2013 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide

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Restaurants, Culinary Experiences, Culinary Products, NEW Recipes

How to Use This Guide This is your guide to the very best culinary adventures Nova Scotia has to offer. There are over 130 quality Taste of Nova Scotia members across the province including producers, processors and an outstanding collection of restaurants.

And to help you experience all there is to see and do, we’ve listed everything alphabetically, grouped by region. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll also find original recipes by some of the best chefs in the province. Chef profiles, event listings, contests, product reviews, and more amazing recipes are available on our website:

www.tasteofnovascotia.com

Appetizing adventures await.

Food is inherently social. We’ve long congregated over meals to reconnect, but for 2013 we want to extend the conversation beyond the dinner table. Join us on social media and visit our website to get a greater glimpse into everything that Nova Scotia has to offer.

We’ll be running contests throughout the season, so check in often.

#tasteofnovascotia Some images are courtesy of the Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism.

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How to Use This Guide

Discover the best of Nova Scotia at a glance.

Nova Scotia offers a wealth of culinary adventures. Our category system was built to help you easily find exactly what you’re looking for. When using this guide, look for these symbols: Chef-Inspired fine Dining

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

Chef-Inspired Casual Dining

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

The Essence of Nova Scotia

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

A Nova Scotia Tradition

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

International

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

Pub & Eatery These relaxed and casual establishments are where you’ll find Nova Scotia beer, wine and/or spirits along with a limited menu of food items prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

Café/Tea Room These cozy hideaways are the perfect place for a cup of tea, coffee or other beverages.

Snacks and light meals are also offered, though not all will be full services.

Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Experience Get hands-on experiences at these establishments offering an authentic glimpse into Nova Scotia’s culinary industry.

Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary PRODUCT Watch for these extraordinary culinary products, on sale at retailers throughout the province.

Taste of Nova Scotia 2012 prestige award winner Winners who have demonstrated innovation and expertise in improving and promoting culinary excellence in Nova Scotia.

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1 A.C. Covert Distributors

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2 Acadian Maple Products

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3 Acadian Seaplants

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26 Murphy’s Cable Wharf Restaurant

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48 Mersey Point Fish Products

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27 Propeller Brewing Company

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49 Muwin Estate Wines Ltd.

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28 Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

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29 Saege Bistro

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50 Old Fish Factory Restaurant

& Ice House Bar

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30 Salty’s

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51 Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

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31 Scanway Catering

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52 Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort

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53 Salt Shaker Deli

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Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria

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Brooklyn Warehouse

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Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie

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32 Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax

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54 Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

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Cheelin Restaurant

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33 'Stories' at The Halliburton

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55 Shore Club Lobster Suppers

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Chives Canadian Bistro

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Clearwater Lobster

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34 Sugah! Confectionery

& Ice Cream Emporium

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10 elements on hollis

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35 Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

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11 Emma’s Eatery

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12 Fireside Kitchen

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36 The Press Gang Restaurant

& Oyster Bar

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13 Fisherman’s Market International

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14 Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

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15 Garrison Brewing

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16 Gio

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17 Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

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18 Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

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19 Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel

South Shore

56 Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop

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57 Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

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58 The Galley Restaurant and Lounge

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59 The Herb Garden at Bonny Lea Farm

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60 Trellis Café

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61 Van Dyk's Wild Blueberry Juice

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37 Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant

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38 Boulangerie la Vendéenne

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62 Eel Lake Oyster Farm Ltd.

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39 Cedar Bay Grilling Company

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63 IMO Foods Ltd.

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40 Charlotte Lane

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64 Red Cap Restaurant & Motel

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41 Elliot's Dining Room, White Point Beach

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65 Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub

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20 Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery

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42 Fleur de Sel

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66 Trout Point Lodge

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21 Heartwood Restaurant

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43 Grand Banker Bar & Grill

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67 Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

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22 Inn on the Lake

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23 jane’s next door, jane's catering

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24 McKelvie’s Restaurant & Grill

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25 Morris East Restaurant

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44 Ironworks Distillery Inc.

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45 LaHave Forests Inc.

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46 Lane’s Privateer Inn

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47 Mateus Bistro

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Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley 68 L'Acadie Vineyards

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69 Agri-Growers Ltd.

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70 Avondale Sky Winery

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96 Tangled Garden

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71 Benjamin Bridge

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72 Between the Bushes Restaurant

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97 The Acadian Room Restaurant

at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa

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73 Bistro 22

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74 Blomidon Estate Winery

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98 The Nova Scotian Emporium

& Fireside Tea Room

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75 Blomidon Inn

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99 The Port Pub

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76 Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

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100 Union Street Cafe & The Wick Pub

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77 Dominion Produce Ltd.

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101 Valley Flaxflour Ltd.

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78 Farmer John’s Herbs

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102 Webster Farms Ltd.

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79 Fox Hill Cheese House

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103 Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café

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80 Gaspereau Vineyards

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81 Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

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82 Grand Pré Wines

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83 Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

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84 Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery

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85 Luckett Vineyards

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86 Masstown Market

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87 Meadowbrook Meat Market

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88 Muir Murray Estate Winery

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89 Noggins Corner Farm Market

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90 Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant

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91 Randsland Farms Inc.

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92 Saltscapes Restaurant & General Store

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93 Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited

& Scotian Gold Country Store

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94 Sledding Hill

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95 Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

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117 Galloping Cows Fine Foods 69 118 Glenora Inn & Distillery 70 119 Governor’s Pub & Eatery 70 120 Inverary on Baddeck Bay

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121 Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa 71 122 Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd. 71 123 McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge 71 124 Miller’s Tap & Grill/Miller’s Café 72 125 NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd.

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Castle Rock Country Inn 73 127 The Grubstake Restaurant 73

104 Amherst Shore Country Inn

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128 The Red Shoe Pub 73

105 Gabrieau’s Bistro

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129 Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd. 73

106 Hillcrest View Inn

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107 Jost Vineyards

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108 Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish

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109 Mrs. MacGregor’s Restaurant

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110 Snow Queen

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111 Sugar Moon Farm

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112 The Pork Shop

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113 Train Station Inn

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Eastern Shore 130 AquaPrime Mussel Ranch Ltd. 77 131 Cornect Family Farm 77 132 DesBarres Manor Inn 77 133 Full Steam Coffee Co.

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134 J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd. 78 135 Liscombe Lodge Resort

& Conference Center 78 136 Lobster World Inc. 79

114 Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House

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115 Cabot Links

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116 Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages 69

137 Sober Island Oysters Ltd. & Pristine Cuisine Catering 79 138 St. Mary's River Smokehouses

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The best culinary adventures are shared experiences. For 2013, Taste of Nova Scotia wants to extend the conversation beyond the dinner table and make sensory experiences truly social.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

From a sandwich on the go to four courses with a view, discover a wide range of tastes and treats awaiting you on the waterfront.

Chef-Inspired fine dining Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill Gio ‘Stories’ at The Halliburton The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

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Chef-Inspired casual dining Brooklyn Warehouse Chives Canadian Bistro elements on hollis Emma’s Eatery Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery Inn on the Lake Morris East Restaurant Saege Bistro Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax

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Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre 16 17 Heartwood Restaurant 19 McKelvie’s Restaurant & Grill Murphy’s Cable Wharf Restaurant 20 Salty’s 21 Essence of Nova Scotia international Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie Cheelin Restaurant

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience Acadian Maple Products Clearwater Lobster Fisherman’s Market International Garrison Brewing Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie jane's next door, jane's catering Propeller Brewing Company Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory Scanway Catering Sugah! Confectionery & Ice Cream Emporium Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product A.C. Covert Distributors Acadian Seaplants Fireside Kitchen

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Halifax Metro Taste Old World charm spiced up with a New World attitude. Nova Scotia’s capital city will please your palate of adventure. Amazing food, cool music, stunning architecture and unique shops all promise to give you a one-of-a-kind culinary experience in our beautiful saltwater hub city.

View of Halifax from Cable Wharf 9

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A.C. Covert Distributors

Acadian Maple Products

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

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

Since 1938, A.C. Covert Distributors has been helping to deliver Atlantic Canada’s great fish and shellfish from our waters to the dinner table.

This family business continues to thrive because its knowledgeable staff offers exceptional service to customers and maintains personal connections with the fishermen and farmers who bring the seafood to market and the clients and consumers who buy it and serve it.

Acadian Maple Products is a wildcrafted gourmet food producer, exporter and retailer. Our specialty is pure Nova Scotia maple syrup but we also offer other products including sugar, candy, blueberry juice, preserves, maple cream and much more! We are a family owned and operated business that has been offering Nova Scotia and the world quality wild-crafted gourmet foods for 30 years. Drop by our retail shop and interpretive centre to learn all about maple syrup, one of Canada’s oldest agricultural crops.

Open year-round Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Present your copy of the 2013 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a large steaming cup of our Maple or other coffee free!

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Halifax Metro 3

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

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

Hana-Tsunomata™ is a line of premium quality cultivated sea vegetables. Produced exclusively

by Acadian Seaplants at its cultivation facility in Nova Scotia, Hana-Tsunomata™ offers a unique, contemporary feature to every dish.

Strikingly beautiful and vividly coloured, the Hana-Tsunomata™ bouquet is comprised of three natural colors — pink, green and yellow. Popular in Japan since its introduction in the early 1990s, Hana-Tsunomata’s™ mild but distinctive flavour is suited to a wide range of cuisines in both cold and hot dishes. Hana-Tsunomata™ is now available for distribution in North America.

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Essence of Nova Scotia international

Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria 6169 Quinpool Rd., Halifax 902.425.2222 www.bramoso.com

It’s not just a pizza — it’s a handcrafted locally sustainable gourmet experience.

We provide the freshest ingredients including 10 variations of cheese, specially created sauces, a wide selection of Nova Scotia meats, whole wheat and white crust made daily, gluten-free options and vegan and dairy-free choices.

We don’t own a freezer! We prepare over 30 inspirational recipes baked in a brick oven to complete the Old World experience. Bramoso is pleased to be proactive in highlighting many local products.

Relax in an inviting atmosphere with specific beer and wine pairings.

Dine in, carry out, take-’n-bake or call us for delivery seven days a week.

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

Brooklyn Warehouse 2795 Windsor St., Halifax 902.446.8181 www.brooklynwarehouse.ca

Brooklyn Warehouse takes its cue from simple, honest food and strives to bring you an affordable indulgence in a laid-back bistro atmosphere.

We work with our rural producers, local markets and regional suppliers to create seriously good food from fresh. We have a strong desire to bring back the practice of farm-to-table cooking in everyday living. In the past five years, this attitude has produced remarkable service and nationally recognized, award-winning cuisine.

Join us for: Lunch — Monday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dinner — Monday through Saturday 4:30 to 10 p.m., Sunday 5 to 9 p.m.

Reservations Accepted.

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Maple Miso Glaze for Pork Belly Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax, Chef Luis Clavel In this recipe Chef Luis Clavel creatively brings together flavours from Nova Scotia and the Far East to create this gorgeous sauce designed to be served with succulent local pork belly. The sweetness of the maple syrup is balanced perfectly with acidity of the white wine vinegar and the flavour of the miso. ½ cup (125ml) maple syrup 6 shiitake mushroom caps, cleaned and sliced 3 whole sliced Brussels sprouts (discard outer leaves) 2 tbsp (30ml) white miso 1 tbsp (15ml) white wine vinegar 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil 1. In a frying pan heat sesame oil until a light smoking point. Add shiitake mushrooms and Brussels sprouts and cook until a golden caramelized colour is achieved.

2. Add white vinegar to deglaze the pan, then add maple syrup and miso and stir well and bring to a quick boil.

3. Remove sauce from heat and puree in a blender to a smooth consistency.

4. Strain the pureed sauce through a fine sieve.

5. Add sauce back to the pan and bring to a simmer. Finish the sauce with a tablespoon of butter to add a shine and richness. Season with salt and pepper Serve this sauce with braised and sliced Nova Scotia pork belly. It also pairs perfectly with local roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts.

www.seasonsbyatlantica.com

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Essence of Nova Scotia international

Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie 1873 Granville St., Halifax 902.446.4700 www.brusselsrestaurant.ca

Join Head Chef Kristy Burgess as she brings the flavours of Belgium to Halifax.

Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie serves 11 different types of fresh local mussels and over 180 different beers, including unique local Maritime brands. Succulent steaks, beer-braised ribs, fresh grain-fed chicken and more!

Join us in our unique dining room or enjoy a beverage in our European-style brasserie. Select from many handmade Belgian chocolates in our display case, just like in the Grande Place!

Experience the heart of Europe in the heart of Halifax.

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Cheelin Restaurant

Chives Canadian Bistro

Clearwater Lobster

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

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

757 Bedford Highway, Bedford 902.443.0333 (Bedford)

Cheelin Restaurant has enjoyed 18 years of service, making its mark on the Halifax restaurant scene.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Culinary Ambassador of the Year — Chef Craig Flinn

Fanny Chen came to Canada in 1989. She studied cooking in China and learned more upon her arrival to Canada. In 1995, she and her husband Mark opened their small but charming restaurant in the brewery market building.

In business now for 11 years, Chives Canadian Bistro has a reputation you can trust for quality dining in Halifax. Our desire to create an extraordinary casual dining experience has set new standards for restaurants in our community.

Guests have come to expect an ever-changing menu at Chives. We focus on using fresh, in-season and local product. Chefs Craig Flinn and Darren Lewis look first to Nova Scotia for our ingredient base, then to the rest of the Maritimes to create our “Canadian Bistro” menus.

Thanks to its long-standing reputation for authentic Chinese cuisine, the use of local fresh ingredients and warm inviting service, Cheelin is listed once again, as The Best Chinese Restaurant in Halifax in 2012’s Where to Eat in Canada.

Cheelin Restaurant is open 7 days a week. Please visit the website for hours of operation. Visit our second location, Cheelin Express, in the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Tuesday to Sunday.

Visit our Ciboulette Café and Catering next door for breakfast and lunch, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chives is open daily for dinner service 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.chives.ca.

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

Clearwater’s conveniently located retail stores on the Bedford Highway and at the Halifax Airport are open seven days a week. They are stocked with fresh seafood and live lobster year-round, with accessories to serve every seafood requirement.

Whether you’re travelling near or far, we will package it properly to suit your needs. Order online for direct delivery throughout North America at www.clearwater.ca.

The next time you’re in the mood for lobster and seafood, taste the Clearwater difference.

Bedford: Open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily Halifax Stanfield International Airport: Open 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

elements on hollis

Emma’s Eatery

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

31 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage 902.406.0606 www.emmaseatery.ca

The best that Nova Scotia has to offer is represented at elements on hollis. Through partnerships with the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, located practically at our back door, and over 35 other local farmers, fishers and producers, elements on hollis offers menus featuring fresh, local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. The “eat local” movement has swelled over the past few years; we want to know where our food comes from, support local producers, and be responsible to the environment — and our patrons can be sure of those things when you dine at elements on hollis.

Traditional Fisherman’s Cove is just down the street and we’re only 20 minutes from Halifax — if you’re willing to make the trip, you’ll want to try our award-winning fishcakes, voted by The Coast readers as Best in Halifax 2011 and 2012. But the real recognition is our consistent loyalty from local and visiting Maritimers, who say our fishcakes and other traditional menu items taste “just like my mother made.”

Our seafood chowder is fresh from scratch and, like all of our soups, gluten-free. Don’t miss our signature all-day, all-local, farmfresh breakfast. Emma’s, where the food is like a warm hug from the inside out!

Open 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays

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

Established in 1979, Fireside Kitchen produces the most tempting all-natural jams and sauces using Nova Scotia berries.

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

Indulge in any one of our quality preserves, including blueberry, bumbleberry, strawberry and raspberry jams, orange and lemon marmalade, brandied cranberry and orange sauce and brandied blueberry conserve.

Items are available gift boxed.

Christmas cakes are available seasonally.

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Chef-Inspired fine dining

Fisherman’s Market International

Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

607 Bedford Highway, Halifax 902.443.3474 www.fishermansmarket.ca

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

Fisherman’s Market, located on the Bedford Highway in Halifax, is a wholesaler, retailer and worldwide exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked and salted seafood, and live/frozen Atlantic lobster.

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

Fisherman’s Market is a diverse operation. The company is your direct link to the sea. We are involved in every aspect of the fishery, from licence owners, vessel operators and fishing, to processing, distribution and retail.

Be sure to try Fisherman’s Market’s line of smoked seafood. Seabright Smoke House products include hot and cold smoked salmon, mackerel, haddock and cod — all of which are smoked daily on-site by one of our two smokehouses.

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

Oyster Happy Hour 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily For reservations and or hours of operation please call or visit our website.

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

Experience a true working microbrewery and taste fullflavoured, all-natural craft beer.

Located in the historic Halifax Seaport District, Garrison Brewing Co. is open daily and welcomes locals and visitors alike to sample its award-winning beer while relaxing in the hospitality room brimming with traditional character.

They offer many different ales and lagers throughout the year, as well as tasty kettle-brewed Cannonball sodas. Garrison is sold at beer establishments and liquor stores province-wide and distributed throughout the Maritimes and beyond in bottled and draught format.

Present your copy of the 2013 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive 10% off store merchandise!

(Discount does not apply to purchase of alcohol)

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Halifax Metro 16

Chef-Inspired fine dining

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

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.

2013 CAA/AAA Four Diamond Award Winner.

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Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

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

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

Originally from France, owners Jean-Pierre Gallois and Yseult Bertic have over 25 years experience as professional Chocolatiers. Since opening in 2003, they have been creating fine chocolates and truffles using only high quality French chocolate couverture. No preservatives or artificial flavours are used and they incorporate such local Nova Scotian ingredients as icewine, port wine, berries, sea salt, maple syrup, honey, apples, seaweed and more. Their specialties include Berry Chocolate Bark, Cremeux des Salins, Acadie Folie, Nova Scotia Icewine Truffles and Croquantine d’Annapolis.

Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market: Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit them Saturdays at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.

Entertaining Halifax for more than 25 years, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre provides audiences with a unique dining experience.

Music, comedy and interactive characters set the mood as you dine on the flavours of Nova Scotia.

Start with our sumptuous seafood chowder and enjoy one of six entrées including fresh Atlantic salmon and haddock, beef sirloin, stuffed chicken breast or Maritime lobster cakes.

A full evening of food, fun and music awaits. Call for showtimes and reservations or visit us online.

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre — fun for audiences of all ages.

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

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

Halifax’s Restaurant of the Year 2011 ~ Chronicle Herald "Best Dessert" - Savour Food & Wine 2013 Our culinary team push the creative boundaries while maintaining a commitment to seeking out local farmers, fishers and other producers.

Our commitment to supporting local does not end with our food.

With one of Halifax’s largest selections of local craft beers, Nova Scotia wines and spirits.

Our philosophy is to provide warm, friendly, impeccable service, ensuring our guests experience the best in Maritime hospitality.

Whether it's a seat at the black granite bar, or a cozy booth in the dining room, come see why the "locals" are making this a favourite destination.

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery 1869 Upper Water St., Halifax 902.407.HART (4278) www.hartandthistle.com

Located in Historic Properties, Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery features great food prepared fresh daily. Chef Collin Stone and Chef Sean Kettley have created a menu that offers a Nova Scotian twist, using local products wherever possible. Give the steamed local Scotian Blue Mussels a try! For the hearty appetite, nothing beats a great tasting classic like Maritime Seafood ‘n’ Chips, served with hand-cut sea-salted Russets and house-made tartar sauce. Don’t miss Chef Stone’s Jamaican Classic Curried Chicken — it’s an old family recipe! With a variety of beers on tap, be sure to try some Hart & Thistle Handcrafted Ale, always changing and always exciting. Come for the beer, stay for the service and come back for the food!

Brewers Blog: www.hartandthistle.blogspot.com

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Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

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

Halifax’s only exclusively vegetarian/vegan restaurant, Heartwood offers “natural” food prepared and served as close to its whole, unadulterated state as possible.

We lovingly offer the highest quality ingredients available, selecting ingredients that are local and organically grown whenever we can.

We bake our own famous sourdough bread, grow our own sprouts and generally rock a green vibe.

Our menu is predominantly vegan, wheat and gluten-free. We can usually accommodate most dietary requirements. Heartwood is proud to offer something extraordinarily delicious for everyone!

We’ve expanded our hours from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. seven days a week and now offering a weekend brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Shrimp & Grits Brooklyn Warehouse, Chef Mark Gray For 4 people Since opening their doors 5 years ago, Brooklyn Warehouse has built a reputation around the inventive use of great local ingredients. A perfect example is this adaptation of a southern classic. This recipe is a wonderful way to showcase Nova Scotia’s beautiful cold water shrimp.

2 cup (500ml) course-ground corn meal 4 cups (1L) water 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream ½ cup (125ml) parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup (250ml) ham hock, cooked and pulled (strain, reduce and reserve cooking liquid) 1 cup (250ml) Chedabucto Bay shrimp, peeled (or any fresh or frozen Nova Scotia cold water shrimp) 2 tbsp (30ml) butter 1 cup (250ml) micro greens salt and pepper 1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal.

Cook on low heat stirring constantly for 10-15 minutes or until grits are creamy and begin to soften. (For best results follow suggested cooking directions on corn meal package.)

2. Once the grits are cooked whisk in cream, Parmesan cheese and then season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pulled ham hock to grits and stir. Set aside and keep warm.

3. Heat separate sauté pan over high heat and add butter. Add shrimp to the pan and sautee until pink and cooked through, about 1 minute (depending on the size of shrimp). Remove shrimp from the pan and deglaze pan with reduced ham hock liquid.

4. Divide hot grits among 4 serving bowls. Spoon shrimp and sauce over grits. Garnish with greens and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately.

www.brooklynwarehouse.ca

Halifax Metro 22

Chef-Inspired casual dining

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

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For a special occasion, family get-together or date night, enjoy the upscale casual environment of Encore, with gourmet offerings featured alongside signature dishes including Scotch Salmon, Seafood Chowder and Chicken Cordon Bleu.

In warmer months, experience alfresco dining on the spacious Poolside Patio, with scenic views of Lake Thomas.

Menus follow a seasonal theme and many dishes incorporate fresh, local ingredients. Reservations are recommended.

Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

jane's next door, jane's catering

McKelvie’s Restaurant & Grill

2053 Gottingen St., Halifax 902.431.5683 (store) 902-431-5697 (catering) www.janesonthecommon.com

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

Choose your own dining adventure at Inn on the Lake!

For a laid-back meal with your favourite comfort foods and a beverage, try Oliver’s Gastropub, combining old-world charm and down-home service.

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At jane’s, we’re serious about food.

We know that lovingly crafted meals have the power to bring folks together and feed the soul. Following ten years of the successful jane’s on the common neighbourhood restaurant, Jane and her staff have made it possible to enjoy the same delicious, feel-good food in your own home or workplace.

Come and experience one of Nova Scotia’s premium seafood restaurants, situated in a renovated turn of the century fire hall located in Halifax’s Downtown Waterfront District.

Visit jane’s next door for a selection of gourmet ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads and sweets, as well as frozen entrees, soups and fabulous espresso coffees. Open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Seafood has been our passion since we opened our doors in 1982.

You’ll enjoy our favorites such as Fisherman’s Chowder, Jump-Up Calamari, crunchy Haddock, crab cakes, Digby scallops, blackened salmon, premium Nova Scotia lobster and our popular McKelvie’s Daily Fish Platter — plus black angus steaks and modern pastas.

Don’t forget to leave room for our Mile High Coconut Cream Pie.

jane’s catering & events offers full service catering for events of any size. Sourcing high quality local ingredients, jane’s continues to wow guests with great food and friendly professional service.

McKelvie’s offers a comfortable dining atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff and a global selection of wines. Make a reservation now to experience the finest catch of Nova Scotia, today.

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Morris East Restaurant 5212 Morris St., Halifax 902.444.7663 www.morriseast.com

Morris East is a creative, neighborhood restaurant in downtown Halifax. Our delicious gourmet pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven shipped from Naples, which burns premium orchard apple wood from the Annapolis Valley.

With a focus on seasonally fresh ingredients, regulars to our intimate 37-seat eatery will note that the menu changes all the time — depending on what’s available at the farmers' market. Pizzas with peach, prosciutto and goat cheese one month, followed by pear, walnut and crispy sage the next.

We’re also a hot spot for seasonally inspired cocktails and great desserts like the salted caramel tart.

We offer special lunch and brunch menus. Take out is also available.

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Murphy’s Cable Wharf Restaurant

Propeller Brewing Company

1751 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.420.1015 www.mtcw.ca

2015 Gottingen St., Halifax 902.422.7767 www.drinkpropeller.ca

Conveniently located in the heart of the Halifax waterfront, Murphy’s Restaurant, renowned for its celebrated lobster, offers a wonderful selection of fresh Nova Scotia seafood.

Menu favourites include the Signature Lobster Roll — runner up in the 2012 Savour Food and Wine Show — and the Best Seafood Chowder in Nova Scotia.

Relax on the large outdoor patio that extends out into the harbour and take in the sights along the water. Newly renovated with more windows, enjoy the views and a LIVE lobster tank featuring 300 lobsters. Join us at Murphy’s Restaurant for a true Nova Scotian experience.

Open year-round.

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Propeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best-selling microbrewery.

Our international award-winning, all-natural craft beer is available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout Nova Scotia. Ask for an Extra Special Bitter or an IPA, the province’s best-selling microbrewed beers.

Or, try a Propeller Bohemian Style Pilsener — clear, crisp and refreshing — a Nova Scotian take on a European classic!

Drop by the Gottingen Street Brewery and Retail Store or our new Retail Store at 617 Windmill Road in Dartmouth to try Nova Scotia’s finest brewery-fresh craft beer.

Store hours: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday noon – 10 p.m.

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Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory 1479 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.421.6079 tf: 1.866.440.7867 www.rumrunners.ca

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

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory, located on the Halifax Boardwalk at Bishop’s Landing, is serving up a delicious piece of Nova Scotia history.

All Rum Runners cakes use real rum or whiskey bottled at beautiful Glenora Distillery on Cape Breton Island, making it a truly Nova Scotian product. Free of preservatives, the cake is vacuumsealed for freshness and will keep unopened for up to three months.

In addition, Rum Runners has a full line of prohibition-inspired clothing and accessories for the rum drinker in your life.

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Saege Bistro

Salty’s

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

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

You deserve to eat well. At Saege Bistro, we are dedicated to using local, seasonal and delicious ingredients to create rustic comfort food with a twist.

Our sommelier-designed wine list provides perfect pairings while highlighting the best of our local wineries. Enjoy a pint of local draft beer, or our signature cocktail, The Lost Mexican.

Join us for our famous weekend brunch, a casual lunch or a romantic dinner. Our sunny atrium is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. If you're planning a corporate or special event be sure to consider our beautiful private room, Purple Saege.

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 freshfrom-the-water 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.

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

Impeccable food and outstanding service go hand-in-hand at Scanway Catering.

Whether you're booking an office lunch delivery or planning a gala dinner, the catering specialists at Scanway make sure every detail is looked after.

Over thirty years of experience ensure that your special event is executed with style and professionalism. Scanway continues to use only fresh, highquality ingredients and creative presentation with the attention to detail that we've built a reputation on since 1981.

Contact our catering manager at 902-425-0386 to make planning and executing your event stress-free.

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Chef Inspired fine dining

Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax

'Stories' at The Halliburton

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

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

Start with fresh, local cuisine created by our talented culinary team, led by award-winning Executive Chef Luis Clavel. Mix in fabulous live entertainment, warm urban décor, a stunning view of the Halifax Common, an unparalleled commitment to service excellence and creating a memorable dining experience, and you have the recipe that has made Seasons the social destination for downtown Halifax’s vibrant Robie and Quinpool neighborhood. Our menu is inspired by the changing seasons and reflects a unique, modern twist.

Whether enjoying a healthy lunch, light fare selection, an epicurean dinner adventure or one of our signature cocktails, make Seasons

by Atlantica your destination for downtown, different!

East Coast fusion meets historic downtown off the lobby of Halifax’s best small hotel. Offering locally produced seafood, game and more in our intimate, adjoining dining rooms, this “best-kept secret” is popular with savvy travellers and discerning locals alike. With pride and passion, Chef Scott Vail showcases artful plates using fresh ingredients from the region's farmers, forgers and fisherman.

Breakfast 7 – 11 a.m.

Lunch 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dinner 5 – 10 p.m.

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In the summer months, guests enjoy cocktails and light fare in the lush garden courtyard. In the autumn and winter, a crackling fire invites from the hotel’s cozy library.

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Sugah!

Confectionery & Ice Cream Emporium 1479 Lower Water St., Halifax 902.421.6079 tf: 1.866.440.7867 www.sugah.ca

Sugah! Confectionery & Ice Cream Emporium is the sweetest spot on the Halifax waterfront.

At Sugah! our confections are made on-site using century-old techniques and pure, simple ingredients. Combining the finest chocolates with local ingredients — dried fruits, nuts and exotic spices — we think you will find that we have captured the true essence of all that is good and sweet.

We can also hand paddle these fresh confections into your choice of ice cream. Our philosophy is that fresh is better, local is better and pure is better. With our many flavour combinations, Sugah! offers the perfect Taste of Nova Scotia to take home for young and old.

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Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

601 Highway #2, Elmsdale 902.883.7417 www.sweetspotchocolateshop.com

5218 Prince St., Halifax 902.423.8816 www.thepressgang.net

THE PRESS GANG

RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

If chocolate is what you crave, the Sweet Spot is the place to be.

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

Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, The Press Gang inhabits one of the city’s oldest historic stone structures, dating back to 1759.

Visit our famous Oyster Bar for a selection of Maritime oysters, succulent appetizers and an extensive list of fine wines, scotch and world-class cocktails. Enjoy our grand piano, played by some of Halifax’s finest musicians every Friday and Saturday and try our new three-course Prix Fixe menu on Sundays and Mondays for $45.

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

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South Shore Welcome to a feast for your senses — Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore. With its quaint and authentic fishing villages, white sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses and island-filled bays, this coastline of adventure is the perfect setting for fantastic food experiences.

Chef-Inspired fine dining Fleur de Sel

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Chef-Inspired casual dining Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant Charlotte Lane Elliot's Dining Room, White Point Beach Resort Lane’s Privateer Inn Mateus Bistro Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort Salt Shaker Deli The Galley Restaurant and Lounge

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Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar Shore Club Lobster Suppers Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop Trellis Café

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Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery Grand Banker Bar & Grill

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience Ironworks Distillery Inc. Mersey Point Fish Products Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

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Terrence Bay

Boulangerie la Vendéenne Cedar Bay Grilling Company LaHave Forests Inc. Muwin Estate Wines Ltd. Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet The Herb Garden at Bonny Lea Farm Van Dyk's Wild Blueberry Juice

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Cider Braised Quinoa Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Atlantica Oak Island, Chef Roger Joharchy For 4 people If you are looking for a healthy and delicious recipe, this quinoa salad is a great choice.

This simple dish can be served in a variety of different ways, but this version showcases local pork tenderloin. The ideal meal for a warm summer afternoon.

FOR THE QUINOA

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

1 cup (250ml) quinoa 2 cups (500ml) apple cider 2oz (60ml) Jost maple wine 1 tsp (5ml) salt 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 tsp (5ml) vegetable oil

1/2 cup (125ml) Jost maple wine 1 cup (250ml) balsamic syrup* 1½ cup (325ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp (5ml) freshly ground black pepper

1. Rinse the quinoa in cold water for 5 minutes.

2. Add all ingredients to a medium sized pot over medium heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the Quinoa is fully cooked. Add more cider if more liquid is required.

Remove from heat, let cool and fluff with a fork.

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Whisk all ingredients together until combined. *To make balsamic syrup, combine 2 cups (500ml) of balsamic vinegar and 2tbsp of sugar. Reduce slowly over medium heat to 1 cup.

To assemble this dish, plate quinoa, with some mixed local greens. Slice roasted local pork tenderloin (at room temperature) and a ripe fig - around ½ inch (12cm) thick. Arrange the pork and fig on the plate by alternating slices. Drizzle vinaigrette on both the quinoa and the pork and figs.

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Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant 36 Treasure Dr., Western Shore 902.627.2600 tf: 1.800.565.5075 www.atlanticaoakisland.com

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

Whether dining in the seaside lounge or La Vista dining room, stunning views of Mahone Bay — combined with seasonally inspired menus featuring fresh local lobster selections — create a gastronomic experience that is second to none.

Take in the fresh air and sea breezes from our large outdoor oceanfront patio and watch the fabulous Nova Scotia sunrise. Dedicated professionals are at your service for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast 7 – 11 a.m.

Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dinner 5 – 9 p.m.

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Boulangerie la Vendéenne

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

RR#2 Highway #3, Mahone Bay 902.531.3090

60 Gates Fish Plant Road, Blandford 902.228.2559 www.cedarbaygrilling.com

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

A R B AY D CE LLING C OMPANY GRI

Originally from the Vendéenne region on the Atlantic coast of France, Jean Marc Riant has been baking French-style bread for many years.

He started apprenticing to be a cuisinier/boulanger when he was 15, and has been perfecting his craft ever since.

Boulangerie la Vendéenne produces a large variety of organic artisanal breads and pastries.

Baguettes, sourdough, rye, spelt, seven grain, apricot and honey and more can be found year-round at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Pete’s Frootique, Italian Market, Super Natural, Planet Organic, Salt Shaker and Mariposa.

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

2012 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Gold Medal Award for Small Business of the Year Tucked away in the tiny South Shore hamlet of Blandford, Nova Scotia, is Cedar Bay Grilling Company.

This family owned, locally operated company produces frozen cedarplanked salmon, providing a fun dining experience at home with a variety of seasonings to choose from, including applewood, orange and ginger, sugar and spice, and maple with smoked pepper. This award-winning company has already captured the Canadian Grand Prix awards for Healthy Innovation and Originality 2010, including the honour of the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Health Check, as well as the Boston Seafood Show for Best Retail Product of the year 2009.

Cedar Bay Salmon can be found at Sobeys, Superstore, Clearwater, Masstown Market as well as local farmers’ markets.

Winner of 2011 Best Restaurant Outside Halifax (Chronicle Herald) and 2010 Best Small Restaurant (Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia), this gem is nestled in historic Shelburne.

Roland and Kathleen Glauser have been providing delicious world cuisine blended with down-home hospitality to locals and tourists for 18 years. They feature splendid local seafood and meat dishes, inventive pastas, seasonal salads, delectable Swiss specialties and mouth-watering desserts, plus a full list of local and imported wines. It’s an easy two-hour drive from Halifax — perfect for lunch or dinner. The inhouse gift shop features distinctive Atlantic Canadian crafts.

Open: May 10 to December 21, 2013 Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Reservations recommended for dinner only.

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

Brick oven pizza, locally sourced racks of pork, lobster and arctic char, expansive ocean vistas, storm watching with crashing surf, pristine sunrises on our glistening white sand beach, cozy cabernet enjoyed beside the beachstone fireplace.

Elliot’s surrounds you in the essence of Nova Scotia. Allow Executive Chef Alan Crosby and Sommelier Dan Tanner to guide you on a culinary adventure over dinner or in a wine tasting or culinary class.

Open year-round, the menu — like our beach — changes with the seasons.

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Server of the Year – Andrea Davidson Fleur de Sel Restaurant is located in the heart of historic Lunenburg.

With an ever-evolving menu focusing on fresh local seafood, produce and meats, Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, winner of the Nova Scotia Gold Medal Plates Competition, uses his French training to highlight local ingredients. Voted one of Canada’s Top Ten New Restaurants by enRoute magazine and awarded the prestigious Four Diamond Award by AAA/CAA, Fleur de Sel is not to be missed.

Open April – October Reservations are encouraged.

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Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery

Grand Banker Bar & Grill 82 Montague St., Lunenburg 902.634.3300 tf: 1.800.360.1181 www.grandbanker.com

Join the crew of The Grand Banker, located harbourside in historic downtown Lunenburg. Our fresh, local menu and stunning waterfront view ensures a true Nova Scotian experience. Favourite classics such as fish cakes, scallops, mussels, haddock, burgers and Acadian stew are given a Maritime twist, using only the best the land and sea have to offer. Our commitment to local artisans, farmers and fishermen results in a unique and special experience. The casual and relaxed atmosphere, along with our commitment to great service and hospitality, makes The Grand Banker an ideal port of call for lunch and dinner.

Open May to October, 11am–9pm Off-season hours may vary.

Entrees $11–$20

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Ironworks Distillery Inc. The Blacksmith’s Shop 2 Kempt St., Lunenburg 902.640.2424 www.ironworksdistillery.com

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Innovative Product of the Year — Pear in the Bottle Eau de Vie Ironworks is the first micro-distillery in Nova Scotia, located in the heart of old Lunenburg. Distilling by hand, we use only natural ingredients, as fresh and local as possible. From Annapolis Valley apples, we create a lovely smooth sipping vodka — the only one of its kind in Canada — and a rich brandy, aged in Hungarian oak casks. The fruit for our various liqueurs and eaux de vie is all sourced locally. Open all year.

Check our website for current hours.

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LaHave Forests Inc.

Lane’s Privateer Inn

Mateus Bistro

PO Box 86, Blockhouse 902.527.2139 www.haskapa.com

27 Bristol Ave., Liverpool 902.354.3456 tf: 1.800.794.3332 www.lanesprivateerinn.com

533 Main St., Mahone Bay 902.531.3711 www.mateusbistro.com mateus bistro

While maintaining a focus on sustainable farming methods for our orchards, we are working hard to promote Nova Scotia as the capital of the burgeoning Haskap berry industry.

In addition to our passion for the soil and the plants themselves, we have created the “Haskapa” brand to promote delicious and healthy Haskap berry products. Our Haskap juice — the first commercial juice of its kind in North America — was recently launched and demonstrates the rich colour and flavour of the berry. This will add an exquisite element to any dish or cocktail.

The taste really must be experienced to be believed!

Please contact us for an updated list of haskapa product retailers or go to our website.

Built in 1798, this privateer mansion has been operated by the Lane family for 51 years. The main dining room is flanked on either side by Snug Harbour Books & Gourmet Shops. Enjoy a pint of local beer in the pub or two-level stone patio overlooking the Mersey River. Our menus feature Nova Scotia seafood, salads, chowder, sandwiches and steak, not to mention our on-site bakery and espresso bar. We have an extensive wine list and three sommeliers on staff. Nova Scotia Wine Tastings are offered tableside, July through October (reservations recommended). We are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and takeout, with 26 individually appointed guest rooms. Check out the website for upcoming events.

Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Weekends 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Off-season hours may differ.

With adoration for fresh foods and an understanding of seasonal product, Chef Matthew Krizan and his partner Kira Curtis have grown their restaurant to focus on a real appreciation of food.

Mateus Bistro has an ever-changing menu that is sculpted by the local farmers, bakers, butchers and winemakers of Nova Scotia. Fine food in a casual atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner year-round in the nape of Mahone Bay. Weekend brunch starts at 10 a.m.

And this year, savour tapas after dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. until midnight. Call or visit our website for menus, hours and info.

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Mersey Point Fish Products 36 Breakwater Rd., Port Mouton 902.683.2150 www.merseypointfish.ca MERSEY

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With the ocean at our doorstep, fishing and seafood processing have always been a big part of life on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Mersey Point Fish Products has been turning the ocean harvest into delicious, top-quality products including Nova Scotian Solomon Gundy, smoked fish and Matjes herring for over 25 years. Taste them. Savour them. Fall in love with them. Our products are prepared from fresh natural ingredients by experienced staff, using traditional local and old world recipes, and careful hand processing techniques. Discover what consumers throughout North America, Europe and Asia have been enjoying for years.

We invite you to explore our website and visit us in Port Mouton Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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South Shore Fish Cakes Trellis Cafe, Chef Emily Dunsworth Makes approximately 15 fishcakes This year’s Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award winner for Essence of Nova Scotia, Trellis Café, has been making mouths water with their many classic Nova Scotian dishes.

The South Shore Fish Cakes are easily one of their best sellers. They can be enjoyed at any time of the day – for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

3lbs (1.5kg) russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 lb (450g) salt fish 1½ medium onions 3 stalks of celery including leafy top 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh parsley 2 tsp (10ml) tarragon 1½ tsp (8ml) savory 2 tsp (10ml) sage 1½ tsp (8ml) black pepper 1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold salted water and bring to a boil until soft. Remove from heat and mash potatoes while still warm.

2. Boil salt fish in a medium pot for 7 minutes to remove some of the salt and soften the fish bits. Drain, let cool and flake into a bowl using fingers.

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3. Cut up onions, celery, parsley and salt fish and finely chop in food processor or very finely by hand.

4. Add salt fish mixture and herbs to mashed potatoes and mix well and cool to room temperature.

5. Form fish cake mixture tightly by hand into 4 oz patties.

6. Heat non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, add canola oil.

Coat fish cakes in flour (or quinoa flour for gluten free) and remove any excess. Carefully place fish cakes in the pan and fry until golden brown on each side.

7. Drain fish cakes on paper towel. Serve with green tomato chow chow.

Please note: Fish cake patties can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Muwin Estate Wines Ltd. New Ross 902.681.1545 www.muwinestate.com

Muwin Estate Winery is a true expression of what Nova Scotia is all about: fresh, wholesome, premium-quality fruits and berries.

Our winery sits on five acres of fruit orchards and berries in New Ross, Nova Scotia. All our wines are produced using 100% pure juice extracted from luscious crops of apples, blackcurrants, cranberries and wild blueberries hand-picked at our farm and neighbouring estates.

Our wines can be found in NSLC stores throughout Nova Scotia, including our premium Red Barn fruit wines, our artisan Northern Compass dessert wines and BULWARK Original craft cider made with 100% fresh-pressed apples from the famed Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia.

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

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

May 17 – October 12 Dining: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

(9:30 p.m. July & August) Kitchen Ceilidh – Live Music every Wednesday night (July & August) Check out website for details.

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Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill Historic Lighthouse Route 3 Summerville Beach 902.683.2998 tf: 1.800.565.1119 www.quarterdeck.ns.ca

The ocean-side view of surf and sand is delicious. And the food amazing! Located on spectacular Summerville Beach, a milelong stretch of white sand, the Quarterdeck has a reputation as the South Shore’s finest for fresh seafood, great steaks, tempting desserts, plus a cellar full of wines. Tempt your taste buds with sumptuous lobster tails stuffed with scallops and shrimp or our specialty Atlantic Planked Salmon, prepared over an open fire pit. A Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year recipient.

Villas open year-round.

Grill open May 10 – October 14, 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Off-season hours may vary.

Reservations recommended.

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Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort 8650 Peggy's Cove Rd., Indian Harbour 902.821.3013 www.rhubarbrestaurant.ca

If you want fresh, locally sourced food served in a casual atmosphere among friends, Rhubarb is it.

Operators, Jim and Diane Buckle and Chef Jon Geneau, care a lot about their food and their customers. And it shows. Together, they have crafted a tasty array of seasonal, value-priced dishes to tempt serious gourmands and comfort foodies alike, presented with unsurpassable service.

Whether you live in the neighborhood or are visiting from away, come enjoy the creative cookery at Rhubarb — minutes from Peggy's Cove and less than an hour from Halifax. Please visit the website for hours of operation.

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Salt Shaker Deli 124 Montague St., Lunenburg 902.640.3434

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DELI Check out the Salt Shaker Deli in Lunenburg. Sit on our waterfront patio or indoor dining room and enjoy our fresh, from scratch menu.

Items include our award-wining smoked seafood chowder, fishcakes, lobster rolls, mussels and other local seafood items, as well as soups, salads, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches, pad thai, pastas and more!

Our casual and fun atmosphere is perfect for families and adults alike.

Open Year-round 7 Days a Week: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

No Reservations.

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Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

7014 Hwy #3, Martins Point 902.273.2482 schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com

250 Shore Club Rd., Hubbards 902.857.9555 tf: 1.800.567.1790 www.lobstersupper.com

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

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

Celebrating 77 years of serving the public, The Original Nova Scotia Lobster Supper offers a unique dining experience.

The Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop overlooks the famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove and specializes in homestyle meals.

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

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

Wholesome ingredients go into our delicious and nourishing on-the-go foods for people sensitive to what goes into their bodies. We do this in small batches, by hand, in a converted schoolhouse in Lunenburg County.

From potato millet bread to focaccia rounds, pumpkin muffins to brownies, our goodies feature quality nutritionally dense ingredients like chia and flax, and natural sweeteners like agave and maple syrups. Although we do not have a storefront location at our production facility in Martins Point, you can find us at farmers’ markets in Halifax and Lunenburg, and at select independent retailers. Please visit our website for more information and a list of retailers.

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.

Fresh boiled lobster, unlimited fresh cultivated mussels, all-you-can-eat salad bar, homemade rolls, your choice of dessert and coffee or tea.

Steak, chicken, vegetarian and a children’s menu are also available.

Our goal is to serve the best lobster in a unique setting with friendly Nova Scotian hospitality.

Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4 – 8 p.m., Mother’s Day weekend in May to Thanksgiving weekend in October.

Reservations highly recommended.

Terra Beata is a cranberry grower and processor nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

While cranberries are our specialty, we use the best fruit Nova Scotia has to offer in our 10 gourmet preserves, unique low-sugar flavour-packed dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries, premium pure juices and not-fromconcentrate juice cocktails.

You'll find our products in all Sobeys Atlantic stores, as well as many farm markets and specialty stores. Or, follow the red cranberry farm signs to visit our on-farm Bog Store on your next trip to Lunenburg.

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Wild Blueberry Smoothie

Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice For 2 people This smoothie is the fantastic way to begin any day. Van Dyk’s Pure Wild Blueberry Juice is loaded with flavor and packed full of antioxidants. Check the Van Dyk’s website to learn where to purchase their wild blueberry juice.

4 oz (120ml) Van Dyk’s by Nature 100% Pure Wild Blueberry Juice 2oz (60ml) plain yogurt 4 oz (120ml) crushed ice 2 tbsp (30ml) ground flax 2 tbsp (30ml) honey 1 cup (250ml) frozen wild blueberries (optional) 1. Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. If a thicker consistency is desired, add frozen blueberries and blend again.

2. Serve in glasses and garnish with a few fresh or frozen blueberries.

Please note: Sweetness can be adjusted by adding more honey to smoothie while blending.

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The Galley Restaurant and Lounge

The Herb Garden at Bonny Lea Farm

115 Marina Rd., Chester Basin 902.273.dine (3463) tf: 1.855.420.3635 www.galleyrestaurant.ca

P. O. Box 560, Chester 902.275.5622 www.bonnyleafarm.ca

The Galley Restaurant and Lounge, just West of Chester, serves up fresh, local seafood, steak, pasta and a modern and unique take on classic Nova Scotia fare.

We offer casual dining for all, in our tiered dining room, lounge, patio and 50-seat deck. Every seat provides a spectacular, scenic ocean view overlooking the Islands of Mahone Bay and nearly 100 yachts in the mooring field of South Shore Marine, a fully functional Marina with gas dock, ice, boat repair and supplies.

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 Lemon & Garlic, Basil & Red Wine, Chervil & Chive, Tarragon & White Wine and Mediterranean. Our delicious herbal-infused oils include Cajun Spice, Italian Flavour, Pesto Flavour, Hot Pepper, and Rosemary & Roasted Garlic.

Come by land or come by sea!

Love it and then ‘like’ it.

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

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Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Restaurant of the Year — Essence of Nova Scotia “Real Food since 1985” Every day begins with the aroma of bread baking and freshly ground organic Fair Trade coffee brewing.

Fish arrives at the back door from the boats daily. Haddock, halibut, fishcakes and seafood chowder are the house specialties. Our Mile High Clubhouse Sandwich is famous. Everything is homemade and baked on the premises.

Enjoy our sunny patio, complimentary wi-fi, local artwork and live entertainment on weekends, and be sure to try our lobster or smoked salmon eggs Benedict during weekend brunches.

Just 30 minutes from Halifax.

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Van Dyk's Wild Blueberry Juice 188 Marshall St., Queens County 902.542.4405 www.vandykeblueberries.ca

Van Dyk's by Nature 100% Pure Wild Blueberry Juice is made from ONLY Canada Grade "A" Nova Scotian wild blueberries. It has NO water, sugar or preservatives added.

This naturally delicious juice provides health-conscious consumers with a versatile, convenient way to benefit from the remarkable health properties of wild blueberries year-round. It is available at the Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys, Pharmasave and most independent health food stores in Atlantic Canada. Enjoy it straight, mixed with other fruit juices or in a smoothie.

Remember, Van Dyk's 100% Pure Wild Blueberry juice is “Wildly Nutritious!”

Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Creamed Lobster This traditional dish is a diet-busting local favorite. We just had to share it!

3 cooked 1¼ lobsters = 2 cups of meat In skillet add 4 tbsp butter.

Melt butter over medium heat, then add 2 cups of lobster meat.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

The mouth watering Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is a lively little slice of France on the scenic southwest coast of Nova Scotia.

Wandering through one of the largest fishing communities in Canada means you’ll get a taste for seafood so fresh you should slap it! Come, immerse yourself in our vibrant seafaring history, evident in streets lined with gracious sea captains’ homes.

Our popular Living Wharves program gives landlubbers a chance to rub elbows with local fishemen. Come listen to salty fish tales, and try your hand at braiding rope and mending nets.

Sauté until juice and lobster are reddish in colour.

Remove from heat, then add 1 cup of 10% blend cream.

Continue to simmer for 10 minutes, in order for the sauce to thicken.

Serve over buttered toast.

Bon appetit!

All that hard work, plus breezy days on secluded beaches will give you a hearty appetite! Bring it to our Musique de la Baie kitchen parties. Over 5000 people attended last year (and no one

Musique de la Baie kicks off July 1 to September 30th, 7 days a week Plus, catch performances on the ferry, Princess of Acadia (twice per week) in July and August!

left hungry or disappointed!) Local venues dish out toe-tapping music and Acadian recipes handed down through generations – like Creamed Lobster on Toast, and Rappie Pie. So come on...

Living Wharves happen 7 days a week, from June 20 to September 30th in harbours throughout the region!

bring us your appetite and joie de vivre!

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Explore Nova Scotia’s rich 400-year-old Acadian history and discover the incredible influence of our French heritage. Tasty memories of our appetizing adventures and wonderfully fresh seafood will stay with you forever … and bring you back for more.

Chef-Inspired fine dining Trout Point Lodge

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Chef-Inspired casual dining Red Cap Restaurant & Motel Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

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Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience Eel Lake Oyster Farm

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product IMO Foods Ltd.

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

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

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

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Consumer Choice Product 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 east of Yarmouth on scenic Route 3, you can expect to find a family owned business operating on a unique tidal lake.

We can be found each Saturday (May to December), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market at 15 Hawthorn Street, Yarmouth.

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IMO Foods Ltd. is a fish cannery located in Yarmouth. We have been packing local fish for more than 40 years.

We produce canned herring, sardines, and mackerel, using freshly caught fish from the Bay of Fundy. IMO Foods produces for many different brands worldwide, but it is our own KERSEN brand that is available in large and small retailers throughout Nova Scotia.

IMO Foods is proud of our reputation for producing quality, locally sourced, sustainable products. Our smoked kippers are naturally smoked, with no chemicals or additives. Our sauces are produced in-house, ensuring quality at every step. IMO Foods takes pride in producing high quality, healthy fish products.

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

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Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery

Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub 96 Water St., Yarmouth 902.742.7311 www.ruddersbrewpub.com

Owned and operated by the LeBlanc family in the heart of the Acadian village of West Pubnico.

When you relax in our dining room, Chef Amy Scott will prepare worldclass seafood including Ruisseau oysters, haddock with lobster sauce or lobster thermidor, all caught by local fishermen.

Partnering with local farmers, Chef Amy proudly serves delicious white onion soup, tender pork schnitzel, homemade rappie pie, juicy oven roasted chicken and a variety of dishes for everyone. Enjoy local wine and beer and save room for steamed cranberry pudding or our traditional bread pudding.

Open year round with live music during the summer and on special occasions throughout the year.

Chef Amy Scott invites you to “taste the difference freshness makes.”

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

Present your copy of the 2013 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a complimentary 5 oz. sample of one of our handcrafted fullbodied craft ales

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Trout Point Lodge

Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

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

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

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

Watch the sunset and experience a gourmet getaway by the sea on the main deck overlooking Lobster Bay. We serve the best of Southwest Nova Scotia’s seafood in our licensed dining room, specializing in chef-created, seasonal, locally derived menu items. Our seasonal chef menu changes on a weekly basis depending on what is fresh from our garden, local farms and sea. We grow most of our own herbs and produce onsite in our gardens and partner with local farmers and fisheries to provide you with the freshest and finest menu items possible. Take in the pleasure of the spectacular sunsets behind the surrounding islands from our airy wraparound veranda while enjoying your favourite beverage. Check out our Facebook page for daily specials.

Experience why the London Telegraph rated Trout Point Lodge 9/10 for food and drink.

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

Open for dinner only year round.

Reservations required.

Open daily at 11am.

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server of the year

culinary ambassador of the year

Nominate your favourite Taste of Nova Scotia for a chance to win!

The Prestige Awards is our official, annual celebration of culinary excellence. Once a year, Taste of Nova Scotia members are acknowledged for their dedication, service, creativity, passion and great taste! This year we’re asking for your help. Between June 1 and September 30, we invite you to nominate your favourite restaurant, your favourite server, your favourite product or a great Culinary Ambassador.

WIN! A $500 Taste of Nova Scotia Gift Basket!

Just visit the website for all the contest details and information on how you can win the ultimate Taste of Nova Scotia Gift Basket chock full gourmet food and drink products from across the province.

tasteofnovascotia.com/nominate consumer choice product of the year

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taste of nova scotia prestige awards 2012 Award Winners for Culinary Excellence & Innovation Our Prestige Awards 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 2012 Prestige Awards were presented on November 27, 2012. Congratulations to all of our winners.

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For an inside look at our Prestige Award winners, visit: www.youtube.com/tasteofns

Left to Right: Jeanita Rand (Fox Hill Cheese House, p. 49), Lynne MacKay & Pierre Guevremont (Ironworks Distillery, p. 28), Nolan, Kim & Colton D’Eon (Eel Lake Oyster Farm, p. 38), Craig Flinn (Chives Canadian Bistro, p. 13), Andrew Aitken (Wild Caraway, p.59), Jason Lynch & Beatrice Stutz (LeCaveau Restaurant, p. 50), Emily Dunsworth & Calixctzo Ribau (Trellis CafÊ, p. 35). Missing: Andrea Davidson (Fleur de Sel, p. 28)

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Bay of Fundy & 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.

Chef-Inspired fine dining Blomidon Inn Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery

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Chef-Inspired casual dining Between the Bushes Restaurant Bistro 22 Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant The Port Pub Union Street Cafe & The Wick Pub Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café

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Essence of Nova Scotia café & tearoom The Nova Scotian Emporium & Fireside Tea Room

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience L'Acadie Vineyards Avondale Sky Winery Benjamin Bridge Blomidon Estate Winery Farmer John’s Herbs Fox Hill Cheese House Gaspereau Vineyards Grand Pré Wines Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum Luckett Vineyards Masstown Market Meadowbrook Meat Market Muir Murray Estate Winery Noggins Corner Farm Market Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd. Tangled Garden Valley Flaxflour Ltd. Webster Farms Ltd.

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product Agri-Growers Ltd. Dominion Produce Ltd. Gidney Fisheries Ltd. Randsland Farms Inc. Sledding Hill

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L’Acadie Vineyards

Agri-Growers Ltd.

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

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

L’Acadie Vineyards is Nova Scotia’s premier producer of sparkling wine.

With over 25 years of winemaking experience, they have pioneered leading releases of top award-winning Traditional Method sparkling, certified organic and appassimento wines. Silver Medal at the prestigious international competition of the world’s best sparkling wines, Effervescents du Monde, France. For a unique wine experience, visit our geothermal winery and tasting bar overlooking our certified organic vineyard with stunning views of the Gaspereau Valley.

Agri-Growers Limited is comprised of eight farms, harvesting 4,500 acres and shipping 25 million pounds of mixed fresh vegetables and fruit out of Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley.

Customer service is the number one priority as we strive to grow, pack and ship a wide range of highquality produce including cut and peeled mini carrots, fresh carrots, onions, cabbage, turnip, parsnip, apples, beets, strawberries, broccoli and cauliflower.

Wine Shop open daily May – October

Post your plate and win!

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

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Avondale Sky Winery

Benjamin Bridge

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

Gaspereau Valley, Wolfville 902.542.1560 www.benjaminbridge.com

Here, the elements perfectly align. Gentle southern slopes nurture acres of vines against the backdrop of an ever-changing tidal landscape, rolling hills and the panoramic Avondale sky. Visit us for a unique wine experience in our award-winning tasting room.

Enjoy tastings, tours and events offered with a personal touch. Our small lots crafted with care are sure to please. But don’t take our word for it. "… An extensive range of wines that have already brought an exciting new profile to the local region...A fine accomplishment.” Sean Wood, Chronicle Herald “… Winemaker Ben Swetnam makes a lot of smart, well-crafted cuvées.”

Remy Charest, Palate Press

Benjamin Bridge is Nova Scotia’s ultra premium sparkling wine house. A team of international winemakers took up the challenge to produce word-class Méthode Classique sparkling wines and the results have astonished critics.

Beppi Crosariol — renowned wine critic for the Globe and Mail — says our ’04 Brut Reserve is “one of the best Canadian wines I’ve tasted” and “rivals Champagne.”

Tony Aspler — one of the world’s foremost wine authorities — says, “They are, without question, the best sparkling wines I have tasted in Canada.”

Benjamin Bridge also handcrafts premium wines, including perennial hits NOVA 7 and TIDAL BAY. Private tours and tastings by reservation.

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

Located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Between the Bushes is one of Nova Scotia’s agritourism destinations. Experience the charm of our country setting and warm hospitality. Relax in our bright, inviting dining room or on the patio overlooking 60 scenic acres of highbush blueberries.

Savour creative delights prepared using fresh local ingredients.

We highlight the seasons by celebrating local producers.

Indulge yourself… fresh blueberries, lettuce, kale, free-range poultry and grass-fed beef.

Open May 7 to October 13 (hours vary according to season) and for special occasions.

Closed Mondays.

Reservations recommended.

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

Bistro 22 welcomes you to the heart of Nova Scotia. Located in Truro’s downtown shopping district, we offer warm hospitality and an upscale, casual dining experience. We are proud to serve some of Nova Scotia’s finest wines and beers, with a menu that highlights local, seasonal ingredients. Our lunch menu features a variety of bistro dishes and our dinner menu offers classicinspired meals from land and sea.

Whether celebrating a special evening with family and friends or taking a break from exploring Truro’s small shops, make Bistro 22 your next dining destination.

Tuesday & Wednesday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 – 8:30 p.m.

Closed Sunday & Monday

Visit our on-site Blueberry Acres U-Pick from late July/early August through mid/late September.

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Masstown Market Cinnamon Rolls Makes approximates 15 cinnamon rolls As one of Nova Scotia’s favourite culinary destinations, the Masstown Market has been wowing customers with their incredible baked goods for over 50 years. They have become famous for their breads, rolls, donuts and scones, which are all baked on site, from scratch, seven days a week. But one item that gets an extra amount of attention is their irresistible cinnamon rolls – best enjoyed while they are still warm an chewy.

FOR DOUGH 6 cups (1.4l) flour 3 tbsp (45ml) baking powder ½ cup (125ml) brown sugar Pinch of salt 1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil ½ cup (125ml) powdered milk 1 egg 1 ½ cups (375ml) water

FOR FILLING 1 ½ cups (375ml) butter, softened 2 cups (500ml) brown sugar 2 tbsp (30ml) cinnamon 1. Mix dry ingredients together. In separate bowl add water and oil to a lightly beaten egg. Add the wet ingredients slowly to the dry ingredients. Mix until incorporated.

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2. Roll out on a floured work surface to ¼ inch (6cm) thick. Spread butter all over dough and sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon.

3. Roll up from long side, jelly roll style.

Slice into ½ inch (12cm) pieces.

Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350F (175C) for 20-25 minutes. Bake until golden brown.

4. Remove rolls from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

To glaze cinnamon rolls whisk together 1 ⅓ cup (315ml) powdered sugar and 2 tbsp (30ml) milk. Drizzle glaze over the cinnamon rolls while they cool.

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

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

Please visit our website for wine shop hours, tastings and tour information.

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

The Blomidon Inn has been an icon for Nova Scotia dining and accommodation since 1980. Here, you can complement superb Nova Scotia country fare, fresh from the Valley and the sea, with a wine from the Inn’s Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. The Inn was honoured to receive the Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year Award in 2004. Also, the Blomidon Inn features a wide range of accommodations, each uniquely furnished in the Victorian style.

Peruse a separate whole House of Gifts. Explore acres of gardens.

Come see us!

Open seven days a week except for a few days over Christmas.

Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dinner 5 – 9:30 p.m.

Reservations are recommended.

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

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

Every now and then it's good to reinvent yourself. Hold on to what works and alter what's left. For, as they say, "Change is as good as a rest."

Formerly The Annapolis Dining Room, Churchill's offers a menu as creative and eclectic as it's always been. Try a new twist on an old favourite, featuring local ingredients and prepared when ordered. Everyone is welcome — come and rediscover us!

Always a specialty is world-famous Digby scallops, prepared by awardwinning Chef Dale Nichols. A complete selection of Nova Scotian and imported wines is available.

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Dominion Produce Ltd. 89 Rockwell Mountain Rd., Centreville 902.582.7544 www.wilmaracres.ca Dominion Produce, located in the Annapolis Valley, produces fresh market carrots and onions. We also grow an heirloom variety of carrots called "Rainbow Carrots."

When planted, they grow naturally in a rainbow of colours from white, yellow and light to deep orange.

Each colour has its own unique nutritional qualities. These carrots are sweet and crunchy and can be used to add colours to soups and stir-fries or as a colourful addition to a vegetable plate.

We use no artificial preservatives in packaging our rainbow carrots. Please contact us for more information and product availability.

Restaurant: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily Lounge: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily

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Represents a diversity of local businesses helping the rural economy by growing a responsible industry. From Yarmouth to Dingwall, our members produce a smorgasbord of delicious and healthy seafood.

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Farmer John’s Herbs

Fox Hill Cheese House

Gaspereau Vineyards

Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

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

1678 Church St., Port Williams 902.542.3599

2239 White Rock Rd., Gaspereau 902.542.1455 www.gaspereauwine.com

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

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

Yes, there really is a "Farmer John."

John and his family have farmed in the Annapolis Valley since 1960 and produce what they believe to be the world's finest summer savory.

They offer authentic Maritime gluten-free spice blends in attractive packaging, including a seafood collection, stuffing mixes, dip mixes, meat rubs, seasoned salt and baking mixes. Organic herbs are also processed. Our products can be purchased at farm markets, seafood and specialty shops. Find a complete listing of retailers at www.farmerjohnsherbs.com.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Producer of the Year At Fox Hill Cheese House, you can experience a local “dairy store”. Our six generation family farm provides milk from our own herd of Holstein and Jersey cows to process specialty cheese, natural yogurt, luscious gelato and now fresh pasteurized, non-homogenized milk in glass bottles! We are proud to plant the seed, grow the grass, milk the cows and make specialty products for you.

Viewing window, timber frame deck and complimentary cheese tasting at Port Williams location only.

OPEN YEAR-ROUND Port Williams Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday 1 – 6 p.m.

Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Closed Mondays Check website for hours.

The beautiful Gaspereau Valley is home to Gaspereau Vineyards, a small boutique winery showcasing some of the best wines Nova Scotia has to offer. Our passion is creating premium estate-grown and limited edition wines that reflect our unique terroir. Gaspereau Vineyards is located in the centre of Nova Scotia wine country and is one of several exciting wineries.

Open seasonally, seven days a week, late April until the end of December; offering complimentary tastings and daily tours at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. during peak season (June-October). Gaspereau Vineyards specializes in awardwinning aromatic whites, robust reds, sparkling and specialty dessert wines. Find them at our on-site retail store, select NSLC outlets, Premier Wine and Spirits, Bishop’s Cellar, Cristall Wine Merchants, Harvest Wines & Spirits and the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.

Gidney Fisheries is a privately held, family-owned lobster company spanning four generations of the Gidney family, located in Southwestern Nova Scotia. In 1892, Samuel Gidney began buying lobsters from local fisherman and exported them on a weekly basis via steamship to Boston, Massachusetts, and this tradition continues today. We purchase our lobster products directly from local fisherman in the Bay of Fundy and St. Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia. We have fresh-caught lobster for 9.5 months of the year and supply our clients in the off season from our temperature-controlled lobster holding facilities in Metaghan and Centreville, with a combined 400,000+ lbs of holding.

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

At Domaine de Grand Pré, you can enjoy the full winery experience.

Taste award-winning wines and 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 Scotiangrown grapes or apples.

Present your copy of the 2013 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 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery

11865 Highway #1, Grand Pré 902.542.7474 tf: 1.888.668.8436 www.justuscoffee.com

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

Our worker co-operative started in 1996 as Canada’s first certified Fair Trade coffee roaster. We believe in a community business model that puts “people and the planet before profits.”

We import and sell high-quality Fair Trade and organic coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate in our own coffeehouses and to many retail and foodservice businesses. We have five coffeehouse locations in Nova Scotia: in Halifax on Spring Garden Road and Barrington Street, in Dartmouth at King’s Wharf and in the Annapolis Valley in Wolfville and Grand Pré. Our roastery, chocolate shop, farm project and coffee museum are also found in Grand Pré.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Fine Dining Located at Grand Pré Wines, Le Caveau specializes in global cuisine using seasonal local ingredients, matched with fine wines. Chef Jason Lynch and Restaurant Manager Beatrice Stutz treat guests to an exceptional Nova Scotian dining experience, with emphasis on regional product.

Whether you enjoy a glass of wine on the 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.

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

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Luckett Vineyards 1293 Grand Pre Rd., Wolville 902.542.2600 www.luckettvineyards.com

Luckett Vineyards captures the magic of Nova Scotia’s distinctive character through wines that are truly worth phoning home about.

Maritime breezes, legendary ocean tides and brilliant sunshine meet to create an outstanding hillside terroir, overlooking the magnificent Gaspereau Valley. This perfect combination helps us produce an amazing range of wines from our vineyard’s grapes, as well as an array of unique fruit and dessert wines that will definitely put a smile on your face. Complement your wine with a delicious pairing from our restaurant, which serves amazing locally produced food against the backdrop of perhaps the best view in Nova Scotia.

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

Masstown Market is a national award-winning, family owned business celebrating over 40 years of excellence in specialty food, gift and garden retailing. The Market has built its reputation around great service and fresh, local foods, including fruits and vegetables, baked goods, delicatessen and gourmet products, a café and dairy bar, an NSLC boutique, unique giftware and a fully stocked garden centre. Visit the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre and Fresh Fish Market. Enjoy delicious glutenfree fish and chips on the wharf or take home a ready to bake Atlantic Seafood Pie. We ship fresh lobsters & scallops right to your door, anywhere in Canada. Enjoy a day with the family at Captain Cob’s Corn Maze later in the summer.

Masstown Market…

Close to home, far from ordinary.

Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Meadowbrook Meat Market 316 Pleasant Valley Rd. RR # 2 Exit 15, Hwy 101, Berwick 902.538.1106 www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com

Meadowbrook Meat Market, home of the “Jimmie Lamb Ham,” is located north of Berwick off Exit 15, Hwy 10, and is open Monday to Saturday. Our products are also available seven days a week at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth.

As one of the few hog farms in Nova Scotia, we are proud to produce antibiotic–free, Omegarich pork. Our hams are our signature product.

All our hams are wood smoked — our old fashioned ham, fully cooked boneless or our newest product, Maple Ham. Our gluten-free products include Jimmie dogs, smoked bologna and sausages.

Locally Produced, Locally Delicious.

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Apple, Maple & Mustard Caramelized Ham Meadowbrook Meat Market For 4-6 people Meadowbrook Meat Market in Berwick is “Home of the Jimmie Lamb Ham�.

Choose from their fully cooked boneless hams (either natural wood smoked, maple ham) or a ham that requires roasting (old-fashioned ham or picnic ham).

Purchase Meadowbrook directly from their farm market or or their shop at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth.

FOR THE GLAZE:

FOR THE SAUCE:

2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup 2 tsp (10ml) Dijon mustard

1 cup (250ml) apple cider 4 tbsp (60ml) maple syrup 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard 2 tbsp (30ml) apple, peeled and diced salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350F (177C). If using a fully cooked, boneless ham, place ham in oven and warm to 130F (55C).

2. Whisk maple syrup and Dijon together. Brush sauce onto the warmed ham. Return ham to the oven uncovered. Broil on high in the middle of the oven about 10 to 15 minutes. Check to see that the maple and mustard make a nice caramel color. (Watch carefully while under the broiler to avoid burning the ham.)

3. Remove from oven, slice and serve with the apple maple mustard reduction.

1. Place all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat and reduce until half.

2. Before removing from the heat add the apple. Simmer for two more minutes.

The ham can be served with local in season vegetables such as roasted potatoes and steamed asparagus. This ham recipe is also perfect to eat as leftovers.

www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com

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Chef-Inspired casual dining

Muir Murray Estate Winery

Noggins Corner Farm Market

Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant

90 Dyke Rd., Wolfville 902.542.0343 www.muirmurrayestatewinery.com

10009 Highway #1, Greenwich 902.542.5515

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

Dr. Murray and his wife Lesley opened Muir Murray Estate Winery in Wolfville in 2009 and produce premium Nova Scotia wines. Over 50 acres are planted with 140 acres more to develop.

Muir Murray Estate Winery was the first winery in the province to use the Stelvin screw cap and the first to open a learning institution, AVIEW (Annapolis Valley Institute for the Education of Wine). The winery boutique with tasting bar is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April through December. Muir Murray Estate Wines can also be found at NSLC stores.

Muir Murray Estate Winery — your Nova Scotia wine destination.

Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax 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 Scotian cider tradition that goes back to the Acadian settlers. We also have a seasonal agritourism program providing a day of family fun. Join us at our interactive corn maze, family adventure area and u-pick pumpkins, apples and flowers.

Come see the eagles on our historic nature trail, perfect for hiking.

Our Greenwich market is open year round from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

"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 — just 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. Visit us in Wolfville at 460 Main St. 902.542.0059

Come visit us 6 days a week in Halifax at the Seaport Market and in Dartmouth at Alderney Landing.

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Randsland Farms Inc. 1050 Pereaux Rd., Canning 902.582.7705 www.randsland.ca

Randsland Farms Inc., Atlantic Canada’s Choice Supplier for Broccoli, is located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, nestled against the North Mountain in Delhaven, Nova Scotia. Since 1970, our mission has been to produce and offer quality vegetable products and services in a manner that assures the confidence and loyalty of our customers while remaining stewards of our land by continually using sound, sustainable farming practices.

Look for our broccoli in your local grocery stores.

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Saltscapes Restaurant & General Store 25 Treaty Trail, Millbrook 902.843.6700 www.saltscapesrestaurant.com

Celebrate “local” at Saltscapes Restaurant & General Store. Centrally located in Millbrook, just outside of Truro, take Exit 13 A off Highway 102.

Experience a warm and inviting taste of true east coast hospitality as you browse through our unique general store, featuring a local selection of gifts and things. Then, join us for a delicious, home-style meal. We have a variety of choices including our popular fish cakes, local fish fry, panfried haddock, burgers and steaks.

We also serve brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. There is always something new including our chef’s daily specials, featuring local east coast fare. Our service is fast and friendly and our decor is warm and inviting.

Enjoy an authentic east coast experience at Saltscapes Restaurant & General Store.

We are open Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store 7027 Highway #1, Coldbrook 902.679.2191 www.scotiangold.com

Apples have grown in the Annapolis Valley since the first apple trees were planted by Acadian settlers. Today Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited produces more than half the apples grown in Atlantic Canada in orchards stretching from Windsor to Granville Ferry.

Over 20 varieties of apples are produced including Honeycrisp and two new varieties, SweeTango™ (a cross between Honeycrisp and Zestar apples) and Sonya™ (a cross between Gala and Red Delicious).

When you’re in the Valley, stop into Scotian Gold’s Country Store, Country Pet & Horse Shop in Coldbrook and Scotian Gold’s Country Garden and Ice Cream Shop (open seasonally). You’ll find pet, equine, bird, farm and seasonal supplies, and apples. Lots of apples.

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Sledding Hill 714 Riverview Rd. RR #1, Bear River 902.467.0196 www.sleddinghill.ca

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

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

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Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

Tangled Garden

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

11827 Highway #1, Grand Pré 902.542.9811 www.tangledgardenherbs.com

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

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

Present a copy of the 2013 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide to receive a 10% discount off your purchase.

Tangled Garden is both a garden of delight and a working herb and fruit farm (described as a must stop in "The Garden's Lovers Guide To Canada"). Fresh herbs are picked to make delicious jams and jellies; mustards, honeys, chutneys, vinegars and liqueurs. Peek into the kitchen where the savory jewellike jellies are made daily in small batches, including garlic rosemary, apple sage or raspberry lavender.

Enjoy our homemade lemon thyme ice-cream while strolling the gardens or meandering through the flower labyrinth. Sample our herb liqueurs and perhaps you'll add a splash of Cool Cranberry with orange mint to your next martini.

Our Grand Pré location is open year-round. Call or visit our website for hours of operation.

Halifax Seaport Farmers Market Saturdays 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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Seafood Chowder LeCaveau Restaurant, Grand Pré Winery, Chef Jason Lynch Serves 4 people A trip to Nova Scotia is never complete without a bowl of seafood chowder.

Chef Jason Lynch shares his unique take on a Nova Scotia classic. This chowder is best enjoyed with Nova Scotia’s signature white wine, Tidal Bay. 8 medium scallops, cut in half ½ lb (225g) cooked lobster 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 3 cups (750ml) water ½ cup (125ml) cream 4 slices of potato bread 2 cloves of garlic 4 tbsp (60ml) of ground almonds 2 green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup (125ml) toasted slivered almonds pinch smoked paprika sea salt and white pepper

www.grandprewines.com

1. Break up the bread and soak in cream for 20 minutes.

2. Bring stock and water to a boil in medium pot and then reduce to a simmer. Add the soaked bread and cream, puree well with a hand blender.

3. Add almonds and finely chopped garlic. Season to taste with sea salt and white pepper.

4. Add scallops to the chowder and simmer for 2 minutes.

5. To serve, place cooked lobster in the bottom of individual serving bowls and ladle chowder on top.

Garnish with slivered almonds, green onions and smoked paprika. Serve right away.

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Essence of Nova Scotia café & tea room

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

The Nova Scotian Emporium & Fireside Tea Room

153 Greenwich Road South Exit 11, Hwy 101, Wolfville 902.542.5751 tf: 1.800.561.8090 www.oldorchardinn.com

880 Prince St., Truro 902.893.8285

The Acadian Dining Room Restaurant is a special dining experience for so many reasons. The glow of firelight from the massive stone fireplace. Antiques and architecture reflecting the history and culture of the Annapolis Valley.

And large windows overlooking a land and sea woven together with centuries-old Acadian dykes.

All this plus quality, professionally prepared local produce, seafood and meats. Try the tender delicacy of fresh lobster from the picturesque fishing village of Halls Harbour accompanied by an award-winning glass of Nova Scotia wine, and savour an apple dessert with fresh fruit from our Valley orchards.

The Fireside Tea Room is located in the heart of Truro’s downtown shopping district. Enjoy lunch or dessert in this heritage building (circa 1890) and take in the excellent array of giftware, collectables and fine Nova Scotia products in the gift shop.

The features are soups made fresh daily, salads and casseroles, and almost sinful home-baked desserts! For the tea enthusiast, we offer 19 blends of teas, including several herbals. We also have an in-store bakery.

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

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

Located in a unique nautical setting with a serene riverside view of the rising and falling tides, The Port Gastro Pub is where you can go to enjoy the Annapolis Valley’s only microbrewery. East Coast Living magazine named our Rojo Mojo Red Ale the best in Atlantic Canada. Or, just sit, relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

We are locally owned and operated, and strong advocates for the use of fresh, local and in-season ingredients. Try them in our Steak and Porter Stew and Lamb Burger.

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

Life is Sweet at the Union Street Cafe! Located in the heart of Nova Scotia's richest agricultural area, the Union Street Cafe draws upon an amazing variety of local ingredients. Jenny and Meagan Osburn gather the best from local fishermen, artisanal cheese makers, producers and farmers to create a dining experience you won't soon forget. From delicious takes on familiar dishes to exciting specialties from all over the world, our menu will accommodate you.

One of Nova Scotia's premier music venues, the Wick Pub also features Propeller and Garrison ales on tap and Annapolis Valley wines. Join us as we celebrate 13 years of handmade food and fun!

Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Hours of operation are 7am until 9pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

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

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

Old Orchard Inn & Spa is located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, at the centre of Nova Scotia’s wine country. Surrounded by nature, the inn offers panoramic views of the Minas Basin’s Cape Blomidon and is only minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage site, Grand Pré.

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

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

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

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

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

Save 15% on regular room rates when you present the 2013 Chowder Trail or Winery Passport at check-in.

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

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Valley Flaxflour Ltd.

Webster Farms Ltd.

188 Marshall St., Middleton 902.825.1528 www.valleyflaxflour.com

5859 Highway #1, Unit #1 Cambridge Station tf: 1.800.507.8844 www.websterfarms.ca

Valley Flax Flour has been a trusted supplier of premium milled brown and golden flax flour for over 14 years.

Webster Farm is a third-generation, 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 and dry beans are hand sorted — Jacob’s Cattle, Soldier and Yellow Eye.

Our WHEAT FREE & GLUTEN FREE mixes deliver: • Support for your commitment to healthy living • Safety and convenience for you and your family • Fresh, milled Canadian ingredients including premium flax, organic buckwheat, organic corn and certified gluten-free oats • Fibre, Omega-3 fats, high-quality protein and powerful anti-oxidants Visit our website for recipes www.valleyflaxflour.com Join our newslist and Facebook group to receive notices of new recipes and new products.

U-Pick dates: Strawberries – late June to July 25 Raspberries – July 20 to August 15 Call or check website for daily availability and weather.

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Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café 3721 Highway 209, Advocate Harbour 902.392.2889 www.wildcaraway.com

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2012 Restaurant of the Year — Chef-Inspired Casual Dining Our experience in restaurants in Australia, London, Ireland and Canada has shown us that the best meals are made with the food found literally in our own backyards.

Lobster, scallops, goose-tongue greens, humanely raised pork as well as garden vegetables and herbs travel the short distance from our backyard or the harbour across the street to your plate. These tastes, which can be found nowhere else in the world, inspired us to renovate our century home into the Wild Caraway Restaurant and Café. We provide guests with affordable, delicious, locally sourced meals served in a uniquely colourful setting overlooking the world-famous tides of the Bay of Fundy. See the taste.

Contacts us for hours of operation.

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Celebrate ’til you’re blue in the face!

Nova Scotia is the largest processer of wild blueberries in the world and is among the leading producers around the globe.The wild blueberry is Nova Scotia’s Provincial Berry and is believed to contain more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable—delicious and healthy!

Needless to say this little berry is kind of a big deal here, some might even say worth celebrating! Immerse yourself in warm hospitality and rural charm as communities throughout central Nova Scotia celebrate the Wild Blueberry Harvest. Encounter live music, pancake breakfasts, community teas and suppers, farmers markets, u-picks, wild blueberry wine tasting, quilt fairs, wild blueberry baking, raking and pie eating competitions and more.

Visit www.wildblueberryfest.com for a complete list of events!

August 16 – 31, 2013

Chef-Inspired fine dining Amherst Shore Country Inn Gabrieau’s Bistro

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Northumberland Shore Around the world, people enjoy the delicious lobster caught off these beautiful shores. Here, you can experience it at its best—straight from the sea. Your tastebuds will thank you forever. Especially when you discover our fresh-picked blueberries and Nova Scotia original maple syrup.

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

The Laceby family celebrates 30 years of offering gourmet dining by the sea on the beautiful Northumberland Strait, just 20 minutes from Amherst. The tradition of dinner being served by reservation only continues.

Each evening there are two choices, which are selected as the reservation is being made. Ann Hardy has recognized the quality of the Inn’s offerings with the prestigious award of a star in Where to Eat in Canada.

Visit our website to view our range of accommodations and to make reservations.

May – October: Daily, one sitting at 7:30 p.m. by reservation November – April: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. by reservation

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Gabrieau’s Bistro

Hillcrest View Inn

350 Main St., Antigonish 902.863.1925 www.gabrieaus.com

11054, Route 6, Pugwash 902.243.2727 www.hillcrestview.ca

Nestled in the Highland heart of Nova Scotia, we invite you to savour the innovative global cuisine of Chef Mark Gabrieau.

Along the scenic Sunrise Trail as you enter the picturesque seaside village of Pugwash, you’ll find the newly renovated Hillcrest View Inn.

Drop by for a relaxing, affordable lunch or an evening of gourmet dining. Enjoy a glass of wine with one of our fabulous salads, distinctive appetizers or delightful curries.

The Inn sits atop the crest of a hill overlooking this charming village.

Pugwash is a tourist destination area with sandy, warm, saltwater beaches, parks, golf courses and marinas.

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

Our customers enjoy our unique menu, featuring produce sourced from local farms and businesses in the casual dining atmosphere of the spacious restaurant with seasideinspired decor.

Our menus offer the best of local produce, including that which we grow on our own farm. Recognized 14 years in Where to Eat in Canada — Award of Excellence Wine Spectator — Member of Slow Food Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Closed Sundays & all holidays

Try our seafood chowder — you won't be disappointed.

Restaurant open daily, May to October. Check website for specific dates and times.

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Jost Vineyards 48 Vintage Lane, Malagash 902.257.2636 tf: 1.800.565.4567 www.jostwine.com

Jost Vineyards is situated on over 100 acres by the beautiful North Shores Sunrise Trail. With the largest and longest operating winery in the Atlantic region, the Jost family pioneered the industry, supporting the majority of today's independent vineyard operations.

Their estate-bottled whites, reds and specialties are lovingly crafted in the cellars and are available for sampling, sale and shipping from the winery store. Jost wines can be discovered throughout Atlantic Canada in most restaurants, liquor stores and on your favorite neighbour’s back deck.

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

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

Sip, savour and share.

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

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Mrs. MacGregor’s Restaurant 59 Water St., Pictou 902.382.1878 www.mrsmacgregors.com

Mrs. MacGregor’s Restaurant is a small, fully licensed restaurant located just steps away from the Ship Hector replica and Pictou’s waterfront.

Enjoy our specialty menu items, such as our fabulous seafood chowder, fish tacos or the best lobster roll in town! Be sure to leave room for dessert. It’s been said that our Sticky Toffee Pudding is too good to be legal and our Red Planet cheesecake is the quintessential chocolate dessert. And don’t forget to pick up a bag or two of our famous shortbread, named by Canadian Living magazine as one of Canada’s best!

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Snow Queen 21 James St., Antigonish 902.863.4890 www.snowqueenrestaurant.com

Located in the beautiful university town of Antigonish, the Snow Queen has been serving locals and visitors alike since 1962. Home of the all-day breakfast!

We offer the affordability and down-home food that is sometimes missing when you’re on the road.

We feature old favourites such as traditional seafood chowder, lightly battered fish and chips, fresh mouth-watering burgers, fish cakes and pan fried haddock, as well as daily specials. We work hand in hand with local farmers, butchers and food artisans to ensure that our ingredients are top quality. Our friendly staff is waiting to serve your needs and show you why the Snow Queen is "Where the locals eat."

Open seven days a week.

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Sugar Moon Farm

The Pork Shop

Train Station Inn

221 Alex MacDonald Rd., Earltown 902.657.3348 tf: 1.866.81.MAPLE www.sugarmoon.ca

3412 Highway #326, Denmark 902.657.3406

21 Station Rd., Tatamagouche 902.657.3222 tf: 1.888.RAILBED www.trainstation.ca

Visit our maple syrup farm and log restaurant. Enjoy a locally inspired maple brunch all day, featuring allyou-can-eat whole-grain buttermilk pancakes, smoked sausages, maple baked beans and more.

We offer free tours and tastings in our working sugar camp. Shop for maple products. Hike the beautiful trails, including the Cape-to-Cape Wilderness Hiking Trails. And ask about Chef’s Night, a gourmet maple dining experience featuring guest chefs, live music and wine tasting.

Open weekends year-round and daily in July and August, we’re only 30 minutes north of Truro toward the scenic Sunrise Trail and North Shore.

2578 Westville Rd., New Glasgow 902.755.3260 www.theporkshop.ca

It’s not what we do — it’s how we do it! Over two decades of offering the finest pork products has earned us a world-class reputation for quality. We produce over 70 products, including smoked chops, gluten-free sausages, roasts, spiced capicola steak and more.

We sell local beef, chicken, jams, honey, maple products, as well as pasta, olive oils, vinegar, risotto and more. We also produce Bert’s International Sauce — great on pork, fish and chicken. You can now visit us in two locations!

Denmark: Open Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. In spring and fall, open Fri & Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

New Glasgow: Open year-round: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Welcome aboard! The dining car at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche offers a unique dining experience. Built in 1928 and used by CNR until 1997, the dining car came to rest at the Train Station in 2001.

Carefully restored, the dining car offers the charm and nostalgia of years gone by. Homemade seafood chowder, fish cakes, steak and lobster make for a truly firstclass dining experience. Be sure to allow extra time while visiting us to experience the Vice Royal lounge car for relaxing, as well as our museum café and gift shop, all available on site.

Open daily for lunch and dinner from May to mid-October. Private event bookings and reservations welcome. Jr. Conductor & Gluten Free menus available.

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Cape Breton Island Welcome to one of the world’s greatest islands. Breathtaking highlands reach into the sky. Rugged, rocky cliffs plunge into the sea. And along every twist and turn of this world-famous natural jewel, you’ll discover culinary adventures wrapped in our rich Scottish heritage.

Chef-Inspired fine dining Cabot Links Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn

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Chef-Inspired casual dining Glenora Inn & Distillery Governor’s Pub & Eatery Inverary on Baddeck Bay Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

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Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge Miller’s Tap & Grill/Miller’s Café The Grubstake Restaurant

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Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery The Red Shoe Pub

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience Galloping Cows Fine Foods

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd. NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd. Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd.

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Cider Braised Chicken Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages, Chef Bryan Picard For 4-6 people This rustic chicken dish was inspired by Chef Bryan Picard’s love of cooking with cider, especially Tideview Cider’s Heritage Dry. This is a great recipe for entertaining as it can be made ahead of time and left to simmer away on the stove all afternoon filling your home with amazing aromas.

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces 2 cups (250ml) hard cider ½ cup (125ml) tomato sauce 1 medium leek, cleaned and sliced ¼ cup (60ml) sunflower or grapeseed oil ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream ¼ cup (6oml) flour 1 bay leaf salt & freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet.

2. Dust the chicken in the flour sear the chicken pieces for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown.

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3. Transfer the chicken to a medium-sized pot and deglaze the skillet with half of the cider.

Allow to simmer for 1 minute.

Add this to the chicken with the rest of the cider, leek, tomato sauce and bay leaf. Simmmer on low heat, half-covered for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the cream. If you want the sauce to be thicker, low-boil until the sauce reduces. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

5. Finish with some fresh chopped chives, tarragon, or parsley.

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Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House 536 Chebucto St., Baddeck 902.295.2581 www.bellbuoyrestaurant.com

We are different. The Bell Buoy is always striving to provide you with the best “body friendly” foods. Our salmon is guaranteed chemical free and kosher. Our fresh chicken has no additives. Our jumbo shrimp are wild caught, not farm raised.

All other seafood comes to us directly from the ice cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. You can also enjoy lobster, hand-cut steaks, pastas, an excellent wine list and friendly service while overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or lakes. We are nut-free and sensitive to special dietary needs with gluten-free meals and desserts. We make all of our own bread, sauces, soups, desserts and even our own ice cream!

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Cabot Links 15933 Central Ave., Inverness 902.258.4653 www.cabotlinks.com

At Cabot Links, we pride ourselves on the guest experience. Our award-winning culinary team uses only the highest quality, seasonal ingredients to create a menu focused on fresh fish and seafood while featuring a bounty of other Maritime-inspired dishes.

Inviting salads, homemade pastas and local fare are complemented by informed wine pairings and inspired cocktails, all served with the warmth that only true Cape Breton hospitality can offer. Floorto-ceiling glass yields incredible ocean vistas and stunning sunsets making Panorama a refreshingly unique dining experience on the Western edge of the Island. The dining room at Cabot is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week during the golf season (April 26th through late October).

For reservations, please call 902.258.4653 or email reservations@cabotlinks.com

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Galloping Cows Fine Foods

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

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

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

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

Open May 1 – October 31 Reservations required.

Galloping Cows specializes in handcrafted small batches, using locally sourced fresh fruits, berries and spring water. Our family business produces six flavours of pepper jellies, assorted fruit sauces, jams and beverages, naturally produced in the seaside town of Port Hood. Our Brandy Cranberry Marmalade was given to presenters and nominees at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Golden Globe Awards. Our famous pepper jellies were presented to the stars in the gifting suite at the Oscars.

Present your copy of the 2013 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive 10% off on any of our products or gifts!

The retail gift shop opens at 9 a.m., six days a week, and 11 a.m. on Sundays.

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Glenora Inn & Distillery

Governor’s Pub & Eatery

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

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

Cradled in the picturesque hills of the Mabou Highlands, our unsurpassed view is the perfect setting for gourmet cuisine. Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia bounty and zesty international cuisine in our Pub and Dining Room, featured in Where to Eat in Canada. 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.

May 13 to October 28: Tours, Gift Shop and rooms June 1 to 28: Limited menu, pub only June 29 to October 28: Full dining and pub menus with exclusive on-site whisky selections

Chef Ardon Mofford and his friendly staff welcome you to Governors Pub & Eatery. A superb Cape Breton seafood restaurant renowned for its fresh-fromthe-ocean seafood, homegrown ingredients and a delicious madefrom-fresh menu. Known for great music, Governors plays host to Atlantic Canada’s most talented traditional and indie bands on the club circuit today. You’ll find a warm and relaxing atmosphere in either the traditional comfort of our lively Celtic Pub upstairs or the ambience of the casual fine dining restaurant located on the first floor, with two outdoor patios overlooking the water. Experience the one place you’ll remember for years to come!

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

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Inverary on Baddeck Bay

Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd.

McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

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

383 Middlehead Peninsula Ingonish Beach 902.285.2880 www.kelticlodge.ca

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

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

Baddeck’s only lakeside resort overlooks the Bras d’Or Lakes, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. A full-service resort, Inverary is the perfect base for adventures in and around Cape Breton. Enjoy breakfast and evening dining in Flora’s Dining Room, and dinner and drinks in the Thistledown Pub. With locally inspired menus, Inverary offers a variety of dishes including hearty Seafood Chowder with porridge bread and our Inverary Oatcakes. Our kitchen is pleased to accommodate any dietary restrictions. Beverage selections feature an array of Nova Scotia wines, locally brewed beers, and a full selection of spirits.

The Keltic Lodge's three dining options offer guests an array of experiences, from intimate chefinspired cuisine to foot-stomping entertainment mixed with casual creations motivated by our region.

This world-renowned location offers views from every venue, from our casual Atlantic Restaurant, which offers fun family dining, to a Keltic pub-like experience. For those interested in innovative food and multi-award winning dishes, the Keltic is the place to be, specializing in coastal Cape Breton cuisine.

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd., home of Mira Bay seafood products, is a family operated seafood business located in the historic town of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.

Currently holding the prestigious iTQi Crystal Award for our processed crab and the iTQi Superior Taste Award for our shrimp, we credit the awards to our level of control and expertise at all stages of production.

Louisbourg Seafoods is MSC & BRC certified. Enjoy your “Taste of Tradition” today.

Delicious meals! Traditional Maritime fare!

“Casual dining with a Professional Touch” and a spectacular view of the Bras d'Or Lakes make McCurdy’s one of Baddeck’s finest dining experiences. Sample our Taste of Nova Scotia fare with fresh and local nightly features from recipes indigenous to Cape Breton.

Open for breakfast and evening dining. Ask about our picnic lunch for busy travellers on the go.

Open seasonally, May 23 to October 20.

For full product listing please visit www.louisbourgseafoods.ca.

Open seasonally for breakfast and dinner.

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Miller’s Tap & Grill/ Miller’s Café

NovaCan Live Seafood Ltd.

717 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury 902.625.0320 tf: 1.888.662.7484 (Option 2) www.maritimeinns.com

816 Veterans Memorial Dr., Arichat 902.631.3181 www.liveseafood.ca

Adjoining Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, this Strait-area favourite offers a casual and relaxed ambience including patio dining, poolside.

Menu suggestions feature a variety of local recipes and flavours. May we suggest our lobster and crab dip loaded with fresh Atlantic lobster, sweet crab meat and tender baby spinach leaves?

Also be sure to try our chili and lime marinated, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs, basted and grilled with our house-made bourbon and molasses BBQ sauce.

Port Hawkesbury is the gateway to Cape Breton, a perfect vacation base, and Miller’s Tap & Grill offers menu selections and daily features for every taste and budget.

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NovaCan Live Seafood LTD. is committed to supplying the world with the freshest and highestquality live seafood.

Pulled directly from our home waters in Atlantic Canada, we take great pride in every pound caught and sold. We work directly with our customers on individual live marketing platforms to bring them nutritious and sustainable live seafood products, which help set the standard for quality and taste around the world.

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

Welcome to Restaurant Avalon, located within the Castle Rock Country Inn, a four-star boutique hotel located in Ingonish Ferry.

Our dining room, visually, is a fusion of the vista of the Middle Head Peninsula, the Atlantic Ocean and the mountain range of the Cape Breton Highlands.

Our menu, tastefully, is a fusion of east and west. Our consultant —Executive Chef Kim Isabella Magistro — has developed a menu combining our local specialty, organic produce, with fresh local lobster, mussels, oysters and other seafood to create Asian recipes alongside our Cape Breton classics.

Our fusion menu is an extension of the unique and personal Cape Breton experience we present for you at Restaurant Avalon.

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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.

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The Red Shoe Pub 11573 Route 19, Mabou 902.945.2996 www.redshoepub.com

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Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd. 247 New Haven Rd., Neil’s Harbour 902.336.2541

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The Red Shoe Pub has become a kind of “home away from home” for many locals and visitors over the years.

The Rankin Sisters' cozy spot in the hamlet of Mabou, on the west coast of Cape Breton, offers a menu of Nova Scotia home cooking.

Features include a treasured seafood chowder and a variety of pub fare. Visit "The Shoe" for great food and drinks and great live music, seven days a week.

The Red Shoe Pub is open seasonally from early June to mid-October. Visit the website for hours of operation.

58 years of quality seafood in northern Cape Breton.

Since 1955, Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd. has harvested and processed much of the east coast’s freshest and tastiest seafood. Located in the pristine North of Smokey region of Cape Breton Island, this forward thinking co-operative returns dividends to its members, while maintaining adequate reserves to ensure that the Co-op is able to withstand the challenges of the continually evolving fishery and world markets.

The Co-op purchases fish from over 160 fishing vessels in the local area and has a processing plant specializing in cooked and frozen lobster and snow crab.

Open 7 days a week, year round.

Reservations recommended.

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Pan-Fried Chili Redfish Louisbourg Seafoods For 4 to 6 people Louisbourg Seafood’s Mira Bay Redfish (sebastes mentella) is harvested from the Northwest Atlantic on a year round basis, using both sustainable and eco-friendly harvesting methods. Enjoy your “Taste of Tradition” today.

6 redfish fillets (4-6oz each) ½ cup (125 ml) all purpose flour ¼ cup (60 ml) canola oil 1 fresh green chili, minced 2 tbsp (30 ml) coriander powder 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh coriander 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder 1 tsp (5 ml) minced garlic 1 tsp (5 ml) minced ginger 1 tsp (5 ml) turmeric powder Salt 1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients (except flour).

Coat redfish fillets completely with mixture and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. In a non-stick frying pan, bring oil to high heat.

3. Dust each piece of fish in flour. Add to pan and fry on each side until golden brown. Finish the redfish in a 350F (175C) oven for 4 minutes. Fish should flake easily when tested.

4. Serve fish on a bed of mixed or sautéed greens with the reserved pan dripping served on and around the fish.

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience AquaPrime Mussel Ranch Ltd. J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd. Lobster World Inc.

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product Cornect Family Farm Full Steam Coffee Co. Sober Island Oysters Ltd. & Pristine Cuisine Catering St. Mary's Rive Smokehouses

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Eastern Shore Why is Nova Scotia cuisine so delectable? The secret lies in our good nature. You’ll find this pristine goodness all along our Eastern Shore.

Surround yourself with rolling fields, quaint fishing villages, enchanted forests and some of the friendliest folk you’ll ever meet. Great food deserves great company and you’ll find both here.

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

Come and enjoy our fresh mussels, harvested daily from our farm in Ship Harbour and processed in our facility adjacent to the bay.

Drop by and see what we do — learn how mussels are grown and harvested, then take home a bag of the freshest, sweetest mussels you have ever tried! Also, we now have Sober Island Oysters (please call to check availability).

Hours of operation are generally Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. but please call ahead so as not to be disappointed.

For great recipes and answers to all your mussel questions, visit the Mussel Industry Council’s website: www.discovermussels.com.

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Cornect Family Farm

DesBarres Manor Inn

Full Steam Coffee Co.

365 Cornect Rd., Guysborough County, Denver 902.833.2747 www.cornectfamilyfarm.com

90 Church St., Guysborough 902.533.2099 tf: 1.888.933.2099 www.desbarresmanor.com

67 Main St., Guysborough 902.533.2078 www.fullsteamcoffee.com

Hidden amongst the woodlands and blueberry fields of Denver, Guysborough County, Cornect Family Farm proudly produces the finest artisan honey from wildflowers and blueberry blossoms of the surrounding areas.

Nova Scotia’s Cuisine of the Year and a four-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, DesBarres Manor Inn is Nova Scotia’s culinary getaway.

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

We initially began beekeeping 19 years ago in order to pollinate our own blueberry fields and now have close to 300 beehives. The first 30 pounds of honey we harvested set a pattern that continues to this day, as we continue to harvest our honey for use in the many valueadded products we produce on the farm. All products are diabetic, celiac friendly and gluten free.

For more information and recipes, please visit our website.

Daily menus inspired by fresh ingredients from the Inn’s organic gardens and a network of local farmers and fishers create modern Canadian cuisine with a Nova Scotia influence. Enjoy fireside dining by the 1837 hearth fireplace, cooking classes, romantic picnic lunches by the sea and gourmet getaway packages with luxury accommodations.

Combined with genuine Maritime hospitality, DesBarres Manor Inn creates a culinary experience as warm as our people.

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J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd. 35 Old Mooseland Rd., Tangier 902.772.2188 tf: 1.800.758.4412 www.willykrauch.com

Willy Krauch came to Nova Scotia from Denmark and began smoking fish in the tiny village of Tangier. Since 1956, his family has been smoking the finest Atlantic salmon, mackerel and eels in their traditional Scandinavian-style smokehouse.

Willy developed a method of smoking that’s uniquely his own. Over the years, he earned a reputation for selling only the finest quality smoked Atlantic fish.

In fact, many people, locals and tourists alike, make the 50-mile drive from Halifax — a day’s outing — just to buy his fish!

For more information and to order online, check out our website: www.willykrauch.com.

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Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Center 2884 Highway #7, Liscomb Mills 902.779.2307 tf: 1.800.665.6343 www.liscombelodge.ca

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

Open 7am–9pm from mid-May to mid-October 7 days a week.

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Lobster World Inc. 10320 Hwy. 7, Oyster Pond Head of Jeddore 902.889.2900 tf: 877.892.9637 www.lobsterworld.com

Lobster World sells only hardshelled, packed full of meat, high-quality, two-claw lobsters. You will be able to taste the freshness in every bite. Lobster World has buying power to secure lobster purchases from all the different fishing areas off the coast of Nova Scotia and we can provide fresh lobster to your door any time of year. Lobster World also provides an adequate amount of sea salt harvested from our shores to perfectly season your cooking water for the best results — taste the quality! Lobster World also carries a full line of fresh and frozen seafood including haddock, halibut, scallops, salmon and more. Just visit lobsterworld.com for details.

You can also visit our Eastern Passage location at Wayne’s World Lobster: 99 Government Wharf Rd. Halifax 902.465.6686

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Sober Island Oysters Ltd. & Pristine Cuisine Catering 104 Mozier Cove Rd., Sober Island 902.885.3040 siol@bellaliant.net

Sober Island is an offering from Mother Nature to the spirit of the oyster, located on the outskirts of the garland of islands adorning the Atlantic coastline of eastern Nova Scotia.

Trevor and Michelle Munroe have built this oyster farm with the passion and dedication of theirs and their families’ since 2004. Trevor delivers fresh oysters around the province regularly.

Also, we can present and serve oysters to you for any event with “the travelling oyster bar” recently created by Michelle and Pristine Cuisine Catering.

We hope you have a chance to enjoy our oysters as much as we enjoy growing them for you!

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St. Mary’s River Smokehouses 8000 # 7 Highway, Sherbrooke 902.522.2005 www.thebestsmokedsalmon.com

Sherbrooke village sits astride the beautiful St. Mary’s River in eastern Nova Scotia. The river has long been a popular destination for salmon anglers from around the world. It’s also the ancestral home of the Cameron family.

St. Mary’s uses both cold and hot smoking techniques with our smokers to produce a variety of award-winning smoked salmon products in an array of formats and pack sizes.

From our Cold Smoked Nova Scotia Sliced Smoked Salmon to our Famous Oven Smoked Salmon Strips we provide a variety of tasty treats. Available at all major retailers in Canada and also at our plant in Sherbrooke.

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Culinary Festivals & Events 2013/14 Festival

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Website

Location

Saltscapes East Coast Expo

April 26-28, 2013

www.saltscapesexpo.com

Halifax

Savour Cape Breton

May 15, 2013

www.edining.ca

Sydney

Apple Blossom Festival

May 31 - June 3, 2013

www.appleblossom.com

Annapolis Valley

Shelburne County Lobster Festival

June 6-9, 2013

www.shelburnenovascotia.com

Shelburne

Pictou Lobster Carnival

July 5-7, 2013

www.pictoulobstercarnival.ca

Pictou

Yarmouth Seafest Festival

July 17-27, 2013

www.seafest.ca

Yarmouth

Digby Scallop Days

August 7-11, 2013

www.digbyscallopdays.com

Digby

Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival

August 16-31, 2013

www.wildblueberryfest.com

Northumberland and Fundy Shore

Halifax Seaport Beerfest

August 9 & 10, 2013

www.seaportbeerfest.com

Halifax

Right Some Good

August 23-31, 2013

www.rightsomegood.ca

Cape Breton

Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival

September 13 October 13, 2013

www.winesns.ca

Province-Wide

Open Farm Day

September 15, 2013

www.meetyourfarmer.ca

Province-wide

Port of Wines Festival

September 26 - 28, 2013

www.mynslc.com

Halifax

Valley Pumpkin Fest

October 2013

www.valleypumpkinfest.com

Annapolis Valley

3rd Slow Motion Food Film Fest

November 13-17, 2013

www.slowmotionfilmfest.ca

Wolfville

Nova Scotia Winter Wine Festival

February 8-9, 2014

www.winesns.ca

Province-Wide

Savour Food & Wine Festival

February 2014

www.savourfoodandwine.com

Province-Wide

For additional festival and event listings visit www.NovaScotia.com

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 130 quality Taste of Nova Scotia members across the province including producers, processors and an outstanding collection of restaurants.

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

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