fresh produce, and of course, award-winning Nova Scotia wines.

Where the Bay of Fundy meets Nova Scotia’s most fertile Valley, activities are plentiful for the agritourism adventurer. Stop by U-picks, corn mazes, farms, vineyards and orchards for authentic culinary experiences.

Nova Scotians love to celebrate! Plan your seasonal culinary adventures around the Winter Icewine Festival, Fall Wine Festival, Devour! The Food Film Fest, Apple Blossom Festival, and the Wharf Rat Rally.

Distinctive grape varietals like L’Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Lucie Kuhlmann and Ortega make our wine region unique. Nova Scotia’s appellation wine, Tidal Bay, pairs especially well with local seafood and ocean views.

Easy Pork Bites with Apricot Dipping Sauce Meadowbrook Meat Market Dipping Sauce 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) apricot jam or orange marmalade* 1 fl oz (30 ml) local white wine 2 green onions, sliced 1 tsp (5 ml) minced fresh ginger 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce 1. Place small pot over medium-low heat. 2. Add the jam and white wine. 3. When the jam has a smooth, sauce like texture, remove from heat. 4. Add the remaining ingredients; stir. * Experiment with jams and jellies you find at your local farmers’ market Tip: Prepare these in the morning before work. When you get home all you have to do is roll them in the corn flake crumbs and bake. Dinner is served. Alternatively, serve them as a hors d’oeuvre at a party. Just accompany with toothpicks so guests can skewer a pork bite and dip in the sauce.

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L’Acadie Vineyards

Agri-Growers Ltd.

Avondale Sky Winery

Benjamin Bridge

310 Slayter Rd., RR#1 Wolfville Gaspereau (902) 542-8463 (VINE) www.lacadievineyards.ca

42 Hwy #358, Port Williams (902) 542-2263 www.agrigrowers.com

80 Avondale Cross Rd. Newport Landing (902) 253-2047 www.avondalesky.com

Gaspereau Valley, Wolfville (902) 542-1560 www.benjaminbridge.com

L’Acadie Vineyards is Nova Scotia’s premier producer of sparkling wine. Taste why we are the top selling Nova Scotia sparkling wine. With over 25 years of winemaking experience, we have pioneered leading releases of top award winning Traditional Method sparkling wines, earning the only medal in Canada in 2011 at the prestigious international competition of the world’s best sparkling wines, Effervescents du Monde, France.

Agri-Growers Limited is comprised of eight farms, harvesting 4,500 acres and shipping 25 million pounds of mixed fresh vegetables and fruit out of Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Customer service is the number one priority as we strive to grow, pack and ship a wide range of high quality produce including cut and peeled mini carrots, fresh carrots, onions, cabbage, turnip, parsnip, apples, beets, strawberries, broccoli and cauliﬂower.

Our certiﬁed organic family winery and vineyard also produces crisp dry whites and appassimento reds. Available at NSLC, private wine stores and direct. Wine Shop and tastings open May – October. Tours by appointment.

Sip, savour and share. We’re running contests throughout the season, so be sure to visit our website to plan your culinary adventure. You could win delicious prizes just for sharing your experience and using our hashtag.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 & 2014 Consumer Choice Product of the Year – Bliss Here, the elements perfectly align. Visit us for our awardwinning wines and enjoy a unique experience in the rescued former church which was brought across Fundy’s legendary tides to be our retail shop. “Today the great travelling church is one of the most tranquil and lovely wine tasting rooms in the world,” Globe and Mail. Our wines, crafted with care, are sure to please. But don’t take our word for it. “… An extensive range of wines that have already brought an exciting new proﬁle to the local region... A ﬁne accomplishment.” Sean Wood, The Chronicle Herald. Tastings, tours, activities and events are offered with a personal touch. Please visit our website for wine shop hours, tastings, events and tour information.

Benjamin Bridge is Canada’s most acclaimed sparkling wine house. In 2002 its team of international winemakers took up the challenge to produce world-class Méthode Classique sparkling wines, which are astonishing critics. John Szabo, Canada’s first Master of Sommelier, declared our 2005 Brut Reserve to be “very likely the finest sparkling wine to have yet been issued from Canadian soil.” While Michael Godel, a renowned Canadian wine writer, declared: “Tasting this piece of Canadian Sparkling history is a curated event, offering living, bubbling proof that Nova Scotia is THE place to make fizz.” In addition to our collection of sparkling wines, Benjamin Bridge handcrafts artisan style wines. Included in this portfolio is Nova Scotia’s top seller, Nova 7, that The Globe and Mail’s Beppi Crosarial named “an East Coast trailblazer.” Private tastings and tours are available by appointment.

Nova Scotia Seafood Pie Masstown Market

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Bistro 22

Blomidon Estate Winery

Blomidon Inn

16 Inglis Place, Truro (902) 843-4123 www.bistro22.ca

10318 Hwy #221, Canning (902) 582-7565 www.blomidonwine.ca

195 Main St., Wolfville (902) 542-2291 tf: 1-800-565-2291 www.blomidon.ns.ca

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Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa 103 Shore Rd., Digby (902) 245-2511 www.digbypines.ca

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Bistro 22 welcomes you to the heart of Nova Scotia! Located in Truro’s downtown shopping district, we offer warm hospitality and an upscale-casual dining experience. We are proud to serve some of Nova Scotia’s ﬁnest wines and beers, with a menu that highlights local, seasonal ingredients. Our lunch menu features a variety of bistro dishes and our dinner menu offers classic-inspired meals from land and sea. Whether celebrating a special evening with family and friends, or taking a break from exploring Truro’s small shops, make Bistro 22 your next dining destination. Tuesday & Wednesday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 – 8:30 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday Follow us on Facebook (Bistro 22) and Twitter @bistro22chef.

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Blomidon Estate Winery is an 11-hectare boutique winery nestled on the edge of the Minas Basin in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. We have a unique location for grape growing and a scenic stopping point to relax and enjoy a glass of wine on the patio. Visit our wine shop and sample our 100% Nova Scotia award-winning wines, which can also be found at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market on Saturdays and Sundays. Please visit our website for wine shop hours, tastings, and tour information.

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The Blomidon Inn has been an icon for Nova Scotia dining and accommodation since 1980. Here, you can complement superb Nova Scotia country fare, fresh from the Valley and the sea, with a wine from the Inn’s Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. The Inn was honoured to receive the Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year Award in 2004. Also, the Blomidon Inn features a wide range of accommodations, each uniquely furnished in the Victorian style. Peruse a separate whole House of Gifts. Explore acres of gardens. Come see us! Open seven days a week except for ten days over Christmas. Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Every now and then it's good to reinvent yourself. Hold on to what works and alter what's left. For, as they say, “Change is as good as a rest.” Churchill’s Restaurant offers a menu as creative and eclectic as it's always been. Try a new twist on an old favourite, featuring local ingredients, prepared when ordered. Always a specialty is world-famous Digby scallops, prepared by our award-winning chef. A complete selection of Nova Scotia and imported wines is available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overlooking the 18th green, the 19th Hole Clubhouse and Eatery features a pub style menu complemented by a full selection of refreshments. In our lounge area or on our outside deck, the 19th Hole offers a casual dining experience for all. Serving lunch and dinner.

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Farmer John’s Herbs

Fox Hill Cheese House

Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

Grand Pré Wines

116 Bessie North Rd., Canning (902) 582-3252 www.farmerjohnsherbs.com

1678 Church St., Port Williams (902) 542-3599

136 Dakin Park Rd., Centreville (902) 834-2775 www.gidneyﬁsheries.ca

11611 Hwy #1, Grand Pré (902) 542-1753 tf: 1-866-GP WINES www.grandprewines.com

Gidney Fisheries is a privately held, family-owned lobster company spanning four generations of the Gidney family, located in Southwestern Nova Scotia. In 1892, Samuel Gidney began buying lobsters from local fishermen and exported them on a weekly basis via steamship to Boston, Massachusetts, and this tradition continues today.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2014 Producer of the Year

Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax (902) 407-1301 www.foxhillcheesehouse.com

Yes, there really is a “Farmer John.” John and his family have farmed in the Annapolis Valley since 1960 and produce what they believe to be the world’s ﬁnest SUMMER SAVORY. Farmer John’s offers authentic Maritime gluten-free spice blends in attractive packaging, including a seafood collection, stuffing mixes, dip mixes, meat rubs, seasoned salt and baking mixes. Organic herbs are also processed. Our products can be purchased at grocery stores, farm markets, seafood and specialty shops. Find a complete listing of retailers at www.farmerjohnsherbs.com. Visit our farm YEAR ROUND Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. “Adding spice to your life for over 25 years!”

At Fox Hill Cheese House, experience a local “dairy store.” Our sixth generation family farm provides milk from our own herd of Holstein and Jersey cows to craft specialty cheese, natural yogurt, luscious gelato and fresh pasteurized, non-homogenized milk in glass bottles! At Fox Hill we are proud to plant the seed, grow the grass, milk the cows and make specialty products for YOU. Sampling and cheese making viewing window at our Port Williams location. You can also visit us at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. Port Williams Open Year Round Monday to Saturday 10a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Extended hours to 6 p.m. July 1st to October 31st Halifax Seaport Market Open Daily Check website for hours.

We purchase our lobster products directly from local ﬁsherman in the Bay of Fundy and St. Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia. We have fresh caught lobster for 9.5 months of the year and supply our clients in the off season from our temperature controlled lobster holding facilities in Metaghan and Centreville, with a combined 400,000 + lbs of holding.

Welcome to Nova Scotia Wine Country. Join us for a winery tour where you learn about grape growing, wine making and the rich history of the landscape of Grand Pré, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Settle in at the tasting bar, and indulge in our 100% Nova Scotia grown wines and browse through a ﬁne selection of local gourmet products and wine accessories! Make sure to stop by our Restaurant Le Caveau for lunch, dinner or simply a glass of wine on our inviting patio! Present your Copy of this 2015 Culinary Guide and receive “2-for-1” Tour & Tasting (value $7) Guided tours are offered May to October, daily at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound and Restaurant

Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery

1157 West Hall’s Harbour Rd. Hall’s Harbour (902) 679-5299 www.hallsharbourlobster.com

11865 Highway #1, Grand Pré (902) 542-7474 www.justuscoffee.com

11611 Hwy #1, Grand Pré (902) 542-7177 tf: 1-866-GP-WINES grandprewines.com/restaurant

The specialty at the Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound is of course lobster! Customers choose their own from the tanks while having all their questions answered about lobster, the tides, the ﬁshing industry and the area of the Annapolis Valley. Customers receive a full experience not just a meal. They then carry their lobster to the pot to meet the lobster cook and may watch their meal being prepared. We also feature many other seafood dishes on our menu. The majority of our dishes including desserts are made fresh from scratch. Open seven days a week from mid-May to mid-October Mid-May to June 30, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. July 1 to August 31, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. September 1 to mid-October, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Our worker co-operative started in 1996 as Canada’s first certified fair trade coffee roaster. We believe in a community business model that puts “people and the planet before profits.” We import and sell high-quality fair trade, SPP (Small Producers Symbol) and organic certified coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate in our own coffeehouses and to many retail and foodservice businesses. We have four coffeehouse locations in Nova Scotia: in Halifax on Spring Garden Road and in Dartmouth at King’s Wharf and in the Annapolis Valley in Wolfville and Grand Pré. Our roastery, chocolate shop, farm project and coffee museum are also found in Grand Pré. Grand Pré Hours of Operation: Sun, Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon – Fri : 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia Wine Country, Le Caveau specializes in global cuisine using seasonal, local ingredients, matched with ﬁne wines. Chef Jason Lynch and Restaurant Manager Beatrice Stutz treat guests to an exceptional Nova Scotian dining experience, with emphasis on fresh, regional product. Whether you enjoy an inspiring afternoon on the patio or a relaxing meal in the dining room, you will be charmed by the unique atmosphere. Located only 50 minutes from Halifax at the Grand Pré Winery, just outside Wolfville. Le Caveau was named “One of the 20 World’s Best Winery Restaurants” by Wine Access 2011 Open May to December

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Luckett Vineyards 1293 Grand Pré Rd., Wolfville (902) 542-2600 www.luckettvineyards.com

Luckett Vineyards captures the magic of Nova Scotia’s distinctive character through wines that are truly worth phoning home about. Maritime breezes, legendary ocean tides and brilliant sunshine meet to create an outstanding hillside terroir, overlooking the magniﬁcent Gaspereau Valley. This perfect combination helps us produce an amazing range of wines from our vineyard’s grapes, as well as an array of unique fruit and dessert wines that will definitely put a smile on your face. Complement your wine with a delicious pairing from our restaurant, which serves amazing, locally-produced food against the backdrop of perhaps the best view in Nova Scotia. May 1 - October 31 Dinner seasonally, Friday & Saturday. Visit website for details and hours of operations.

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Masstown Market 10622 Hwy #2, Masstown (902) 662-2816 www.masstownmarket.com

Masstown Market is a national award-winning, family owned business celebrating over 45 years of excellence in specialty food, gift and garden retailing. The Market has built its reputation around great service and fresh, local foods, including fruits and vegetables, baked goods, delicatessen and gourmet products, a café and dairy bar, an NSLC boutique, unique giftware and fully stocked garden centre. Visit the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre and Fresh Fish Market. Enjoy delicious gluten free ﬁsh & chips on the wharf or take home a ready to bake Atlantic Seafood Pie. Spend the day with family at Captain Cob’s Corn Maze from July – October. Masstown Market… Close to home, far from ordinary. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Meadowbrook Meat Market “Home of Jimmie Lamb Ham” 318 Pleasant Valley Rd. Exit 15, Hwy 101, Somerset (902) 538-1106 Alderney Landing, Dartmouth (902) 464-2272 www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com

Meadowbrook is a fully integrated hog farm located in the Annapolis Valley producing antibiotic-free, Omega Rich Pork. We take great care in every aspect of our production from the health and care of our animals, to how we produce to ensure safe, tasty, top quality products, proudly made without gluten, animal by-products or MSG. Our Taste of Nova Scotia signature product is Ham — choose from a variety. In addition we produce a wide range of fresh pork cuts, deli products — sausages, smoked chops, smoked bologna, Jimmie Dogs, and cooked ribs. Locally produced, locally delicious! Berwick location: Mon – Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Alderney Landing location: Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Noggins Corner Farm Market 10009 Hwy #1, Greenwich (902) 542-5515 Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax Alderney Landing, Dartmouth Larry Uteck Blvd., Hammonds Plains www.nogginsfarm.ca

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2014 Innovative Product of the Year Olde Port of Halifax, Tideview Cider Since 1760 Noggins has grown into one of the best producers of fresh fruit and vegetables in the Annapolis Valley. We craft Tideview Vintage Cider, harkening back to our settlement days, and offer a fabulous outdoor atmosphere where you can enjoy our seasonal corn maze and playground, or try the Geocaching course on our 4 km hiking trail. U-Pick options include apples, pumpkins, ﬂowers and herbs. If you get hungry after having so much fun, enjoy a delicious, locally sourced meal from our new food truck, available May to November. Hope to see you this season!

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Nosh Nova Scotia Community College 236 Belcher St., Kentville (902) 679-7377

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Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant 42 Aberdeen St., Kentville (902) 678-3199

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Pie R Squared Wolfville (902) 697-2502 www.pie-r-squared.com

460 Main St., Wolfville (902) 542-0059 www.paddyspub.ca Nova Scotia Community College’s ‘NOSH’ is an opportunity for the public to participate in providing our Tourism and Culinary/Pastry students a “real world” training experience in a full-service restaurant — and in return enjoying modern, world cuisine of the highest quality — at very reasonable prices. Starting at the beginning of each October, ‘NOSH’ is open Wednesday to Friday for lunch. In January evening service is every Thursday night for 10 weeks. Join us for a world class dining experience in a live classroom environment! Open October to April ‘NOSH’ (Dining Room): WednesdayFriday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service starting January: Starting at 5:30 p.m. NOSH (Pastry Café) WednesdayFriday 10:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Reservations required.

“Faith & Begorrah!” We are an Irish brewpub and family restaurant with plenty of character and charm to brighten your visit. Enjoy a selection of delicious food prepared by knowledgeable chefs. Specialties include fresh seafood, local sourced ingredients, Chicken Sesame Seed Salad, our house smoked pulled pork sandwich and pastas. Our brewery crafts beers that are served fresh and available in bottles to go. Make your trip to Kentville and Wolfville memorable by having an Irish experience without going to the Auld Sod.

We believe we are what we eat … so convenient, honest, nutritious meals for the whole family, sourced from beautiful Nova Scotia ingredients, built in a dedicated gluten free kitchen is what Pie R Squared is about. This philosophy motivated our custom blend ﬂour which is packed full of greatness including ﬂax, sorghum, organic wild rice, and buckwheat and is the cornerstone of our savoury pot pies, pizzas, waffles, and pizzelles. We also create our own spice blends, curry paste, vanilla, rice milk… small batch from scratch is how we operate and if you can’t say it we don’t want it in our food! Check out our website for locations and don’t hesitate to contact us. We love talking food!

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Planters Ridge Winery 1441 Church St., Port Williams (902) 542-2711 www.plantersridge.ca

Nova Scotia’s newest winery is housed in a recently renovated 150 year-old timber frame barn that combines historical features with some modern ﬂourishes. This artisanal winery has invested in state of the art equipment, producing highly acclaimed wines worthy of the Planters Ridge label. With a focus on blends, Planters Ridge has developed a reputation for crafting aromatic whites and well-balanced, silky smooth reds – and this is just the beginning. They welcome connoisseurs and new wine drinkers alike to experience the beauty of the Annapolis Valley from their stunning vantage point in Port Williams.

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With portfolio tastings available year-round and customized tours offered by appointment only, they invite you to taste the tradition and passion in every bottle.

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Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store 7027 Hwy #1, Coldbrook (902) 679-2191 www.scotiangold.com

Apples have grown in the Annapolis Valley since the first apple trees were planted by Acadian settlers. Today Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited produces more than half the apples grown in Atlantic Canada in orchards stretching from Windsor to Granville Ferry. Over 20 varieties of apples are produced including Honeycrisp and two new varieties, SweeTango™ (a cross between Honeycrisp and Zestar apples) and Sonya™ (a cross between Gala and Red Delicious). When you’re in the Valley, stop into Scotian Gold’s Country Store, Country Pet & Horse Shop in Coldbrook and Scotian Gold’s Country Garden and Ice Cream Shop (open seasonally). You’ll ﬁnd pet, equine, bird, farm and seasonal supplies, and apples. Lots of apples.

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Sledding Hill

Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

Tangled Garden

714 Riverview Rd., Bear River (902) 467-0196 www.sleddinghill.ca

10317 Hwy #1, Wolfville (902) 542-3763 www.stirlingfruitfarms.ca

11827 Hwy #1, Grand Pré (902) 542-9811 www.tangledgardenherbs.com

Sledding Hill offers high-quality and uncommon products to our local community and beyond. We produce culinary lavender products as well as a line of chili products.

The Stirling family name has been associated with apples and farming in Nova Scotia’s picturesque Annapolis Valley since 1917. At our farm markets, we sell apples as well as other fruits and vegetables grown on our own farms.

Tangled Garden is both a garden of delight and a working herb and fruit farm (described as a must stop in The Garden’s Lovers Guide To Canada). Fresh herbs are picked to make delicious jams and jellies; mustards, honeys, chutneys, vinegars and liqueurs. Peek into the kitchen where the savory jewel like jellies are made daily in small batches, including garlic rosemary, apple sage or raspberry lavender. Enjoy our homemade lemon thyme ice-cream while strolling the gardens or meandering through the ﬂower labyrinth. Sample our herb liqueurs and perhaps you’ll add a splash of Cool Cranberry with orange mint to your next martini.

Visit our online catalogue for a list of what we currently have available for order, or ask for our products at your local specialty food retailer.

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We also carry a wide selection of locally produced jams, jellies, juices, honey and maple products, many from fellow Taste of Nova Scotia members. We are proud to display the Taste of Nova Scotia logo on our own sweet apple cider, apple gift boxes, cherry pies and all three kinds of apple pies. Our sweet apple cider was voted number one in a blind taste test conducted by the Acadia University School of Nutrition. We invite you to visit our farm markets in Blue Acres, Bible Hill, Moncton, Saint John and Wolfville. Present a copy of the 2015 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide to receive a 10% discount off your purchase.

Our Grand Pré location is open year-round. Call or visit our website for hours of operation. Halifax Seaport Farmers Market Saturdays 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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The Acadian Dining Room Restaurant at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa 153 Greenwich Rd., South Exit 11, Hwy #101, Wolfville (902) 542-.5751 tf: 1-800-561-8090 www.oldorchardinn.com

The Acadian Dining Room Restaurant is a special dining experience for so many reasons. The glow of firelight from the massive stone fireplace. Antiques and architecture reflecting the history and culture of the Annapolis Valley. And large windows overlooking a land and sea woven together with centuriesold Acadian dykes. All this plus quality, professionally prepared local produce, seafood and meats. Try the tender delicacy of fresh lobster from the picturesque fishing village of Halls Harbour accompanied by an award-winning glass of Nova Scotia wine, and savour an apple dessert with fresh fruit from our Valley orchards. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery Ltd.

The Luckett Vineyards Bistro

3 Summerville Wharf Rd. & Hwy #215, Summerville (902) 633-2300 www.ﬂyingaproncookery.ca

1293 Grand Pré Rd., Wolfville (902) 542-2600 www.luckettvineyards.com

In this picturesque rural setting, just an hour from Halifax, Chester or the Annapolis Valley you will ﬁnd The Flying Apron Inn serving up a seasonally-inspired dailychanging menu accompanied by a Nova Scotia crafted wine and beer selection. At the Flying Apron they take local seriously. Sourcing lamb, pork & poultry; sustainable land raised ﬁsh and the majority of their organic fruits and vegetables within 15 kilometres of the inn. At this Foodie Haven you can indulge your love of food even further by signing up for a hands on cooking class in their newly built Cookery School. This former hardware store features not only great food, but also a Charming Five Room Inn, Art Gallery and Gourmet Food Shop.

The Luckett Vineyards Bistro, our open air dining patio located on our crush pad, serves up stunning views and delicious, local food carefully selected to complement our wines. Our menu is a fresh experience every day, featuring only the best local and sustainable ingredients. Choose from a selection of paninis, soups, salads, boards and exceptional entrées. Indulge in our delectable fare and wonderful wine while enjoying breath taking views of Blomidon, an experience truly worth phoning home about. Open May 1 to October 31. Open for dinner seasonally, Friday & Saturday. Visit website for details and hours of operation.

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The Port Pub

880 Prince St., Truro (902) 893-8285

980 Terry’s Creek Rd. Port Williams (902) 542-5555 www.theportpub.com

The Fireside Tea Room is located in the heart of Truro’s downtown shopping district.

Winner of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia 2011 Best Design and Decor Award.

Enjoy lunch or dessert in this heritage building (circa 1890) and take in the excellent array of giftware, collectables and ﬁne Nova Scotia products in the gift shop. The features are soups made fresh daily, salads and casseroles, and almost sinful home-baked desserts! For the tea enthusiast, we offer 19 blends of teas, including several herbals. We also have an in-store bakery.

Located in a very unique nautical setting where you can enjoy a serene riverside view of the rising and falling tides on one of Air Canada enRoute magazine’s top 5 Must-Visit Canadian Patios. The Port Gastro Pub, also named by enRoute as one of the best pubs in the country, you will enjoy the Annapolis Valley’s only microbrewery where East Coast Living magazine named our Rojo Mojo Red Ale as the best in Atlantic Canada — or just to sit, relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Open year-round: Serving Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Sunday

We are locally owned and operated, and strong advocates for the use of fresh, local and in-season ingredients. Try them in our signature Port Pub Burger and Seafood Chowder. Open at 11 a.m. daily.

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The Wilder Restaurant & General Store Inc.

Union Street Café & the Wick Pub

644 Hwy #8, Maitland Bridge (902) 682-2184 www.thewilder.ca

183 Commercial St., Berwick (902) 538-7787 www.unionstreetcafe.ca

At The Wilder, we take vacation seriously. Working with local producers & growers, our menu reﬂects the bounty of our region and delivers light, bright, hearty food to your table. The Wilder is a seasonal, full-service, licensed, 40-seat restaurant catering to vacationers, campers, day-trippers and locals in the remote wilderness setting of Kejimkujik National Park. Stop in for some Nova Scotia craft brew and one of our epic burgers before your next camping adventure. Or join us for brunch when the adventure is through. Visit our Facebook page for our hours, live music schedule, events, specials and news. Contact us for details on Wilder Weddings and event catering.

Life is Sweet at the Union Street Café! Located in the heart of Nova Scotia's richest agricultural area, the Union Street Café draws upon an amazing variety of Annapolis Valley ingredients. We celebrate the best of local fishermen, artisanal cheese makers, producers, farmers....and musicians! One of Nova Scotia’s premier music venues, we also offer Propeller, Garrison and Bad Apple Brewery ales on tap and Annapolis Valley wines. We are excited to welcome you to our new food and gift shop. Eat in or take a meal to go from our selection of Panini, Salads, Soups and Freshly Baked Sweets. Real comfort food and Valley hospitality since 2000! Open Tuesday-Saturday. Check our website for current hours.

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Valley Flaxflour Ltd. 188 Marshall St., Middleton (902) 825-1528 www.flaxflour.com

Flax: Enjoy the goodness. Easy, Healthy, Everyday Valley Flaxflour mills whole, gluten free grains and seeds into flax flour, organic corn flour, organic buckwheat flour and certified wheat free oatmeal and oat flour. These freshly milled, premium ingredients are blended into a variety of mixes with limited addition of simple starches, gums, sugar or sodium to help ensure they address the concerns of health conscious consumers. Our small, conscientious staff is committed to producing fresh, safe, nutritious food. Valley Flaxflour products are marketed under the Valley Kitchen label. Visit our website for social media links and recipes.

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Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café 3721 Hwy #209, Advocate Harbour (902) 392-2889 www.wildcaraway.com

Our experience in restaurants in Australia, London, Ireland and Canada has shown us that the best meals are made with the food found literally in our own backyards. Lobster, scallops, goose-tongue greens, humanely raised pork as well as garden vegetables and herbs travel the short distance from our backyard or the harbour across the street to your plate. These tastes, which are special to this part of the world, inspired us to renovate our century home into the Wild Caraway Restaurant and Café. We provide guests with affordable, delicious, locally sourced meals served in a uniquely colourful setting overlooking the worldfamous tides of the Bay of Fundy. See the taste. Contact us for hours of operation.

Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The Pub was designed and built as a gastropub by local tradesmen. You can enjoy beautiful Annapolis Valley views from both within the pub or outside on our waterside deck. Food is prepared from local produce within season. We feature our own micro-brewed beers produced on site and an adventurous drink selection.

TATAMAGOUCHE

RAILWAY DINING CAR ALL ABOARD for a unique dining experience! Built in 1928 this rail car has been fully refurbished into a true culinary delight. Focusing on fresh, local products enjoy your meal while sipping on award winning local wines or a frothy beer from the Tatamagouche Brewing Company. Delicious seafood chowder, steak, salmon and lobster are just some of our offerings. For the younger train enthusiasts we have a Jr. Conductor menu available as well as many Gluten Free options. Stroll through our on site gardens and see where many of our pesticide free vegetables are grown. Stay for the day or for the evening, converted rail cars are available for overnight accommodations. Open daily for lunch or dinner from May 15 to Oct. 11. Reservations are recommended for evening dining. 21 Station Road Tatamagouche, NS, B0K 1V0

980 Terry’s Creek Rd., Port Williams NS • 902.542.5555 • theportpub.com Open Daily at 11am

www.trainstation.ca 1-888-RAILBED

Northumberland Shore Abundant in culture and history, Northumberland Shore is a welcoming place perfect for the roaming foodie. Taste lobster at its best — pulled straight from the sea. Your taste buds will thank you, especially when you try other delicacies from the region like fresh picked blueberries and Nova Scotia maple syrup.

This shore is all about cottage country. Oceanside BBQs or lawn parties with quohogs, lobster and fresh farmers’ market ingredients make memorable summer meals.

From Amherst to Antigonish you’ll ﬁnd restaurants serving up delicious, locallyinspired dishes. Or, try your hand at culinary classes and learn some cooking tips and tricks.

Enjoy a fun-ﬁlled afternoon at Melmerby Beach

The Northumberland Shore boasts some of the best beaches in the province — and certainly the warmest. Perfect for evening bonﬁres and locallyinspired campﬁre snacks.

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Amherst Shore Country Inn 5091 Hwy #366, Lorneville (902) 661-4800 tf: 1-800-661-2724 www.ascinn.ns.ca

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Bay Enterprises Limited 2642 Malagash Rd., Malagash (902) 257-2690 bayent.wix.com/shellﬁsh

“Sustainably grown and naturally delicious shellﬁsh.” Since 1980, the Laceby family has served 4-course regionally inspired cuisine to locals and visitors alike. In season much of the herbs and produce are supplied by their extensive gardens. The dining room that boasts a star from Where to Eat in Canada features period furnishing and has a commanding view of the gardens, lawns and sea. The menu changes each evening to reﬂect diversity and local supply. Everything is made and baked in house. Selections are made in advance with a choice for the main course and dessert. Book early as dining is limited with one sitting at 7:30 pm and is available by advance reservations only. For more information on the dining room, the 4 star accommodations and to make reservations please visit the website.

Bay Enterprises Limited, founded in 1974, is owned by the Purdy family who began growing oysters in Malagash, Nova Scotia in 1899. The Purdy family believes in the sustainable production of oysters and quahogs using traditional and modern methods that protect the ecology of the area and provide a safe, nutritious and delicious product. Our Tatamagouche Bay and Malagash Oysters are available throughout Canada, internationally and at our store in Malagash. Visit us for the “U-Dig Quahogs” and the full “Oyster experience” learning about all aspects of the industry and try your hand at tonging oysters.

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Devonian Coast Wineries Ltd. Jost and Gaspereau Vineyards 48 Vintage Ln., Malagash tf: 1-800-565-4567 www.devoniancoast.ca

Devonian Coast Wineries (DCW) was founded in 2011 by Carl and Donna Sparkes as a platform from which to acquire, develop and grow select Nova Scotia wine brands. DCW has three wineries in Nova Scotia: Jost, Gaspereau and Mercator. Jost Vineyards (www.jostwine.com), located at 48 Vintage Lane in Malagash, is Nova Scotia’s largest vineyard and wine producer. A pioneer of the Nova Scotia wine industry, Jost now produces over 40 wines from the portfolio, which have won hundreds of awards in the last 30 years. Gaspereau Vineyards (www.gaspereauwine.com), is a premium boutique winery located at 2239 White Rock Rd., in the Gaspereau Valley and is situated on the edge of a picturesque, 35-acre vineyard; specializing in terroir driven wines.

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Gabrieau’s Bistro 350 Main St., Antigonish (902) 863-1925 www.gabrieaus.com

Nestled in the Highland heart of Nova Scotia, we invite you to savour the innovative global cuisine of chef Mark Gabrieau. Drop by for a relaxing affordable lunch or an evening of gourmet dining. Enjoy a glass of wine with one of our fabulous salads, distinctive appetizers or amazing sushi. Choose a unique entrée featuring the ﬁnest of local pork, lamb, free-range chicken, lobster or seafood and ﬁnish your meal with one of our decadent dessert creations. Our menus offer the best of local produce, including that which we grow on our own farm. Recognized 15 years in Where to Eat in Canada – Award of Excellence Wine Spectator – Taste of NS Restaurant of the YearChef Inspired Fine Dining 2013 Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p. m. Friday 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Closed Sundays & all holidays

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Hillcrest View Inn

Knoydart Farm

11054, Route #6, Pugwash (902) 243-2727 www.hillcrestview.ca

7037 Route #245, Merigomish (902) 867-1305

“Locally Inspired and Distinctly Different”

Knoydart Farm is a certiﬁed organic dairy farm belonging to Angela, Adam and Frazer Hunter and overlooks the ruggedly beautiful coastline of the Northumberland Strait.

Along the scenic Sunrise Trail as you enter the seaside village of Pugwash, you’ll ﬁnd the Hillcrest View Inn, sitting atop the crest of a hill overlooking this charming village. Pugwash is a tourist destination area with warm, sandy, saltwater beaches, parks, golf courses and marinas. Our customers will enjoy our unique menu, featuring ingredients sourced from local and surrounding farms and businesses in the casual dining atmosphere of the spacious restaurant with seaside inspired decor. Try our seafood chowder — you won't be disappointed. Restaurant open daily, end of May to the end of September. Check website for speciﬁc dates and times.

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Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish 158 Main Street, Antigonish (902) 863-4001 tf: 1-888-662-7484 www.maritimeinns.com

In 1998 they decided to take the plunge and bought the dairy farm in Knoydart, halfway between New Glasgow and Antigonish. Over the years they transitioned the farm to organic and added the cheese making facility in 2009. They produce organic Gloucester and Caerphilly cheeses in a variety of ﬂavours, including peppercorn, garlic, dill, caraway and cranberry. Their cheeses are available at many speciality stores in the Maritimes including the Prissy Pig (Antigonish), Antigonish Farmers’ Market, New Glasgow Farmers’ Market, Pete’s Frootique stores and select Sobeys stores as well as at farm gate (call ahead).

The Main Street Café and Lounge, one of the best taste experiences in Antigonish, offers fantastic Taste of Nova Scotia inspired cuisine at reasonable prices. The menu includes unique seasonal recipes featuring our famous homemade seafood chowder, loaded with fresh Atlantic seafood including haddock, shrimp, salmon, scallops and our panko-crusted haddock, pan fried to a golden brown. Put the ﬁnishing touches on your meal with our selection of decadent desserts — New York cheesecake, crème brûlée and the locals’ favourite, maple pecan bread pudding.

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Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads 59 Water St., Pictou (902) 382-1878 www.mrsmacgregors.com

Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads is a dessert café and bakery, located just steps away from the Ship Hector replica and Pictou’s beautiful waterfront. Honoured to be named one of Canada’s best shortbreads by Canadian Living magazine, our shortbread is not to be missed. Even Prince Charles and Camilla are fans of this delicious treat. Visit our website for a list of retailers or to place your order online. We are also famous for our sticky toffee pudding — “too good to be legal!” C’mon in and taste for yourself. Call or visit our website for hours of operation.

Open year-round Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday and Holidays 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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“The Original” Mr. Donair Tony’s Meats

Pictou Lodge Beach Resort

475 Landing Rd., Antigonish tf: 1-866-863-1545 www.mrdonair.ca

172 Lodge Rd., Pictou (902) 485-4322 tf: 1-800-495-6343 www.pictoulodge.com

Mr. Donair created the ﬁrst Donair in Halifax in the early 70s using an original recipe. It differs from the traditional Gyro of Greece, or Doner of Turkey in its unique ﬂavor combination of Canadian Ground Beef and Secret Sauce. Today, “The Original” Mr. Donair recipe remains the same and is produced by Tony’s Meats in Antigonish. Mr. Donair has strong brand loyalty and is the #1 Donair meat sold in both retail and food service markets in Canada. We are proud to offer our customers the most authentic, traditional and highest quality Donair selection on the market! Please contact us for more information about Mr. Donair products including our Donair Sausages, “Halifax Style” Donair Meat and Sauce.

“Dine Oceanside” Enjoy a unique oceanside dining experience in a historic setting: authentic log cabin architecture, a large beachstone ﬁreplace and an inviting ambiance with superb service. Perfect for an intimate dinner for two or a family gathering. Chef Thomas Carey's signature creations are made with fresh local ingredients. After dinner, enjoy our large selection of Scotch in our new lounge or a sunset walk on the beach. Live local entertainment weekly. Open May - October Breakfast: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Sunday 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Lunch: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner: Daily 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday Brunch (Father’s Day to Labour Day): 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Snow Queen

Sugar Moon Farm

21 James St., Antigonish (902) 863-4890 www.snowqueenrestaurant.com

221 Alex MacDonald Rd. Earltown (902) 657-3348 tf: 1-866-81-MAPLE www.sugarmoon.ca

Located in the beautiful university town of Antigonish, the Snow Queen has been serving locals and visitors alike since 1962. Home of the all-day breakfast! We offer the affordability and down-home food that is sometimes missing when you’re on the road. We feature old favourites such as traditional seafood chowder, lightly battered fish and chips, fresh mouth-watering burgers, ﬁsh cakes and pan fried haddock, as well as daily specials. We work hand in hand with local farmers, butchers and food artisans to ensure that our ingredients are top quality. Our friendly staff is waiting to serve your needs and show you why the Snow Queen is “where the locals eat.” Open seven days a week.

Nestled in the Cobequid Hills of Northern NS, Sugar Moon Farm is considered a “must-see” destination in the province. Visit our maple syrup farm and log restaurant. Enjoy a locally inspired maple brunch all day, featuring all you-can-eat organic whole-grain buttermilk pancakes, smoked sausages, maple baked beans, frittatas and more. We offer tours and tastings in our working sugar camp. Shop for maple products. Hike the beautiful trails, including the Cape-to-Cape Wilderness Hiking Trails. And ask about Chef’s Night, a gourmet maple dining experience featuring guest chefs, live music and wine tasting. Open weekends year-round and daily in July and August, we’re only 30 minutes north of Truro toward the scenic Sunrise Trail and the beautiful community of Tatamagouche on the North Shore.

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The Pork Shop 3412 Hwy #326, Denmark (902) 657-3406, 2578 Westville Rd., New Glasgow (902) 755-3260 www.theporkshop.ca

It’s not what we do … it’s how we do it! Over two decades of offering the ﬁnest pork products has earned us a world-class reputation for quality. We produce over 70 products, including smoked chops, gluten-free sausages, roasts, spiced capicola steak and more. We sell local beef, chicken, jams, honey and maple products, as well as pasta, olive oils, vinegar, risotto and more. We also produce Bert’s International Sauce, great on pork, ﬁsh and chicken. You can now visit us in two locations! Check our website for other locations, where product is available. Denmark: Open Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. In spring and fall, open Fri & Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. New Glasgow: Open year-round: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery A Community Supported Pub 76 College St., Antigonish (902) 863-2248 AntigonishTownhouse. wordpress.com

A Community Supported Pub focusing on local food and Nova Scotia craft beer — Terry’s Best Bitter & other English ales are brewed upstairs, cask-conditioned, and served on traditional hand pump. Our seasonal menus offer a mix of old world pub food (ploughman’s lunch, meat & seafood pies), East Coast classics (mussels, chowders), uncommonly tasty salads, and international street & taverna fare (tapas, noodle bowls, Mexican “pizza,” & vibrant curries). We source as much as possible from local producers, and chef Buckley and co. make everything from scratch. The cozy atmosphere is inspired by neighbourhood pubs of the UK/Ireland, but friendly locals give The Townhouse its true colour. Thursdays feature live jazz, and Sundays a roast and traditional Irish music session.

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Train Station Inn 21 Station Rd., Tatamagouche (902) 657-3222 www.trainstation.ca

Welcome aboard! The dining car at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche offers a unique dining experience. Carefully restored, the dining car offers the charm and nostalgia of years gone by. Homemade seafood chowder, ﬁsh cakes, steak and lobster make for a truly ﬁrst class dining experience. After your meal, stroll through our garden and marvel at some of the ingredients you found on your plate or explore the Curiosity gift shop and museum café. Open daily for lunch and dinner mid May to mid October. Private event bookings and reservations welcome. Jr. Conductor & gluten free menus available.

Cape Breton Island Savour the bold, fresh flavours from this island community. Take in the dramatic landscape and breathtaking scenery while dining at one of our Taste of Nova Scotia restaurants. One-of-a-kind culinary adventures wrapped in rich Scottish heritage can be found around every corner.

Take a sunny afternoon stroll along the Skyline Trail

Cape Breton is where culinary and outdoor adventure collide. Panoramic views of the sea offer the perfect place to hike, ďŹ sh, forage, kayak, golf and indulge in local seafood.

The Cabot Trail is known for spectacular highlands and ocean scenery. Its steep cliffs and deep river canyons carve into a forested plateau bordering the Atlantic Ocean, offering lots of breath-taking stops for picnic breaks and photos.

Learn a jig and clap along to ďŹ ddlers at outdoor Scottish concerts in Cape Breton. Cultural festivals feature stepdancing, highland dancing and lots of local food.

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Arichat Seafood Market 2392 Hwy #206, Arichat (902) 226-0091 www.premiumseafoods.ns.ca

The Arichat Seafood Market offers a unique spin on your regular shopping experience. Not only can you come in to buy local fresh and frozen ﬁsh and seafood but we also offer a breakfast and lunch menu, inspired by local seafood and acadian dishes. With a Grab&-Go style menu you can enjoy our delicious foods quickly if you’re just on your way through or stay to eat in our bistro style venue. Located in Arichat on picturesque Isle-Madame, Cape Breton Island. Stop by to enjoy a local favorite, seafood chowder paired with any of our various seafood sandwiches. A delightful treat any time of the day. Open year-round Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Bell Buoy Restaurant & Supper House 536 Chebucto St., Baddeck (902) 295-2581 www.bellbuoyrestaurant.com

We are different. The Bell Buoy is always striving to provide you with the best “body friendly” foods. Our salmon is guaranteed chemical free and kosher. Our fresh chicken has no additives. Our jumbo shrimp are wild caught, not farm raised. All other seafood comes to us directly from the ice cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. You can also enjoy lobster, hand-cut steaks, pastas, an excellent wine list and friendly service while overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or lakes. We are nut-free and sensitive to special dietary needs with gluten-free meals and desserts. We make all of our own bread, sauces, soups, desserts and even our own ice cream!

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Cabot Links 15933 Central Ave., Inverness (902) 258-4653 www.cabotlinks.com

At Cabot Links, we pride ourselves on a refreshingly unique dining experience in each of our three restaurants. A culinary destination in itself, Panorama’s fine dining menu showcases the highest quality, seasonal ingredients, highlighting fresh fish and seafood, grilled meats and a bounty of Maritime-inspired dishes. In the evening, floor to ceiling glass yields incredible ocean vistas and stunning sunsets. The Cabot Bar offers delectable chowders, inviting salads and inspired pub fare, complemented by an award winning wine and whisky list. For a truly Celtic experience, The Cabot Public House welcomes you with local dishes, great music and a warm, lively atmosphere. Dining at Cabot is available all day, seven days a week during the golf season. For reservations, please call 1.855.652.2268 or email reservations@cabotlinks.com

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Celtic Music Interpretive Centre 5471 Route #19, Judique (902) 787-2708 www.celticmusiccentre.com

Nova Scotia’s Official Celtic Music Centre is a one-of-a-kind facility offering an in-depth look into the history, culture and music of Cape Breton Island. With year-round Ceilidhs, an interactive museum, gift shop and more, it’s a lively and vibrant place. The Centre’s “Ceilidh Pub” offers a lunch menu of Nova Scotia home-cooked favourites and local drinks along with live traditional music featuring some of Cape Breton's best musicians, 7 days a week (mid-June to mid-October). Menu features a delicious seafood chowder, traditional lobster sandwich and a variety of pub fare. Bus tours and large groups also welcome with reservations. Join us for great food, lively tunes and good times! Please visit the website for hours of operation.

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Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages 48678 Cabot Trail, Baddeck (902) 929-2263 tf: 1-866-277-0577 www.chanterelleinn.com

Since 2000, the Restaurant at the Chanterelle Inn has served a cuisine created from locally sourced ingredients. Nightly, our award-winning chef prepares a menu featuring vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood main courses, housemade soups, artisan bread, salads and desserts. Fully licensed, we serve local wines, beers and a variety of single-malt scotches. Entertainment on the verandah provided by ﬂocks of hummingbirds. Open May 1 – October 31 Reservations required.

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Glenora Inn & Distillery

Governors Pub & Eatery

13727 Route #19, Glenvillle (902) 258-2662 tf: 1-800-839-0491 www.glenoradistillery.com

233 Esplanade St., Sydney (902) 562-7646 www.governorseatery.com

Cradled in the picturesque hills of the Mabou Highlands, our unsurpassed view is perfect for gourmet cuisine. Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia and international cuisine in our Pub and Dining Room, featured in Where to Eat in Canada. Celtic music and a dram of Canadian single malt whisky, Glen Breton Rare, lay the groundwork for your unique Cape Breton experience. Glenora Inn features nine rooms and six highland chalets. You can also enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and private tastings. May 8 to October 24: Tours, gift shop and rooms May 24 to October 24: Lunch and dinner menu (reservations 1-800-839-0491)

Chef Ardon Mofford, awardwinning chef and Cape Breton’s culinary leader welcomes you to Governors Pub & Eatery. This local ingredients champion restaurant is renowned for its fresh-fromthe-ocean seafood, seasonal homegrown ingredients and an innovative made-from-fresh menu. Paired up with the menu is great live music. Governors plays host to Atlantic Canada’s most talented traditional Celtic and indie bands. You’ll find a warm and relaxing atmosphere in either the traditional comfort of our lively Celtic Pub upstairs or the ambience of the casual fine dining restaurant located on the first floor, with two outdoor patios overlooking the water and the stunning open fire pits. Plan your culinary experience at Governors this year. It’s the one place your taste buds will always remember!

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Inverary on Baddeck Bay 368 Shore Rd., Baddeck (902) 295-3500 tf: 1-800-565-5660 www.inveraryresort.com

Fàilte! Welcome! As Baddeck’s only Lakeside Resort, Inverary is the perfect base for your Cape Breton adventure! Our full service resort boasts three diverse restaurants, offering breakfast and evening dining, as well as nightly entertainment. Our feature location, Lakeside Restaurant, offers lake-front dining, locally inspired menu choices, and proudly displayed Nova Scotia wines, locally brewed beers, and tasty cocktails. After dinner, enjoy a roaring bonﬁre and delicious S’mores made with our famous Inverary oatcakes. For special dietary needs, our kitchen is pleased to accommodate. Open seasonally for breakfast and dinner. Visit our website for more information and hours of operation.

Open year-round, daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

Kiju’s Restaurant

383 Middlehead Peninsula Ingonish Beach (902) 285-2880 www.kelticlodge.ca

Membertou Trade & Convention Centre 50 Maillard St., Membertou (902) 562-6220 www.kijus.com

Cuisine takes centre stage at the Keltic Lodge located at the heart of the Cabot Trail. The resort offers several dining options on site that are versatile and sure to entice any palate. Enjoy reﬁned cuisine with spectacular ocean views at the Purple Thistle Dining Room for breakfast and dinner. For family inspired cuisine with ocean views, we would like to invite you to our Atlantic Restaurant open for lunch and dinner for July and August. For dining with a Celtic ﬂair, our Highland Sitting Room Lounge, offers a relaxed atmosphere with nightly Maritime folk entertainment. This historic lounge hosts an all-day menu along with beautiful views of North Bay from our newly installed patio with service until 11pm. For those interested in innovative food and multi-award winning dishes, the Keltic is the place to be, specializing in coastal Cape Breton cuisine! Open June 5th to October 17th.

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Fresh. Local. Friendly. Indulge in a unique dining experience in Membertou! We are an urban Mi’kmaq community offering history, hospitality, entertainment and more. “Kiju” is the Mi’kmaq word for “Mother”, a word that translates perfectly into any language. One of Sydney’s top restaurants, Kiju’s Restaurant is located in the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre and attached to the Hampton Inn Sydney by a pedway. Kiju’s menu incorporates fresh ideas and local ingredients, served with friendly East Coast hospitality. Join us for fresh seafood, classic favourites, and enjoy our house made desserts, featuring our awardwinning Coconut Cream Pie. A meal at Kiju’s Restaurant is an experience worth coming back for!

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McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

Miller’s Tap & Grill/ Miller's Café

NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd.

257 Shore Rd., Baddeck (902) 295-2340 tf: 1-877-768-3969/1-800-565-8439 www.silverdartlodge.com

717 Reeves St. Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0320 tf: 1-888-662-7484 www.maritimeinns.com

816 Veterans Memorial Dr. Arichat (902) 594-2112 www.liveseafood.ca

Casual dining with a professional touch and a spectacular view of the Bras d’Or Lakes makes McCurdy’s restaurant one of Baddeck’s ﬁnest dining experiences. Sample our features including recipes indigenous to Cape Breton. Open for breakfast and evening dining. Ask about our picnic lunch for busy travellers on the go.

Casual dining with a professional touch. Adjoining Maritime Inn, Port Hawkesbury, Miller’s offers a casual, relaxed atmosphere, with patio dining.

NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd. is committed to supplying the world with the freshest and highest quality Live Snow Crab and Live Lobster. Pulled directly from our home waters in Atlantic Canada, we take great pride in every pound caught and sold. We work directly with our customers on individual live marketing platforms to bring them nutritious and sustainable live seafood products, which help set the standard for quality and taste around the world.

Several hotel packages including accommodations and dining available upon request. Public Wi-Fi available. Reservations recommended. Open seasonally: May 21 – October 18, 2015

Our menu features a variety of local ﬂavours. Start with one of our delicious seafood appetizers, such as our homemade seafood chowder. We have many choices of entrees such as our locally sourced, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, ﬁnished with warm maple cream sauce or opt for the nightly feature, carefully chosen and prepared by our culinary team. Port Hawkesbury is a perfect base from which to start your Cape Breton vacation and Miller’s offers meals for every taste along with the professional, friendly service you will come to expect in Nova Scotia. Open Year Round, 7 Days a Week. Reservations Welcome.

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NOVEMBER 4-8, 2015 WOLFVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA WWW.DEVOURFEST.COM #EATITUP

“CANADA’S SECRET FOODIE DESTINATION” - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Foodies and film fans unite this fall to celebrate in the heart of Nova Scotia’s wine country for Devour! The Food Film Fest, the world’s largest food and film festival from November 4-8, 2015. Just one hour from Halifax, Wolfville, Nova Scotia is “Canada’s Secret Foodie Destination” (The Hollywood Reporter) and the “New Napa of the North” (Gusto TV), which makes it the perfect backdrop for this collision of food and film. Revel in the newest food movies, take in a workshop on everything from food writing to wine pairings, snack at some of the hottest food trucks around, indulge in the pleasure of Kings County’s bounty on one of our experiential tours or dine red-carpet-style at one of the celebrity dinners to make it a full day. Better yet, buy a pass for the whole week and #EATITUP. Devour! is a feast for the senses on screen with one of the best culinary cinema programs in the world. Featuring more than 50 new films hot off the global film festival circuit, you never just go to a film at Devour!, you get the full sensory experience. Devour! serves up some of best food on earth right in, at or around the festival’s Al Whittle Theatre. Watch a film with the director, cast and crew and walk right into a pop up tasting of local food hosted and served by the celebrities in front of and behind the camera. From the Devour! opening gala which features a major cinematic, television or culinary star curating

their favourite food film of all time, to the closing Golden Tine Awards brunch, there is truly something for everybody. Last year, international TV sensation and author Anthony Bourdain thrilled a sold-out audience. Who will it be this year? Our popular workshop series will appeal to anyone fascinated and inspired by all aspects of the food and film industry. For the foodie there are chef demos, craft cocktail making, wine seminars and more. Aspiring writers, photographers, and filmmakers have rare opportunities to learn from industry leaders on pitching to food networks, recipe writing, and food staging. Social media pros and wannabes can rub shoulders and learn from local, national and international gurus from the blogosphere. And finally, hop aboard one of our tasting tours and take in all that King’s County has to offer. Jump on a bus right outside of the theatre and dive into rich Acadian history on the Cajun-Acadian Express, sip your way through the region’s finest sparkling wines in the Gaspereau Valley on The Bubbles Bus, hail the All You Need is Cheese Express to sample cheese, cider and wine or sample local micro brews on our brand new Crafty Beer Bus. To keep up on the latest buzz, follow us on Twitter and Facebook or check our website at www.devourfest.com.

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Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn

The Grubstake Restaurant

39339 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Ferry (902) 285-2700 tf: 1-888-884-7625 www.ingonish.com/castlerock

7499 Main St., Louisbourg (902) 733-2308 www.grubstake.ca

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The Red Shoe Pub 11573 Route #19, Mabou (902) 945-2996 www.redshoepub.com

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Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd. 247 New Haven Rd. Neil’s Harbour (902) 336-2541 www.victoriaﬁsh.com

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Welcome to Restaurant Avalon, located within the Castle Rock Country Inn, a four-star boutique hotel located in Ingonish Ferry. Our dining room, visually, is a fusion of the vista of the Middle Head Peninsula, the Atlantic Ocean and the mountain range of the Cape Breton Highlands. Our menu, tastefully, is a fusion of east and west. Executive chef Kim Isabella Magistro has developed a menu combining our local specialty, organic produce, with fresh local lobster, mussels, oysters and other seafood to create Asian recipes alongside our Cape Breton classics. Our fusion menu is an extension of the unique and personal Cape Breton experience we present for you at Restaurant Avalon. Open seven days a week, year round. Reservations recommended.

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Only a twenty-minute drive from Sydney, in sight of the Atlantic Ocean, sits the venerable and unique Grubstake. Renowned for its casually elegant country cuisine, it is no surprise this multi-award winning restaurant has been in business for over forty years. Our signature Trade Winds Porridge Bread and mouth-watering desserts are made fresh with love by our inhouse baker and complement the tremendous array of local seafood. When in season, halibut, haddock, queen crab, scallops and lobster are few of our local shining stars along with various chicken, beef, fresh pasta, gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. We offer daily specials, a parent-approved children’s menu and a full wine and cocktail service.

The Red Shoe Pub has become a kind of “home away from home” for many locals and visitors over the years. The Rankin Sisters’ cozy spot in the hamlet of Mabou, on the west coast of Cape Breton, offers a menu of Nova Scotia home cooking. Features include a treasured seafood chowder and a variety of pub fare. Visit “The Shoe” for great food and drinks and great live music, seven days a week. The Red Shoe Pub is open seasonally from the last Friday in May to mid-October. Visit the website for hours of operation.

60 years of quality seafood in northern Cape Breton. Since 1955, Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd. has harvested and processed much of the east coast's freshest and tastiest seafood. Located in the pristine North of Smokey region of Cape Breton Island, this forward thinking co-operative returns dividends to its members, while maintaining adequate reserves to ensure that the Co-op is able to withstand the challenges of the continually evolving fishery and world markets. The Co-op purchases fish from over 160 fishing vessels in the local area and has a processing plant specializing in cooked and frozen lobster and snow crab.

Open daily at noon, from mid-June to mid-October.

Culinary Adventure Awaits Sip, sample and savour your way around Nova Scotia Nova Scotians love to celebrate! Plan your culinary adventures around one of our festivals or events happening across the province — in winter, spring, summer or fall. If you want to sample epicurean delights overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, taste some of this province’s great craft beer and locally-produced wines, meet local chefs and producers, participate in cultural celebrations or watch the latest in food and drink inspired ﬁlms, we have a festival or event just for you! Here are a few of the many great things happening in and around Nova Scotia this year. Grab your friends and family to see — and taste — all Nova Scotia has to offer!

Saltscapes East Coast Expo, Halifax, April 24 to 26 (saltscapes.com) Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week, Province-wide, May 8 to 17 (nscraftbeer.ca) SeaFest, Yarmouth, July 15 to 25 (seafest.ca) Halifax Seaport Beerfest, Halifax, August 7 and 8 (seaportbeerfest.com) Wild Blueberry Festival, Bay of Fundy and Northumberland Shore, August 14 to 29 (wildblueberryfest.com) Avondale Garlic Festival, Newport Landing, September 19 (avondalegarlicfest.com) Halifax Oyster Festival, Halifax Waterfront, October 3 (oysterfestival.com) Harvest Wine Festival, Wolfville, October 3 (winesofnovascotia.ca) Devour! Food Film Fest, Wolfville, November 4 to 8 (devourfest.com) Savour Food & Wine Festival, Halifax, February 2016 (savourfoodandwine.com)

For a complete list of 2015 festivals and events visit: www.novascotia.com/events

Eastern Shore

Take a sunny afternoon ride along the Salt Marsh Trail

Pick up a basket of mussels for a mussel boil, shuck some oysters and try some award-winning smoked salmon — this part of the province is all about seafood!

Great food deserves great company and you’ll ﬁnd both along the Eastern Shore. Stroll through farmers' markets where the people are as colourful as the food they sell and are the friendliest folk you’ll ever meet. Find comforting and local cuisine that is sure to make for unforgettable gatherings.

This remote coast offers the perfect getaway if you enjoy pristine coastline and authentic experiences. You’ll ﬁnd locallyinspired menus, craft beer, and local roasted coffee here too.

The best way to see our rugged shoreline is from the water. Kayak or canoe to a secluded beach and spend your day picnicking on one of the many islands in this region.

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Aquaprime Mussel Ranch Ltd. 14108 Hwy #7, Ship Harbour (902) 845-2993 www.aquaprimemusselranch.ca

AquaPrime mussels are harvested fresh daily from our farm in Ship Harbour and processed in our facility adjacent to the bay. Visit us and learn how mussels are grown and harvested, then take home a bag of the freshest, sweetest mussels you have ever tried! Heading to a party...why not pick up a baguette and bottle of wine and then drop by for some sustainably produced, fresh mussels. What could be easier? We also have Sober Island Oysters (please call to check availability). For great recipes and answers to all your mussel questions, visit www.aquaprimemusselranch.ca. Hours of operation are generally Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but please call ahead so as not to be disappointed.

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Cornect Family Farm

DesBarres Manor Inn

Full Steam Coffee Co.

365 Cornect Rd. Guysborough County (902) 833-2747 www.cornectfamilyfarm.com

90 Church St., Guysborough (902) 533-2099 tf: 1-888-933-2099 www.desbarresmanor.com

67 Main St., Guysborough (902) 533-2078 www.fullsteamcoffee.com

Margaret Cornect is passionate about bees and her family has now been in the beekeeping business for 20 years. Originally two hives were placed on their farm to pollinate their blueberry ﬁelds, the end result was two-fold, successful pollination and the by product honey. Now with youngest son Benjamin in the family business, Cornect Family Farm has grown from two hives to almost 300. Products include liquid & creamed honey, honey butters, chutneys, and ﬂavoured spreads such as the hugely popular HoneyLiscious! Chocolate, Lemon and Cinnamon Spreads. Margaret can be found at the Antigonish Farmers’ Market when in season and her products at various retailers throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia’s Cuisine of the Year, one of Canada’s nine most romantic hotels and a six-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, historic DesBarres Manor Inn is Nova Scotia’s romantic culinary getaway. Seasonal menus inspired by fresh ingredients from the Inn’s organic gardens and a network of local farmers and fishers create authentic Nova Scotia food that captures the flavours and traditions of our region. Enjoy fireside dining by the 1837 hearth fireplace, cooking classes, romantic picnic lunches by the sea and dining getaway packages with luxury accommodations. Dining reservations are required. Combined with genuine Maritime hospitality, DesBarres Manor Inn creates a culinary experience as warm as our people.

From its home on the historic Guysborough harbourfront, the Full Steam Coffee Company hand roasts the finest certified organic, fair trade coffees from around the world. Roasting in small batches, Full Steam Coffee produces distinct coffee blends that speak to their unique seacoast spirit. From historic packaging that brings to life the proud trading legacy of Nova Scotia’s Authentic Seacoast to the great coffee flavour hand roasting by the ocean brings, Full Steam Coffee creates a genuine seacoast coffee experience that embodies the spirit of their special place by the sea. Atlantic Canada’s first kosher certified coffee roaster. Full Steam Coffee can be purchased online at www.fullsteamcoffee. com/buy or at leading grocers, specialty food stores, restaurants, cafés and gifts shops throughout the Maritimes.

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Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre 2884 Hwy #7, Liscomb Mills (902) 779-2307 tf: 1-800-665-6343 www.liscombelodge.ca

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our 120-seat dining room or lounge, where traditional meals with that special homemade ﬂavour are prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The best seats in the house are at the windows, where you can share dinner with the birds and small animals who feast at the feeders on the river’s bank just outside. The casual dining menu features a wide variety of fresh-from-the-wharf Maritime seafood and the house specialty Planked Salmon, which is prepared the traditional way, slowly cooked outdoors in full view of waiting diners. The menu also features local produce and how can we forget the freshly baked pies and desserts? Open 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. from mid-May to mid-October seven days a week.

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Rare Bird Craft Beer

Sober Island Oysters Ltd.

80 Main St., Guysborough (902) 533-2078 www.rarebirdbeer.com

104 Mozier Cove Rd. Sober Island (902) 885-3040

Here on the historic Guysborough harbour, Nicholas Denys created Atlantic Canada’s ﬁrst commercial brewery in 1659. The Authentic Seacoast Brewing Co. proudly continues the Maritimes oldest brewing tradition with their Rare Bird Craft Beer.

Sober Island is an offering from Mother Nature to the spirit of the oyster, located on the outskirts of the garland of islands adorning the Atlantic coastline of eastern Nova Scotia. We built this oyster farm with dedication and passion of oysters with our families since 2004. We deliver fresh oysters around the province regularly. Also, we can present and serve oysters to you for any event with “the travelling oyster bar”. We hope you have a chance to enjoy our oysters as much as we do growing them for you.

This commitment to Atlantic Canada’s first brewer means they make beer the authentic seacoast way — handcrafted in small batches using premium ingredients and no preservatives. Made with pure Glanbùrn artesian water, Rare Bird Craft Beer stays true to the constant values of good taste over time, capturing the history, flavour and pioneering spirit of Chedabucto Bay. You can find Rare Bird Craft Beer’s signature Pale Ale, Full Steam Stout and Red Ale, as well as seasonal brews, at select NSLC and private liquor stores, restaurants and fine drinking establishments across Nova Scotia.

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INTRODUCING CANADA'S FIRST WINERY, CRAFT BREWERY AND DISTILLERY TRAIL This summer, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get the chance to travel throughout Nova Scotia on the Good Cheer Trail to sample a wide variety of locally produced wine, beer and spirits, meet the folks who create them, and taste cuisine paired perfectly with your drink. Start planning your adventure online today.

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