2014 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide by Taste of Nova Scotia

2014 CULINARY ADVENTURE GUIDE

Restaurants, Culinary Experiences, Products & Chef-Inspired Recipes

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How to Use This Guide This is your guide to the very best culinary adventures Nova Scotia has to offer. There are over 140 quality Taste of Nova Scotia members across the province including producers, processors and an outstanding collection of restaurants. To help you experience all there is to see and do, we’ve listed everything alphabetically, grouped by region. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll also find original recipes by some of the best chefs in the province. Chef profiles, event listings, contests, product reviews, and more amazing recipes are always available on our website:

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P L AT E Food is inherently social. We’ve long congregated over meals to reconnect, but for 2014 we want to extend the conversation beyond the dinner table. Join us on social media and visit our website to get a greater glimpse into everything that Nova Scotia has to offer. We’ll be running monthly contests throughout the season, so check in often.

#TasteofNS Some images are courtesy of the Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism. Design: Extreme Group www.extremegroup.com, Kelly Neil photography

Discover the Best of Nova Scotia

How to Use This Guide

Nova Scotia is home to a rich culinary tradition influenced by the land, the sea, and the many cultures that have settled in our province. Our category system was built to help you easily find exactly what you’re looking for. When using this guide, look for these symbols: Chef-Inspired FINE DINING

For an elegant evening of fine dining, visit one of these restaurants where the chef, as culinary ambassador, has designed an outstanding Nova Scotian menu with locally-sourced ingredients.

Chef-Inspired CASUAL DINING

At these casual dining restaurants, you’ll find the chef has designed an equally amazing and authentic Nova Scotian menu with locally-sourced ingredients, but with a more relaxed and informal atmosphere.

The Essence of Nova Scotia

This collection of restaurants represents Nova Scotia’s rich culture, heritage and lifestyle. There are four subcategories to choose from.

A NOVA SCOTIA TRADITION

A restaurant or take-out that has become an icon in the province, offering a quintessential Nova Scotia experience and traditional Nova Scotia fare.

INTERNATIONAL

For international foods prepared with fresh, local ingredients, visit one of these restaurants.

PUB & EATERY These relaxed and casual establishments are where you’ll find Nova Scotia beer, wine and/or spirits along with a limited menu of food items prepared with fresh, local ingredients. CAFÉ/TEA ROOM These cozy hideaways are the perfect place for a cup of tea, coffee or other beverages. Snacks and light meals are also offered, though not all will be full service.

Taste of Nova Scotia CULINARY EXPERIENCE Get hands-on experiences at these establishments offering an authentic glimpse into Nova Scotia’s culinary industry. Taste of Nova Scotia CULINARY PRODUCT Watch for these extraordinary culinary products, on sale at retailers throughout the province. Taste of Nova Scotia 2013 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS Award recipients who have demonstrated innovation and expertise in improving and promoting culinary excellence in Nova Scotia.

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Onyx…on argyle Wine Bar & Kitchen

LaHave Natural Farms

2 Doors Down Food + Wine

Propeller Brewing Company

Lane’s Privateer Inn

A.C. Coverts Distributors

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

Mateus Bistro

Acadian Maple Products

Saege Bistro

Mersey Point Fish Products

Acadian Seaplants

Scanway Catering

Muwin Estate Wines Ltd.

Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria

Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar

Brooklyn Warehouse

Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax

'Stories' at The Halliburton

Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

Cheelin Restaurant

Sugah! Confectionery & Ice Cream Emporium

Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort

Chives Canadian Bistro

Salt Shaker Deli

Clearwater Retail Shops

Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

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Tempo Food + Drink

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Emma’s Eatery

Sou’Wester Restaurant & Gift Shop

Evan’s Fresh Seafoods & Restaurant

The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

The Biscuit Eater Café

Fisherman’s Market International

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

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

Fireside Kitchen

The Galley Restaurant and Lounge

Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

The Lobster Shack

Garrison Brewing

The Tea Brewery

Gio

Trellis Café

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel

Heartwood Restaurant

South Shore 39

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant

Bonny Lea Farm

Boulangerie la Vendéenne

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

Charlotte Lane

Inn on the Lake

McKelvie’s Fish Market Fresh

Elliot’s Dining Room, White Point Beach Resort

Morris East Restaurant

Fleur de Sel

Nova Coffee

Grand Banker Bar & Grill

NSCC’s ‘Fresh Twenty One’

Ironworks Distillery Inc.

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores 67

Eel Lake Oyster Farm Ltd.

IMO Foods Ltd.

Red Cap Restaurant & Motel

Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub

Trout Point Lodge

Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

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Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

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Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House

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Cabot Links

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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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L’Acadie Vineyards

Agri-Growers Ltd.

Tangled Garden

Avondale Sky Winery

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Benjamin Bridge

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

Between the Bushes Restaurant

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The Luckett Vineyards Bistro

Bistro 22

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Blomidon Estate Winery

The Nova Scotian Emporium & Fireside Tea Room

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Inverary on Baddeck Bay

Blomidon Inn

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The Port Pub

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Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

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Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd.

Dominion Produce Ltd.

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McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

Farmer John’s Herbs

Fox Hill Cheese House

Front & Central

Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

Grand Pré Wines

Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound and Restaurant

Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery

Luckett Vineyards

Masstown Market

Meadowbrook Meat Market

Noggins Corner Farm Market

Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant

Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store

The Wilder Restaurant & General Store Inc.

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Union Street Café & the Wick Pub

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Miller’s Tap & Grill/ Miller's Café

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Valley Flaxflour Ltd.

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NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd.

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Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café

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Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn

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The Grubstake Restaurant

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The Red Shoe Pub

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Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd.

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Amherst Shore Country Inn

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Bay Enterprises Limited

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Devonian Coast Wineries Ltd.

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Gabrieau’s Bistro

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Hillcrest View Inn

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AquaPrime Mussel Ranch Ltd.

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Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish

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Cornect Family Farm

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DesBarres Manor Inn

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Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads

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Full Steam Coffee Co.

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Pictou Lodge Beach Resort

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J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd.

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Snow Queen

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Sugar Moon Farm

Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre

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The Pork Shop

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Rare Bird Craft Beer

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Train Station Inn

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Sober Island Oysters Ltd.

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A.C. Covert Distributors

Acadian Maple Products

50 Thorne Ave., Dartmouth 902.454.8688 tf: 1.800.565.7915 www.accovert.com www.jailislandseafood.com

13578 Peggy's Cove Rd., Upper Tantallon 902.826.2312 tf: 888.276.2753 www.acadianmaple.com

Since 1938, A.C. Covert Distributors has been helping to deliver Atlantic Canada’s great fish and shellfish from our waters to the dinner table. This family business continues to thrive because its knowledgeable staff offers exceptional service to customers, and maintains personal connections with the fishermen and farmers who bring the seafood to market and the clients and consumers who buy it and serve it. A.C. Coverts is proud to be a member of Sea Pact (www.seapact.org).

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 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Open Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Love it and then ‘like’ it. 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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Halifax Metro 4

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

Acadian Seaplants 30 Brown Ave., Dartmouth 902.468.2840 info@acadian.ca www.acadianseaplants.com

Hana Tsunomata™ is a line of premium quality cultivated sea vegetables. Produced exclusively by Acadian Seaplants at its cultivation facility in Nova Scotia, Hana Tsunomata™ offers a unique, contemporary feature to every dish. Strikingly beautiful and vividly coloured, the Hana Tsunomata™ bouquet is comprised of three natural colors — pink, green and yellow. Popular in Japan since its introduction in the early 1990s, Hana Tsunomata’s™ mild but distinctive flavour is suited to a wide range of cuisines in both cold and hot dishes. Hana Tsunomata™ is now available for distribution in North America.

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 array of brick oven gourmet pizzas but also pressed Paninis, seasonal salads, inspired appetizers and tasty desserts. Craft beer and wines are paired wonderfully with menu selections. We never use frozen products! Our creations use in-season ingredients including cilantro and arugula, prosciutto, local feta and goat cheese, specialty sauces from scratch and select Nova Scotian meats including pulled pork and smoked sausage. We hand-toss whole wheat and white dough daily and have gluten free, vegan and dairy free options. Dine in, enjoy lunch 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

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. We have a strong desire to bring back the practice of farm-to-table cooking in everyday living. In the past five years, this attitude has produced remarkable service and nationally recognized, award-winning cuisine. Join us for: Lunch — Monday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dinner — Monday through Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday Reservations accepted.

Dijon Mussels Brooklyn Warehouse, Chef Mark Gray For 2 people 1.5 lbs Nova Scotia mussels, cleaned Â˝ cup (125ml) Nova Scotia white wine 1 tbsp (15ml) butter, salted 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard 1 tsp (5ml) saffron 2 tbsp (30ml) tarragon, fresh 1. Remove the beard from each mussel, and rinse the mussels quickly under cold water. If the mussel appears open, tap it lightly to ensure it is still alive. If the mussel doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contract, it has died and should be discarded. 2. In a medium pot place wine, butter and Dijon. 3. Bring to a simmer and stir in saffron until the saffron begins to release its color and evenly distribute. 4. Add mussels to the hot broth and cover. 5. Let steam for 1.5 minutes. 6. Remove the lid and toss in fresh tarragon. Stir gently, as you do not want to knock all the mussels out of their shells. 7. Continue cooking until all the mussels have opened (1 - 2 minutes). 8. Serve immediately with grilled bread for sopping up the juices. Hints for storing mussels: Never store mussels in a closed container. If you do, they will not get oxygen and will die. If you are not using the cleaned mussels immediately, store them in a container with drainage holes in the bottom. Place that container inside another container without holes so the mussels do not sit in any excess water. Place a cold damp cloth over top of the mussels and store in a cool, dark place in your refrigerator.

www.brooklynwarehouse.ca

Halifax Metro 7

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

elements on hollis

1496 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.422.2252 www.cheelinrestaurant.ca

1537 Barrington St., Halifax 902.420.9626 www.chives.ca

757 Bedford Highway, Bedford 902.443.0333 (Bedford)

1181 Hollis St., Halifax 902.496.7960 www.elementsonhollis.ca

Cheelin Restaurant has enjoyed 19 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 2013 in Where to Eat in Canada. Cheelin Restaurant is open seven 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.

In business now for 12 years, Chives Canadian Bistro has a reputation you can trust for quality dining in Halifax. Our desire to create an extraordinary casual dining experience has set new standards for restaurants in our community. Guests have come to expect an ever-changing menu at Chives. We focus on using fresh, in-season and local product. Recently renovated, Chives has a fresh new look. Our sister restaurant, 2 Doors Down Food + Wine, is located next door and follows the same principles as Chives in a fun and casual urban atmosphere. Chives is open daily for dinner service 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.chives.ca.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Enfield 902.873.4509 (Airport) www.clearwater.ca

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

The best that Nova Scotia has to offer is represented at elements on hollis. Through partnerships with the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, located practically at our back door, and over 35 other local farmers, fishers and producers, elements on hollis offers menus featuring fresh, local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. The “eat local” movement has swelled over the past few years; we want to know where our food comes from, support local producers, and be responsible to the environment — and our patrons can be sure of those things when they dine at elements on hollis. Hours of operation Breakfast: Mon – Fri 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sat – Sun 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lunch: Mon – Fri 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner: Mon – Sat 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Halifax Metro 11

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Emma’s Eatery 31 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage 902.406.0606 www.emmaseatery.ca

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 in Halifax 2011, 2012 and 2013. 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! Open 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays

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: 10:00 a. m. -7:00 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Halifax Metro 13

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 a business of Prescott Group, a non-profit agency that provides adults with intellectual disabilities the place, support and opportunity to have a job, learn new skills and contribute to their community. In short, we change lives and make our community stronger. 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. Christmas cakes are available seasonally.

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Fisherman’s Market International

Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

607 Bedford Highway, 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.

The best seafood and steak. The Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill offers Nova Scotian seafood, AAA Reserve Angus beef and an array of chef-inspired menu items prepared with uncompromising quality.

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.

Consistently recognized as one of the best restaurants in Halifax, we specialize in fresh lobster and oysters and are located in one of the most historical buildings in Halifax. Designated by Wine Spectator, our list boasts the largest selection of Nova Scotia wines. Oyster Happy Hour 4 p.m. to 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 fullflavoured, 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.

Halifax Metro 17

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Gio 1725 Market St., Halifax 902.425.1987 www.giohalifax.com

2014 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

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax 902.463.9138 www.gourmandisesavenue.com

1741 Grafton St., Halifax 902.425.1961 www.graftonstdinnertheatre.com

Originally from France, owners Jean-Pierre Gallois and Yseult Bertic have over 25 years 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.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel 1990 Barrington St., Halifax 902.492.6443 www.harbourcitygrill.com

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 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Halifax Metro Essence of Nova Scotia

Chef-Inspired casual dining

a nova scotia tradition 21 Heartwood Restaurant

Inn on the Lake

6250 Quinpool Rd., Halifax 902.425.2808 www.iloveheartwood.ca

3009 Highway #2, Fall River 902.861.3480 www.innonthelake.com

One of the few exclusively vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Halifax, Heartwood offers “natural” food prepared and served as close to its whole, unadulterated state as possible. We lovingly offer the highest quality ingredients available, selecting ingredients that are local and organically grown whenever we can. We bake our own famous sourdough bread, grow our own sprouts and generally rock a green vibe. Our menu is predominantly vegan, wheat and gluten-free. 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!

Open seven days a week: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend Brunch Specials

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, local ingredients from Willy Krauch, Fisherman’s Market and local farms. Public Wifi.

Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

McKelvie’s Fish Market Fresh 1680 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.421.6161 www.mckelvies.com

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.

Reservations recommended.

Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

Better Together

Proudly supporting Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine, beer and spirit producers.

Halifax Metro 24

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 Nova Coffee

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Server of the Year – Amber MacLean Morris East is a creative, neighborhood restaurant with two locations in downtown Halifax and Bedford. Our delicious gourmet pizzas are baked in 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. We offer special lunch and brunch menus. Take out is also available.

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Chef-Inspired casual dining

NSCC’s ‘Fresh Twenty One’

Onyx…on argyle Wine Bar & Kitchen

Nova Scotia Community College 21 Woodlawn Rd., Dartmouth 902.491.4961

1580 Argyle St., Halifax 902.428.5680 www.onyxdining.com

Nova Coffee

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. Pantone 145U

Black and White Version

Pantone 175U

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 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, ‘Fresh Twenty One’ is open Tuesday through Thursday for lunch and dinner seating’s. Join us for world a 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

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 seven years) Open at 4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday Reservations accepted.

Reservations required.

Halifax Metro 28

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience

Propeller Brewing Company

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

2015 Gottingen St., Halifax 902.422.7767 617 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth 902.422.4999 www.drinkpropeller.ca

1479 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.421.6079 tf: 1.866.440.7867 www.rumrunners.ca

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 an Extra Special Bitter or an IPA, the province’s best-selling microbrewed beers. Or, try a Propeller Bohemian Style Pilsener — clear, crisp and refreshing — a Nova Scotian take on a European classic

Today on the Halifax waterfront, the spirit of rum running is alive and well. And tasting better than ever!

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

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

Saege Bistro 5883 Spring Garden Rd. (adjacent to the Public Gardens), Halifax 902.429.1882 www.saege.ca

You deserve to eat well. At Saege Bistro, we are dedicated to using local, seasonal and delicious ingredients to create rustic comfort food with a twist. Our sommelier-designed wine list provides perfect pairings while highlighting the best of our local wineries. Enjoy a pint of local draft beer, or our signature cocktail, The Lost Mexican. Join us for our famous weekend brunch, a casual lunch or a romantic dinner. Our sunny atrium is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. If you're planning a corporate or special event be sure to consider our beautiful private room, Purple Saege.

Halifax Metro 31

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

Scanway Catering 1505 Barrington St., Halifax 902.425.0386 www.scanwaycatering.com

Impeccable food and outstanding service go hand-in-hand at Scanway Catering. Whether you're booking an office lunch delivery or planning a gala dinner, the catering specialists at Scanway make sure every detail is looked after. Over thirty years of experience ensure that your special event is executed with style and professionalism. Scanway continues to use only fresh, high-quality ingredients and creative presentation with the attention to detail that we've built a reputation on since 1981. Contact our catering manager at 902.425.0386 to make planning and executing your event stress-free.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Chef Inspired fine dining

Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax

'Stories' at The Halliburton

1980 Robie St., Halifax 902.490.3331 www.seasonsbyatlantica.com

5184 Morris St., Halifax 902.444.4400 www.storiesdining.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!

East Coast cuisine meets historic downtown off the lobby of Halifax’s best small hotel. Recommended in the 2014 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 Daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hours – 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly (closed Mondays Oct – July) Free Wifi.

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 Highway #2, Unit E, Elmsdale 902.883.7417 www.sweetspotchocolateshop.com

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 Scotsburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Tempo Food + Drink 1875 Barrington St., Halifax 42-Tempo (902.428.3676) www.tempofooddrink.com

Tempo Food + Drink is a contemporary, urban open kitchen eatery situated street side on the busiest corner in Halifax. Tempo offers fresh regional cuisine with a twist morning, noon, and night. The convenient Grab + Go section takes the guess work out of your brown bag lunch decisions and fills the morning emptiness with its made from scratch all natural products! Something fun, funky and fresh for everyone. Great wines by the glass and inspired cocktails are dished up by our creative mixologists in a hip and trendy lounge, making it a great place to end your day or start your night. Hours of Operation: Restaurant and Lounge: Open daily 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Grab + Go: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Saturday & Sunday Weekend Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday to Sunday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Halifax Metro 37

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: 5pm 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 Drive, 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.

King Mushroom and Potato "Chili" Seasons by Atlantica, Chef Luis Clavel Serves 2 people 2 tsp (10 ml) brown butter 1 clove of garlic thinly sliced, no core 2 tbsp (30 ml) shallots, finely diced 6 quarter pieces of king mushroom 1 large fingerling potato, cut in quarters fully cooked 1 tbsp (15 ml) edamame beans 2 tbsp (30 ml) black beans (cooked) Â˝ cup (125 ml) tomato water 1/3 tsp (1.67 ml) thyme leaves (fresh) 1/3 tsp (1.67 ml) sundried tomato minced 1 tsp (5 ml) butter 1 tbsp (15 ml) cheese curds 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Heat brown butter on medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook until translucent. Increase heat and add mushrooms. Cook until golden brown. Add potato and heat without damaging the body of the potato. Add both beans. Deglaze with tomato water. Add thyme and sundried tomato and bring the mixture of all ingredients to boiling point. 8. Once boiled, remove from heat then finish with butter. 9. Add salt and pepper to preference. 10. Garnish the chilli with cheese curds. This dish appears how it is served at Seasons by Atlantica. If you would like to make this recipe in the traditional style, you can put all the ingredients in one pot as you would with a normal chili.

www.seasonsbyatlantica.com

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

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

Lunenburg is just one of the stunning stops along the South Shore.

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Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant 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 Hotel & Marina Oak Island. 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.

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Bonny Lea Farm Chester 902.275.5622 www.bonnyleafarm.ca

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Boulangerie la Vendéenne

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

RR#2 Highway #3, Mahone Bay 902.531.3090

60 Gates Fish Plant Road, Blandford 902.228.2559 www.cedarbaygrilling.com A R B AY D CE LLING C OMPANY 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. Our delicious herbal-infused oils include Cajun Spice, Italian Flavour, Pesto Flavour, Hot Pepper, and Rosemary & Roasted Garlic.

Originally from the la Vendéenne region on the Atlantic coast of France, Jean Marc Riant has been baking French-style bread for many years now. He started apprenticing to be a cuisinier/boulanger when he was 15, and has been perfecting his craft ever since. 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 yearround at the Halifax Farmers’ Market, Dartmouth Farmers' Market, Pete’s Frootique, Italian Market, Super Natural, Planet Organic, Salt Shaker and Mariposa. 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.

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.

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Charlotte Lane 13 Charlotte Ln., Shelburne 902.875.3314 www.charlottelane.ca

Winner of 2013 & 2010 Best Small Restaurant - (Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia), 2011 Best Restaurant Outside Halifax (Chronicle Herald) and 2011 Restaurant of the year-chef 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 19 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 in-house gift shop features distinctive Atlantic Canadian crafts. Open: May 9 to December 20, 2014 Lunch - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays Evening reservations recommended.

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Elliot's Dining Room, White Point Beach Resort 75 White Point Beach Resort Rd., White Point 902.354.2711 tf: 1.800.565.5068 www.whitepoint.com

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Fleur de Sel 53 Montague St., Lunenburg 902.640.2121 tf: 877.723.SALT (7258) www.fleurdesel.net

Fleur de Sel Restaurant is located in the heart of historic Lunenburg. Brick oven pizza, locally sourced racks of pork, lobster and arctic char, 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 surrounds you in the essence of Nova Scotia. Allow Executive Chef Alan Crosby and Sommelier Dan Tanner to guide you on a culinary adventure over dinner or in a wine tasting or culinary class. Open daily, year-round, the menu — like our beach — changes with the seasons.

With an ever-evolving menu focusing on fresh, local seafood, produce and meats, Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, winner of the Nova Scotia Gold Medal Plates Competition, uses his French training to highlight local ingredients. 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 and stunning waterfront view ensures a true Nova Scotian experience. Favourite classics such as fish cakes, scallops, mussels, haddock, burgers and Acadian stew are given a Maritime twist, using only the best the 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 our commitment to great service and 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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Ironworks Distillery Inc.

LaHave Natural Farms

Lane’s Privateer Inn

The Blacksmith’s Shop 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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Innovative Product of the Year — Haskapa Haskap Juice

Built in 1798, this privateer mansion has been operated by the Lane family for 52 years. An extensive renovation in spring 2014 allows diners to enjoy a panoramic view of the Mersey River. 25 guest rooms, two level stone patio, conference & wedding facilities , bookstore & gourmet shop cafe are all part of the Lane's experience.

Ironworks is the first micro-distillery 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. Open all year. Check our website for current hours.

While maintaining a focus on sustainable farming methods for our orchards, we are working hard to promote Nova Scotia as the capital of the burgeoning Haskap berry industry. In addition to our passion for the soil and the plants themselves, we have created the “Haskapa” brand to promote delicious and healthy Haskap berry products. Our Haskap juice — the first commercial juice of its kind in North America — was recently launched and demonstrates the rich colour and flavour of the berry. This will add an exquisite element to any dish or cocktail. The taste really must be experienced to be believed! Please contact us for an updated list of haskapa product retailers or go to our website www.haskapa.com

Specializing in seafood, salads, chowder, sandwiches and steak, plus an on-site bakery and espresso bar. Extensive wine list and Sommelier. Open year round for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and takeout. Check out our website for live music and winetasting events. Open daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the summer and 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the off season.

Lobster Ravioli Trellis Café, Chef Emily Dunsworth 4 servings of 4 ravioli per person

Filling:

1 lb (450 g) cooked lobster, drained of liquid and roughly chopped 2 ½ oz (70 g) fresh spinach 1 ½ tbsp (20 ml) butter Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper to taste 5 oz (142 g) yellow onion, finely diced 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Sauté onion until translucent, add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Take off heat and stir in the butter. Check seasoning and adjust to taste. Let cool. Add chopped lobster and mix together. Set mixture aside.

Pasta:

In Robot Coupe (or food processor) add the following: 6 eggs Pinch salt 3 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour Note: Depending on the size of your processor, you may need to do this in two batches. 1. Pulse until the dough forms a ball. 2. Sprinkle in 1/8 cup (30 ml) flour (or more) until the dough becomes coarse but not dry. 3. Form the dough into a smooth ball. 4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax. Please note, this is only part of the Lobster Ravioli recipe. To view the complete recipe, please visit www.tasteofnovascotia.com .

www.trelliscafe.com

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Mateus Bistro 533 Main St., Mahone Bay 902.531.3711 www.mateusbistro.com mateus bistro Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Restaurant of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chef-Inspired Casual Dining 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

Muwin Estate Wines Ltd.

36 Breakwater Rd., Port Mouton 902.683.2150 www.merseypointfish.ca

New Ross 902.681.1545 www.muwinestate.com

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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.

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 and Blush craft ciders made with 100% fresh-pressed 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 tf: 800.533.9336 www.oldfishfactory.com

With the freshest Nova Scotia seafood and a harbour view that will absolutely take your breath away, the Old Fish Factory Restaurant is a favourite dining 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, sea fresh haddock, steamed mussels or oysters. Whether you are coming to experience the salt air on our outdoor wharf side patio, a casual meal in the dining room or a drink in the Ice House Bar, our crew is committed to unforgettable seafood and great local Maritime hospitality. May 16 – October 11 Dining: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (9:30 p.m. July & August) Live Music (July & August) Check out website for details.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort

7499 Route 3, Summerville Centre Exit 20 off Highway 103 Summerville Beach 902.683.2998 tf: 1.800.565.1119 www.quarterdeck.ns.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, tempting desserts, plus a cellar full of wines. 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 9 – October 13 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Off -season hours may vary. Reservations recommended.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Salt Shaker Deli 124 Montague St., Lunenburg 902.640.3434

www.saltshakerdeli.com

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DELI If you want fresh, locally sourced food served in a casual atmosphere among friends, Rhubarb is it. Operators, Jim and Diane Buckle and Chef Jon Geneau, 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 neighborhood or are visiting from away, come enjoy the creative cookery at Rhubarb — minutes from Peggy's Cove and less than an hour from Halifax. Please visit the website for hours of operation.

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. Open Year-round Seven Days a Week: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. No Reservations.

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Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

7014 Hwy #3, Martins Point 902.273.2482 schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com

250 Shore Club Rd., Hubbards 902.857.9555 lobster@shoreclub.ca www.lobstersupper.com

178 Peggy’s Point Rd., Peggy’s Cove 902.823.2561 www.peggys-cove.com

161 Monk Point Rd., Heckmans Island, Lunenburg 902.634.4435 www.cranberryfarm.ca

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Restaurant of the Year – Essence of Nova Scotia

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!

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Producer of the Year

Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet is a 100% gluten-free kitchen. Wholesome ingredients go into our delicious and nourishing on-the-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.

Celebrating 78 years of serving the public, The Original Nova Scotia Lobster Supper offers a unique dining experience. 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-caneat 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)

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. 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 5 pm.

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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.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

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 and Lounge, just west of Chester, serves up fresh local lobster and seafood, steak, and pastas. The Galley is the place to go for fresh live lobster on the South Shore! Try our threecourse Traditional Nova Scotian Lobster Dinner for only $45 per person. Looking for lighter fare? Join us for Afternoon Tea in Chester held twice weekly, with a choice selection of teas and an amazing assortment of finger sandwiches, fresh baked goods and sweets. A perfect social afternoon! We offer casual dining for all, in our tiered dining room, lounge, patio and 50-seat deck. Every seat provides a spectacular, scenic ocean view overlooking the Islands of Mahone Bay and nearly 100 yachts in the mooring field of South Shore Marine. Come by land or come by sea! Open for season May to October Business functions, events and weddings year round!

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The Lobster Shack

The Tea Brewery

3723 Highway 3, Barrington Passage 902.637.1788 www.lobstershack.ca

503 Main St., Mahone Bay 902.624.0566 www.teabrewery.com

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.

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.

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Trellis Café 22 Highway #3, Hubbards 902.857.1188 www.trelliscafe.com

“Real Food since 1985” 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, halibut, 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. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Van Dyk's Wild Blueberry Juice Queens County 902.542.4405 www.vandykblueberries.ca

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!”

Wild Blueberry Honey Lemonade Van Dyk's 100% Wild Blueberry Juice Makes approximately 2 litres ½ cup (125 ml) honey ¾ cup (175 ml) fresh squeezed lemon juice ½ cup (125 ml) Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice 7.5 cups (1.8 L) warm water

Garnish 2 lemons cut in ½ slices 1 cup (250 ml) frozen wild Nova Scotia blueberries 1. 2. 3. 4.

Combine honey and lemon juice. Add warm water, stirring to dissolve. Place in refrigerator until chilled. Garnish with lemon slices and frozen wild blueberries.

www.vandykblueberries.ca

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Immerse yourself in Acadian culture where tradition flourishes. Our extraordinary French heritage lends itself to tasty memories of our wonderfully fresh seafood that will stay with you forever. Locals give you the scoop on digging for clams during low tide at Belliveau Cove. Have fun getting your hands dirty in this seashore experience.

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.

Experience traditional Acadian Culture.

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Eel Lake Oyster Farm Ltd. 6590 Trunk 3, Ste. Anne du Ruisseau Eel Lake 902.648.3472 Farm www.ruisseauoysters.com

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IMO Foods Ltd. 26 Water St., Yarmouth 902.742.3519 www.imofoods.com

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

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

Awaken your senses — taste the difference a Ruisseau oyster makes. 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.

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Red Cap Restaurant & Motel 1034 Route 335, Middle West Pubnico 902.762.2112 redcaprestaurantandmotel.com

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 allow 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 (closed Mondays in January)

Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery

Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and 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. Present your copy of the 2014 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary guide and receive a complimentary 5 oz. sample of one of our handcrafted fullbodied craft ales Open daily at 11 a.m. Two minutes walk from Ferry Terminal

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Trout Point Lodge

Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

189 Trout Point Rd., East Kemptville 902.482.8360 (Reservations) 902.761.2142 (Lodge) www.troutpoint.com

52 Ye Olde Argyler Rd., Lower Argyle 902.643.2500 tf: 1.866.774.0400 www.argyler.com

The kitchen at Trout Point Lodge deftly brings to fruition savoury creations by drawing from traditional cooking techniques combined with fresh, local ingredients.

Watch the sunset and experience a gourmet getaway by the sea on the main deck overlooking Lobster Bay. We serve the best of Southwest Nova Scotia’s seafood in our licensed dining room, specializing in chef-created, seasonal, locally derived menu items.

Experience why the London Telegraph rated Trout Point Lodge 9/10 for food and drink. 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 May 1 to November 30 for lunch and dinner. Reservations required for both.

Our seasonal chef menu changes on a regular basis 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. Check out our Facebook page for daily specials.

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. Congratulations to all of our 2013 Prestige Award recipients: Server of the Year

Restaurant of the Year – Essence of Nova Scotia

Culinary Ambassador of the Year – Pete Luckett

Producer of the Year

Amber MacLean

Rhys Harnish

Pete Luckett

David and Evelyn Ernst

Morris East Restaurant, p. 19

Shore Club Lobster Suppers, p. 33

Luckett Vineyards, p. 53

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm, p. 33

Restaurant of the Year – Chef-Inspired Casual Dining

Innovative Product of the Year – Haskapa Haskap Juice

Restaurant of the Year – Chef-Inspired Fine Dining

Consumer Choice Product of the Year – Bliss

Chef Matthew Krizan and Kira Curtis

Liam Tayler

Chef Mark Gabrieau and Karen Gabrieau

Stewart Creaser and Lorraine Vassalo

LaHave Natural Farms, p. 29

Gabrieau's Bistro, p. 64

Mateus Bistro, p. 31

Avondale Sky Winery, p. 47

Nominate your favourite Taste of Nova Scotia for a chance to win! The Prestige Awards is our official, annual celebration of culinary excellence. Once a year, Taste of Nova Scotia members are acknowledged for their dedication, service, creativity, passion and great taste! This year we’re once again asking for your help. Between June 1 and September 30, we invite you to nominate your favourite restaurant, your favourite server, your favourite local product and a Nova Scotia Culinary Ambassador. Just visit our website for all the contest details and information on how you can win the ultimate Taste of Nova Scotia gift basket chock full of gourmet food and drink products from across the province.

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“It’s not just dinner. It’s an experience, it’s a memory and it can make a diﬀerence in someone’s day.” - Amber MacLean Head Server and Manager at Morris East Restaurant. Find out what it takes to be a Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award winner at www.youtube.com/tasteofns

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You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to travel very far to see what an amazingly diverse province we live in. Our picturesque landscapes are filled with family farms, fishing villages and other industries that when combined like ingredients in a recipe create a flavour that is unmistakably ours. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reminder of what an important ingredient local producers are to our economy and way of life. These local producers and the thousands they employ, spend their money with local merchants, so the money stays in rural communities where it benefits everyone. We traveled our beautiful province to showcase how accessible these amazing people and products are. The fact is, local food travels fewer kilometers, has less packaging and is fresher and tastier than food shipped long distances. It just makes sense to buy local. With a dash of creativity and some of the freshest ingredients around, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve discovered some other uniquely Nova Scotian recipes that we like to share - Please enjoy.

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APPLE CRANBERRY CUSTARD TORTE Chef Roland Glauser Charlotte Lane, Shelburne Serves 10 to 12 people TORTE 12 McIntosh apples 1 cup (250 ml) cranberries 6 eggs 3 cups (750 ml) sugar 1 ½ cups (375 ml) flour, sifted 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk 8 oz (250 g) butter, melted 2 tsp (10 ml) real vanilla extract 5 tsp (15 ml) baking powder whipped cream fresh mint sprigs toasted slivered almonds First, grease a 12-inch springform pan with the melted butter, then flour it. Prepare apples by peeling and coring, then cut them into quarters and slice.

Boates Farm Woodville, NS

Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until creamy. Add the flour and baking powder, then combine. Add milk, butter and vanilla and then mix. Add the apples and cranberries to the batter. Pour into the greased and floured pan, and put pan on a cookie sheet.

Bake on bottom shelf of oven at 375F (190C) for 10 minutes. Move to top shelf and bake at 375F (190C) for 50 minutes, checking with wooden skewer for doneness. Reduce heat if cake gets too dark – it should look golden and caramelized. When baked, remove from oven and carefully pull knife along the ring but do not open the springform. Let cool in fridge very well before removing springform. If you store the torte for longer than a day, you should transfer it to a glass plate; otherwise, the cake might oxidize on metal. SAUCE 5 oz (250 g) butter 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) heavy cream 1 tsp (5 ml) real vanilla extract Ironworks Rum to taste When ready to serve the torte, prepare the sauce. Melt butter with sugar until it lightly caramelizes. Add cream and vanilla and bring to simmer until well blended. Add rum to taste.

APPLE CRANBERRY CHUTNEY Chef Chris Velden Flying Apron Cookery INGREDIENTS 1½ kg cooking apples, peeled and diced 750g light brown sugar 500g fresh or dried cranberries copped 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 tsp ground star anise 2 tsp fresh ginger chopped 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 700ml apple cider vinegar COOKING DIRECTIONS Combine all the ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30-40 min, or until thick and pulpy. Remove from the heat, leave to cool and transfer to sterilized, clean, dry jars and seal.

Visit selectnovascotia. ca to find local producers and more recipes just like this one.

Pork Schnitzel Meadowbrook Meat Market Serves 6 people 6 pork cutlets (leg steaks 460g) 1 egg ¼ cup (60 ml) milk ½ cup (125 ml) flour 2 cups (500 ml) seasoned breadcrumbs (salt and pepper) ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil 1 ½ cups (375 ml) tomato sauce (either homemade or your favorite pasta sauce) 2 cups (500 ml) grated mozzarella cheese ½ cup (125 ml) finely sliced green peppers ½ cup (125 ml) thinly slice button mushrooms ½ cup (125 ml) diced tomatoes - seeds removed or half grape tomatoes (optional) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Pound cutlets very thin. Blend egg and milk. Dust the cutlets in the flour. Dip cutlet into egg. Roll in seasoned bread crumbs. Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry cutlets until golden brown on each side (1.5 to 2.5 minutes per side). Remove and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon 2 tbsp (30 ml) of tomato sauce onto each cutlet. Sprinkle with cheese, green peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes. Broil in oven 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Serve Hot.

www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

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 worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, Wharf Rat Rally and Pumpkin Festival. Distinctive grape varietals like Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Take in a spectacular bird's-eye view of the beautiful Annapolis Valley.

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L’Acadie Vineyards

Agri-Growers Ltd.

310 Slayter Rd., RR#1 Wolfville Gaspereau 902.542.8463(VINE) www.lacadievineyards.ca

42 Highway #358, Port Williams 902.542.2263 www.agrigrowers.com

L’Acadie Vineyards is Nova Scotia’s premier producer of sparkling wine. With over 25 years of winemaking experience, they have pioneered leading releases of top awardwinning Traditional Method sparkling wines, earning a Silver Medal at the prestigious international competition of the world’s best sparkling wines, Effervescents du Monde, France. Their certified organic winery and vineyard also produces crisp dry whites and appassimento reds. Available at NSLC, private wine stores and direct.

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 highquality produce including cut and peeled mini carrots, fresh carrots, onions, cabbage, turnip, parsnip, apples, beets, strawberries, broccoli and cauliflower.

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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Avondale Sky Winery

Benjamin Bridge

80 Avondale Cross Rd., Newport Landing 902.253.2047 www.AvondaleSky.com

Gaspereau Valley, Wolfville 902.542.1560 www.benjaminbridge.com

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Consumer Choice Product of the Year - Bliss Here, the elements perfectly align. Gentle southern slopes nurture acres of vines against the backdrop of an ever changing tidal landscape, rolling hills and the panoramic Avondale sky. Visit us for a unique wine experience in our award-winning retail shop. Enjoy tastings, tours and events offered with a personal touch. Our small lots 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, Chronicle Herald May 17 - October 31 Open daily 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. November 1 - May 10 Open Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Benjamin Bridge is Nova Scotia's first sparkling wine house. In 2002 its team of international winemakers took up the challenge to produce word-class Méthode Classique sparkling wines and the results are astonishing critics. Beppi Crosariol — renowned wine critic for the Globe and Mail — called our inaugural release “one of the best Canadian wines I’ve tasted” and “rivals Champagne", while Oz Clarke - one of Britain's most famous wine writers - recently declared Benjamin Bridge to be “the new Canadian sparkler star." In addition to our sparkling wines, Benjamin Bridge also handcrafts premium boutique-style wines, including Nova Scotia's top-selling Nova 7. Private tours and tastings are available by appointment.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Between the Bushes Restaurant 1225 Middle Dyke Rd., Centreville 902.582.3648 www.betweenthebushes.ca

Located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Between the Bushes is one of Nova Scotia’s agritourism destinations. Experience the charm of our country setting and warm hospitality. Relax on our patio overlooking 60 scenic acres of highbush blueberries. Savour creative delights prepared using fresh local ingredients. We highlight the season by celebrating local producers. Indulge yourself… Visit our on-site Blueberry Acres U-Pick from late July/early August through mid/late September. A bus takes you to/from the field unless picking close to the restaurant. Open seven days a week; please visit our website for seasonal hours of operation or visit us on Facebook. Reservations recommended. Let us host your special occasion.

Chef-Inspired casual dining

Bistro 22 16 Inglis Pl., Truro 902.843.4123 www.bistro22.ca

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

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Blomidon Estate Winery 10318 Highway #221, Canning 902.582.7565 www.blomidonwine.ca

BLOMIDON E S TAT E

W I N E R Y

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.

Chef-Inspired fine dining

Blomidon Inn 195 Main St., Wolfville 902.542.2291 tf: 1.800.565.2291 www.blomidon.ns.ca

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 – 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa 103 Shore Rd., Digby 902.245.2511 www.digbypines.ca

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 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 award-winning Chef Dale Nichols. 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 complimented 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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Dominion Produce Ltd.

Farmer John’s Herbs

89 Rockwell Mountain Rd., Centreville 902.582.7544 www.wilmaracres.ca

116 Bessie North Rd., Canning 902.582.3252 www.farmerjohnsherbs.com

Dominion Produce, located in the Annapolis Valley, produces fresh market carrots and onions. We also grow an heirloom variety of carrots called “Rainbow Carrots.” When planted, they grow naturally in a rainbow of colours from white, yellow and light to deep orange. Each colour has its own unique nutritional qualities. These carrots are sweet and crunchy and can be used to add colours to soups and stir-fries or as a colourful addition to a vegetable plate. We use no artificial preservatives in packaging our rainbow carrots. Please contact us for more information and product availability.

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 am - 4 pm "Adding spice to your life for over 25 years!"

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Celebrate Cinema, Food and Wine Indulge in restaurant pop-ups, wine experiences, food truck rallies, awesome foodie seminars, industry insider sessions and gala dinners featuring renowned international chefs celebrating the very best of food and wine.

DevourFest. Eat it up!

NOVEMBER 12 - 16, 2014

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Fox Hill Cheese House

Front & Central

Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

Grand Pré Wines

1678 Church St., Port Williams 902.542.3599

117 Front St., Wolfville 902.542.0588 tf. 1.866.542.0588 www.frontandcentral.com

136 Dakin Park Rd., Centreville 902.834.2775 www.gidneyfisheries.ca

11611 Highway #1, Grand Pré 902.542.1753 tf: 1.866.GP WINES www.grandprewines.com

Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax 902.407.1301 www.foxhillcheesehouse.com

At Fox Hill Cheese House, experience a local “dairy store.” Our sixthgeneration family farm provides milk from our own herd of Holstein and Jersey cows to craft specialty cheese, natural yogurt, luscious gelato and now fresh pasteurized, nonhomogenized 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

From the simplest elements come the most memorable meals. We believe that ingredients taste best when they taste most like themselves. Our chef’s aim is to pull out the potential in every ingredient and to combine them in ways that make sense, to deliver deliciousness in its most pure form. The way we have chosen to convey this philosophy is through a menu of scaled down portions that allow you to try one or more dishes in one dining experience. Our goal is to bring you focused seasonal dishes paired with an exquisite glass of wine or fun original cocktail in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for the simple pleasures of a most memorable meal in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley.

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

Come and enjoy the full winery experience! Go on a tour where you learn about grape growing and wine making, participate in one of our many wine tastings and enjoy our 100% Nova Scotian grown wines. Visit our Wine Shop where you find wine accessories and fine foods, or stroll around our property and visit our Restaurant Le Caveau for lunch, dinner or just a glass of wine in the afternoon! Present your Copy of this 2014 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.

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

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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 tf: 1.888.668.8436 www.justuscoffee.com

11611 Highway #1, Grand Pré 902.542.7177 tf: 1.866.GP WINES www.grandprewines.com

The specialty at the Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound is of course lobster! Customer’s 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.

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 and organic 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.

Located at Grand Pré Wines, 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 regional product. Whether you enjoy a glass of wine on the patio or a meal in the dining room, you will be charmed by the unique atmosphere. Located in Nova Scotia’s Wine Country, our restaurant is only 50 minutes from Halifax at the Grand Pré Winery, just outside Wolfville.

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 roastery, chocolate shop, farm project and coffee museum are also found in Grand Pré.

Le Caveau was named "One of the 20 World’s Best Winery Restaurants" by Wine Access 2011

Grand Pré Hours of Operation: Sun, Sat : 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon - Fri : 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Open May to December

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Luckett Vineyards

Masstown Market

1293 Grand Pre Rd., Wolfville 902.542.2600 www.luckettvineyards.com

10622 Highway #2, Masstown 902.662.2816 www.masstownmarket.com

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Culinary Ambassador of the Year - Pete Luckett

Masstown Market is a national award-winning, family owned business celebrating over 40 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 a fully stocked garden centre. Visit the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre and Fresh Fish Market. Enjoy delicious gluten free fish and chips on the wharf or take home a ready to bake Atlantic Seafood Pie. Enjoy a day with the family at Captain Cob’s Corn Maze later in the summer.

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.

Masstown Market… Close to home, far from ordinary. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

May 1 - Oct 31, Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dinner seasonally, Friday & Saturday. Visit website for details.

Mulligatawny Soup Masstown Market Serves 10-12 people 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter 1 cup (250 ml) chopped celery 1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion 1 cup (250 ml) chopped carrots 1 clove garlic, minced 4 chicken breasts, cut in 1” pieces 2 tsp (10 ml) curry powder 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder ½ tsp (2.5 ml) cumin 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth 1.5 lbs (750 g) plum tomatoes, diced ½ cup (125 ml) uncooked long grain rice 1 tsp (5 ml) salt ½ tsp (2.5 ml) pepper 2 cups (500 ml) diced apples ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped fresh parsley ¾ cup (175 ml) low fat sour cream or yogurt 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice

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1. Melt butter in soup pot, add veggies and sauté for 3-4 minutes. 2. Place chicken breast pieces in with veggies and cook until no longer pink. 3. Sprinkle with spices, stir for another 2 minutes. 4. Add broth, tomatoes, rice, salt and pepper to the pot and bring to boil. 5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Then add apples and parsley and simmer another 15 minutes. 6. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and lemon juice.

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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

As one of Nova Scotia’s few hog farms we produce antibiotic – free, Omega rich pork. Ham is our signature product with Taste of NS. Choose from Traditional style hams, fully cooked, wood smoked, boneless, Original, Maple, or Honey hams. Enjoy fresh (never seasoned) pork, heat to eat, cured and smoked pork products we produce from the pork we raise here in Nova Scotia. Our smoked bologna, deli meats, sausages, Jimmie Dogs (wieners) and our new Jimmie Dogs with cheddar are great for picnics, lunches or quick meals at home. All made without gluten or animal by-products. Meadowbrook, Nova Scotia delicious!

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Noggins Corner Farm Market

Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant

10009 Highway #1, Greenwich 902.542.5515 Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax Alderney Landing, Dartmouth www.nogginsfarm.ca

42 Aberdeen St., Kentville 902.678.3199 460 Main St., Wolfville 902.542.0059 www.paddyspub.ca

From crisp Annapolis Valley apples to fresh sweet corn, we have the Valley’s finest selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables for you to enjoy. Our Tideview Vintage Cider revives a Nova Scotian cider tradition that goes back to the Acadian settlers. We also have a seasonal agritourism program providing a day of family fun. Join us at our interactive corn maze, family adventure area and u-pick pumpkins, apples and flowers. Come see the eagles on our historic nature trail, perfect for hiking. Greenwich: Year-round, 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Alderney Landing Dartmouth: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Sun, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. & Sun 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

"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.

Visit website for hours of operation.

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Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store 7027 Highway #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. RR #1, Bear River 902.467.0196 www.sleddinghill.ca

10317 Highway #1, Wolfville 902.542.3763 www.stirlingfruitfarms.ca

11827 Highway #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. 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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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. 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 2014 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide to receive a 10% discount oﬀ your purchase.

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. 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. Wolfville Farmers Market Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Essence of Nova Scotia casual dining 101 a nova scotia tradition 100 The Acadian Dining The Luckett Vineyards Room Restaurant at the Bistro Old Orchard Inn & Spa 1293 Grand Pre Rd., Wolfville

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 centuries-old 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.

902.542.2600 www.luckettvineyards.com

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. Chose from a selection of paninis, soups, salads, boards and exceptional entrĂŠes. With our 2014 expansion and additional patio, we have a spot for you! 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 Daily 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. Open for dinner seasonally, Friday & Saturday. Visit website for details.

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Seared Sea Scallops with Beet Purée and Orange Butter Le Caveau Restaurant, Chef Jason Lynch Serves 4 people 3 large beets ¼ cup (60 ml) dry white wine 1 orange 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter 12 large scallops Sea salt Ground white pepper 1. Roast beets in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until a fork slides into them without much force. 2. Cool beets and peel, purée in food processor until smooth. 3. Place beet purée in small pot. Heat white wine and reduce by half, then add juice and zest of orange. 4. Whisk in 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of butter and set aside. 5. Melt the remaining butter in a hot pan. 6. Cook scallops until crisp on the outside and just warm on the inside. 7. Reheat beet purée, season to taste with salt and pepper, and mold into a round in the centre of each plate. 8. Pour the orange butter around the beet purée, and arrange three scallops on top of the purée on each plate.

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The Nova Scotian Emporium & Fireside Tea Room 880 Prince St., Truro 902.893.8285

The Fireside Tea Room is located in the heart of Truro’s downtown shopping district. 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. Open year-round: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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The Port Pub 980 Terry’s Creek Rd. Port Williams 902.542.5555 www.theportpub.com

Winner of the Restaurant Association Of Nova Scotia 2011 Best Design and Decor Award. Located in a very unique nautical setting with a serene riverside view of the rising and falling tides, The Port Gastro Pub is where you can go to enjoy the Annapolis Valley’s only microbrewery – East Coast Living magazine named our Rojo Mojo Red Ale the best in Atlantic Canada – or just to sit, relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. We are locally owned and operated, and strong advocates for the use of fresh, local and in-season ingredients. Try them in our Beef Bourguignon and Lamb Burger. Open at 11 a.m. daily.

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The Wilder Restaurant & General Store Inc. 644 Highway 8, Maitland Bridge 902.682.2184 www.thewilder.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, 40-seat restaurant catering to vacationers, campers, day-trippers and locals in the remote wilderness setting of Kejimkujik National Park. Visit our Facebook page for our hours, live music schedule, events, specials and news.

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Union Street Café & The Wick Pub 183 Commercial St., Berwick 902.538.7787 www.unionstreetcafe.ca

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 local ingredients. Jenny and Meagan Osburn gather the best from local fishermen, artisanal cheese makers, producers and farmers to create a dining experience you won't soon forget. We are excited to welcome you to our new dining room and food shop. Eat in or take a meal to go from our selection of Panini, Salads, Soups and Freshly Baked Sweets. Our most popular Entrées and Sauces are now available to bring home for dinner. One of Nova Scotia's premier music venues, we offer Propeller, Garrison and Bad Apple Brewery ales on tap and Annapolis Valley wines. Check our website for upcoming performances. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Check our website for current hours.

Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

The only place to truly experience the culinary combinations of Orchards, Vineyards and Tides.

From full-service banquets for hundreds to intimate fireside meals for two, the Inn is renowned for its exceptional fine dining and is ranked as one of the area’s best restaurants.

Old Orchard Inn & Spa is located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, at the centre I views of the Minas Basin’s Cape Blomidon and is only minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage site, Grand Pré.

The Inn features 100 guestrooms, 29 seasonal cottages, indoor pool, sauna, tennis courts, free WiFi, and relaxing onsite spa packages. There are also well-appointed conference rooms to host your next meeting, wedding, or corporate event.

Family owned and operated, the Inn has been making guests feel at home for over 40 years. This hospitality shines brightly in the dining room where you’ll enjoy authentic Nova Scotian fare such as fresh lobster and Digby scallops, while sipping award-winning wines from local wineries.

When visiting the beautiful Annapolis Valley and surrounding areas, there truly is nothing that compares to the experience The Old Orchard Inn is proud to provide its guests.

OLD ORCHARD INN & S PA RR2 Wolfville, NS | oldorchardinn.com

Venture out during your stay to discover nearby winery tours, biking trails, beaches, farmers’ markets, unique shops, and scenic golf courses.

Save 15% on regular room rates when you present the 2014 Chowder Trail or Winery Passport at check-in.

A N N A P O L I S VA L L E Y N O VA S C O T I A 1.800.561.8090 | 902.542.5751

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Valley Flaxflour Ltd. 188 Marshall St., Middleton 1.866.825.8256 www.valleyflaxflour.com

Valley Flaxflour has been a trusted supplier of premium milled brown and golden flax flour for over 14 years. Our WHEAT FREE & GLUTEN FREE mixes deliver: • Support for your commitment to healthy living • Safety and convenience for you and your family • Fresh, milled Canadian ingredients including premium flax, organic buckwheat, organic corn and certified gluten-free oats • Fibre, Omega-3 fats, high-quality protein and powerful anti-oxidants • Retail and wholesale available throughout Atlantic Canada Visit our website for recipes. Join our newslist and Facebook group to receive notices of new recipes and new products.

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Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café 3721 Highway 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 world-famous 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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Celebrate ’til you’re blue in the face! Nova Scotia is the largest processer of wild blueberries in the world and is among the leading producers around the globe.The wild blueberry is Nova Scotia’s Provincial Berry and is believed to contain more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable—delicious and healthy! Needless to say this little berry is kind of a big deal here, some might even say worth celebrating! Immerse yourself in warm hospitality and rural charm as communities throughout central Nova Scotia celebrate the Wild Blueberry Harvest. Encounter live music, pancake breakfasts, community teas and suppers, farmers markets, u-picks, wild blueberry wine tasting, quilt fairs, wild blueberry baking, pie eating competitions and more.

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Northumberland Shore Abundant in culture and history, Northumberland Shore is a welcoming place perfect for the roaming foodie. Taste lobster at its best â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 original Nova Scotia maple syrup.

This shore is all about cottage country. Ocean-side 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, locally-inspired dishes. Or, try your hand at culinary classes and learn some cooking tips and tricks. The Northumberland Shore boasts some of the best beaches in the province and certainly the warmest. Perfect for evening bonfires and locally-inspired campfire snacks.

Experience fast paced adventures high above the ground.

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Amherst Shore Country Inn 5091 Hwy #366, Lorneville 902.661.4800 tf: 1.800.661.2724 www.ascinn.ns.ca

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.

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Bay Enterprises Limited 2642 Malagash Rd., Malagash 902.257.2690 www.bayent.wix.com/shellfish

“Sustainably grown and naturally delicious shellfish.” 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 1-855-387-4564 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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Restaurant of the Year Chef-Inspired Fine Dining 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 delightful curries. Choose a unique entrée featuring the finest of local pork, beef, 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 for 14 years in Where to Eat in Canada and recipient of the Wine Spectator award of Excellence for six consecutive years. 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 11054, Route 6, Pugwash 902.243.2727 www.hillcrestview.ca

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Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish 158 Main St., Antigonish 902.863.4001 tf: 1.888.662.7484 www.maritimeinns.com

"Locally Inspired and Distinctly Different" 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, June first to the end of September. Check website for specific dates and times.

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. Open year-round Monday to Friday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads

Pictou Lodge Beach Resort

59 Water St., Pictou 902.382.1878 www.mrsmacgregors.com

172 Lodge Rd., Pictou 902.485.4322 tf:1.800.495.6343 www.pictoulodge.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. Made on the premises in our small batch bakery, we are also famous for our sticky toffee pudding – “too good to be legal!” and our butterscotch pie, a local favourite. C’mon in and taste for yourself! Call us or visit our website for hours of operation.

“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 at our famous Sunday Brunch Buffet. 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: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Pan Seared Smelt with Charred Tomato and Fennel Salad Pictou Lodge Beach Resort, Chef Thomas Carey Serves 2 people 6 whole smelt 2 cups (500 ml) all purpose flour (seasoned) 1 cup (250 ml) canola oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter Salt and fresh cracked pepper

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2 pints (4 cups) cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 head fennel (½ inch pieces) 2 tsp (10 ml) toasted fennel seed ½ red onion (peeled and cut in ½ inch pieces) 2 garlic cloves (peeled) 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon 1 cup (250 ml) red wine vinegar 4 cups (1 L) canola oil 1 shallot diced 1 cup (250 ml) parsley Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Smelt are abundant in most parts of the Maritimes and are a sure sign of spring. In this recipe, the smelt can be replaced with trout, salmon or any type of in-season fish. Please note, this is only part of the Pan Seared Smelt with charred tomato and fennel salad recipe. To view the complete recipe, please visit www.tasteofnovascotia.com.

www.pictoulodge.com

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Snow Queen

Sugar Moon Farm

The Pork Shop

Train Station Inn

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

3412 Highway #326, Denmark 902.657.3406

21 Station Rd., Tatamagouche 902.657.3222 tf: 1.888.RAILBED www.trainstation.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 free 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 North Shore.

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 web site 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.

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 from May 10th to October 19th. Private event bookings and reservations welcome. Jr. Conductor & gluten free menus available. Visit us on Facebook at Train Station Inn.

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Grab your spoon! What better way to enjoy a taste of Nova Scotia than to enjoy a bowl of seafood chowder. Every bowl tells a story of who we are and where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re from. Grab your spoon and hit the trail to indulge in 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.

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. Cape Breton is where culinary and outdoor adventure collide. Panoramic views of the sea offer the perfect place to hike, fish, 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 fiddlers at outdoor Scottish concerts in Cape Breton. Cultural festivals feature stepdancing, highland dancing and lots of local food.

Take a seaside stroll along the boardwalk any time of day at Inverness Beach.

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Bell Buoy Restaurant and 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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Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

Glenora Inn & Distillery

48678 Cabot Trail, North River 902.929.2263 tf: 1.866.277.0577 www.chanterelleinn.com

13727 Route 19, Glenville 902.258.2662 tf: 1.800.839.0491 www.glenoradistillery.com

Since 2000, the Restaurant at the Chanterelle Inn has been serving cuisine created from Nova Scotiaproduced ingredients.

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.

Our award-winning chef prepares a nightly menu featuring vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood entrées, house-made soups, artisan bread, salads and desserts. Fully licensed, we serve local wines, beers and a variety of single-malt scotches. In 2006, Chanterelle was named to the prestigious restaurant guide, Where to Eat in Canada. Open May 1 – October 31 Reservations required.

May 09 to October 25: Tours, Gift Shop and rooms May 16 to October 25: Lunch and Dinner menu (reservations 1-800-839-0491)

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Governors Pub & Eatery

Inverary on Baddeck Bay

Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

233 Esplanade St., Sydney 902.562.7646 www.governorseatery.com

368 Shore Rd., Baddeck 902.295.3500 tf: 1.800.565.5660 www.inveraryresort.com

383 Middlehead Peninsula Ingonish Beach 902.285.2880 www.kelticlodge.ca

Chef Ardon Mofford, award-winning chef and Cape Breton’s culinary leader welcomes you to Governors Pub & Eatery. This local ingredients champion restaurant is renowned for its fresh-from-the-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!

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.

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, lunch and dinner. For dining with a Celtic flair, the Highland Sitting Room Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere with nightly Maritime folk entertainment. This stoic lounge hosts an all day menu with service to 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 May 23rd to October 19th.

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

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Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd.

McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

5 Commercial St., Louisbourg 902.733.2079 www.louisbourgseafoods.ca

257 Shore Rd., Baddeck 902.295.2340 tf: 1.877.768.3969/1.800.565.8439 www.silverdartlodge.com

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd., home of Mira Bay seafood products, is a family operated seafood business located in the historic town of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. Currently holding the prestigious iTQi Crystal Award for our processed crab and the iTQi Superior Taste Award for our shrimp, we credit the awards to our level of control and expertise at all stages of production. Louisbourg Seafoods is MSC & BRC certified. Enjoy your “Taste of Tradition” today. For full product listing please visit www.louisbourgseafoods.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. Join us as we debut our Celebrate Cape Breton experienceinclusive of a show, touring recommendations, and culinary delights. Public Wi-Fi available. Reservations recommended. Open seasonally: May 22 - October 19, 2014

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NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd.

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

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Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn 39339 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Ferry 902.285.2700 tf: 1.888.884.7625 www.ingonish.com/castlerock

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The Grubstake Restaurant 7499 Main St., Louisbourg 902.733.2308 www.grubstake.ca THE GRUBSTAKE

Adjoining Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, this Strait-area favourite offers a casual and relaxed ambience including patio dining, poolside. Menu suggestions feature a variety of local recipes and flavours. May we suggest our lobster and crab dip loaded with fresh Atlantic lobster, sweet crab meat and tender baby spinach leaves? Also, be sure to try our chili and lime marinated, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs, basted and grilled with our housemade bourbon and molasses BBQ sauce. Port Hawkesbury is the gateway to Cape Breton, a perfect vacation base, and Miller’s Tap & Grill offers menu selections and daily features for every taste and budget. Open year-round: Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Weekends: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd. is committed to supplying the world with the freshest and highest quality live seafood. 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. Find our signature product Live Canadian Snow Crab at select Sobey's stores in the Maritimes.

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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.

A short 20-minute drive from Sydney and a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, sits the venerable and unique Grubstake. This multi-award-winning restaurant's style of food, beverage and service is best described as casually elegant, country cuisine. Our signature Trade Winds Porridge Bread and mouthwatering desserts will bracket a tremendous array of local seafood such as halibut, haddock, Queen crab, scallops and lobster, when in season. We take pride in our many chicken, beef, fresh pasta and vegetarian dishes and offer daily specials and a parent-approved children's menu. We offer a full wine and cocktail service and our desserts and breads are all made in our bakery. Open June to mid-October

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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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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.

59 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.

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Great food deserves great company and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever meet. Find comforting and local cuisine that is sure to make for unforgettable gatherings.

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!

This remote coast offers the perfect getaway if you enjoy pristine coastline and authentic experiences. You'll find locally-inspired 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.

Surf the rollercoaster waves at Lawrencetown Beach.

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AquaPrime Mussel Ranch Ltd. 14108 Highway #7, Ship Harbour 902.845.2993 www.aquaprimemusselranch.ca

Come and enjoy our fresh mussels, harvested daily from our farm in Ship Harbour and processed in our facility adjacent to the bay. Drop by and see what we do — learn how mussels are grown and harvested, then take home a bag of the freshest, sweetest mussels you have ever tried! Heading to the beach or a party, ask about our baskets. Packed with mussels and Framer Johns Herbs you are ready to cook. We now 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, Denver 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. Her family has been in the beekeeping business for 19 years. Originally two hives were placed on their farm to pollinate their blueberry fields, the end result was two-fold, successful pollination and the byproduct - honey. Cornect Family Farm has grown from two hives to almost 300. Products include honey, creamed honey, honey butters, chutneys, pickles, 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. For more information visit us at www.cornectfamilyfarm.com or check us out on Facebook!

Nova Scotia’s Cuisine of the Year, one of Canada’s nine most romantic hotels and a five-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, the Full Steam Coffee Co. produces distinct coffee blends that speak to their unique seacoast spirit. From the 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, the Full Steam Coffee Co. creates a genuine seacoast coffee experience that embodies the spirit of their special place by the sea. 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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J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd. 35 Old Mooseland Rd., Tangier 902.772.2188 tf: 1.800.758.4412 www.willykrauch.com

Willy Krauch came to Nova Scotia from Denmark and began smoking fish in the tiny village of Tangier. Since 1956, his family has been smoking the finest Atlantic salmon, mackerel and eels in their traditional Scandinavian-style smokehouse. Willy developed a method of smoking that’s uniquely his own. Over the years, he earned a reputation for selling only the finest quality smoked Atlantic fish. In fact, many people, locals and tourists alike, make the 50-mile drive from Halifax — a day’s outing — just to buy his fish! For more information and to order online, check out our website: www.willykrauch.com. Visit us: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre 2884 Highway #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 80 Main St., Guysborough 902.533.2078 www.rarebirdbeer.com

Here on the Guysborough harbour shores, 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. 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 Glanburn 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 and Full Steam Stout, as well as seasonal brews, at select NSLC and private liquor stores, restaurants and fine drinking establishments across Nova Scotia.

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Sober Island Oysters Ltd. 104 Mozier Cove Rd., Sober Island 902.885.3040

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.

Culinary Festivals & Events 2014/15 Festival

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Saltscapes East Coast Expo

April 25-27, 2014

www.saltscapesexpo.com

Halifax

Savour Cape Breton

May 15, 2014

www.edining.ca

Sydney

Apple Blossom Festival

May 28-June 2, 2014

www.appleblossom.com

Annapolis Valley

Shelburne County Lobster Festival

June 5-8, 2014

www.discovershelburnecounty.com/ Shelburne shelburnecountylobsterfestival

Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival

June 15-22, 2014

www.multifest.ca

Halifax

Pictou Lobster Carnival

July 10-13, 2014

www.pictoulobstercarnival.ca

Pictou

Yarmouth Seafest Festival

July 16-26, 2014

www.seafest.ca

Yarmouth

Digby Scallop Days

August 6-10, 2014

www.digbyscallopdays.com

Digby

Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival

August 15-30, 2014

www.wildblueberryfest.com

Northumberland and Fundy Shore

Halifax Seaport Beerfest

August 8 & 9, 2014

www.seaportbeerfest.com

Halifax

Right Some Good

August 2014

www.rightsomegood.ca

Cape Breton

Nova Scotia Harvest Wine Festival

September/ October, 2014

www.winesofnovascotia.ca

Province-Wide

Open Farm Day

September 21, 2014

www.meetyourfarmer.ca

Province-wide

Port of Wines Festival

September 25-27, 2014

www.mynslc.com

Halifax

Valley Pumpkin Fest

October 2014

www.valleypumpkinfest.com

Annapolis Valley

Devour! The Food Film Fest

November 12-16, 2014

www.slowmotionfilmfest.ca

Wolfville

Nova Scotia Icewine Festival

January/February 2015

www.winesofnovascotia.ca

Annapolis Valley

Savour Food & Wine Festival

February/March 2015

www.savourfoodandwine.com

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From Passion to Plate

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. Locally produced means less distance from producer to plate. Less distance means better nutrition, higher quality and quite simply, fresher taste. Our focus on local means each ingredient that makes it to your plate, every dish that you are served, and every flavour you enjoy is uniquely Nova Scotian. With over 140 Taste of Nova Scotia members across the province proudly sharing a passion for incredible food, get ready for appetizing adventures your taste buds will love.

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