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Acadian Maple Products Acadian Seaplants Chives Canadian Bistro Clearwater Lobster Crown Bistrot, Delta Halifax Hotel Farmers Co-operative Dairy Ltd. Fid, Resto Fireside Kitchen Fishermen’s Market International Five Fishermen Garrison Brewery Gio Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie Grafton Street Dinner Theatre Inn on the Lake jane’s on the common Little Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar McKelvie’s “Delishes Fishes Dishes” Murphy’s Restaurant O’Carroll’s Propeller Brewing Company Saege Bistro Salty’s Scanway Catering & Pastry Shop Stone Street Café, Delta Barrington ‘Stories’ at The Halliburton Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

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Charlotte Lane Dauphinee Inn Fleur de Sel Indian Point Marine Farms Ltd. Lane’s Privateer Inn Lunenburg County Winery Oak Island Resort - La Vista Dining Room Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill Shore Club Lobster Suppers

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To help experience all that there is to see and do, we’ve grouped everything by the provincial regions. Each grouping lists the Taste of Nova Scotia restaurants, experiences and producers alphabetically.

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2008 Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award-winner Establishments recognized for their culinary innovation and expertise.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards

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Prestige Awards Our Prestige Award recipients represent innovation and expertise in our industry, they are committed to improving and promoting culinary excellence in Nova Scotia. The winners embody the quality and distinction that Taste of Nova Scotia is all about. The Prestige Awards were presented on November 6, 2008 to the following winners: Member of the Year

Restaurant Server of the Year

Acadian Maple Products page 8

Heather Richards, The Lobster Shack Restaurant page 55

Innovative Product of the Year

2007 Moulin Rouge, Domaine de Grand Pré Winery page 35

Cuisine of the Year

Exporter of the Year

Restaurant of the Year

Clearwater Seafoods page 8

Fleur de Sel Restaurant page 19

Quality Driven Member of the Year

Eel Lake Oyster Farm page 26

DesBarres Manor Inn page 54

Acadian Maple Products Winner of the Taste of Nova Scotia Member of the Year Prestige Award Acadian Maple Products is a wild crafted gourmet food producer and distributor. Its specialty is pure Nova Scotia maple syrup but it also offers a whole line of other products including sugar, candy, wild blueberry, cranberry and honey, to name a few. It is a family-owned and operated business that has been offering Nova Scotia and the rest of the world quality wild crafted gourmet foods for over 20 years. Started as a hobby, Acadian Maple has grown to become a flourishing business. A trip to St. Margaret’s Bay would not be complete without stopping at Acadian Maple Products’ retail shop, interpretive center and packing plant in Tantallon, just outside of Halifax.

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

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Halifax Metro

Restaurants Chives Canadian Bistro Crown Bistrot, Delta Halifax Hotel Fid, Resto Five Fishermen Gio Grafton Street Dinner Theatre Inn on the Lake jane’s on the common Little Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar McKelvie’s “Delishes Fishes Dishes” Murphy’s Restaurant O’Carroll’s Saege Bistro Salty’s Stone Street Café, Delta Barrington ‘Stories’ at The Halliburton

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Halifax Metro

Welcome to a wonderful history of good taste that goes back to 1749. Nova Scotia’s capital city has kept the Old World charm and spiced it up with a New World attitude. Great food, cool music, stunning architecture and unique shops all promise to give you a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure in our beautiful saltwater hub city.

Acadian Maple Products Clearwater Lobster Fishermen’s Market International Garrison Brewery Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie Propeller Brewing Company Scanway Catering & Pastry Shop Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

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Culinary Products Acadian Seaplants Farmers Co-operative Dairy Ltd. Fireside Kitchen

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Halifax Metro 1 Acadian Maple Products

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3 Chives Canadian Bistro

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

30 Brown Ave., Dartmouth 902.468.2840 www.acadianseaplants.com

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

757 Bedford Highway, Bedford 902.443.0333 (Bedford)

Acadian Seaplants, the largest producer of land-based cultivated seaweed in the world, is proud to offer a line of high-quality edible seaweeds under the brand Hana-nori™. Our pink, green & yellow seaweeds are commonly used in Asian restaurant and food service industries and are easily incorporated into a number of end-use product formats, including; “ready-to-eat” retail salads, hotel buffet salads and as a finishing garnish in soups or on dishes of hot or cold noodles. The colour and versatility of Hananori™ is sure to provide new and unique culinary options for many food applications.

Chives Canadian Bistro has become a name trusted for quality in Halifax’s dining community. 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. Chef Craig Flinn looks first to Nova Scotia for our ingredient base, then to the rest of the Maritimes to create our “Canadian Bistro” menus.

Chives now operates a café next door called Ciboulette Café and Catering. Open for dinner seven nights a week, 5:00pm to 9:30pm.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2008 Member of the Year.

Acadian Maple Products is a wildcrafted gourmet food producer and distributor. Our specialty is pure Nova Scotia maple syrup but we also offer a whole line of other products including sugar, candy, maple barbeque sauce, maple cream, maple coffee and much more! We are a family-owned and operated business that has been offering Nova Scotia and the rest of the world quality wild-crafted gourmet foods for over 20 years.

Present your copy of the 2009 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a large steaming cup of our Maple or Maple Cinnamon coffee and product tasting free!

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2008 Exporter of the Year.

Clearwater’s conveniently located retail stores are stocked with fresh seafood and accessories to serve every seafood requirement.

Whether you’re travelling near or far, we will package it properly to suit your needs. Since we are open seven days a week, it makes it possible to pick up fresh fish at any time. The next time you are in the mood for lobster and seafood, “taste the Clearwater difference.”

Halifax Metro 5 Crown Bistrot, Delta Halifax Hotel

6 Farmers Co-operative Dairy Ltd.

1990 Barrington St., Halifax 902.425.6700 www.deltahalifax.com

745 Hammonds Plains Rd., Halifax 902.835.4005 www.farmersdairy.ca

Delta Halifax’s Crown Bistrot offers regional favourites, including our four course lobster dinner – an appetizer bucket of mussels, a cup of creamy seafood chowder, a pound and a quarter of wild Nova Scotia lobster, finished off with a delicious seasonal dessert offering. We make a great effort to seek out local farmers, fishers and other producers who demonstrate the same care and attention in refining our ingredients as we do preparing them.

Present this guide and receive a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of an entrée.

Farmers Dairy originated back in the 1920s, becoming a cooperative dairy in 1961. Owned by over 200 dairy farmers, Farmers Dairy produces a wide range of dairy and dairy-related products supplying thousands of residential, retail and foodservice customers throughout Atlantic Canada.

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8 Fireside Kitchen

1569 Dresden Row, Halifax 902.422.9162 www.fidcuisine.ca

3430 Prescott St., Halifax 902.454.7389 www.prescottgroup.ca

For 10 years we were Fid, Cuisine Inventive, and now we are Fid, Resto. Same passionate commitment to flavour and sustainable, locally grown foods, now all wrapped up in a more casual, playful and comfortable space. Come and get your funk on with us for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sundays.

Closed Mondays.

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 combines the operation of business enterprises with programs and services for adult clients who are intellectually challenged. Indulge in any one of our quality preserves, including Blueberry or Bumbleberry Jam, Brandied Cranberry & Orange Sauce, Cranberry or Apple Chutney, Brandied Blueberry Conserve, Hot & Spicy Apple Relish and many more!

Seafood Explorer Try 10 different seafood dishes. Discover a favourite.

Halifax Metro

I Couldn’t Eat Another Bite Eat a meal in a restaurant in each region of the province.

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Halifax Metro 9 Fishermen’s Market International 607 Bedford Highway, Halifax 902.443.3474 www.fishermansmarket.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 or frozen Atlantic lobster. Fisherman’s Market is a diverse operation.

The company is involved in every aspect of the fishery, from fishing and processing to export, retail sales and distribution. Be sure to try Fisherman’s Market’s line of smoked seafood. Seabright Smoke House products include hot and cold smoked salmon, mackerel, scallops and shrimp, all of which are smoked daily on site in one of our two smokehouses.

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11 Garrison Brewery

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1740 Argyle St., Halifax 902.422.4421 www.fivefishermen.com

1149 Marginal Rd., Halifax 902.453.5343 www.garrisonbrewing.com

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

Dine in one of the most historical buildings in Halifax. Awarded “Restaurant of the Year 2007” and voted Best Seafood Restaurant in Halifax for five years running, the Five Fishermen has the largest and most recognized Nova Scotia Wine Menu in the province.

Indulge in Halifax’s finest selection of seafood from fresh lobster, Digby scallops, Malpeque oysters, Atlantic salmon, haddock, halibut and much, much more.

A visit to this landmark wouldn’t be complete without indulging in our famous Mussel Bar.

Taste the difference fresh, all-natural ingredients and no preservatives can make in craft-brewed ale; enjoy sampling our products fresh on tap in a hospitality room and retail store that are brimming with character; and take home a few of our many beers and craft-brewed sodas in a handy “Mixed 6” box. Be sure to try our intensely hoppy Imperial Pale Ale, 2007 & 2008 Canadian Beer of the Year.

Dubbed “a foodie’s adventure,” Gio shines on the cutting edge of Halifax’s dining scene. Gio’s talented and passionate team of culinarians utilize the best ingredients Nova Scotia has to offer – from fresh herbs to organic meats. The global, new age-inspired menu changes rapidly with the seasons to ensure only the freshest in-season local ingredients are used. An encompassing menu is presented in an atmosphere that is modern and chic, featuring the warmth of exotic wood, funky objets d’art and high-style comfort. 2009 CAA/AAA Four Diamond Award winner.

Present your copy of this guide and receive 10% off all store merchandise purchases!

Divine Vines Try five different Nova Scotia wines.

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Halifax Metro 13 Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

14 Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

31 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage 902.463.9138 www.gourmandisesavenue.com

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

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie, located near beautiful Fisherman’s Cove in Eastern Passage, is owned and managed by Jean-Pierre Gallois and Yseult Bertic. Highly skilled chocolatiers with over 20 years of experience each, Jean-Pierre and Yseult are both natives of France.

Since spring 2003, they have been creating fine chocolates in their chocolate lab, using only French chocolate couverture and fresh ingredients (no preservatives or artificial flavour). They use local products as much as possible, creating truffles with Nova Scotia ice wine, Cremeux des Salins with fleurs de sel (crystal seasalt), Acadie Folie (caramelized pecan with N.S. maple syrup), honey lavender chocolate, Croquantine d’Annapolis and more …

Visit them in Eastern Passage, the Halifax Farmer’s Market and the Wolfville Farmer’s Market.

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Grafton Street Dinner Theatre is Halifax’s most unique dining experience. Mixing improvisational comedy with the music of the time, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre reproduces the sights, sounds and atmosphere of any given year in the history of this century. While enveloped by the mood, you can experience the taste and flavour of Nova Scotia seafood chowder, salmon, chicken or beef, and a delightful apple dessert or decadent cheesecake.

Interactive comedy, a talented cast and great food await – what a performance!

15 Inn on the Lake 3009 Highway #2, Fall River 902.861.3480 www.innonthelake.com

Menu items follow a seasonal theme and give emphasis to Nova Scotia traditions. Fresh locally grown produce is used in many entrée items, which enhances the flavours of our seafood, chicken, steak and pasta dishes. Guests can choose from an array of mouthwatering items such as the Inn’s fantastic Scotch Salmon, made from fresh Atlantic salmon. The only thing that rivals the food is the attentiveness and friendliness of our welcoming staff.

16 jane’s on the common 2394 Robie St., Halifax 902.431.5683 www.janesonthecommon.com

jane’s on the common is a small licensed neighbourhood bistro overlooking the Halifax Commons. jane’s is known for its fresh, local, from-scratch menu and friendly service. Our popular weekend brunch favourites include Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict on a sweet potato biscuit and Ricotta Pancakes with Nova Scotia Maple Syrup. Daily soup, lunch and dinner inspirations make use of in-season local ingredients, complementing the small but often changing menus.

We are open for lunch and dinner and brunch on weekends.

Closed Mondays. No reservations. “jane’s next door” offers readyto-eat sandwiches and sweets as well as frozen entrées, soups and much more. Brown bag lunches and dinners to cook at home – everything is made from scratch in small batches in the kitchen at jane’s.

Halifax Metro 17 Little Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar

18 McKelvie’s “Delishes Fishes Dishes”

1740 Argyle St., Halifax 902.425.4025 www.littlefishrestaurant.ca

1680 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.421.6161 www.mckelvies.com

Join in the fun at one of Halifax’s most popular seafood restaurants and indulge in our famous Belgium Beer Battered Fish & Chips and our popular Oyster Bar. (For those planning ahead, Oyster Happy Hour is 4–6pm daily!) Little Fish offers masterful attention to detail, impeccable service and fabulous fresh fish and seafood in a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a glass from our large Nova Scotia wine selection or one of our premium Belgium beers on our patio. Located in the Five Fishermen building. Open for lunch & dinner.

If you ask a Haligonian (someone from Halifax) about great seafood, there’s a good chance you’ll hear the name McKELVIE’S, home of “Delishes Fishes Dishes.” Seafood has been our passion since we opened our doors in 1982! The menu focuses on local Atlantic seafood and features favourites like Lemon-Thyme Mussels, Seafood Chowder, Crab Bisque, Potato Crusted Haddock, Blackened Salmon, Szechuan Scallops, Nova Scotia Lobster as well as Perfect Pastas and Black Angus Steaks.

Located directly across from the waterfront Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. The locals say you can find the best of the sea and Nova Scotia – at McKelvie’s.

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Halifax Metro 19 Murphy’s Restaurant

20 O’Carroll’s

1751 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.420.1015 www.murphysonthewater.com

1860 Upper Water St., Halifax 902.423.4405 www.ocarrolls.com

Conveniently located at the heart of the Halifax waterfront, Murphy’s Restaurant, renowned for its celebrated lobster, offers a wonderful selection of fresh Nova Scotia seafood. Relax on the large outdoor patio that extends out into the harbour and the sites along the water. Newly renovated with more windows to enjoy the views and a LIVE lobster tank featuring 300 lobsters. Join us at Murphy’s Restaurant for a true Nova Scotia experience.

For more than a quarter century, O’Carroll’s has provided two distinct takes on the Maritime experience in the heart of Halifax’s Historic Properties.

The comfortably elegant dining room is renowned for its superb seafood, steak, lamb and duck, while the smart casual Irish pub provides live Maritime entertainment nightly, an extensive menu of fresh seafood and upscale pub classics, 22 beers on tap and a great selection of wine and scotch.

Now open year-round.

“Among the best places to satisfy seafood cravings.”

– The New York Times.

Let’s Eat Out Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in Taste of Nova Scotia restaurants all in one day.

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Halifax Metro 21 Propeller Brewing Company 2015 Gottingen St., Halifax 902.422.7767 www.drinkpropeller.ca

Propeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best-selling microbrewery. Its international award-winning, all-natural Britishstyle ales are available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout the province. Ask for an Extra Special Bitter or an India Pale Ale, the province’s microbrewed best-sellers, or drop by the downtown brewery and retail store to sample Propeller’s fresh craft ales, including seasonal specialties or any of its nonalcoholic, all-natural sodas.

Store hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday noon to 10pm.

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23 Salty’s

5883 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax 902.429.1882 www.saege.ca

1869 Upper Water St., Halifax 902.423.6818 www.saltys.ca

Another spectacular restaurant from the Simensen food empire.

An award-winning and inviting upscale neighborhood bistro.

Enjoy seasonal flavours from the eclectic and modern menu. The stone fireplace solarium filled with windows, comforting colours and trickling waterfall sets the mood for the creative cuisine and wines. Private or corporate dining available as well in “Purple Saege,” a unique dining room with its own private entrance. Join us for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch!

2003 Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year! Salty’s is located at the end of a 19th century wharf, known as the Privateers, on the picturesque Halifax waterfront. Salty’s is best known for our fresh-from-thewater seafood. Enjoy any of the local varieties of fish or fresh lobster from our own tank! Our calamari with a Tabasco honey sauce is a must when dining at Salty’s. If you really want to be close to the water, enjoy our waterside patio, open May through October. Or, enjoy the most spectacular views of Halifax Harbour from the comfort of our inside dining rooms.

24 Scanway Catering & Pastry Shop 6088 Quinpool Rd., Halifax 902.425.6806 www.scanwaycatering.com

Scanway Catering has provided high quality, full service, off-site catering since 1981. Our unique catering service is designed for people who appreciate style, quality and casual elegance. Unni and Geir Simensen, together with their team, take great pride that their clients come to Scanway because they trust them to deliver the world-class cuisine and innovative presentation that turn every function catered into an event, creating lasting memories for their guests. Come and experience some take-home favourites from their Pastry Shop.

Maple Sweet Tooth Try original Nova Scotia maple syrup.

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Halifax Metro 25 Stone Street Café, Delta Barrington

26 ‘Stories’ at The Halliburton

27 Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

1875 Barrington St., Halifax 902.420.6544 www.deltabarrington.com

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

601 Highway #2, Elmsdale 902.883.7417 tf: 866.526.1609

‘Stories’ restaurant features inventive regional cuisine in intimate dining rooms. In the summer months, guests enjoy cocktails and light fare in the garden courtyard. Chef Scott Vail has crafted a diverse menu that is ever changing. Catering to both the hotel’s international clientele and the metropolitan residents of Halifax’s downtown, Vail’s menu reflects his commitment to quality and innovation. It’s up-to-the-minute cuisine with an East Coast twist.

Born out of a desire for creamy fudge and not finding what they were looking for, Nancy and Greg McTiernan conceived the idea to make their own. The response to selling handmade fudge in their existing gift store was so positive that they decided to transform the shop into a traditional candy store. In December 2006, they opened their own candy store with of a wide variety of handmade chocolates, new and old-fashioned candy and, of course, their now-famous creamy fudge. The Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop has taken them in many directions, from providing corporate gift giving to supplying special events and weddings.

The Stone Street Café’s food philosophy – “The best meals begin with the freshest ingredients. The freshest ingredients come from local sources. Our culinary and service teams are committed to delivering an extraordinary dining experience,” says our Chef Sean Doucet, voted Culinarian of the year by NSACC and winner of two food and wine pairing awards. Try our signature Pan Seared Digby Scallops served with lobster risotto or “Atlantic Choice” beef tenderloin grilled to perfection.

Present this guide and receive a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of an entrée. We welcome you as our guest!

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South Shore

Restaurants

South Shore

One of the secrets to an amazing food experience is finding the perfect setting. That’s almost everywhere along Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore. Quaint and authentic fishing villages, white sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses and island-filled bays create an ambience as fresh as our seafood.

Charlotte Lane Dauphinee Inn Fleur de Sel Lane’s Privateer Inn Oak Island Resort - La Vista Dining Room Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill Shore Club Lobster Suppers Sou’wester Gift Shop & Restaurant The Innlet Café & Restaurant Tin Fish Casual Fine Dining at The Lunenburg Arms Hotel & Spa Trattoria Della Nonna White Point Beach Resort

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Culinary Experiences Indian Point Marine Farms Ltd. Lunenburg County Winery

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Culinary Products The Herb Garden at Bonny Lea Farm Van Dyk’s Blueberry Juice

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South Shore 28 Charlotte Lane

29 Dauphinee Inn

13 Charlotte Lane, Shelburne 902.875.3314 www.charlottelane.ca

167 Shore Club Rd., Hubbards 902.857.1790 tf: 800.567.1790 www.dauphineeinn.com

Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year for 1999! People have been flocking from miles around to enjoy the innovative cuisine and warm hospitality since Swiss Chef Roland Glauser and his wife Kathleen opened Charlotte Lane 14 years ago. Enjoy famous Maritime seafood, creative meat dishes, flavourful pastas, refreshing salads, delectable Swiss specialties and luscious desserts.

Savour the relaxed atmosphere in the cozy restaurant or under the umbrella of great old trees on the garden patio.

Open for lunch (11:30am–2:30pm) and dinner (5–8pm).

Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Reservations recommended.

I’ve Got It Cracked Learn how to properly crack, eat and enjoy a lobster.

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Location! Location! Splash! 2000 Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year! The Dauphinee Inn is ideally nestled on the shores of Hubbards Cove. With a waterside deck and a panoramic dining room, our restaurant serves the freshest in local seafood, from creamy chowder, haddock and salmon to juicy lobsters, jumbo scallops and succulent shrimp.

Be sure to check out our famous Hot Rock dining, where you cook your own meal on a slab of granite right at the table! We complement our meals with fine wines and fresh herbs and vegetables from our own garden.

Open weekdays June 19 - September 27 from 4–9pm.

Saturday and Sunday brunch June 27 - September 6 from 10am–2pm.

South Shore 30 Fleur de Sel 53 Montague St., Lunenburg 902.640.2121 tf: 877.723.SALT (7258) www.fleurdesel.net

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2008 Restaurant of the Year.

Fleur de Sel Restaurant, located in the heart of historic Lunenburg, is known for its impeccable service and taste. With an everevolving 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, reviewed with a two-star rating

by Where To Eat In Canada and awarded the prestigious Four Diamond Award by AAA/CAA, Fleur de Sel is not to be missed.

31 Indian Point Marine Farms Ltd. 82 Indian Point Rd., Mahone Bay 902.624.6472 www.indianpointmussels.ca

NATURALLY GROWN, NATURALLY GOOD. Indian Point Marine Farms Ltd. has been producing rope-cultured mussels in Mahone Bay since 1982. Our mussels are cleaned and graded in our federally inspected facility at scenic Indian Point, just 5 km from the town of Mahone Bay. On site we have a retail store where our mussels, and now our farmed live scallops, may be purchased. We can also be found at the Halifax Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning.

We hope that you will visit us and we wish to extend an invitation to the 3rd annual Mahone Bay/ Indian Point Mussel Festival on May 16 and 17, 2009.

32 Lane’s Privateer Inn 27 Bristol Ave., Liverpool 902.354.3456 tf: 800.794.3332 www.lanesprivateerinn.com

This privateer’s mansion, built in 1798, has been operated by the Lane family for the past 47 years. The elegant main dining room, featuring exquisite Nova Scotian artwork, is flanked by Snug Harbour Books & Gourmet Shops. Enjoy a pint of local stout in the pub or dinner on the two-level stone patio overlooking the Mersey River. On-site bakery and extensive wine list. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, takeout and weekend brunch. Stay in one of 27 individually appointed guest rooms. Visit our web site for upcoming music and winetasting events.

33 Lunenburg County Winery RR #3, Mahone Bay 902.644.2415 www.canada-wine.com

The winery sits on a drumlin surrounded by Acadian forest and a multitude of lakes in the community of Newburne, nestled along the north branch of the LaHave River. Located at Hackmatack Farm, a commercial highbush blueberry farm, the winery produces 26 different 100% Nova Scotia-grown fruit wines! Come take a pleasant drive into the country and visit us to taste wine, pick berries, picnic or tour the winery and Nova Scotia craft store. A selection of our wines is available at NSLC stores throughout the province.

Open April - December.

Reservations are encouraged.

It’s a Fiddle, Not a Violin Enjoy some original Nova Scotia fiddle music.

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South Shore 34 Oak Island Resort La Vista Dining Room 36 Treasure Dr., Western Shore 902.627.2600 tf: 800.565.5075 www.oakislandresortandspa.com

Discover dining treasures at Oak Island Resort. Relax in La Vista Dining Room with its panoramic views of Oak Island and Mahone Bay. The friendly staff welcomes you to enjoy a variety of traditional Nova Scotia dishes such as our planked salmon, brushed with maple butter.

35 Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar 68 Bluenose Dr., Lunenburg 902.634.3333 tf: 800.533.9336 www.oldfishfactory.com

The freshest Nova Scotia seafood, and a harbour view that will take your breath away, make The Old Fish Factory Restaurant a favourite dining destination for locals and travellers alike. Tempt your taste buds with our annual Summer Lobster festival, our world-famous seafood chowder, local deep-sea scallops, sea-fresh haddock, steamed mussels or oysters. Whether you are coming to experience the salt air on our wharfside 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.

Hours of Operation: Open May 15 - October 17 Dining: 11am–9pm (9:30pm July & August)

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36 Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill Historic Lighthouse Route 3 Summerville Beach 902.683.2998 tf: 800.565.1119 www.quarterdeck.ns.ca

The oceanside view of surf and sand is delicious ... the food amazing. Dine inside or outside on the Grill’s all-weather covered deck. Located on spectacular Summerville Beach, a milelong stretch of white sand, our luxuriously appointed Villas are open year-round. Try sumptuous lobster tails stuffed with scallops and shrimp or our specialty Planked Atlantic Salmon, prepared over an open firepit.

The Quarterdeck has a reputation as the sandy South Shore’s finest for fresh seafood, great steaks, tempting desserts and extreme cocktails, plus a cellar full of wines! Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year 2005.

Open May 8 to October 12, 11:30am to late. Call ahead during off-season.

South Shore 37 Shore Club Lobster Suppers

38 Sou’wester Gift Shop & Restaurant

250 Shore Club Rd., Hubbards 902.857.9555 tf: 800.567.1790 www.lobstersupper.com

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

Celebrating over 70 years of serving the public, “The Original Nova Scotia Lobster Supper” offers a unique dining experience.

As you enter through the “Folk Art Forest,” past the crew cooking the lobster and mussels and over the “Red Carpet,” you can settle in for a feast of fresh boiled lobster, unlimited fresh cultivated mussels, all-you-can-eat salad bar, homemade rolls, 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!

The Sou’wester Gift Shop and Restaurant 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 freshcooked 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 12 noon each day. Come have a tasty dinner and enjoy Nova Scotia beauty at its very best!

Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4–8pm, May 10 - October 11.

Reservations highly recommended.

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South Shore 39 The Herb Garden at Bonny Lea Farm

40 The Innlet Café & Restaurant

Chester 902.275.5622 www.bonnyleafarm.ca

249 Edgewater St., Mahone Bay 902.624.6363 www.innletcafe.com

The Herb Garden 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 Chive Blossom, Lemon and Garlic, Basil and Red Wine, Thai Spice and Mediterranean. Our delicious herbal-infused oils include Sunflower and Thyme, Cajun Spice, Italian Flavour, Pesto Flavour, Hot Pepper and Rosemary and Roasted Garlic.

Nova Scotia Explorer Visit each region in the province.

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A handsome, historic property at the head of Mahone Bay houses The Innlet, where casual but warmly stylish dining rooms and an outdoor terrace overlook Mahone Bay’s famous view of “The Three Churches.” The Innlet’s menu includes wonderful soups and stews, lots of seafood, Heavenly Chicken, Oven-braised Lamb Shank, Steaks & Chops, Glorious Goulash and homemade desserts. The Innlet prepares unpretentious, delightful and satisfying dishes of good value and consistently excellent quality.

South Shore 41 Tin Fish at The Lunenburg Arms Hotel & Spa 94 Pelham St., Lunenburg 902.640.4040 tf: 888.679.4950 www.lunenburgarms.com

The spectacular Tin Fish features a whimsical menu and jellybeaninspired décor. Savour our chef’s imaginative art, combining the freshness and regional flavour of local ingredients with a distinct Lunenburg twist. The colours of the town of Lunenburg are reflected in every dish. Creativity and unique personality make dining at Tin Fish restaurant a ‘beautiful’ experience, enhanced by attentive yet unobtrusive service. Located in the heart of “Old Town” Lunenburg, a World UNESCO site, the Lunenburg Arms, Tin Fish and Spa at ninety4, the only full-service Aveda spa in the area, make a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

42 Trattoria Della Nonna 9 King St., Lunenburg 902.640.3112 www.trattoriadellanonna.ca

Located in the center of Lunenburg on beautiful King Street, Trattoria Della Nonna is the only authentic Italian restaurant on the South Shore.

Chef Terry Vassallo combines his unique take on modern cuisine and traditional Italian classics.

Some of the dishes you will find on the menu include wood-fired pizza, fresh pastas, local seafood and traditional Italian dishes such as Osso Bucco and Saltimbocca, all of which can be paired with an extensive wine list representing all the major wine regions of Italy.

We offer thoughtful and attentive service on three different levels of dining. Come and experience the food, wine and romance of Italy!

43 Van Dyk’s Blueberry Juice

44 White Point Beach Resort

Queens County 902.682.2474 www.vandykblueberries.ca

75 White Point Rd. #2, White Point 902.354.2711 tf: 800.565.5068 www.whitepoint.com

Van Dyk’s by Nature 100% Pure Wild Blueberry Juice is made from ONLY Canada Grade “A” Nova Scotia 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 Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys 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!”

Surround yourself in the essence of Nova Scotia with the sights, sounds and savoury delights at White Point throughout the year. Perched along the shores of the Atlantic, prepare for a maritime culinary adventure in the Seawatch Dining Room and Founder’s Lounge. From your table overlooking the one-km white sand beach, indulge in our wine-paired menu carefully prepared by Executive Chef Alan Crosby and Sommelier Dan Tanner. We’re proud to feature the very best of Nova Scotia from land and sea including our signature planked salmon, steamed Indian Point mussels and Nova Scotia lobster. Come discover for yourself why it’s always a great day at White Point!

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A little something to whet your appetite for June’s big event.

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Portion the halibut into 8 pieces that are 7-8 oz each. Cut the lemongrass in half lengthwise, if they are really big they can be quartered. Spear the halibut with the lemongrass from one side to the other of the fish. Heat a medium sized hot cast iron or nonstick skillet. Pour a small amount of oil into the pan, season the fish with salt and pepper, and sear in pan for two to three minutes on each side. The fish should be finished in a 375° F oven for a couple of minutes until it is firm to touch.

Serve with grilled pineapple salsa.

Find the recipe at novascotiaseafoodfestival.ca.

For an even bigger taste of fresh Nova Scotia seafood and more, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss CATCH, The Nova Scotia Seafood Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 27th and 28th at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

A culinary adventure would not be complete without exploring the incredible influence of the French. A journey through the heart of Nova Scotia’s 400-yearold Acadian heritage will serve up a delicious entrée of fresh seafood, tasty memories and appetizing adventures you just can’t find anywhere else.

Restaurants Chez Bruno’s Bistro Manor Inn Lakeside Resort Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub Trout Point Lodge Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores 45 Chez Bruno’s Bistro

46 Eel Lake Oyster Farm

222 Main St., Yarmouth 902.742 .0031 www.chezbrunocafe.com

6590 Highway #3, Lower Eel Brook, Yarmouth County Eel Lake 902.648.3472 Farm www.ruisseauoysters.com

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

Eel Lake

Since 2003, Belgian Chef Bruno and his team have been offering innovative cuisine and world-class knowledge along with first-rate professionalism to make Chez Bruno’s your preferred bistro in Southwest Nova Scotia. Their menu features a full range of seafood, meat and pasta dishes to suit your taste and budget.

Be sure to visit Chef Bruno and his team for lunch or dinner in their new home on Main Street in Yarmouth.

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2008 Quality Driven Member of the Year.

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 outside Yarmouth, east on Scenic Route 3, you can expect to find a familyowned business operating on a unique tidal lake. Tours can be arranged, inviting you to sample the product or share a yarn with the “Oysterman,” who loves to tell a tale or two about his labour of love.

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores 47 Manor Inn Lakeside Resort Route #1, Hebron 902.742.2487 tf: 888.MANORINN (626.6746) www.manorinn.com

Historic ambience, special service and exceptional food await you at Manor Inn. Casually elegant dining in our historic setting features lobster, Digby scallops, Atlantic salmon, filet mignon and chicken, as well as homemade bread and desserts. Enjoy patio dining, piano music in the Commodore’s Dining Room and the cozy Commodore’s Lounge. We also offer deluxe accommodations featuring fireplaces and whirlpool baths on nine acres of landscaped water frontage with heated pool, hot tub and rose garden.

48 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 a shell, on the large seasonal patio overlooking our private marina. Present your copy of this guide and receive a complimentary 5 oz. sample of one of our handcrafted fullbodied craft ales!

49 Trout Point Lodge

50 Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

189 Trout Point Rd. East Kemptville 902.482.8360 reservations tf: 902.761.2142 Lodge www.troutpoint.com

52 Ye Olde Argyler Rd. Lower Argyle 902.643.2500 tf: 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. The Dining Room’s fare intertwines wild mushrooms and plants, produce from local growers as well as the gardens, and the ethical selection of the North Atlantic’s freshest seafood to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience in prix-fixe menus that change daily. A hallmark of Trout Point’s cuisine is the use of the Lodge’s own in-house ingredients including cold-smoked seafood and homemade cheeses.

Watch the sunset and experience a gourmet getaway by the sea on the main deck overlooking Lobster Bay. Serving the best of Southwest Nova Scotia’s seafood in our licensed dining room. Some of our specialties include lobster and scallop thermidor, slow-cooked root beer barbeque baby back ribs, and grilled salmon with balsamic glaze. Take in the pleasure of the spectacular sunsets behind the surrounding islands from our airy wraparound veranda while enjoying your favourite beverage.

Now open for lunch Wednesday thru Saturday, 11am–2pm, supper Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm–9pm, and Sunday brunch, 11am–2pm, May 15 - October 15.

Nice Day for a Picnic Enjoy a picnic in a park or on a beach.

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Having heard the positive reviews and praise of its reputation for delicious seafood, I wanted to discover for myself whether The Five Fishermen Restaurant was all it had been made out to be. To my delight I found that it was all that and more!

The moment we walked through the front door, my guest and I were greeted by the wonderful aromas of delicious seafood. After being shown to our table, we were invited to begin our meal with a trip to the famous mussel and salad bar. Upon retrieving our own heaping piles of steaming,

fresh cultured mussels, I chose garlic butter while my companion opted for spicy marinara for dipping. My main course choice of the Pan Seared Halibut melted in my mouth with a creamy sweetness only the freshest fish can provide.

I begin to wonder how The Five Fishermen Restaurant manages to serve such incredibly fresh seafood.

I asked my server, who had already won my confidence with his expert pairing of a Nova Scotia Muscat with my entrée, how this feat was possible. With no hesitation, my server informed me that Fisherman’s Market is one of the restaurant’s main suppliers of fresh seafood and with whom the restaurant has had a long-standing relationship. In fact, my server told me, Fishermen’s Market has been supplying seafood to The Five Fishermen since the day the restaurant opened in 1974.

Employing two vessels named Fisherman’s Provider I & Fisherman’s Provider II to supply the Fisherman’s Market processing facility

Fisherman’s Market • 607 Bedford Highway • Halifax, NS 902-443-4374 • www.fishermansmarket.ca

ensures the freshest product is expedited “from the ocean to the table.” Both boats’ licenses are hook and line – a sustainable fishing method that minimizes their impact on marine habitat and species. Their widespread distribution system ensures live lobster, mussels and a variety of other seafood are available at The Five Fishermen restaurant and Fishermen’s Market retail outlets.

Now that’s fresh!

While I eagerly anticipate my next visit to The Five Fishermen Restaurant, I for one will also be making a stop at Fishermen’s Market on the Bedford Highway.

Two cornerstones in Nova Scotia’s service industry – Fisherman’s Market for over 60 years and The Five Fishermen Restaurant for over 35 years – guarantee their customers quality, service, and value.

The Five Fishermen Restaurant • 1740 Argyle St. • Halifax, NS 902-422-4421 • www.fivefishermen.com

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EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL

Serving Suggestions: Butter Poached Lobster (above)

See Recipe on the right for details

Whole Cooked Lobster (left)

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Clearwater Seafoods 757 Bedford Highway, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada B4A 3Z7 Tel 902.443.0333 Halifax Stanfield International Airport Tel 902.873.4509 On-line store www.clearwater.ca Toll Free 877.567.1117

EATING LOBSTER IS EASY! Just follow these easy steps to get the most flavour and satisfaction from every mouth watering morsel:

1 Grasp the body and twist off the large front legs and claws. Separate the claw from the knuckle.

2 Break the hinged part off the claw and remove the meat with a fork or pick. Crack the claw with lobster crackers. Be careful to crack the shell only and not damage the meat inside. Knuckle meat can be removed with a lobster fork.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

“TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA”

wherever you are!

Nothing compares to the mouth-watering taste of fresh lobster caught in the pristine waters off Canada’s Atlantic coast. Clearwater Seafoods is renowned world-wide for the meaty, unbeatable flavour of our lobster and other delectable seafood products.

Today you can enjoy the traditional fresh whole lobster experience or try our convenient “shell-off” raw, frozen format. Get all the flavour, ready to cook and without the mess.

Savour the exquisite taste of Clearwater wherever you are! Pick up fresh, live lobster at our airport location and we ll package it for easy carry-on. You can also shop on-line anytime, anywhere for our full range of delicious seafood favourites. Visit us today online or at one of our handy locations.

BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER INGREDIENTS 125ml White wine (Riesling) 2 Shallots minced fine 3 Tbsp Butter (salt free) 20oz Clearwater Raw Lobster meat 750ml Heavy cream (35%) 400g Sweet corn kernels 1 Tbsp Snipped chives 1 stalk Celery peeled and minced fine 1 /2 Vanilla bean Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS In a saucepan melt 1 tbsp of butter with 1Ú2 of the shallots and cook gently until shallot is translucent.

Add Lobster and wine and cook gently until lobster is barely cooked through. Remove lobster meat and reserve warm. Add celery, shallot, vanilla bean and 3/4 of the corn and stir until mixture begins to dry. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Puree and strain. Add remaining corn and stir in butter.

Divide among 10 bowls and place a couple slices of lobster in the center. Add snipped chives and a sprinkle of sea salt and a crack of pepper. Serve at once.

Appetizer: Serves 10 people

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5 Push out the meat in one piece. Peel back the flap on the upper side of the tail to expose the vein, remove and discard the vein.

6 Unhinge the back from the body and remove the green tomalley. Red roe of the female lobster is extremely tasty and considered a delicacy.

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The same method can be used to extract meat from the tail flippers.

Visit www.clearwater.ca and order today!

Convenient insulated package for travel ease!

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley

Restaurants Best Western Aurora Inn Between the Bushes Restaurant Cocoa Pesto Bistro at the Woodshire Inn Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant Restaurant Le Caveau at Grand Pré Winery Tempest World Cuisine The Nova Scotian Emporium & Fireside Tea Room The Port Pub The Wooden Hog Restaurant

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley What could be more amazing than experiencing the world’s highest tides? How about discovering the heart of Nova Scotia’s wine country that surrounds them?

Our unique “terroir” creates culinary adventures filled with world-famous seafood, farm-fresh delicacies and of course award-winning wines embraced by the sea.

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Blomidon Estate Winery Farmer John’s Herbs Fox Hill Cheese House Grand Pré Wines Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum Meadowbrook Meat Market Noggins Corner Farm Market Nova Agri O’Neil Fisheries Scotian Gold Country Store, Apple Market and Garden Centre Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd. Webster Farms Ltd.

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Culinary Products Agri-Growers Ltd. G.G. Smeltzer & Son J.W. Mason & Sons Ltd. Kings Produce Ltd.

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 51 Agri-Growers Ltd. 42 Highway #358, Port Williams 902.542.2263 www.agrigrowers.com

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 Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Customer service is the number one priority as we strive to grow, pack and ship a wide range of high-quality produce including cut and peeled mini carrots, fresh carrots, onions, cabbage, turnip, parsnip, apples, beets, strawberries, broccoli and cauliflower.

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53 Between the Bushes Restaurant

831 Main St., Kingston 902.765.3306 www.bestwestern.com/ca/aurorainn

1225 Middle Dyke Rd., Centreville 902.582.3648 www.novaagri.com

The Best Western Aurora Inn Restaurant is a 65-seat, fully licensed dining room located in the Kingston/Greenwood area in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, our menu is sure to entice any visitor to experience and enjoy our elegant setting and great service. Our menu includes the finest steak and seafood in the area, prepared by our chef. Come and enjoy our weekly Sunday brunch buffet.

We are located amidst 60 scenic acres of highbush blueberries in the heart of the Annapolis Valley agricultural lands. Be sure to stop by for some Blueberry Apple Crisp, made from scratch in our kitchen using our highbush blueberries! Our salads and entrĂŠes feature unique condiments made on the premises such as our blueberry apple chutney, pickled pink onions, red pepper spread and blueberrybased salad dressings. Several of these condiments are also available for sale at the restaurant.

Just Water Please Dip your foot into the Northumberland Strait, the Canso Strait, the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Fundy.

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 54 Blomidon Estate Winery

55 Cocoa Pesto Bistro at the Woodshire Inn

10318 Highway #221, Canning 902.582.7565 tf: 877.582.7565 www.blomidonwine.com

494 King St., Windsor 902.472.3300 www.cocoapesto.com

Nestled on the edge of the Minas Basin near Canning in the picturesque Annapolis Valley, our beautiful setting offers a unique location for grape growing. We’re very proud of our 100% Nova Scotia grown Chardonnay as well as our award-winning estate wines like L’Acadie Blanc and Baco Noir. Enjoy a stroll or a picnic in our scenic vineyard and visit our on-site wine shop to sample and purchase your favourite wines.

Summer Hours: 10am–6 pm daily.

Off Season Hours: Please contact our wine shop. Tour Hours: By appointment only.

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Set amidst a lush courtyard garden, The Woodshire Inn is home to Cocoa Pesto Bistro.

The Bistro reflects the seasonal abundance of this agricultural area, with three licensed dining rooms offering local and international wines, lunch and dinner service as well as off-site catering for special events. An applewood-fired smoker provides diners with the opportunity to enjoy such favourites as dry-rub pork ribs, smoky pulled pork on a bun and signature sauces such as house-made smoked sweet pepper compote.

Cocoa Pesto Bistro is open for dinner service seven nights a week, from 5–9pm. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30am–2pm. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am–2pm. Reservations are recommended.

Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 56 Farmer John’s Herbs

57 Fox Hill Cheese House

58 G.G. Smeltzer & Son

59 Grand Pré Wines

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

RR #1, 1660 Lower Church St. Port Williams 902.542.3599 www.foxhillcheesehouse.com

39 Robinson Rd., Shubenacadie 902.758.2117 tf: 888.471.5777

11611 Highway #1, Grand Pré 902.542.1753 tf: 866.GP WINES www.grandprewines.com

Yes, there really is a “Farmer John.” John and his family have farmed in the Annapolis Valley since 1960 and produce what they believe to be the world’s finest summer savory. They offer a convenient and nostalgic reminder of traditional Nova Scotia flavours – Nova Scotia summer savory, as well as savory stuffing, seafood chowder and seafood spice mixes. A certified organic processor with MCOG (Maritime Certified Organic Growers), the family farm creates products featuring all-natural ingredients. Please check the web site for product locations throughout Canada and New England. They offer two brand names ... Farmer John’s Herbs and Lohr & Company.

Fox Hill Farm is a sixthgeneration family farm nestled in the Annapolis Valley, one hour from Halifax. At Fox Hill Cheese House, we specialize in cheddar, plain and herbed havarti and Gouda, quark, fresh curds, Parmesan, feta, natural yogurt and gelato. All Foxhill products are made strictly from the milk of our own 50-head herd of Holstein cows. Viewing window, sampling, panoramic view from our deck and pre-booked tours (fee).

Open April-December daily until 6pm. July-August daily until 8pm.

January-March, Thursday to Saturday until 6pm.

FROM SEED TO GRASS TO MILK TO CHEESE TO YOU.

We are proud to produce premium quality liquid and cream honey products. At a time when consumers value homegrown taste, honey definitely fits the bill.

It’s a perfect natural substitute for sugar – put honey on your cereal or use it when baking muffins, cookies or cakes. Nova Scotia honey is a treat at any time of year, so pick up some today at the following outlets: Avery’s Farm Markets, Stirling Fruit Farms, Hennigar’s Farm Market (Wolfville), Kenny’s Farm Market (Wolfville), Grand Pré Winery, Forsyth’s Farm Market (Berwick) and From My Nova Scotia Heart (Glen Haven).

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2008 Product of the Year At Domaine de Grand Pré, you can enjoy the full winery experience; taste award-winning wines; learn about grape growing, winemaking and the tasting of wine; visit our wine shop, where you will also find local arts, crafts and wine accessories; or just come for a relaxing afternoon with family and friends. All of our products are made from 100% Nova Scotia grown grapes or apples.

Present your copy of the 2009 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive “2-for-1” Tour & Tasting. Value $7.

Guided tours are offered from May to October three times daily at 11am, 3pm and 5pm.

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 60 J.W. Mason & Sons Ltd.

61 Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

836 Windsor Back Rd., Windsor 902.798.3689 www.masonapples.com

11865 Highway #1, Grand Pré 902.542.7474 tf: 888.668.8436 www.justuscoffee.com

Whoever said, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” must have had Wesley Mason’s family in mind.

Apple growing has been part of the family tree since 1939! Now with over 600 acres of our own, added to the output of more than 20 local farms, we are determined to make Mason’s select Valley apples available to more and more people.

Look for our newest product – 100% pure apple juice! We’re excited about our juice because it’s not like any other and it is Kosher approved. There is a straw inside the pouch so there will be no more lost straws at lunchtime. Look for it in the produce section at participating retailers.

The Company started in 1996 as Canada’s first certified Fair Trade coffee roaster and is now the largest fair trade worker-owned co-op in Canada. Just Us! is a play on the word justice, and as a worker-owned co-op, we believe in “people and the planet before profits.” We import Fair Trade and organically grown coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate. All of our products are certified Fair Trade by Transfair Canada. Our entire organization is certified by Organic Certified Producers and Processors (OCPP).

62 Kings Produce Ltd. Canning 902.582.3387 www.kingsproduce.ns.ca

Perhaps there is something in the mist that swirls in from the Bay of Fundy. Or it might be the extra hours of sunshine we get here in the Annapolis Valley every year, but something gives our fruit and vegetables a very special flavour – one you can taste! We proudly produce such nutritious staples as “Kings of Nova Scotia” potatoes, “Randsland” broccoli, “Vita Bite” spinach and cauliflower. Try some today!

63 Meadowbrook Meat Market 316 Pleasant Valley Rd., Berwick 902.538.1106 www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com

At Meadowbrook Meat Market, we raise our hogs from farrow to finish on an all-natural grain feed with an Omega 3 component; thus an all-natural pork is produced. We do all the processing of our products on our farm in a new provincially inspected facility. Our signature product is our regular and fully cooked ham. Our smoked products use a natural woodsmoke produced from sawdust. Receive a free pound of our store-made fresh sausage with a $10 or more purchase of pork products. Choose from 10 varieties of fresh sausage, all filler and preservative free (gluten free).

Back to Our Scottish Roots Sample some Nova Scotia single malt whiskey.

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 64 Noggins Corner Farm Market 10009 Highway #1, Greenwich 902.542.5515 www.nogginsfarm.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 Scotia cider tradition that goes back to the Acadian settlers. We 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.

We’re open year-round from 8am to 8pm. A place where wholesome food and friendly faces meet.

65 Nova Agri 1225 Middle Dyke Rd., Centreville 902.582.1145 www.novaagri.com

With our roots in family farming, Nova Agri has grown into a diverse and thriving operation.

Farming approximately 2,500 acres of land throughout the lush Annapolis Valley, we are committed to providing domestic and international markets with quality Country Magic® potatoes, yellow cooking onions, red onions and highbush blueberries. We are proud partners with many Valley farms that supply Nova Agri with lettuce, carrots, strawberries, raspberries, cauliflower and brussels sprouts. Taste the freshness of Country Magic® products, found locally at farm markets and grocery stores throughout Nova Scotia. Nova Agri is also the home of Blueberry Acres U-Pick and Between the Bushes Restaurant.

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 66 O’Neil Fisheries 144 Water St., Digby 902.245.6528 www.oneilfisheries.com

Enjoy our fresh dulse – a traditional “Taste of Nova Scotia”! Since the incorporation of O’Neil Fisheries in 1974, the company has continued to expand and adapt to changes within the industry. Because of our dedication to the highest calibre seafood products, the O’Neil Fisheries name has become trusted throughout North America as a quality seafood provider. Our Royal Fundy brand is a well-established market leader.

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67 Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant

68 Restaurant Le Caveau at Grand Pré Winery

42 Aberdeen St., Kentville 902.678.3199 www.paddyspub.ca

11611 Hwy #1, Grand Pré tf: 866.GP WINES www.grandprewines.com

“Faith & Begorrah!” We are a traditional Irish country pub and family restaurant that has lots of character and plenty of charm to brighten your visit. Enjoy a wide selection of exceptional food prepared by our knowledgeable chefs. Specialties include Chicken Sesame Seed Salad, pulled pork sandwich, smoked ribs, Irish stew and plenty of fresh fish dishes, to name a few. Our own brewery crafts a variety of ales and lagers that are served fresh from the tanks. Make your trip to Kentville memorable by having an Irish experience without going to the Auld Sod!

Located at Grand Pré Wines in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, Le Caveau specializes in global cuisine using seasonal local ingredients, matched with fine wines. Chef Jason Lynch and Restaurant Manager Beatrice Jurt treat guests to an exceptional Nova Scotia dining experience, with emphasis on regional Nova Scotia product. Whether you enjoy a glass of wine on the pergola or a meal in the dining room, you will be charmed by the unique atmosphere. Visit our restaurant in the heart of the Annapolis Valley; we’re located only 50 minutes from Halifax at the Grand Pré Winery just outside of Wolfville.

69 Scotian Gold Country Store, Apple Market and Garden Centre 7033 Highway #1, Coldbrook 902.678.4438 www.scotiangold.com

Scotian Gold, an Annapolis Valley-based cooperative company owned by apple grower members, has been growing and marketing apples locally, nationally and globally since 1912. But there’s much more to Scotian Gold Cooperative than just fresh apples. In Coldbrook, Valley residents and visitors can stop in to Scotian Gold’s Country Store for pet supplies, bird supplies, hardware, farm supplies and of course, fresh apples, Apple Snacks to Go and deep-dish apple pies made with Valley Gravenstein apples. You can also pick up Scotian Gold’s Valley brand fertilizer at the Country Store.

Our fertilizers are formulated specifically for Atlantic Canadian growing conditions. At Scotian Gold Cooperative and Country Store, we’re growing with you.

Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 70 Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

71 Tempest World Cuisine

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

117 Front St., Wolfville 902.542.0588 tf: 866.542.0588 www.tempest.ca

Pleased to Meat You Sample Nova Scotia beef, pork, lamb and veal.

STIRLING FRUIT FARMS

Stirling Fruit Farms is a thirdgeneration family owned and operated apple farm, located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley and growing over 35 apple varieties!

To experience some of these varieties, try one of our apple gift boxes, our famous “3 kinds of apple” pies (made with 100% Nova Scotia-grown apples) or our Sweet Apple Cider.

Present this copy of your guide and receive a 10% discount off your purchase at any of our farm markets located in Bible Hill, Blue Acres and Wolfville.

The Best Restaurant in the Maritimes – Lifestyle Maritimes Magazine. Tempest is a fine dining restaurant that offers world-class cuisine with local flavour. It is owned and operated by Chef Michael Howell and wife Mary Harwell, who have established a network of local purveyors, growers, winemakers, fishmongers and farmers to make sure we are sourcing the best possible ingredients to present to you.

Consistently ranked as one of the finest restaurants in Atlantic Canada, Tempest is a leader in sustainability and quality. Our contemporary dining room seats 60 in a renovated historic building in beautiful Wolfville. Only one hour from Halifax.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

Join us for a year of eating more seasonally.

A celebration of seasonal tastes.

Visit SelectNovaScotia.ca to sign-up for the “Local Dish”, Select Nova Scotia’s monthly e-newsletter, for information on seasonally available products and recipes, along with upcoming food events.

The Art of Cooking Local promotes the idea of simple combinations of flavours that are seasonally available and go naturally together. Try it for yourself and see how the flavour of peas benefits from a bit of fresh mint or sample the delicious and popular combination of vine-ripe tomatoes and basil.

Look for our seasonal recipe calendar, recipe cards, and signage at your local grocery store, farm and farmers market, and restaurants.

Possibly the best part of eating seasonally is getting to enjoy local foods harvested at the peak of perfection. They are guaranteed to be ripe, flavourful and delicious. Of course, the seasons don’t last forever so you might want to learn the art of making jams, pickles and preserves to get that taste of summer all year long.

Another benefit of eating locally is you will be supporting our local producers, rural communities, and the provincial economy by keeping your food dollars in Nova Scotia. /% "//6"-

INCREDIBLE PICNIC

Signature foodie events

CATCH! Nova Scotia Seafood Festival

Sunday August 23, 2009 Locations province-wide

June 27-29, 2009 Cunard Centre, Halifax

A local food picnic - it’s a simple idea - Nova Scotians get together with family and friends to eat fresh, local food.

Select Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor this festive showcase of Nova Scotia seafood products and the hottest culinary trends. Check out our how-to demo series that will teach you the basics on shucking oysters, making fish stock, cracking a lobster and more! www.novascotiaseafoodfestival.ca

Create a picnic lunch from local foods sold by farmers and chefs at the picnic sites. Each community event will feature local producers, live music and fun children’s activities. For picnic locations across 40the province and updates visit www.SelectNovaScotia.ca.

Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley 72 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, seafood chowders 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.

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

Located in a 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 where East Coast Living magazine named The Rojo Mojo Red Ale the best in Atlantic Canada, or just to sit, relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. We are locally owned, operated and are strong advocates for the usage of fresh, local, and in-season ingredients that can be found in our Porter Cheddar Soup, Lamb Burger and The Grilled Vegetable Ciabatta Sandwich.

74 The Wooden Hog Restaurant 627 Prince St., Truro 902.895.0779

Set with the ambience of a Victorian café – cozy, relaxing, warm and friendly. Healthy, savoury and delicious are our menu choices, complemented by fresh-brewed traditional, specialty and European coffees, a selection of Nova Scotia wines and other fine vintage wines.

Enjoy lunch selections such as Salmon Cakes and Mushrooms Neptune or dinner selections such as Chicken Cordon Bleu with a savoury mushroom sauce and seafood pasta. Please be sure to visit our new air conditioned ”Red Bird” Wine and Scotch Bar, also specializing in dinner selections.

Closed on Sundays.

75 Webster Farms Ltd. 5859 Highway #1 Unit #1, Cambridge Station tf: 800.507.8844 www.websterfarms.ca Webster Farm is a thirdgeneration, diversified family farm centrally located in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. We specialize in strawberry, raspberry, dry bean and rhubarb production. We also operate a seasonal mill, manufacturing the traditional wooden berry boxes.

Our family has been involved in farming in the Annapolis Valley for the past eight generations. We are dedicated to the production and marketing of top quality fruit and vegetables! Our fruit crops are available by u-pick and wholesale. Rhubarb is frozen. Dry beans are hand sorted – Jacob’s Cattle, Soldier and Yellow Eye.

May I Have a Word?

Talk to a chef, a farmer, and a fisherman.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Valued Member

SALTY’S DINING Memories for a Lifetime

For many of us our fondest recollections of a great trip are the fantastic restaurants we ate at or those days spent gazing at unique and spectacular scenery.

In Halifax, those great memories can both be had in a singular dining experience. Salty’s Restaurant is located at the end of a 19th century wharf, known as the Privateers in Halifax’s unique Historic Properties shopping area. From this vantage point, guests enjoy aweinspiring views of Halifax’s world-famous harbour.

But there is something about Salty’s that transcends even its ideal location. As guests walk through the front door or take their first step onto the restaurant’s spectacular outdoor patio, they are ushered into a relaxed and comfortable environment. Salty’s is one of those places where quick lunches turn into lazy afternoons soaking up the scenery, SALTY’S RESTAURANT 42

great food and drink and evenings out become lifetime memories. The menu at Salty’s is as big as the view. The downstairs menu features everything from classic beer-battered fish and chips to steamed Atlantic lobster. Upstairs, the chefs shine, as the menu includes a variety of culinary treats including Rack of Lamb, Nova Scotia’s famous Digby Scallops and of course lobster and steak.

When in Halifax, be sure to find time to treat yourself to a day or evening of relaxed dining at Salty’s. With its great food, great view and relaxed environment, it is sure to become one of those memories that lasts a lifetime.

1869 Upper Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S 9

Telephone: (902) 423-6818 www.saltys.ca

Northumberland Shore

Northumberland Shore Nova Scotia lobster is a delicacy enjoyed around the world. But why go around the world when you can taste it fresh from the sea? Your taste buds will thank you forever. Especially when you discover our delicious fresh-picked blueberries and Nova Scotia original maple syrup.

Restaurants Alcove Bistro & Lounge Gabrieau’s Bistro Lobster Treat Restaurant Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish Mrs. MacGregor’s Tea Room & Restaurant Pictou Lodge Resort Sunrise Mercantile Sugar Moon Farm

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Culinary Experiences Jost Vineyards Sugar Moon Farm The Pork Shop

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Northumberland Shore 76 Alcove Bistro & Lounge 76 College St., Antigonish 902.863.2248 www.alcovebistro.ca

The Alcove Bistro & Lounge combines warm, welcoming ambience with fine food aptly described as “international fusion with a local flavour.” Whether enjoying lunch, afternoon light fare, dinner or late-night thin-crust gourmet pizza, your experience is what matters most!

Offering dining styles from casual to comfortable chic, we offer great food, fine wines and imported, domestic beer on tap.

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77 Gabrieau’s Bistro 350 Main St., Antigonish 902.863.1925 www.gabrieaus.com

2002 Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year! Nestled in the Highland heart of Nova Scotia, Gabrieau’s Bistro invites you to savour the innovative cuisine of Chef Mark Gabrieau. Drop by for a relaxing affordable lunch or gourmet evening dining. Enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine from our extensive wine list on the patio with one of our fabulous salads, distinctive appetizers, hearty thincrust pizzas or delightful curries.

Choose a unique entrée featuring the finest of pork, beef, free-range chicken, seafood or local game and finish your meal with one of our decadent dessert creations.

Northumberland Shore 78 Jost Vineyards 48 Vintage Lane, Malagash 902.257.2636 tf: 800.565.4567 www.jostwine.com

Jost Vineyards is found along the picturesque Northumberland Strait, just off the Sunrise Trail in Nova Scotia. We utilize delicious Nova Scotia fruit, maple syrup and grapes for our Nova Scotia wines, creating wines that best speak of what Nova Scotia is – clean, beautiful, relaxing and exciting! Enjoy daily winery tours during the summer and yearround complimentary tastings.

Experience Nova Scotia wine and award-winning taste at Jost Vineyards! Open seven days a week from May 1 to December 24 (closed Sundays in the winter).

79 Lobster Treat Restaurant 241 Post Rd. (on the Old Trans Canada) Antigonish 902.863.5465 Enjoy superb Nova Scotia food, hospitality and service in a country schoolhouse setting. Our personality, warmth and spirit have helped make this familyowned and operated restaurant successful for 35 years! Our menu features fresh seafood, steak, chicken and creative pastas. To finish, try our famous homemade coconut cream pie and warm German apple cake served with maple cream sauce!

80 Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish 158 Main St., Antigonish 902.863.4001 tf: 888.662.7484 www.maritimeinns.com

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 Chef’s Golden Brown Pan Fried Haddock, Fire Grilled Steaks and our signature Bourbon and Molasses BBQ Baby Back Ribs.

Put the finishing touches on your meal with our selection of decadent desserts – New York cheesecake, crème brulée, and the locals’ favourite, maple pecan bread pudding.

81 Mrs. MacGregor’s Tea Room & Restaurant 59 Water St., Pictou 902.382.1878 www.mrsmacgregors.com

Just steps away from Pictou’s waterfront and the Ship Hector Replica, Mrs. MacGregor’s Tea Room & Restaurant is proof that delicious and nutritious can go together. Offering both lunchtime and evening menus, our cosy, licensed dining room invites you to relax while enjoying our homemade breads, seafood chowder, fresh salads and tasty entrées. But be sure to leave room for our Sticky Toffee Pudding, which some say is “too good to be legal,” or a slice of the best butterscotch pie in Pictou County.

From Our Land, from Our Sea, from Our Hands Explore a farm, a fishing boat and a restaurant kitchen.

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Northumberland Shore 82 Pictou Lodge Resort

83 Sugar Moon Farm

84 Sunrise Mercantile

85 The Pork Shop

172 Shore Rd., Pictou off Braeshore Rd. 902.485.4322 tf: 800.495.6343 www.pictoulodge.com

Alex MacDonald Rd., Earltown 902.657.3348 tf: 866.81.MAPLE www.sugarmoon.ca

1631 Sunrise Trail (Route 6) 2 km west of Tatamagouche 902.657.1094 www.sunmerc.com

3412 Highway #326, Denmark 902.657.3406 www.theporkshop.ca

Enjoy a unique ocean-side dining experience in an historic setting – authentic log cabin architecture, a large beachstone fireplace and an inviting ambience with awardwinning service. An extensive wine list and menu perfect for an intimate dinner for two or a family gathering. Creations such as Northumberland Crab Cakes or Maple Planked Salmon are made with fresh local ingredients. After dinner, enjoy our large selection of scotch in the Oceanview Lounge.

Live entertainment weekly at our now famous “Sunday Brunch Buffet” and soon-to-be famous “Prime Jazz Night” Tuesdays, featuring our Prime Rib Special.

Visit our maple syrup farm and log restaurant. Enjoy a locallyinspired maple brunch all day.

Proud members of the Atlantic Économusée Network, we offer free tours and tastings in our working sugar camp. Shop for maple products. Hike to the sugar woods or find easy access to the Rogart Mountain Loop, a 6-km wilderness trail. Ask about “Chef’s Night,” a gourmet maple dining experience featuring guest chefs, live music and wine tasting.

Open weekends year-round (9am–4:30pm) and daily in July and August, we’re only 30 minutes north of Truro toward the scenic Sunrise Trail and North Shore.

Featured in the CBC television miniseries, The Week the Women Went, Sunrise Mercantile is a great place to dine in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy breathtaking views of Tatamagouche Bay and try our signature Northumberland Chowder: hearty chunks of fresh shrimp, scallops and haddock from surrounding Atlantic waters, complemented by seasonal produce from the Tatamagouche Farmers’ Market and locallyproduced fresh dairy cream.

Present your copy of the Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a free slice of Nova Scotia strawberry-rhubarb or wild blueberry pie, with purchase of $15 or more.

(Limit one coupon per table.)

Grape Expectations Eat a grape that you’ve picked in a vineyard.

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It’s not just what we do … it’s how we do it! Over two decades of offering nothing but the finest pork products, expertly prepared in The Pork Shop way, have earned us a world-class reputation for quality. We produce more than 70 products, from smoked chops, gluten-free sausages and pepperoni, stuffed apple roast and spiced capicola steak, to name a few. The Pork Shop also produces Bert’s International Sauce, which is great with pork, fish and chicken (available in Regular, Garlic and Hot). No trip to the sunshine coast is complete without stopping at Denmark to experience The Pork Shop.

Open Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 5pm. In spring and fall, open Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 5pm.

Cape Breton Island

Restaurants Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages Glenora Inn & Distillery Keltic Lodge Lakeside Restaurant at Inverary Resort Markland Coastal Resort McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge Miller Tap & Grill/Miller’s Café Normaway Inn Restaurant Acadian Rita’s Tea Room The Grubstake Restaurant The Red Shoe Pub

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Culinary Experiences Galloping Cows Fine Foods Glenora Inn & Distillery

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Cape Breton Island Discover the majestic jewel of Nova Scotia — Cape Breton Island. Its highlands reach into the sky and plunge down to the ocean, creating an atmosphere as dramatic as our cuisine.

Every twist and turn around our world-famous island offers a culinary adventure inspired by our rich Scottish heritage.

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Cape Breton Island 86 Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House

87 Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

88 Galloping Cows Fine Foods

536 Chebucto St., Baddeck 902.295.2581 www.visitbaddeck.com

48678 Cabot Trail, North River 902.929.2263 tf: 866.277.0577 www.chanterelleinn.com

59 Justin Rd., Port Hood 902.787.3484 www.gallopingcows.com

The Bell Buoy offers one of the most extensive selections of fresh seafood in Atlantic Canada. Enjoy perfectly prepared seafood and friendly service overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or lakes. Our extensive menu includes a wide variety of fish, lobster, handcut charbroiled steaks, pastas and chicken and a wine list designed to enhance your dining experience. The Bell Buoy is “nut free” and sensitive to special dietary needs. We make all of our own bread, sauces, soups, desserts and even our own ice cream! Be sure to try our seafood chowder, which has been rated as the best by many of our customers!

In 2006, our Inn was named to the prestigious Where to Eat in Canada, Canada’s national restaurant guide. We specialize in serving cuisine prepared according to the “Slow Food” traditions. Almost everything is created in our own kitchen using organic, locally produced food.

Specializing in dishes made with fresh, wild chanterelle mushrooms and more generally, specializing in “Cape Breton Fresh” cuisine with locally and organically grown food and fresh, local seafood.

Reservations required.

Present your copy of the 2009 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a complimentary glass of wine or 2-for-1 dessert with the purchase of two entrées.

Taste the difference a little adventure makes. Try out the exciting preserve flavours that set Galloping Cows in a class of its own. The company specializes in small batches, using fresh fruits and berries, and each preserve is handcrafted with care. They are naturally produced in the seaside town of Port Hood, where the fresh ocean breezes blow over the fields. Try the refreshing pepper jellies, fruit sauces, wine jellies, jams and beverages. The retail gift shop opens at 10am, six days a week, and 11am on Sundays.

Present your copy of the 2009 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive 10% off on any of our products or gifts!

Take My Word for It Recommend a Taste of Nova Scotia restaurant to a stranger.

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Cape Breton Island 89 Glenora Inn & Distillery Route 19, Ceilidh Trail, Glenville 902.258.2662 tf: 800.839.0491 www.glenoradistillery.com

Cradled in the picturesque hills of the Mabou Highlands, the unsurpassed view is the perfect setting for gourmet cuisine.

Our Pub and Dining Room are featured in Where to Eat in Canada.

Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia bounty and zesty international cuisine: rack of lamb, salmon, Digby scallops and terrific pub meals. Celtic music and a wee dram of Canada’s only Single Malt Whisky, Glen Breton Rare, lay the groundwork for your unique Cape Breton experience. Glenora Inn features nine rooms and six Highland Chalets. During your visit, you can also enjoy a guided tour of the distillery.

90 Keltic Lodge 383 Middlehead Peninsula, Ingonish Beach 902.285.2880 www.signatureresorts.com

Purple Thistle Dining Room: High on the cliffs of the Cabot Trail, Keltic Lodge continues its longstanding reputation for dining excellence. The upscale dining room, with its spectacular view of the sea, offers a superb variety of menu items appealing to every taste. Reservations are required, with a smart casual dress code.

The Atlantic Restaurant: With panoramic views of the ocean and Highlands, the Atlantic Restaurant is an informal eatery serving attractively priced meals, daily lunch buffets and themed dinner buffets on selected dates.

Enjoy nightly entertainment with a Celtic flair, featuring Friday ceilidhs … a traditional Cape Breton kitchen party!

Salts of the Earth

91 Lakeside Restaurant at Inverary Resort 368 Shore Rd., Baddeck 902.295.3500 tf: 800.565.5660 www.capebretonresorts.com

The Lakeside Restaurant at Inverary Resort sits on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes.

Enjoy fabulous seafood choices featuring the exceptional seafood platter for two, as well as fresh lobster from the sea, magnificent seafood cannelloni and succulent rack of lamb. Not only is the food delectable, the view is extraordinary and the outdoor deck is charming. The resort Gift Shoppe is located at Lakeside where you will find fashionable jewelry, clothing and unique gifts. In addition, after enjoying the exquisite cuisine, be sure to experience the tranquil surroundings with a boat tour on the Bras d’Or or a ride in a kayak or canoe; the Lakeside Adventure Centre is bursting with water toys and adventures for you to enjoy.

Discover what two brands of salt are mined in Nova Scotia.

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Cape Breton Island 92 Markland Coastal Resort

93 McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

94 Miller Tap & Grill/ Miller’s Café

Cabot Trail, Dingwall 902.383.2246 www.marklandresort.com

257 Shore Rd., Baddeck 902.295.2340 tf: 877.768.3969 www.maritimeinns.com

717 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury 902.625.0320 tf: 888.662.7484 (Option 2) www.maritimeinns.com

The Markland Coastal Resort is cradled in one of the most truly magical locations on the Atlantic coast. A seven-mile crescent of five sandy beaches stretches from one end of the bay to the other and from its perimeters, the verdant rolling highlands rise to encircle the spectacular watershed of the Aspy River basin. The Markland combines great food and quality accommodation to create an ideal home base during your stay.

Delight in the Markland’s fresh local bounty prepared by our chef and enjoy the fresh daily catch and seasonal gatherings of wild mint, mushrooms and blueberries.

We feature rack of lamb and tender halibut and our signature bouillabaisse. Complete your dinner with a delicious chocolate mousse or a scrumptious sampling of our chef’s homemade ice creams and sorbets.

Delicious meals! Traditional Maritime fare! Casual dining and a breathtaking view of the spectacular Bras d’Or Lakes make McCurdy’s one of Baddeck’s finest dining experiences. Sample our Maritime à la carte menu, our renowned Taste of Nova Scotia Buffet or evening special in a setting suitable for everyone.

Open for breakfast and evening dining with patio seating also available. Ask about our picnic lunch for busy travellers on the go. Please call ahead as our buffet is not available every evening.

Open seasonally, June 1 to October 15.

Do I Really Have To? Kiss a fish.

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Adjoining Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, this Strait-area favourite offers a casual and relaxed ambience inclusive of patio dining, poolside. Menu suggestions feature a variety of local recipes and flavours. May we suggest our fire-grilled salmon or paprika-crusted haddock for those in search of fresh Nova Scotia seafood. 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.

95 Normaway Inn 691 Egypt Rd., Margaree Valley 902.248.2987 tf: 800.565.9463 www.normaway.com Nestled in the picturesque hills of the Margaree Valley, Normaway Inn’s dining room, with its full view of the surrounding hills, fields and gardens, offers guests a unique combination of food: Atlantic salmon, Cape Breton lamb, scallops and herbs grown at the Normaway. Our menu changes daily to reflect the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy Cape Breton Film, Fiddle or Folk nightly in the living room or the entertainment Barn and our weekly Three-Fiddler Concert Ceildh Dance!

Cape Breton Island 96 Restaurant Acadien

97 Rita’s Tea Room

15067 Main St., Cheticamp 902.224.3207 www.co-opartisanale.com

Big Pond, Cape Breton Island 902.828.2667 www.ritamacneil.com/tearoom.htm

Our licensed Restaurant Acadien is situated on the famous Cabot Trail in the thriving, picturesque village of Chéticamp. Experience unique Acadian dishes prepared on the premises and served by staff dressed in full Acadian costumes! Menu items feature a delicious fricot, meat pies, traditional stewed potatoes, a selection of fresh fish, blood pudding and our famous butterscotch pie. We also do takeout for picnics. Come to our gift shop and museum, where you will find a selection of Chéticamp hooked rugs and souvenirs for all tastes.

Purchased by Rita MacNeil in 1982, Rita’s Tea Room and Gift Shop has been open since June of 1989, but the original oneroom schoolhouse dates back to 1939. Over the years, Rita’s Tea Room has welcomed countless visitors who have stopped by to say hello and enjoy a cup of tea.

Open seasonally, it offers warm hospitality, home-baked goodies, full lunch, a light dinner menu and, of course, a good cup of tea!

Rita’s Tea Room is open from mid-June to mid-October.

We are open from mid-May to mid-October.

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Cape Breton Island 98 The Grubstake Restaurant 7499 Main St., Louisbourg 902.733.2308 www.grubstake.ca 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 from June 14 to October 17.

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99 The Red Shoe Pub 11573 Route 19, Mabou 902.945.2996 www.redshoepub.com 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 treasure seafood chowder and a variety of hot pub pies. Visit “The Shoe” for good food, drinks and great live music.

Open seven days a week from 11:30am to 1:00am, June 1 – mid-October.

Eastern Shore

Restaurants

Eastern Shore Nova Scotia has a history of good taste. One of our secrets is our pristine good nature. Journey along our beautiful Eastern Shore surrounded by rolling fields, quaint fishing villages and folk as friendly as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever meet. Great food deserves great company and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find both here.

DesBarres Manor Inn The Lobster Shack Restaurant

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Culinary Experiences Aquaprime Mussel Ranch Ltd. J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd.

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100 Aquaprime Mussel Ranch Ltd.

101 DesBarres Manor Inn

14108 Highway #7 Ship Harbour 902.845.2993

90 Church St., Guysborough 902.533.2099 www.desbarresmanor.com

Enjoy farm-fresh mussels, harvested and delivered daily throughout the province. Drop by and see what we do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; learn how mussels are grown and harvested, then take home a bag of the freshest, sweetest mussels you have ever tried! Our mussels can also be enjoyed at many of the Taste of Nova Scotia restaurants. Best to call ahead!

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2008 Cuisine of the Year.

From our spectacular open kitchen, our culinary team uses fresh ingredients from the Manor gardens along with an extensive network of local farmers and fishers to create contemporary Canadian cuisine with an east coast flair. The Manorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seasonally inspired menus, romantic fireside and grand deck dining, and gourmet getaway packages with luxury accommodations make it a truly unique experience.

Combined with our attentive service, the DesBarres Manor dining room creates a culinary experience as warm as our people.

Eastern Shore 102 J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd.

103 The Lobster Shack Restaurant

35 Old Mooseland Rd. , Tangier 902.772.2188 tf: 800.758.4412

9931 Highway #7 Salmon River Bridge, Jeddore 902.889.3353 tf: 800.565.3353 www.salmonriverhouse.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, both locals and tourists, make the 50-mile drive from Halifax – a day’s outing – just to buy his fish!

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2008 Restaurant Server of the Year.

Relax in the seaside setting of The Lobster Shack Restaurant, only 45 minutes outside of Halifax, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Jeddore Harbour and Salmon River. We serve lobster, superb seafood, fresh steamed mussels, great charbroiled steaks, German cuisine (Deutsche Küche), schnitzels, salads and pastas. Enjoy snacks, light lunches, the kids’ menu and everything from a delicious bowl of chowder to a full evening dinner. Seafood lovers rave about our Seafood Supreme, and the Chaudrée (Acadian fish stew) is really something to write home about!

Everyone’s a Comedian Persuade a waiter to tell you a joke.

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Important Information

Culinary Festivals & Events 2009/10

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Festival

Dates

Web site

Location

Indian Point / Mahone Bay Mussel Festival

May 16 & 17, 2009

www.mahonebay.com

Mahone Bay

Lobsterpalooza

May 25 - July 1, 2009

www.lobsterpalooza.ca

Cape Breton

Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival

May 27 - June 1, 2009

www.appleblossom.com

Annapolis Valley

Shelburne County Lobster Festival

June 4 - 7, 2009

www.shelburnenovascotia.com

Shelburne

Catch - The Nova Scotia Seafood Festival

June 27 & 28, 2009

www.novascotiaseafoodfestival.com

Halifax

Pictou Lobster Carnival 75th Anniversary

July 10 - 12, 2009

www.pictoulobstercarnival.ca

Pictou

Digby Scallop Days

August 5 - 9, 2009

www.digbyscallopdays.com

Digby

Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival

August 14 - 29, 2009

www.wildblueberryfest.com

Province-wide

Halifax Seaport Beerfest

August 8, 2009

www.seaportbeerfest.com

Halifax

Select Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IncrEdible Picnic

August 23, 2009

www.selectnovascotia.ca

Province-wide

Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival

September 7 - October 30, 2009

www.winesns.ca

Province-wide

Lunenburg Seafood Festival

September 11 - 13, 2009

www.sealunenburg.com

Lunenburg

Port of Wines Festival

October 2 - 3, 2009

www.thenslc.com

Halifax

Valley Pumpkin Fest

October 2009

www.valleypumpkinfest.ca

Annapolis Valley

Nova Scotia Winter Icewine Festival

February 4 - 14, 2010

www.winesns.ca

Province-wide

Savour Food & Wine Festival

February 2010

www.savourfoodandwine.com

Province-wide

Saltscapes East Coast Expo

April 23 - 25, 2010

www.saltscapesexpo.com

Halifax

Taste of Nova Scotia Partner Nova Scotia wineries produce such distinctive and beautiful wines, they have been garnering international acclaim.

Bring home a bottle of

ovaScotia wine country.

H A nnApolis VAlley L’Acadie Vineyards 1.902.542.3034 lacadievineyards.ca Blomidon Estate Winery 1.902.582.7565 blomidonwine.com Domaine de Grand Pré 1.866.479.4637 grandprewines.com Gaspereau Vineyards 1.902.542.1455 gaspereauwine.com Muir Murray Estate Winery 1.902.542.0343 muirmurrayestatewinery.com Sainte-Famille Wines 1.800.565.0993 st-famille.com

BeAr r iVer VAlley Bear River Vineyards 1.902.467.4156 www.wine.travel

lAHAVe r iVer VAlley Lunenburg County Winery 1.902.644.2415 canada-wine.com Petite Riviere Vineyards 1.902.693.3033 petiterivierewines.ca

M AlAgAsH peninsulA Jost Vineyards 1.800.565.4567 jostwine.com

2009 Fall Wine Festival September 7 – OctOber 30, 2009 2010 Winter iceWine Festival February 4 – 14, 2010

winesns.ca

Look for this symbol, and be assured that you are raising a glass of the best Nova Scotia has to offer.

All across Nova Scotia, culinary adventures are waiting to be explored.

Use this guide to discover the very best from our land, from our sea and from our hands. There are over 100 quality members across the province including producers, processors and an elite collection of the best restaurants in Nova Scotia.

The continued success of the Taste of Nova Scotia is in part a result of the partnerships and alliances that the program has formed and fostered. These alliances include its membership, government partners and the foodservice and hospitality industries.

NS Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries NS Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Winery Association of Nova Scotia Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Nova Scotia Association of Chefs and Cooks Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia Destination Halifax

Some images used in this guide are courtesy of the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Taste of Nova Scotia 36 Brookshire Court, Suite 14 Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 4E9 Tel: 902.492.9291 Fax: 902.492.9286 Toll Free: 1.800.281.5507 taste@tasteofnovascotia.com www.tasteofnovascotia.com