2022 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide

Culinary Guide

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Taste of Nova Scotia has been inspiring LOCALS AND VISITORS TO EXPLORE OUR PROVINCE THROUGH FOOD AND DRINK SINCE 1989 Taste of Nova Scotia is home to a diverse collection of 200+ restaurants, producers, processors, and industry members. From chefs, farmers, and fishers to winemakers, brewers, distillers and artisans, our members are committed to offering exceptional, local culinary products and experiences.

Whether you’re looking to source local food and drink products where you shop, or you’re seeking out a new restaurant, the products and experiences found within the pages of this guide are waiting for you.

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yo u r c u l inary adventu r e starts h er e Taste of Nova Scotia members are committed to offering exceptional, local culinary products and experiences.

Culinary Product From seafood and fresh produce to preserves, coffee and confectionery, look for these food and drink products at your local retailer or through direct order.

Restaurants Enjoy locally focused menus at chef-inspired fine dining, casual dining, wine bars, brewpubs, traditional eateries, international cuisine, cafés and more.

Food & Drink Experience From wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries, to cheese shops, bakeries and u-picks, visit these locations for retail, tours, tastings and more.

Taste of Nova Scotia Award Recipient Look for this logo to try an award-winning product or NOVA experience from one of the 2021 Taste of Nova Scotia SCOTIA Award recipients.

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l an d AC K N OWLEDG EM ENT Taste of Nova Scotia acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship.”

GUID E CO NTRIB UTO RS Karen Fowler, Creative Director; Jess Emin, Cover Photographer/Cover Recipe Developer; Shannon MacIntyre, Recipe Photographer; Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture; The Well Creative Consultants; Additional photo credits: Tourism Nova Scotia; New Brooklyn Media; Destination Cape Breton; Adam Hill; Adele Beaton; Acorn Art & Photography; Alexa Cude; Davey & Sky; Ian Selig; Jess Emin; Jive Photographic; Ryan Williams; Scott Munn

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r ecipes Delicatessen Pizza 24-25 paired with Blomidon Blow Me Down Rosé

J. WILLY KRAUCH Smoked Salmon & Tomato Tartlets

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BACKYARD BLUEBERRY TEA WITH COLDSTREAM clear VODKA & PEACH ICED TEA

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A Starry Night with Ironworks Vodka & Cranberry Liqueur

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Shivani’s Kitchen

Ironworks Distillery

Shallot Butter 90-91 Poached Lobster Tail with Celeriac Linguine Founders House Dining & Drinks

EAST COAST CAESAR WITH TIPPING POINT VODKA

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Creamy Seafood Pasta with Pappardelle Noodles White Point Beach Resort Elliot’s Dining Room

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SPICY PORK BITES WITH 92-93 ORANGE GINGER GLAZE PAIRED WITH GASPEREAU RIESLING Gaspereau Vineyards & Vine Side Patio

BAKED SALMON & LEMON LOBSTER BUTTER PAIRED WITH MERCATOR COMPASS ROSÉ Mercator Vineyards

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SMOKED HADDOCK CHOWDER PAIRED WITH JOST TIDAL BAY

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THE EAST SIDE WITH STEINHART WILD BLUEBERRY GIN

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TATAMAGOUCHE 114-115 ICE CREAMERY Melted Ice Cream Hot Chocolate Tatamagouche Ice Creamery

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Product of the Year Ultra-Premium Ice Cream, Tatamagouche Ice Creamery, Tatamagouche

CULINARY AMBASSADOR Hanspeter Stutz, Grand Pré Wines/Fundy Drinks/Magic Winery Bus, Grand Pré

RESTAURANT of the Year The Biscuit Eater Cafe & Books, Mahone Bay

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NOVA SCOTIA ProducER of the Year Van Dyk’s By Nature, Caledonia

Please join us in recognizing the 2021 Taste of Nova Scotia Award Recipients.

We invite you to celebrate culinary excellence by nominating your favourite restaurant, product, server, producer and culinary ambassador for the 2022 Taste of Nova Scotia Awards.

Nominations open June 1 - July 31, 2022 Visit tasteofnovascotia.com/awards #TasteAwards AWARD for SERVICE La Cuisine Robicheau, Saulnierville

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2 Doors Down Acadian Maple Acadian Seaplants Afishionado Fishmongers Chain Yard Urban Cidery Chill Street Craft Beverage Co. Clearwater Seafoods Retail Stores Compass Distillers Delectable Desserts Earthli Evan’s Fresh Seafoods & Restaurant Fisherman’s Market International Five Fishermen Restaurant

14. Garrison Brewing Company 15. Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie 16. Harbour City Bar & Grill Hotel Halifax 17. Harvest and Wild 18. Heartwood Restaurant 19. Hop Scotch Dinner Club 20. Java Blend Coffee 21. Kitchen Door 22. Lake City Cider 23. Leo’s Donair 24. Lot Six Bar & Restaurant 25. Mad Gringo Hot Sauce 26. Made with Local 27. Maritime Salt Makers of Canada 28. Morris East Restaurant 29. Obladee, A Wine Bar 30. Propeller Brewing Company 31. Rose & Kettle Tea Room at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

32. Rum Runners Cake Factory 33. SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar 34. Stories Restaurant 35. The Canteen on Portland & Little C Take-Out 36. The Carleton 37. The Orient Chinese Cuisine 38. The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar 39. Viveau 40. Waterfront Warehouse Restaurant & Oyster House

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2 Doors Down

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Acadian Maple

1533 Barrington St., Halifax 902-422-4224 149 Hector Gate, Dartmouth Crossing 902-481-5222 www.go2doorsdown.com

13578 Peggys Cove Rd., Upper Tantallon 902-826-2312, tf: 1-888-276-2753 www.acadianmaple.com

Now with two locations in metro Halifax, our guests can enjoy our contemporary twist on farm-to-table cooking.

Enveloped in the sweet, distinctive essence of maple syrup, welcome to Acadian Maple. As proud partners with local maple harvesters, we invite you to savour our 100 per cent Nova Scotian pure maple syrup. Enjoy over pancakes or in your coffee. Spread our maple butter or blueberry jam on biscuits. Snack on maple peanut brittle or try our maple gelato!

There’s something to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!

Owner George Davis and his team strive to be truly Nova Scotian in their genuine hospitality and quality of freshly prepared food in a casual, inviting environment.

Featured on “You Gotta Eat Here” and winner of one of Canada’s Best 50 Burgers, 2 Doors Down also offers a good selection of local craft beers, ciders, a creative cocktail program, and an approachable wine list.

We are open for dine in, take out, and delivery on Uber Eats.

Please visit our website and social media feeds for hours, features, specials, and reservations.

Savour our Maple Coffee or mapleinfused handcrafted spirits like Sea Fever™ Coffee Maple Rum and Fortress™ Rum, made at our Authentic Seacoast Distillery in Guysborough.

Shop our retail store on Peggys Cove Road, where our products are made, and pull up a stool to our tasting bar. Shop our online store at www.acadianmaple.com

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Acadian Seaplants

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Food & Drink Experience Seafood Shop

Afishionado Fishmongers

30 Brown Ave., Dartmouth 902-468-2840 www.acadianseaplants.com

275 Rocky Lake Dr., Unit 10, Bedford 902-403-1178 www.afishionado.ca

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.

Afishionado Fishmongers is your community-minded provider of fresh and fresh-frozen seafood, dedicated to bringing low-impact fishing traditions to consumers. For us, knowing the story behind the fish we sell is paramount.

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.

We follow Ocean Wise recommendations, a classification that ensures responsibility to a fishery’s abundance and catch method. We build relationships with community-based fishers and aquaculturalists, and we work to foster a fair, transparent, traceable and sustainable exchange of seafood in the Maritimes.

Check out our subscription shares, online shop, wholesale options, Canada-wide shipping, and more!

Afishionado Shop 275 Rocky Lake Dr., Unit 10, Bedford Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p. m.

Warehouse Market 2867 Isleville St., Halifax Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Food & Drink Experience Cidery

Chain Yard Urban Cidery

2606 Agricola St., Halifax 902-407-2244 www.chainyardcider.com

Chain Yard Urban Cidery was the first cidery in Halifax, opening in 2017 and dedicated to making approachable, unique and traditional ciders made from 100 per cent Nova Scotia apples.

Our ciders range from dry to sweet, easy drinking to complex & funky, and we’re always excited to use Nova Scotia ingredients in our ciders. We stay on top of cider trends and love to collaborate on products with local breweries, distilleries, kombucharies, and other cideries.

Stop by our taproom to enjoy tours, taster flights or pints of our cider, plus other local and international ciders, along with Nova Scotia craft beer and wine. Our menu by Unchained Kitchen is always changing and serving yummy eats. Enjoy our sidewalk patio in the warmer months.

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Food & Drink Experience Cidery

Chill Street Craft Beverage Co. 200-269 Hwy 214, Elmsdale 902-259-2553 6124 Coburg Rd., Halifax 902-423-1377 www.chillstreetcraftbeverageco.com

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Food & Drink Experience Seafood Shop

Clearwater Seafoods Retail Stores

757 Bedford Hwy, Bedford 902-443-0333 Halifax International Airport, Enfield 902-873-4509 shop.clearwater.ca

You’ll know you’re in for a unique experience as soon as you step into our store, located inside a Sobeys supermarket – the first cidery of its kind in North America! We offer a variety of beverages made on-site using local ingredients. Our niche is in flavoured ciders, including Nova Scotia’s first winecider blends. We also offer ready-to-drink craft cocktails, as well as old-fashioned, non-alcoholic sodas – so feel free to bring the kiddos!

Halifax’s go-to live lobster destination since 1976. Clearwater’s retail shops are stocked year-round with fresh and frozen seafood, offering something to suit every seafood craving.

You can watch our production team through the glass walls while our friendly, knowledgeable staff pour you a free sample, or grab a tasting flight of your favourite flavours to sip on. Overall, we encourage you to step back, wind down, and remember what’s important in life – you know – chill out!

Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/ ClearwaterSeafoods

Clearwater will pack your order whether you’re travelling near or far; you can also shop online at shop.clearwater.ca and we’ll deliver delicious seafood directly to your door, throughout Canada and the United States.

757 Bedford Highway Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Halifax International Airport Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Food & Drink Experience Distillery

Compass Distillers

2533 Agricola St., Halifax 902-446-0467 www.compassdistillers.ca

Compass Distillers captures the true Nova Scotian experience in a bottle. This triplethreat boasts a cozy cocktail bar, modern production facility, and gorgeous topfloor Airbnb – all within Halifax’s vibrant North End. Created using locally-harvested grain and wild flower, their grain-to-glass approach has resulted in an award-winning lineup.

In just under five years, Compass Distillers have cultivated an impressive 73 medals.

Some of their most notable awards include Best Canadian Contemporary Gin at the World Gin Awards 2020, Best In Class Contemporary Gin at the Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition 2021, and Gold Medal in the Gin Category at the London Spirits Competition 2020.

Visit their website or call the store for hours of operation and information.

Compass Distillers – True as North.

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Food & Drink Experience Bakery

Delectable Desserts

50 Eileen Stubbs Ave., Unit 112, Dartmouth 902-468-2700 www.delectabledesserts.ca

Delectable Desserts Inc. is a specialty bakery located in Dartmouth, NS. Family owned and operated, we make everything from scratch (and with love) daily, using the finest quality locallysourced ingredients. Our specialties include cheesecakes, mousse/truffle cakes, buttercream layer cakes, mini cakes, and more.

Retail, wholesale, and catering options available. Our desserts can be found on the menu of many food service operations throughout HRM, or ordered through our website for your next celebration. Stop by our retail shop in Burnside to find a daily selection of mini cakes and breakfast goodies.

Celebrate. Love. Delight.

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Earthli

Halifax www.earthli.ca

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Evan’s Fresh Seafoods & Restaurant

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Food & Drink Experience Seafood Shop

Fisherman’s Market

International

2 Ochterloney St., Alderney Landing, Dartmouth 902-466-2118 www.evansfreshseafoods.com

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

We’re a 100 per cent Nova Scotian-owned producer of sustainably grown and zerowaste packaged plant-based superfood products to promote a healthy lifestyle with a planet-friendly approach.

Located on the Dartmouth waterfront, Evan’s Seafoods offers local Nova Scotia seafood, displayed fresh and frozen, and also offers delicious fare for take out or eat in.

Fisherman’s Market is your local, one-stop shop for your fresh fish and seafood needs. Looking to send a present for that hard to shop for person? Let us help by sending the gift of Atlantic Lobster.

The world is discovering the many benefits of plant-based nutrition, and Earthli vegan proteins provide easier, tastier, and more sustainable options for earthlings everywhere!

Evan’s kitchen is known for their gluten free fish and chips, lobster rolls, seafood chowder, fish burgers and fish tacos, to name a few. This family-run business sources local, always.

Check out our selection of fresh, live seafood, and browse our deli for a lobster roll, shrimp roll, or one of our other treats.

We also have catering available with a selection of platters featuring items from Fisherman’s own Seabright Smoke House.

For more information or to purchase, visit our website or online store.

Take a stroll on the Dartmouth-Halifax ferry, explore Downtown Dartmouth and grab a bite at Evan’s. A great spot for local dishes and friendly faces.

Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Stop in or give us a call, and one of our team members will be happy to assist.

Custom platters available by request; subject to availability and market pricing.

Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Restaurant Fine Dining

Five Fishermen Restaurant

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Food & Drink Experience Brewery

Garrison Brewing Company

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

1149 Marginal Rd., Halifax 902-453-5343 www.garrisonbrewing.com

The 5 Fishermen is one of Atlantic Canada’s finest seafood restaurants, with a storied history and reputation for premium food, wine, and cocktails, set in a relaxed environment.

For the past 25 years, Garrison has strived to create exceptional craft beer – real beer made with passion, hard work, and east coast pride. Garrison beers are premium, distinctive, and always full of flavour, with an exceptional range – crafted in the historic and vibrant Halifax Seaport. From clean and crisp brews like Tall Ship East Coast Ale to boundary-pushing specialties like Pucker Up! Crafty Kettle Sour, each Garrison flavour is distinctive in taste and experience.

Let our team curate your evening as part of a social experience with great food as the centerpiece. Be delighted by some of our great shareables, signature seafood offerings, and premium quality items from the grill. Start your night with selections from our extensive wine list or enjoy a curated cocktail.

Whether having a seat at the bar, enjoying an evening with friends, or having an event in our private dining room, we are your choice for a fantastic social dining experience.

Please call or visit our website for hours of operation and reservations.

Come visit us down at the Halifax Seaport to experience our unique Seaport Hall, enjoy a flight of delicious craft brews and soak in our unique atmosphere.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Food & Drink Experience Chocolatier

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Harbour City Bar & Grill

hotel halifax

1249 Cole Harbour Rd., Dartmouth 902-406-2266

1990 Barrington St., Halifax 902-492-6443 www.hotelhalifax.ca/restaurants-bars

Originally from France, Jean-Pierre Gallois and Yseult Bertic have over 30 years of experience as professional chocolatiers/ pastry chefs. Since opening in 2003, they have been creating fine chocolates and truffles, decadent pastries and macarons, along with artisan ice cream/sorbet.

Harbour City Bar & Grill embodies what it means to dine like a true east coaster.

Our culinary team, led by executive chef Andy Camm, works with local farmers and fishermen each season to create the freshest regional dishes, served alongside warm, impeccable, maritime hospitality.

They use only high-quality French chocolate couverture in their handmade delicacies and no preservatives or artificial flavours are used in their products – all are handmade. They also incorporate Nova Scotian ingredients like ice wine, fortified wine, berries, sea salt, maple syrup, honey, apples, seaweed, and more.

Our bar is stocked with Nova Scotia-made craft beer, wine, and spirits, and we offer no corkage fee when you bring a bottle of Nova Scotia wine to complement your dining experience.

Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturdays at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Follow our Facebook page (Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie) for extended hours during holidays and summer months.

Whether it’s a seat at our bar, enjoying a cocktail, or a booth in our dining room, indulging in local fare and award-winning desserts, we invite you to find out why Haligonians are making us a favourite culinary destination.

Daily, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. / 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Happy Hour offering every Thursday – Saturday, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Harvest and Wild

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Restaurant fine Dining

Heartwood Restaurant

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At Harvest and Wild, our goal is to celebrate fresh local produce and traditional small batch cooking methods, by creating products with delicious and exciting flavour profiles.

For over 25 years, Heartwood has been nourishing Halifax with scrumptious vegetarian food. Our carefully curated menu features ingredients that are locally-sourced.

We make artisan chutneys, condiments, and spreads, designed to elevate your dishes and be the perfect partner for good quality meats, cheeses, fish and produce.

We’re especially proud of our Heartwood bowls, steamed greens, bean burritos, and veggie burgers.

Hop Scotch started as a small dinner club in chefs Stephanie Ogilvie and Brock Unger’s north end Halifax apartment back in 2018. Since those early days, Stephanie was runner up on the Food Network’s Top Chef Canada 2020 and they have opened in a more permanent way. Make sure to look for Hop Scotch on Canada’s Big Food Bucket List with host John Catucci on the show’s 2022 season!

Eastern Passage www.harvestandwild.com

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6027 North St., Halifax 902-423-6944 www.javablendcoffee.com

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We value community and the connection we have with where our food comes from, and that good food is meant to be shared.

Look for our products online and at leading independent retailers around Nova Scotia.

Heartwood was born from the desire to offer wholesome, sustainable food that everyone can enjoy. We’re proud to have remained true to our original inspirations.

We invite you to our quaint and cozy home at our original location, nestled among a bustling neighbourhood and university district on Quinpool Road. You can also find us on the beautiful Halifax Waterfront during the summer season.

Stephanie and Brock’s menus focus on showcasing local, seasonal, maritime flavours presented in creative artistic light. Look for them at pop-ups and events around Halifax this spring and summer, and stay tuned to their social media for exciting updates on their new location, opening in the fall of 2022.

Daily, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Available for catering in home, office, or function venues.

Brunch Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Contact them at hopscotchdinnerclub@gmail.com

In 1938, Theodore Sideris had a vision: “Coffee: direct from our roaster to your cup.”

Today we continue that tradition, providing you with fresh, carefully crafted coffees. We source beans of the highest quality and, in doing so, create relationships with the world’s finest farmers.

Java Blend Coffee remains a small, locally-owned roaster, located in Halifax’s North End. We are committed to delighting our customers with the most exquisite coffees available and to building community, one delicious cup at a time.

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Kitchen Door

110 Higney Ave., Suite 100, Dartmouth 902-832-5213 www.kitchendoor.ca

For the past 14 years, Kitchen Door has been providing innovative and exceptional from-scratch food and hospitality services.

Looking for delicious, local, and fresh food, they’ve got you covered! Shop online for their fresh weekly meal subscriptions, shop in store for their freezer classics and fresh meals, or order drop off catering for your team or event.

Join or host a virtual cooking class. Give the best gift of all, the gift of food to your friends, family, or loved one!

Visit their website and social to get inspired for your next meal!

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Lake City Cider

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Leo’s Donair

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Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

35 Portland St., Dartmouth 902-466-7818 www.lakecitycider.ca

1920 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd., Timberlea 902-876-8777 www.leosdonair.com

Lake City Cider is a fully operational cider production facility in downtown Dartmouth. Fresh pressed cider from Nova Scotia’s famous Annapolis Valley is tankard into our facility. The fresh juice is fermented, filtered, and bottled/ canned on site.

Leo’s Donair began in 1981, when founder Leo Toulany and his wife, Jean, began supplying ground beef to local businesses. As the love of Donair grew in our home province of Nova Scotia, so did the demand for supplying restaurants. Since then, Leo has turned his small operation into the Donair production it is today.

Inspired by the great bars of the world, Lot Six Bar & Restaurant looks to elevate palates through fine food, drink, oysters and service.

Leo has taken great pride in providing quality Donair along with other Donair products, including loaves, burgers, sausages, finger appetizers, donair sauce and spice. It was hard not to feel proud when the Province of Nova Scotia declared the Donair as its official food in 2015. He has perfected his product that is recognizable from the first bite.

Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, we are ready to welcome you, whether it be for a cocktail from one of our awardwinning bartenders, or a full-course dining experience.

You will also find our tap room that offers an array of rotating taps that reflect the flavours of Nova Scotia and beyond.

You can enjoy a sampler flight or a pint of cider in our cozy tasting room.

Packaged product is available in refillable growlers, bottles, and cans, or grab a Lake City Cider shirt or hat.

Lake City Cider strives for continued innovation whilst providing service levels worthy of our family values.

Showcasing premium cider produced from the array of amazing Nova Scotian apples.

Come see us!

To our loyal and valued customers, we thank you and look forward to continuing to serve you.

1685 Argyle St., Halifax 902-428-7428 www.lotsix.ca

Local ingredients will showcase the beauty of our province, and our collective travels and education will bring you on a journey.

Wednesday – Sunday, 4 p.m. – late Brunch Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Mad Gringo Hot Sauce Williamswood 902-989-8388 www.canadianhotsauce.com

After leaving his job in corporate trade and returning from a life-changing trip to South America, Jordan realized that going back to a desk job was not in the cards for him. He had rediscovered his passion for cooking and life! Hence, came the birth of Mad Gringo Hot Sauce™.

With determination and countless hours of hard work and sleepless nights, Mad Gringo Hot Sauce™ grew to over 100 retail locations. And now, Mad Gringo Hot Sauce™ can be found at stores in Ontario, Québec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Alberta, as well as at local events and festivals.

We are proud to produce all our products in beautiful Nova Scotia.

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Made with Local

Dartmouth www.madewithlocal.ca

Anything but your typical snack foods company, Made with Local brings together Canada’s yummiest ingredients to handcraft them into nourishing Real Food Bars & Granola Bar Mixes.

Our commitment to partnering with social enterprise bakeries means we’ve got our heart rooted deep in our community, supporting our local economy, and creating opportunities for those in particularly high need.

Back in 2012, MWL started selling their homemade bars at a farmers’ market table in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From those very humble beginnings, our foods are now available at over 1,000 locations across Canada, and in our online shop!

Pop over to the Store Locator section on madewithlocal.ca for a full map of retailers.

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Maritime Salt Makers of Canada

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Morris East Restaurant

Dartmouth 902-402-2208 www.maritimesalt.com

1984 Vernon St., Halifax 620 Nine Mile Dr., Bedford 902-444-7663 www.morriseast.com

Our Nova Scotia sea salt is a delicious, food-grade finishing salt with all the ocean’s trace minerals. Our philosophy is to be sustainable and local. From May to October, we filter and dry Nova Scotia Atlantic water by the sun in our engineered solar salt houses to produce coarse, moist, crunchy crystals that add a clean taste and texture to food.

Morris East is a creative neighborhood restaurant with three locations in downtown Halifax and Bedford. Our delicious gourmet pizzas are baked in fired ovens, which produce a delicious crust.

We offer natural or smoked sea salt and sea salt blends from locally foraged ingredients. We also produce liquid sea salt in a fine salt spray eight times the salt concentration of the ocean for roasted vegetables, popcorn, or fries.

You can find a list of our stockists on our website and Instagram @maritime_salt

With a focus on seasonally fresh ingredients, regulars to our intimate eateries will note that the menu changes seasonally. 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 seasonallyinspired cocktails and great desserts like the salted caramel tart, which are perfect to enjoy on our lovely outside terraces in summer. We offer special lunch and brunch menus. Take out and gluten-free pizza crusts are also available.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Restaurant WINE BAR

Obladee, A Wine Bar

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Food & Drink Experience BREWERY

Propeller Brewing Company

1600 Barrington St., Halifax 902-405-4505 www.obladee.ca

2015 Gottingen St., Halifax 6128 Quinpool Rd., Halifax 617 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth 902-422-7767 www.drinkpropeller.ca

Back in 2010, siblings Heather and Christian Rankin created Obladee, a Halifax wine bar – a neighbourhood spot celebrating exceptional wine and food with genuine service by a highly skilled team.

Propeller Brewing Company has been Halifax’s North End craft brewery for 25 years. Propeller focuses on handcrafted, small-batch beer with time-honoured methods that produce distinct, fullbodied tastes and aromas.

We offer an award-winning wine list that is hand-selected, off-beat, and ever-changing, with memorable food that changes with the seasons, focusing on regional ingredients from a close network of local suppliers.

Our popular To-Go program features packages and gift boxes of sommelierselected bottles of wine, cheese or charcuterie, fresh baguette, house-made chocolate, and detailed product notes – perfect for gatherings or gifts!

We host live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and offer a wide array of wine education services from tastings to indepth courses.

Please visit website for updated hours of operation.

Visit our tap rooms at Gottingen and Quinpool to sample our wide variety of beer. Enjoy our underground retro arcade at Gottingen – there’s always something fresh on tap. Our range of Propeller Craft Cocktails is a great complement to our beer, and for soda lovers, we have our refreshing Ginger Beer and Root Beer.

Propeller is available at NSLC stores in Nova Scotia, ANBL stores in New Brunswick, PEILCC stores on PEI, at the Prop Shops and tap rooms, and in some of the greatest bars, restaurants, and kitchens on the East Coast.

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Restaurant NOVA SCOTIA TRADITION

Rose & Kettle Tea Room

at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum 471 Poplar Dr., Cole Harbour 902-462-0154 (seasonal) 902-434-0222 coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca

Situated in the sunlit verandah of a 200-year-old farmhouse, the Rose & Kettle has been the heart of the Farm Museum for over 30 years.

Inspired by classic English tearooms, Nova Scotia favourites, and our heritage gardens, our daily menu features fresh salads, delicious soups and sandwiches, freshly baked biscuits, and seasonallyinspired desserts. Our best-selling Cream Tea (scones with strawberry jam and cream) is a treat any time of day.

You may also enjoy lunch at our farmyard picnic tables.

Savour a locally roasted, fresh ground coffee, or a thirst quenching homemade lemonade, surrounded by 200 years of farming heritage. Explore our barns and buildings, meet our farm animals, tour our award-winning gardens, and more.

Seasonal May 15 – October 15 Wednesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Food & Drink Experience Specialty Shop

Rum Runners Cake Factory

1479 Lower Water St., Bishop’s Landing, Halifax 902-421-6079 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 whisky bottled at beautiful Glenora Distillery on Cape Breton Island, making it a truly Nova Scotian product. Free of preservatives, the cake is vacuum-sealed for freshness and will keep, unopened, for up to three months.

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

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar

5120 Salter St., Halifax 902-429-5120 www.shuckseafood.ca

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Restaurant Fine Dining

Stories Restaurant

5184 Morris St., Halifax 902-444-4400 www.storiesdining.com

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Restaurant Casual Dining

The Canteen on Portland

& Little C Take-Out 22 Portland St., Dartmouth 902-425-9272 www.thecanteen.ca

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Restaurant Casual Dining

The Carleton

1685 Argyle St., Halifax 902-422-6335 www.thecarleton.ca

ON PORTLAND

SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar features a seafood market with a wide selection of Nova Scotia product, delivered daily.

Enjoy oysters on the half shell, crudo, ceviche, or whole fresh fish prepared to your liking.

East coast cuisine meets historic downtown, off the lobby of Halifax’s best small hotel. Recommended in the 2022 edition of Where to Eat in Canada, Stories offers innovative seafood and game in intimate rooms.

Fresh seafood, prepared with a delicate touch, brings out the natural flavours of our Ocean Wise-approved and sustainable fish. In the summer, sit outside on our beautiful patio overlooking the Halifax waterfront, while enjoying one of our craft beers, or a glass of wine from our eclectic and thoughtful list.

Tucked under a canopy of mature elms, a hidden garden court is a refreshing escape from the busy downtown. Daily cheese boards, savoury charcuterie, and ‘Stories’ seafood selections from the dining room are seamless matches for thoughtful al fresco offerings of microbrews and wines by the glass.

Daily Dinner, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

(11 p.m. Friday & Saturday) Open for lunch seasonally.

Hours may change depending on the season, please visit our website or Instagram (@shuckhfx).

Private dining in the Dalhousie Room available for 8 - 20 guests.

Tuesday – Saturday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

The Canteen on Portland is a lively neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth, serving up chef-inspired seasonal fare for lunch, brunch and dinner.

At the helm in the kitchen is awardwinning chef and owner, Renée Lavallée.

Her unique menus are influenced by classic French, Italian and traditional Nova Scotian cuisine – with a little bit of Renée’s magic thrown in. Signature items include The Canteen Burger and Seafood Chowder. The bar is well stocked with Nova Scotia wines, beers, and spirits.

While in Dartmouth, be sure to check out The Canteen’s sister restaurant next door called Little C Take-Out for sandwiches, soups, and more.

Reservations are recommended. Book online through OpenTable. Follow The Canteen on social media @thecanteenns

The Carleton is one of Halifax’s most popular downtown destinations.

Recognized as the ‘Judges’ Choice’ at the 2019 Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia Awards, The Carleton delivers fresh, locally-inspired, elevated comfort food, and a top selection of Nova Scotia craft beers, wine, and spirits.

Housed in Halifax’s oldest commercial building, originally a residence built in 1760, The Carleton is widely known as one of Canada’s premier live venues and has earned numerous awards and accolades for its entertainment experience over the past 14 years.

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Restaurant INTERNATIONAL

The Orient Chinese Cuisine

227 Bedford Hwy, Halifax 902-443-3288 www.theorientns.ca

The Orient Chinese Cuisine is an authentic Chinese restaurant featuring traditional and 21st century dishes. Led by celebrated chef Ivan Chan, The Orient uses seasonal and local ingredients delivering unparalleled Asian flavours.

The restaurant offers a farm-to-table approach with daily specials and a regularly rotating menu. We encourage guests to come and enjoy the dishes that chef Chan so thoughtfully and passionately prepares every day.

With awards including a bronze medal at the 2017 Gold Medal Plates, a Gold Medal at the 2020 Canada’s Great Kitchen Party and numerous recognitions for the restaurant from Trip Advisor, The Orient is sure to leave you coming back for more.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Restaurant Fine Dining

The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

5218 Prince St., Halifax 902-423-8816 www.thepressgang.ca

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 Halifax’s finest musicians every Friday and Saturday night.

Wednesday – Sunday, 5 p.m. – close Please call or visit website for updated hours of operation.

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Culinary Product Specialty Beverage

Viveau

800-1888 Brunswick St., Halifax 902-789-3798 www.drinkviveau.com

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Waterfront Warehouse

Restaurant & Oyster House

1549 Lower Water St., Halifax 902-425-7610 www.waterfrontwarehouse.ca

TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA AWARD 2021 CULINARY AMBASSADOR of the Year Viveau is the answer to your craving for something real. Take a sip and you’ll see why everything we do starts and ends with only two ingredients: lightly sparkling mineral water and real fruit — lots and lots of it.

Drop your anchor at the Waterfront Warehouse, Halifax’s favourite seafood destination since 1996!

Available in cherry, strawberry, blueberry, and apple.

In years past, our building was used to repair tugboats, and our decor is inspired by its history and all things nautical.

Conveniently located on the Halifax waterfront, with a large outdoor patio with pergola, we’re the perfect location to watch the activity on the harbour.

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Visit drinkviveau.com/find-us to find a store near you.

We offer a large variety of local oysters, premium Atlantic hard-shell lobsters picked fresh from our two large lobster tanks, Digby scallops, crab, shrimp, and more. We have lots of selections for land lubbers too.

Daily, 11:30 a.m. – late Kitchen closes at 10 p.m.

Hours may change depending on the season, please visit our website.

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D elicatessen Pi z z a paired with B lomidon B low M e Down Ros é SERVES 1

ingredients 1 Morris East pizza dough ball 2 tbsp roasted garlic oil 3 balls bocconcini, torn ¼ cup pickled onions 4-6 pieces prosciutto, torn 4-6 pieces soppressata (salami), torn Handful arugula

Directions 1. Heat your oven to 500F for at least 30 minutes. If you have a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet, add it to the oven while it preheats.

2. Sprinkle your work surface with flour.

Gently stretch out your pizza dough, carefully not squeezing too much air, and leaving a nice rim around the edge to form a great crust in the oven.

3. Flour a pizza peel or your baking sheet and transfer pizza dough to the peel.

Chilli honey, to drizzle GA R N IS H 2 tbsp pecorino, shaved

4. Drizzle garlic oil over the dough. Using the back of a spoon, start in the middle making circles to evenly cover oil over the dough.

Scatter pieces of bocconcini, prosciutto, soppressata and pickled onions evenly over the base.

BLOMIDON ESTATE WINERY blomidonwine.ca 10318 Hwy 221, Canning

MORRIS EAST RESTAURANT morriseast.com 620 Nine Mile Dr., Bedford 1984 Vernon St., Halifax

5. Working quickly, open the oven door and slide the pizza in. Check pizza after 10 minutes.

6. Once cooked, top with fresh arugula, shaved pecorino and a drizzle of chilli honey.

7. Eat immediately and pair with a glass of Blomidon Blow Me Down Rosé.

W I N E PA I R I N G A blend of Leon Millot and Lucie Kuhlmann, Blomidon Estate Winery’s Blow Me Down Rosé is a dry and savoury wine. It’s a versatile food pairing wine that features whole cluster pressed grapes.

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N OVA SCOT I A S eafood Tower Jessica Emin, Photographer, Food Stylist and Recipe Developer, shows us how to build a beautiful seafood tower with a selection of cooked and raw seafood.

shop Nova Scotia has an abundance of delicious seafood available yearround, from oysters and crab, to lobster, scallops and more. When buying seafood, ask what’s local, what’s in season, what’s fresh and when it should be eaten.

When buying frozen or thawed seafood it’s important to know how it’s been frozen, when it was thawed and when to consume it by.

The best way to know what’s fresh is your senses. If it smells like the briny ocean, you know it’s fresh.

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STO R E 1. Always get your seafood home quickly and into the coldest part of your fridge (usually the bottom).

2. Live shellfish like mussels, clams and oysters should be given a quick rinse, drained and placed in the fridge with a damp cloth on top. Live shellfish needs to breathe —place in a bowl or on a plate, not a sealed container.

PR EPA R E 1. Thaw frozen seafood ahead of time (ideally the day prior). The ideal is thawing slowly, inside the fridge, in the packaging, over many hours. If this isn’t possible, thaw submerged in cool water.

2. Rinse fresh or live seafood and discard any cracked or damaged shells. For a seafood tower, steam any shellfish that needs cooking with seasoning, cool and serve with raw seafood items. Pre-crack or shell lobster or crab, for easier eating.

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3. For previously frozen fish or shellfish you’re looking to serve raw, try a quick, wet brine.

Submerge in heavily salted water for 20 minutes. If the fish is fresh, rinse in cold water, pat dry, season and cut.

4. Serve a raw piece of fish or shellfish by cutting into thin, bitesize slices and sprinkle with salt.

S ERV E 1. As soon as it’s prepared, present your cooked and raw offerings on ice in a tray with tall edges so that the ice stays contained.

2. The beauty of this dish is in the simplicity and freshness. Serve with accompaniments that add acid, heat, salt and bold flavor, like cocktail sauce, horseradish, mignonette, citrus or hot sauce.

W I N E PA I R I N G Pairs well with a Nova Scotia white or sparkling wine.

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58. Mateus Bistro 59. Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre 60. Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Shipwright Brewing Company Wharfside 61. Peasant’s Pantry 62. Petite Rivière Vineyards 63. Rebecca’s Restaurant 64. Rhubarb Restaurant 65. Salt Shaker Deli 66. Saltbox Brewery 67. Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet 68. Shipwright Brewing Company 69. Shore Club Lobster Suppers 70. Sou’Wester Gift Shop & Restaurant 71. Sunday Silence Coffee Co. 72. The Barn Coffee & Social House

73. The Biscuit Eater Cafe & Books 74. The Quarterdeck Resort 75. The South Shore Fish Shack & Half Shell Oyster Bar 76. The Tea Brewery 77. Tipping Point Distillers 78. Trellis Café 79. Van Dyk’s By Nature 80. White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining Room

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar

128 Montague St., Lunenburg 902-640-3474 www.beachpeakitchen.com

The Beach Pea’s menu, designed by award-winning chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, draws inspiration from the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients.

Breathtaking water views highlight a simple, elegant dining room that features a bright, airy, and inviting space perfect for intimate gatherings and meals with family and friends.

Come as you are and experience elegant, delicious dishes in our unique, summery atmosphere.

Seasonal Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Bonny Lea Farm

Chester 902-275-5622 www.bonnyleafarm.ca

Bonny Lea Farm is located by the beautiful seaside village of Chester on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route. We grow our herbs using organic growing methods to yield the healthiest and freshest produce for our line of uniquely flavoured oils and vinegars.

Some of our tempting vinegar selections for Taste of Nova Scotia include Lemon & Garlic, Basil & Red Wine, Tarragon & White Wine, Mediterranean, and Mexican Hot. Our delicious herbal-infused oils include Cajun Spice, Italian Flavour, Pesto Flavour, Hot Pepper, and Rosemary & Roasted Garlic.

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Food & Drink Experience Bakery

Boulangerie la Vendéenne

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Food & Drink Experience Brewery

Boxing Rock Brewing Company

500 Hwy 325, Blockhouse 902-531-3090 www.facebook.com/boulangerielavendeenne

218 Water St., Shelburne 902-875-2282 www.boxingrock.ca

Our authentic, artisanal breads, made with quality organic ingredients and a wide selection of pastries and viennoiseries are available at our retail store in Blockhouse, Pete’s Frootique (both locations), Italian Market, Planet Organic, Rose Bay General Store and several farmers’ markets (Halifax Seaport and Brewery Markets, Alderney Landing Market, Wolfville, Lunenburg, Annapolis Royal, Hubbards, Bridgewater and Blockhouse Farmers’ Markets.)

Boxing Rock has been brewing legendary Nova Scotia craft beer on the South Shore since 2013. Visit us to enjoy samples of our beer in our Legendary Taproom. Shop in our retail store, enjoy beer samples on our sunny outdoor patio, or enjoy a session of Beer School to learn more about beer & brewing! We serve delicious food, including legendary nachos, in our taproom; paired expertly with our delicious beer and we have live music every Friday evening.

Our products can be found in restaurants throughout the local area and HRM. Our storefront and café offers sit-in and take out service, serving specialty coffees, teas, cold beverages and fresh-from-the-oven pastries and breads. Supporting and working with local businesses, we also carry specialty cheeses, smoked meats, local unfiltered honey and more.

Visit our Facebook page for hours of operation.

Special events include yoga, brunch, art shows, live music and axe throwing league nights! For Beer School bookings, food specials, special events, opening hours and more, please visit our website or check us out on Facebook.

We say drink up!

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Food & Drink Experience Winery/Cidery

BULWARK Cider

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Food & Drink Experience Seafood Shop

Dory Mates’ Seafood Shop

7155 Hwy 12, New Ross: Winery 1518 Dresden Row, Halifax: Cider House 902-681-1545 www.bulwarkcider.com

Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack

3723 Hwy 3, Barrington Passage 902-637-3728 www.captkatslobstershack.weebly.com

Cedar Bay Grilling Company Blandford 902-228-2559 www.cedarbaygrilling.com

11 Lincoln St., Lunenburg 902-521-7067

Bulwark Cider and Muwin Estate Wines are a true expression of what Nova Scotia is all about: fresh, wholesome, premium quality fruits and berries. Our awardwinning craft ciders and fruit wines are made from 100 per cent freshly pressed juice on-site which is then fermented and bottled.

Savour the best cuisine Sou’West Nova Scotia has to offer at Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack. No visit to the lobster capital of Canada is complete without experiencing this establishment. Don’t be fooled by Capt. Kat’s unassuming location. Once you step aboard you’ll be impressed with the atmosphere and tastefully decorated dining room, inspired by our local culture and traditions – complete with a live lobster tank.

Cedar Bay Grilling Company is a locallyowned and operated company that produces frozen seafood products – most notably, Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon, which offers consumers a unique dining experience at home, with a variety of delicious seasonings to choose from, including Applewood with Orange & Ginger, Sugar & Spice, Hickory Maple, Maple Whiskey, and more.

Dory Mates’ Seafood Shop is a small family-run fish market located in the heart of historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality, seasonally available, fresh local seafood, as well as a wide selection of frozen or traditionally salted products and small goods.

Muwin Estate Wines Ltd.

We produce still and sparkling fruit wines, Bulwark handcrafted ciders, as well as an array of seasonal ciders. Our products can be found in NSLC and private stores throughout Nova Scotia, at the winery in New Ross, the Bulwark Cider House on Dresden Row in Halifax, and are also available through our website for curbside pickup, and Canada Post shipping locally, and throughout Canada.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Our menu is influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean. It includes an extensive assortment of fresh lobster and seafood dishes, and includes many fresh Nova Scotia products. Pair your meal with a Nova Scotia wine or beer, served with pride by our friendly crew.

Closed Monday Tuesday – Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Since 2009, Cedar Bay has won several prestigious awards in North America and the U.K.; most recently, they’ve won a Best New Product Award at the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix Awards. Cedar Bay continues to maintain AA certification with BRCGS through dedication to meeting high global standards in food safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance.

Cedar Bay seafood products can be found at retailers throughout Canada and the U.S.

In addition, Dory Mates’ offers everchanging prepared foods, such as various fishcakes and fish curries upon availability.

We offer catering across the South Shore and weekly lobster dinners at the beautiful Lightship Brewery, located at the Lunenburg harbourside. Beginning in the spring of 2022, the crew will be operating a full-time seasonal food establishment at the brewery under the name of Boathouse Bites by Dory Mates’.

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Grand Banker Bar & Grill

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Welcome to Kiwi Café, the place to meet and eat in the heart of the village of Chester, Nova Scotia. At Kiwi Café, we’re seriously passionate about good food and good coffee. We offer international themes with interesting flavours and the freshest of local ingredients.

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

Join the crew of the Grand Banker, located harbourside in historic downtown Lunenburg. Our fresh, local menu, large selection of local wines and craft brews on tap, including our own Shipwright Brewing Company onsite, and waterfront views ensure a true Nova Scotian experience.

Helen B’s Preserves, now housed and made in Boulangerie la Vendéenne in Blockhouse, makes authentic products in celebration of the rich traditions and agricultural bounty of Nova Scotia.

Ironworks is an artisan distillery, winner of multiple international awards, and the first of its kind in Nova Scotia, founded in 2008 and located in the heart of Old Town Lunenburg.

Our mission is to preserve the tradition of coming together over good food with friends and family. This is why we create our products with a passion for quality and local ingredients.

Distilling by hand, we use only fresh ingredients, sourced as locally as possible. From Annapolis Valley apples, we create a lovely smooth sipping vodka – the only one of its kind in Canada, and rich fruit brandy, aged in Hungarian oak casks. The berries for our various liqueurs are all sourced locally, and our rum is made from Crosby’s Molasses – importers of quality molasses to the Maritimes for more than 140 years!

Our commitment to local artisans, farmers, and fishermen results in a memorable experience. The relaxed atmosphere and maritime hospitality, makes Grand Banker an ideal port of call.

Casual Dining

Kiwi Café

Blockhouse 902-531-3090 www.facebook.com/helenbpreserves

Our ample selection of jams, pickles and relish embrace the traditional flavours Nova Scotians have always loved, as well as unique, inspiring flavour combinations to intrigue your next dinner guests.

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Ironworks Distillery

82 Montague St., Lunenburg 902-634-3300 www.grandbanker.com

Classics with a creative twist, such as Blue Rocks Fish Cakes, Adams & Knickle Scallops, Banker Size Lobster Roll, our legendary lobster burger The Lunenburger, seafood chowder, and our Acadian Cajun Seafood Stew, using only the best our land and sea have to offer!

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Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

19 Pleasant St., Chester 902-275-1492 www.thekiwicafe.com

Enjoy delicious, homemade baked treats, wonderful soups and lunches, and our famous all-day breakfast. Drop into the Kiwi Pantry at 41A Queen Street for a selection of gourmet products, take home meals, and an excellent array of local and imported food for your grocery shopping.

With a sunny patio for Chester’s glorious summer and a wood stove for winter, we’re year-round warmth for a Nova Scotian-Kiwi welcome!

Daily, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Lane’s Privateer Inn

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

Built in 1798, this converted privateer mansion had been operated by the Lane family for 57 years. The restaurant, pub, and stone patio overlook the Mersey River. In the summer, the lobster boils and planked salmon supper on the lawn gives visitors a true Taste of Nova Scotia experience.

Lane’s Privateer Inn specializes in seafood, chowder, sandwiches on freshly baked breads, steaks, desserts, and an extensive wine and cocktail list and ten NS craft beers on tap. Try a flight of NS appellation wine. Visit Snug Harbour Books and Café with on-site bakery and espresso bar.

The Lane’s experience features 23 guestrooms with local artwork, live Irish music, patio parties with live music throughout the summer, wine tastings, and trivia events.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Culinary Product COFFEE ROASTER

Laughing WhalE Coffee Roasters

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Lincoln Street Food

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Lunenburg County Winery

261 Lincoln St., Lunenburg 902-527-3154 www.laughingwhalecoffee.com

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

at Hackmatack Farm

We roast carefully selected organic and Fairtrade™ certified Arabica coffees purchased directly from small farms over four continents. Long term, transparent relationships with our producer partners are key as members of co-op coffees.

Lincoln Street Food is a modern, coastal, neighbourhood kitchen serving market-inspired fresh food in a unique, fun, relaxed atmosphere. After 20 years in the business, owner and chef Paolo Colbertaldo has developed long-term relationships with farmers and purveyors, and strives to support a healthier, local, sustainable food system.

The winery sits on a drumlin surrounded

by Acadian forest and a multitude of lakes, in the community of Newburne, nestled along the North branch of the LaHave River. Vineyards & u-pick blueberry fields. Since 1993, the winery has produced 100 per cent Nova Scotiagrown, award-winning wines.

Following in the craft tradition of our hometown, Lunenburg, we small-batch roast, combining the best traditional techniques with the latest low emission, heat recycling technology.

Inspired by quality, fairness, and playfulness, we’re devoted to producing great coffee and giving back to our community. A portion of our sales are donated to Ecology Action Centre (NS environmental organization) for over 13 years. Sustainable, ethical, and delicious – great coffee doing great things!

Come see us!

Our year-round Farmers’ Markets: In Halifax: Seaport Market and Brewery Market, Saturday In Lunenburg, Thursday Coffee Bar: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The menu changes regularly, based on market and seasonal availability. The wine is well-priced and chosen from vineyards which opt for sustainable farming. Organic, healthy ingredients are used in all the baking. Vegetarians and vegans will not be disappointed, nor will carnivores and pescetarians.

Please visit website for hours of operation.

813 Walburne Rd, Newburne, RR 3, Mahone Bay 902-644-2415 www.canada-wine.com

Come take a pleasant drive into the country and visit, taste wine, pick berries, or have a picnic. Wines are available at all NSLC stores throughout the province.

We’re located 25 minutes from the UNESCO Heritage Site, Old Town of Lunenburg, or Mahone Bay. May 1 – December 15 Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

July 1 – October 1 Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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what will you dive into?

Grab your spoon and hit the Nova Scotia Chowder Trail. Collect your stamps at trail stops while you enjoy made-from-scratch Nova Scotia seafood chowder featuring fresh local seafood – from Yarmouth to Neils Harbour and everywhere in between.

What w dive INill you TO?

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Culinary Product Bakery

lunenburg rum cakes

Lunenburg 902-789-9064 www.lunenburgrumcakes.com

Made from scratch in small batches, our rum cakes are sure to please. These moist cakes are doused in a rum simple syrup made with Lunenburg’s Ironworks Distillery Bluenose Rum and topped with pecans. From rum cakes to chocolate inspired by the streets of our town, our products offer a Lunenburg experience you can savour at home.

We believe in supporting local and creating quality products. We foster our community and its history. We hope that our baked goods will not only be enjoyed as a treat, but a memory in the making with family and friends.

Bringing true Lunenburg hospitality to you through traditional baking and a piece of history.

Please visit our website to place an order or find a local retailer.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Mateus Bistro

533 Main St., Mahone Bay 902-531-3711 www.mateusbistro.ca

Mateus Bistro delivers tasty foods made home-style and simple. Charcoal smoked meats, fresh seafoods and local produce help bring seasonal menus to the tables.

Chef Matthew Krizan has grown this bistro to focus on an appreciation for food and where it comes from.

The Bistro is right in the heart of Mahone Bay, and in the summer, Friday is a grill menu where everything is charcoal grilled to order right on the patio. To complement the food, they boast a drink menu with dozens of Nova Scotian wines, beers, ciders and spirits.

Open year-round.

Please call or visit website for more information.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Oak Island Resort

& Conference Centre 36 Treasure Dr., Western Shore 902-627-4331, tf: 1-800-565-5075 www.oakislandresort.ca

On the beautiful South Shore, discover a culinary treasure at Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre.

Whether dining in the Three Sheets Bar or Oak & Oar Eatery, enjoy views of Oak Island and the surrounding bay, combined with seasonally-inspired menus featuring fresh, local seafood.

Relax and wrap up your evening with a glass of wine from our extensive wine list.

Take in the fresh air and sea breezes from our large outdoor oceanfront patio and watch the fabulous Nova Scotia sunrise and sunset.

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Times and availability may vary.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Old Fish Factory Restaurant &

Shipwright Brewing Company Wharfside

68 Bluenose Dr., 2nd Floor, Lunenburg 902-634-3333 www.oldfishfactory.com

An iconic Lunenburg landmark with a stunning wharf side ocean view in the heart of all the action on our historic waterfront. The Old Fish Factory is a favourite destination for locals and travellers alike for a truly Nova Scotian culinary experience with a twist, paired to perfection with an extensive selection of local wines, spirits, and craft beers; including our own award-winning Shipwright Brewing Company onsite.

Our commitment to local farmers, fishermen, and artisans creates a unique and memorable experience, with a new story behind every plate and pint to be told. Our crew can’t wait to welcome you on your next escape to savour Lunenburg!

Seasonal June – October Please visit our website for updated hours of operation.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Peasant’s Pantry 4491 Hwy 12, New Ross 902-365-5964 www.peasantspantry.ca

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Food & Drink Experience Winery

Petite Rivière Vineyards 1300 Italy Cross Rd., Crousetown 902-693-3033 www.petiterivierevineyards.ca

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Rebecca’s Restaurant

249 Edgewater St., Mahone Bay 902-531-3313 www.rebeccasrestaurant.ca

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Rhubarb Restaurant

8650 Peggys Cove Rd., Indian Harbour 902-821-3013 www.rhubarbrestaurant.ca

restaurant rhubarb restaurant bakeshop indian harbour, ns 8650 peggy’s cove road

Peasant’s Pantry is a traditional Italian-style restaurant and deli with casual atmosphere and high standards for taste, quality and consistency. Their menu and charcuterie is prepared from scratch with emphasis on local ingredients.

Their charcuterie (specialty meats), including pâtés, sausages, smoked meats and air dried salamis, are also available for retail purchase. Made with traditional methods and without fillers, the meats are gluten-free with few exceptions.

Visit Peasant’s Pantry to try one of their twohand, two-napkin sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, old-fashioned burgers and famous hand-cut fries. Pick up the perfect items for a charcuterie board to enjoy at home.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Petite Rivière Vineyards is an old-world French style winery located on the unique slopes of the South Shore’s drumlin hills.

The winery is surrounded by lavender gardens and a stone terrace, with sweeping views of the vineyards. You would think you were in Provence!

Enjoy wine and cider tastings, relax on the terrace, or indulge in our Ultimate Tour & Wine Tasting, which runs daily throughout the summer. The winery hosts various events throughout the year and is available for private events and weddings.

Find our award-winning wines at the NSLC, local farmers’ markets, and local restaurants.

May – December Daily, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

January – April Thursday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Rebecca’s Restaurant is located in the picturesque town of Mahone Bay. You will enjoy a unique dining experience with a cozy coastal atmosphere, not to mention a great view of the famous three churches.

At Rebecca’s, we strive to serve creative, unique dishes that one can’t find anywhere else on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. More than 80 per cent of our product is sourced locally from farmers and fisheries. We focus on using only sustainable seafood and farmto-table cuisine, and everything we make is from scratch.

Rebecca’s offers a wide range of Nova Scotia-crafted beverages that’ll quench your thirst on our patio during those warm summer months.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Jim and Diane Buckle and the team at Rhubarb care a lot about their food and their customers. The menu focuses on seasonal, locally-themed dishes that will tempt serious gourmands and comfort foodies alike, presented with unsurpassable service.

Whether you live in the neighbourhood or are visiting from away, come enjoy the creative cookery at Rhubarb – minutes from Peggys Cove and less than an hour from Halifax.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Salt Shaker Deli

124 Montague St., Lunenburg 902-640-3434 www.saltshakerdeli.com

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Food & Drink Experience Brewery

Saltbox Brewery

363 Main St., Mahone Bay 902-624-0653 www.saltboxbrewingcompany.ca

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Culinary Product Bakery & Prepared Food

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Food & Drink Experience Brewery

Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

Shipwright Brewing Company

Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet runs a 100 per cent dedicated gluten-free kitchen in a 150-year-old converted schoolhouse on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Crafted in Historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Shipwright Brewing Company is Lunenburg’s first craft brewery, a toast to the shipbuilding heritage and shipwrights themselves past and present, whose craft has helped shape our town into the special and unique place it still is today! Most of the historic homes in Lunenburg were also built by shipwrights, including our building, built

by Stephen Morash in 1876.

Martins Point 902-273-2482 www.schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com

82 Montague St., Lunenburg 902-634-3300 www.shipwrightbrewing.com

SALT SHAKER

DELI Check out 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, sandwiches, pastas, and more! Our casual and fun atmosphere is perfect for families and adults alike.

Check us out on the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here!

No reservations.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Like the building of a historical Saltbox house, brewing small batches of quality beer is a deeply rooted expression of heritage and craftmanship found in Nova Scotia. In those days, most brewing and drinking was done in the home. The resurgence of craft brewing marks a renaissance of the kind of local brewing that took place before the industrial revolution – when making beer was a standard household chore as integral as baking bread.

At Saltbox Brewing Company, we celebrate the development of the skills and artistry required to create fresh, full-flavoured beer for consumption by the local community. Our motto: “Think social, and drink local.”

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Their small-but-mighty team takes great care to make gluten-free eats and treats (with dairy-free and vegan options, too) by hand in small batches, using 100 per cent natural quality ingredients.

From breads and buns, to cookies, cakes, muffins, dessert squares, granola, vegan donuts, and everything in between. You can purchase Schoolhouse goods directly from their online shop and have them shipped right to your door, or from select independent retailers, cafés and restaurants in major cities and towns across Nova Scotia and the Maritimes.

Visit schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com to learn more!

Keeping tradition with the talented artisans of our town, we strive to offer a superior world-class product, crafted with pride and passion in small batches, focusing on quality each step of the way to create a brew that pairs perfectly with our picturesque surroundings! Cheers!

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Shore Club Lobster Suppers 250 Shore Club Rd., Hubbards 902-857-9555 www.shoreclub.ca

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Sou’Wester Gift Shop & Restaurant

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

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Culinary Product Coffee Roaster

Sunday Silence Coffee Co.

Mahone Bay 902-299-0242 www.sundaysilencecoffee.com

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Restaurant Café & Bakery

The Barn Coffee & Social House

458 Main St., Mahone Bay 902-531-2499 www.thebarncoffee.com

sunday silence coffee co.

artisan roaster & espresso

Celebrating 85 years of serving the public, the Original Nova Scotia Lobster Supper offers a unique dining experience.

As you enter past the crew cooking the lobster and mussels, and over the red carpet, you can settle in for a feast of fresh boiled lobster, fresh cultivated mussels, your choice of salads, homemade rolls, and your choice of dessert. Steak, chicken, and vegetarian options, 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.

Seasonal Open May 8 (Mother’s Day) – October 8 (Thanksgiving) May, Saturday & Sunday June – October, Wednesday – Sunday 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Reservations highly recommended.

The Sou’Wester Gift Shop and Restaurant overlooks the famous lighthouse at Peggys Cove and specializes in homestyle meals. We feature our very special seafood chowder, fish and chips, haddock dinners, and fresh-cooked lobster.

Sunday Silence Coffee Co. is a local artisan and environmentally friendly coffee roaster based in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.

Developed at The Barn Coffee & Social House, our goal has been to find and source the best coffee from around the world and have it roasted right here on the South Shore.

The Barn is a premium specialty coffeehouse serving their own line of exceptionally roasted coffees sourced from growers around the world. Mike and Amelia Bishop opened The Barn in 2017 with the goal of creating a singularly comfortable, relaxing and warm escape from the busy-ness of the world.

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.

For us, the best moments of solitude and reflection have always been connected to great coffee. Whether we are in those moments of reflection or on the go, we want the coffee we drink to make us stop in our tracks.

Come have a tasty dinner and enjoy Nova Scotia beauty at its very best!

Available locally at select retailers and at sundaysilencecoffee.com

Located in a uniquely restored heritage barn on Main Street in Mahone Bay, The Barn will transport you with a superb selection of classic old world and trending coffee, tea and chocolate drinks that are second to none, along with a fantastic selection of in-house freshly made pastries, croissants and other indulgences. Make yourself at home.

Dessert specialties include homemade gingerbread and apple crisp.

Summer months, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Off-season, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or sunset)

Open every day of the year, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and additional hours as per social media.

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OUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH LOBSTER CULMINATES IN FEBRUARY. what’s not to love about the effervescent south shore! We have colourful seaside villages, sugar-white beaches, and a coastline perfect for biking, hiking, and exploring by boat. We have historic sites, golf, breweries, artsy shops and attractions, vineyards, and unique places to lay your head. Hungry? we have oyster bars, fish ‘n’ chips, bakeries, farm-to-table dining, and lobster – oh boy, do we have lobster! don a bib for Lobster suppers, Lobster-rich chowders, and lobster pasta and pizza. We even dedicate the month of february to lobster worship at the annual

lobster crawl where buns matter and chefs vie for ‘best lobster roll’ bragging rights.

And you gotta love that!

SCAN AND MAKE A PLAN!

LOBSTERCRAWL.CA

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Restaurant Café & Tea Room

THE BISCUIT EATER CAFE & BOOKS

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Restaurant Casual Dining

The Quarterdeck resort

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

The South Shore Fish Shack

16 Orchard St., Mahone Bay 902-624-2665 (BOOK) www.thebiscuiteater.com

7499 Rte 3, Summerville Centre Exit 21 off Hwy 103, Summerville Beach 902-947-2050, tf: 1-800-565-1119 www.quarterdeck.ca

& Half Shell Oyster Bar

TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA AWARD 2021 restaurant of the Year Come to Taste of Nova Scotia’s 2021 Restaurant of the Year and one of the oldest heritage buildings in Mahone Bay! Possibly the sweetest spot on the South Shore, famous for buttermilk biscuits, picture perfect tea parties, baked goods, and brunches. Our menu changes seasonally and celebrates locally-sourced ingredients and food producers.

A view you will always remember, a taste you will never forget. Perched on a mile-long stretch of white sand, Quarterdeck Grill has a reputation as the South Shore’s foremost destination for inspired beachside dining. Our culinary team is committed to supporting local farmers, fishermen, and producers, creating a unique maritime experience!

Come for the seafood, stay for the views. Located in the heart of historic Lunenburg, The South Shore Fish Shack features a simple menu of seaside favourites, sourced locally and classically prepared. Here, the dishes are designed to let the fresh seafood shine, while you enjoy stunning harbour views from our patio.

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Named after a short story about antiBlack racism in the American South, we are a proudly Black led business, and the only BIPOC bookstore in Atlantic Canada. Our cozy cafe is a resource for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Visit us online to RSVP and view our full menu and current hours. If finances are a barrier, please ask us about community care.

A tastefully designed dining room provides a 180 degree view of Summerville Beach, and a chance to enjoy our exceptional wine list, Nova Scotia craft beer, and inspired cocktails.

Reservations highly recommended.

Please visit website and Facebook page for hours of operation.

Accommodations open year-round.

108 Montague St., Lunenburg 902-634-3232 www.southshorefishshack.com

At the neighbouring Half Shell Oyster Bar, the menu showcases fresh raw and cooked Nova Scotia seafood, along with a variety of options for all, in a completely open-air setting. The Half Shell also offers local craft beers on tap, a creative cocktail list, and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.

Seasonal May – October Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Food & Drink Experience SPECIALITY SHOP

The Tea Brewery

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

Tea blending has been our passion for over 20 years. We offer two collections – the Classic Collection and the Canada Collection, blended on-site. Added to that are another 80 international teas. If you’re looking for teaware, we have the largest selection in Atlantic Canada.

A gourmet market occupies a good portion of the shop where you can find a curated selection of specialty foods from local companies and from across Canada.

June – December Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Please visit our website for winter hours.

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Our farm, your health.

vandykblueberries.ca

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Food & Drink Experience Distillery

Tipping Point Distillers

5478 Hwy 3, Chester Basin 902-414-4143 www.tippingpointdistillers.com

Tipping Point Distillers was created to produce world class products that showcase Nova Scotia’s abilities. Our distillery produces an ultra premium vodka and a premium amber rum in small batches, using locally-sourced organic grain and Crosby’s Molasses.

Our premium amber rum is aged in Canadian-made barrels using Canadiangrown white oak trees from Ontario to produce a truly Canadian product. We only use superior ingredients to create our vodka and amber rum, all without the use of any chemical additives.

Tipping Point Distillers is housed in a beautifully designed post and beam building by Arlington Timber Frame from Nova Scotia. Our copper still, custom-made in Germany by a small family-owned company, is our signature piece of equipment.

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Trellis Café

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

The Trellis Café is your local Hubbards restaurant offering a quintessential South Shore dining experience. From overflowing bowls of chowder to our signature desserts, The Trellis Café has established itself as a South Shore institution and landmark destination since opening its doors in 1985.

Every day begins with the aroma of bread baking and freshly-ground fair-trade coffee brewing. Fresh fish arrives at our backdoor daily. Our menus feature a variety of delicious seafood dishes, burgers, steak, pastas, soups and salads. Weekend brunch is highlighted by our lobster and smoked salmon eggs benedict.

Come enjoy our sunny patio, complimentary wi-fi and local artwork.

Live concerts on Friday & Saturday nights.

Please visit website for hours of operation.

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Culinary Product specialty products

Van Dyk’s by nature

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

NOVA SCOTIA

TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA AWARD 2021 producer of the Year

Van Dyk’s by Nature 100% Pure Wild Blueberry Juice, Dried Wild Blueberries and Wild Blueberry Powder are made from ONLY Grade “A” Nova Scotian wild blueberries. They have NO water, sugar, or preservatives added. These naturally delicious wild blueberry products provide health-conscious consumers with a versatile, convenient way to benefit from the remarkable health properties of wild blueberries yearround.

They are available at Sobeys, Pharmasave, and at most independent health food stores in Atlantic Canada.

Remember, Van Dyk’s 100% Pure Wild Blueberry Products are “Wildly Nutritious!”

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Restaurant Casual Dining

White Point Beach Resort,

Elliot’s Dining Room 75 White Point Beach Resort Rd., White Point 902-354-2711, tf: 1-800-565-5068 www.whitepoint.com

Savour elevated Maritime favourites with stunning ocean views in Elliot’s Dining Room or grab a pint and a bite while enjoying nightly live entertainment in Founder’s Lounge. Delight in local seafood, craft beer, wine, and spirits, incredible sunsets, and expansive ocean views. Don’t forget to leave room for our scrumptious home-made desserts!

Like the beautiful landscape just outside the dining room windows, our authentically Nova Scotian menu changes with the season. After dinner, take a stroll along the beach to reconnect, then relax and enjoy a good drink and warm conversation cozy by the fireplace. Our dining room is open to guests and visitors year-round.

Please visit website for more information.

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A Starry Night with Ironworks Vodka & C ranberry L iq ueur SERVES 1

ingredients Sprig of rosemary (extra for garnish) ½ oz simple syrup ½ oz lime juice ½ oz Ironworks Vodka ½ oz Ironworks Cranberry Liqueur Nova Scotia traditional method sparkling wine

Directions 1. In a cocktail shaker, add sprig of rosemary, simple syrup, lime juice, vodka and cranberry liqueur.

2. Shake with ice.

3. Strain into champagne flute or wine glass and top with 3-4 oz Nova Scotia sparkling wine. Add a fresh sprig of rosemary to the glass.

IRONWORKS DISTILLERY ironworksdistillery.com 2 Kempt St., Lunenburg

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E AST COAST CAESAR W I T H T IPPIN G POINT VO D K A SERVES 1

ingredients 1 ½ oz Tipping Point Vodka Celery salt

Directions 1. Rim Collins glass with celery salt and fill with ice.

Ice

2. Add Tipping Point Vodka.

Local hot sauce

3. Add 2-5 dashes of hot sauce, to taste.

Worcestershire Sauce

4. Add 3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

Clamato Juice

5. Top with Clamato Juice.

GA R N IS H

6. Garnish with preferred toppings — we suggest a Nova Scotia oyster!

Celery Nova Scotia Oyster Pickles, or other preferred garnishes

TIPPING POINT DISTILLERS tippingpointdistillers.com 5478 Hwy 3, Chester Basin

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C reamy S eafood Pasta with Pappardelle N oodles SERVES 2

ingredients Oil, to cover pan 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 ½ tbsp Nova Scotia white wine 1� 3

cup Parmigiano cheese

1 ¼ cups heavy cream ½ cup scallops ½ cup of shrimp, deveined ½ pound fresh mussels, with shell 320 g pappardelle pasta Salt and pepper, to taste GA R N IS H 1� 3

cup Parmigiano cheese

Chopped parsley

Directions 1. Cook pasta in a pot of salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Sauté onion in oil until soft and golden (3-5 minutes), stirring often. Add minced garlic with fresh mussels and sauté another two minutes on medium-high heat until fragrant.

3. Add shrimp and scallops and season with salt and pepper. Cook two minutes per side or until just nearly cooked through 4. Add white wine with high heat and stir for a minute. Add heavy cream on medium heat.

5. Add cooked pasta and sauté around one minute until all the sauce flavour is added to the pasta.

6. Remove from heat and add Parmigiano cheese and chopped parsley as a garnish.

WHITE POINT BEACH RESORT Elliot’s Dining Room whitepoint.com 75 White Point Beach Resort Rd., White Point

y armouth & acadian shores ACADI AN CUISIN E · STARL IG HT RES ERVE · PRIST IN E W ILD ERN ESS 81. Argyler Lodge and Restaurant 82. Comeau’s Sea Foods Limited 83. DEon Oyster Company 84. Dennis Point Café & Restaurant 85. IMO Foods Ltd. 86. J. Willy Krauch & Sons 87. La Cuisine Robicheau 88. Red Cap Restaurant & Motel 89. Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant & Brew Pub

CAPE FORCHU LIGHTHOUSE

Our restaurant is located in Saulnierville, on the shores of Baie Sainte-Marie in Clare, home to the largest Acadian community in the province of Nova Scotia. Upon entering La Cuisine Robicheau you get a true at-home feeling - some say it's just like going to Grandma’s house.

9651 Hwy 1, Saulnierville lacuisinerobicheau.ca (902) 769-2121

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Argyler Lodge and Restaurant

52 Ye Olde Argyler Rd., Lower Argyle 902-643-2500, tf: 1-866-774-0400 www.argyler.com

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Culinary Product Seafood

Comeau’s Sea Foods Limited

60 Saulnierville Wharf Rd., Saulnierville 902-769-2101 www.comeausea.com

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deon Oyster company

Lower Eel Brook 902-648-3472 www.deonoystercompany.com

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Dennis Point Café & RESTAURANT 214 Dennis Point Rd., Lower West Pubnico 902-762-1220 www.dennispointcafe.com

Dennis Point Café & Restaurant

Watch the sunset and experience a gourmet getaway by the sea on our main deck overlooking Lobster Bay. We specialize in a chef-created, seasonal, locally-inspired menu that changes regularly depending on what is fresh from our garden, local farms and sea. We grow most of our own herbs and produce onsite, and partner with local farmers and fisheries, all to provide you with the freshest and finest menu items possible.

Take in the spectacular sunset behind the surrounding islands from our airy wrap-around veranda while enjoying your favourite beverage. Seaside lobster boils will be available on Mondays, reservations required. Call our toll-free number to reserve.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

For more than 75 years, Comeau’s Sea Foods has been a mainstay in the Canadian seafood industry. We are proud of our record as leaders in the harvesting, processing, and global distribution of fish and seafood products. Today, a variety of business activities serve loyal retail, food service, and industrial customers in the areas of harvesting, processing, bottling, and distribution of quality fish and food products.

Fresh goods include scallops, herring, herring meal, and oil. Comeau’s Sea Foods Group also processes a full line of quality frozen herring fillets, scallops, and herring roe. Our value-added product lines include smoked salmon, smoked mackerel, bacon-wrapped scallops, seafood spreads, breaded scallops, fish cakes and more.

DEon Oyster Company, a family owned and operated business for more than 25 years, offers two unique brands of oysters. The Eel Lake Oyster is nurtured by the brackish, tidal waters of Eel Lake, a sheltered environment boasting a slightly lower salinity than the ocean. The Salt Bay Oyster calls the same tides that fill up the world-famous Bay of Fundy home. Our oysters are available throughout Canada and the United States. Try some of these tasty bivalves and surprise your family and friends with some of Nova Scotia’s finest! You’ll be shucking glad you did!

Oysters available with free shipping throughout the Atlantic Provinces via their online store. If planning to stop by facility, call ahead to ensure contactless pick up.

Located a stone’s throw from one of Nova Scotia’s most scenic fishing wharves, Dennis Point Café & Restaurant in Lower West Pubnico takes full advantage of the sea’s bounty. When it’s only a five minute walk from Captain to kitchen, you know you’re getting the freshest seafood that the province has to offer!

Specializing in pan fried haddock, fish and chips, fish bits and creamed lobster, we also offer a selection of non-seafood items that will appeal to the non-seafood lovers. Try Vernon’s burger, our selection of sandwiches and homemade soup served with our famous house-made rolls. Whatever your choice, you will not be disappointed. After all, Dennis Point is where “the fishermen bring their friends to eat.”

Wednesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Hours may change; please call to confirm.

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Culinary Product Seafood

IMO Foods Ltd.

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

IMO Foods is a fish cannery located in Yarmouth that has been producing high quality, locally-sourced canned fish on the Yarmouth waterfront for more than 50 years. We produce canned herring, sardines, and mackerel, using freshly caught fish from the Bay of Fundy and the North Atlantic.

IMO Foods produces for many different brands worldwide, but it is our own KERSEN brand that is available at retailers throughout Nova Scotia. IMO Foods is proud to produce sustainable products. Our smoked kippers are naturally smoked, with no chemicals or additives. IMO Foods products are rich in Omega-3.

Please visit www.kersen.ca for online sales.

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Culinary Product Seafood

J. Willy Krauch & Sons 60 Saulnierville Wharf Rd., Saulnierville tf: 1-800-758-4412 www.comeauseafoods.com

J. Willy Krauch & Sons has developed a world-renowned reputation for producing the finest smoked Atlantic fish since 1956. Using traditional Danish smoking methodologies, this modest smokehouse developed a devoted following of visitors to Nova Scotia and locals alike who are passionate about smoked fish!

In 2015, Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd. acquired the J. Willy Krauch brand as a way to preserve a long-standing tradition. Comeau’s shares a similar history to J. Willy Krauch & Sons, a family company rooted in community and committed to quality. Our most popular products include cold-smoked Atlantic salmon and hot-smoked mackerel.

We invite you to enjoy our premium smoked fish. Visit our online store at willykrauch.com to place your order today!

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

La Cuisine Robicheau

9651 Hwy 1, Saulnierville 902-769-2121 www.lacuisinerobicheau.ca

NOVA SCOTIA

TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA AWARD 2021 award FOR SERVICE

Upon entering La Cuisine Robicheau you get a true at-home feeling, just like going to grandma’s house. We specialize in fresh local seafood, home-cooked meals, and traditional Acadian dishes. Our dining room offers a spectacular view of the beautiful St. Mary’s Bay. We are best known for our signature seafood lasagna and haddock with creamed lobster.

During the summer months, our kitchen parties, featuring local musicians, are a must see. Please join us for a truly enjoyable evening for all.

Seasonal April – January Tuesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

Red Cap Restaurant & Motel

1034 Rte 335, Middle West Pubnico 902-762-2112 www.redcaprestaurantandmotel.com

The Red Cap has been a favorite destination for locals of Pubnico and visitors alike for more than 75 years.

Experience warm hospitality and home-cooked meals, like our traditional rappie pie or chef-inspired cuisine, like our famous broiled haddock with lobster sauce. We partner with our local fishermen and farmers to bring you the freshest seafood, pork, beef, and produce.

No corkage fee everyday and we proudly serve local beer and wines.

We can accommodate larger groups in our private dining rooms, so think of us for your next special occasion! Visit us today to “taste the difference freshness makes.”

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Rudder’s Seafood

Restaurant & Brew Pub 96 Water St., Yarmouth 902-742-7311 www.ruddersbrewpub.com

Soak up the ambience as you dine on fresh seafood and sip premium brewed beers while enjoying the Nova Scotia South Shore’s 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 2022 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a complimentary 5 oz. sample of one of our handcrafted full-bodied craft ales.

Daily, 11 a.m.

Please call for more information or reservations. Follow the Red Cap Restaurant and Motel on Facebook and Instagram.

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J. W ILLY K R AU C H S moked Salmon & Tomato Tartlets SERVES 4

ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed cold ¼ cup water, ice cold ½ tsp salt 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup soft goat cheese 2 tbsp shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced ½ lemon, juiced and zested ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 200 g J. Willy Krauch smoked salmon 5 - 6 ripe tomatoes GA R N IS H 2 fresh dill fronds 2 tsp flaked salt

Directions 1. Mix cold butter with flour. Break butter into pea sized pieces. * 2. Dissolve salt in water and add to flour.

3. Lightly mix water with flour and butter until a shaggy dough is formed. Do not knead.

4. Shape shaggy bits of dough into a rectangle. Roll out rectangle until it’s half as thick and then scrape the top, bottom and sides together again to the original size and re-roll. Repeat three or four times until you have a smooth, cohesive dough.

You should have a neat rectangle. Wrap the dough and chill in the fridge for at least half an hour.

5. Divide the dough into 4 even pieces. Roll out dough into 3mm thick sheet. Place the sheet of dough over tart shell and press it into the shell until dough goes up the sides.

Trim excess dough to the rim of the pan with a knife. Pierce the base of tarts with a fork. Place in fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes.

6. Preheat oven to 375F.

7. Line pastry shells with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake tarts for 20 minutes. Remove pie weights and parchment paper and bake for additional 10 minutes or until the shells are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and cool completely before filling.

8. In a bowl, mix goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper together until well combined.

9. Cut each tomato in half lengthwise and thinly slice into half-moons. Place slices on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.

10. Slice smoked salmon slices into 1-inch strips lengthwise.

11. Divide goat cheese mixture among tart shells and evenly spread so it covers bottom of the tart.

12. Starting from the outer perimeter, layer smoked salmon followed by two layers of tomatoes. Repeat pattern until you reach the center of each tart.

13. Garnish tarts with dill fronds and finish with flaked salt. *Store bought tart shells can be used if you do not wish to make homemade tart shells.

J. WILLY KRAUCH & SONS comeauseafoods.com 60 Saulnierville Wharf Rd., Saulnierville

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L’Acadie Vineyards Agri-Growers Ltd. Annapolis Cider Company Avondale Sky Winery & Restaurant 94. Barrelling Tide Distillery 95. Benjamin Bridge 96. Bistro 22 97. Blomidon Estate Winery 98. Blomidon Inn 99. Casa Nova Fine Beverages 100. Church Brewing Company 101. Church Brewing Company 102. Cochrane Family Farm 103. Coldstream Clear Distillery 104. Country Magic/Nova-Agri 105. Crystany’s Brasserie 106. Cumin Kitchen & Drink 107. den Haan Greenhouses 108. Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa 109. Dr. Kombu Brewing Company 110. Founders House Dining & Drinks 111. Fox Hill Cheese House 112. Gaspereau Vineyards & Vine Side Patio

113. Gidney Fisheries Ltd. 114. Grand Pré Wines 115. Halls Harbour Lobster Pound and Restaurant 116. Hamilton’s Fish Farm 117. Haskap Highland Orchards Ltd. 118. Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-Op 119. Kellock’s Restaurant 120. Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery 121. Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards 122. Luckett Vineyards 123. Luckett Vineyards Crush Pad Bistro 124. Maritime Express Cider Co. 125. Masstown Butcher 126. Masstown Creamery 127. Masstown Market 128. Meadowbrook Farm and Markets 129. Meander River Farm & Brewery 130. Mercator Vineyards 131. Millen Farms 132. Noggins Corner Farm Market 133. Nook and Cranny Brew Pub 134. Nova Coffee

135. Paddy’s Irish Brewpub & Rosie’s Family Restaurant 136. Petite Patrie Chocolate 137. Planters Ridge Winery 138. Raging Crow Distillery 139. Sable Shortbread Company 140. Sainte-Famille Wines 141. Schoolhouse Brewery 142. Scotian Gold 143. Sea Level Brewing Company 144. Shivani’s Kitchen 145. Still Fired Distilleries 146. Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd. 147. Stokdijk Greenhouses 148. Tangled Garden 149. That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm 150. The Acadian Dining Room Restaurant at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa 151. The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery 152. The Union Street 153. The Whiskey Teller 154. Valley Flaxflour Ltd. 155. Wayfarers’ Ale 156. Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café 157. Winegrunt Wine Bar

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Food & Drink Experience Winery

L’Acadie Vineyards

310 Slayter Rd., Gaspereau 902-542-8463 www.lacadievineyards.ca

Taste the wines that brought international awareness of sparkling wines to Nova Scotia.

Awarded multiple times at prestigious competitions, including France’s Effervescents du Monde and London’s Decanter World Wine Awards. Certified organic and vegan sparkling and still wines.

“I invite you to visit our winery deeply rooted in warm rocky mineral-rich soil, an ancient seabed giving complex mineral and slight saline flavours. Tour our certified organic vineyard, taste and learn about our special organic and vegan wines” – Bruce Ewert, Winemaker, Founder, Owner.

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Agri-Growers Ltd. 42 Hwy 358, Port Williams 902-542-2263 www.agrigrowers.com

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

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

Please call or visit our website for more information.

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Annapolis Cider Company

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Avondale Sky

Winery & Restaurant

388 Main St., Wolfville 902-697-2707 www.drinkannapolis.ca

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

Tap into the valley! The Annapolis Cider Company is all about local – we get our apples from nearby orchards, have them pressed into juice just down the road, and ferment the juice into cider right on Main Street, Wolfville, in the heart of Annapolis Valley.

Located on one of the oldest vineyards in the province, Avondale Sky invites you to experience our tranquil sanctuary.

Visitors to the cidery can view the cidermaking process by peering directly into the cellar, while enjoying a selection of our ciders at the tasting bar.

The cidery is open seven days a week, offers tours, and has a spacious retail shop featuring a large selection of premium and specialty ciders.

Gentle southern slopes and rolling hills nurture acres of vines against an everchanging tidal landscape. Enjoy a guided tour of our vineyard and learn how we harvest every grape by hand. Step inside “the church that walked on water” for a tasting of our award-winning wines.

Hungry? Dine on our patio overlooking the vines and indulge in locally-sourced cuisine that highlights the very best of what’s in season.

Winter Daily, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

“Today the great travelling church is one of the most tranquil and lovely wine tasting rooms in the world” – The Globe and Mail.

Beginning May 1 Daily, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Tastings by appointment.

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Food & Drink Experience Distillery

Barrelling Tide Distillery

1164 Parkway Dr., Port Williams 902-542-1627 www.barrellingtidedistillery.com

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Food & Drink Experience Winery

Benjamin Bridge 1966 White Rock Rd., Gaspereau 902-542-1560 www.benjaminbridge.com

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Bistro 22

16 Inglis Pl., Truro 902-843-4123 www.bistro22.ca

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Blomidon Estate Winery

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

BLOMIDON E S TAT E

Barrelling Tide Distillery is an independently owned craft distillery located on the Cornwallis River in Port Williams. Surrounded by rich valley farmlands, all our award-winning spirits and liqueurs are hand crafted in small batches on-site using produce and products from local farmers and producers.

Benjamin Bridge is Canada’s most acclaimed sparkling wine house, nestled in Nova Scotia’s picturesque Gaspereau Valley. Its cool climate is moderated by the powerful Bay of Fundy – promoting natural acidities and a long ‘hang-time’ of the classic Champagne varietals, which are critical to producing sparkling wines of richness, structure, and finesse.

Our craft spirits include Vodka, Gin, Chili Pepper Vodka and Rums, including our 5 Fathom Dark Rum. Our fruit liqueurs come from fruits right here in the valley and include cherry, cranberry, blueberry and raspberry, to name a few. Our coffee liqueur is a must-try!

Primarily a traditional method sparkling wine producer, Benjamin Bridge’s portfolio is also comprised of brisk, aromatic whites – wines that take full advantage of the same, unique climatic traits that produce world-class sparklings. Nova 7, coined “Nova Scotia’s iconic wine,” pioneered an effervescent, off-dry style in the province, crafted on a foundation of quintessential freshness.

We are open year-round and have a full retail area and tasting bar on site. We look forward to seeing you!

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Wine shop open daily; tours and tastings by appointment.

For more details, please visit our website.

Bistro 22 welcomes you to the heart of Nova Scotia! Located in Truro’s downtown shopping district, we offer warm hospitality and an upscale-casual dining experience.

We are proud to serve some of Nova Scotia’s finest wines and beers, with a menu that highlights local, seasonal ingredients. Our lunch menu features a variety of bistro dishes and our dinner menu offers classic-inspired meals from land and sea.

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

Follow us on Facebook (Bistro 22) and Twitter and Instagram, @bistro22chef.

Tuesday & Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

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Blomidon Estate Winery is a boutique winery nestled on the shore of the Minas Basin, in the picturesque Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Our beautiful seaside setting offers a unique location for viticulture, as well as a scenic stopping point for our many visitors.

Visit our wine shop, where our helpful staff will guide you as you taste our 100 per cent Nova Scotia award-winning wines. Enjoy the view while you relax on our sunny patio, sip on a glass of wine, and savour the moment with a selection of local cheeses and charcuterie.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Blomidon Inn

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

Chef Donna Jackson and her culinary team invite you to join them at the Blomidon Inn to enjoy Nova Scotia fare, fresh from the valley and sea.

Complement your experience with an extensive wine list of local and imported wines, developed by owner/sommelier Michael Laceby. This wine list has received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine since 1999.

A fantastic setting in a restored Sea Captain’s Mansion, the Inn boasts multiple dining rooms, grand sitting rooms and a large exterior terrace for the summer. The inn also features a wide range of uniquely and individually furnished accommodations.

Reservations are recommended.

Wednesday – Sunday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

By reservation only.

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Casa Nova Fine Beverages

Church Brewing Company

Church Brewing Company

Casa Nova Fine Beverages is a producer of award-winning wine, ciders and cellos.

Our mandate is to promote and use fruit from Nova Scotia producers and we have an abundance to choose from!

Established in 2019, our brewery includes a 4-vessel 35 hectolitre brewing system and a separate 2-vessel 5 hectolitre pilot system that brews high quality beer with flavour, personality, and purpose. Our beer is brewed with great attention to detail, with a focus on deep rooted brewing traditions for modern times, elevating the amazing food it pairs with. Congregation Pilsner, Mayflower White IPA, Illuminate Pale Ale, and Married To The Sea German Porter make up our core beer styles.

Church Brewing Company, housed in an old stone church on the Bay of Fundy, invites you to come congregate with us!

Food & Drink Experience Winery/Cidery

2635 Clementsvale Rd., Bear River East 902-467-0363 www.casanovafinebeverages.com

Some of our products can be found in the NSLC, but many more, produced in small batches, can be found at our farm gate store or in local restaurants and pubs. We also produce a line of gourmet quality wine jelly, preserves, sweet, savoury, and hot sauces, and estate maple syrup. Great condiments with which to stock your pantry!

We are open to the public daily from the end of May until the end of October.

During the rest of the year, we welcome people by appointment or come by chance.

329 Main St., Wolfville 902-542-2337 www.churchbrewing.ca

Visit us and enjoy a flight or a full pint inside our year-round restaurant or picturesque patio, or take some to go from our on-site beer market. We invite you to come and congregate with us.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

329 Main St., Wolfville 902-542-2337 www.churchbrewing.ca

Our carefully curated menu is sourced by using seasonal and local ingredients by the best of Annapolis Valley’s farmers and producers. Our fun and flavourful food is complemented by our high-quality beer, brewed with passion, personality, and purpose. We focus on deep-rooted brewing traditions that are elevated for modern times – the proof is in the taste!

Enjoy your dining experience on our picturesque patio, inside our restaurant (our sanctuary), or drop by our beer market for beer and merch to go. Come for the food and beer, stay for the atmosphere! It’s the place to see and be seen in Wolfville!

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Coldstream Clear Distillery

87 Main St. W., Stewiacke 902-639-1356 25 James St., Antigonish 902-867-0487 37 Logiealmond Close, Dartmouth 902-465-2143 www.coldstreamclear.com

Country Magic/ Nova-Agri

1225 Middle Dyke Rd., Sheffield Mills 902-582-1445, U-Pick: 902-582-1482 www.mycountrymagic.com

9848 Main St., Canning 902-582-3663 (FOOD) www.crystanysbrasserie.com

Cochrane Family Farm is a certified organic, family-owned and operated 30 acre farm, located in Upper Stewiacke on the banks of the Stewiacke River. We grow hand-tended, nutrient dense heirloom vegetables, herbs, and flowers without any chemical inputs, following a permaculture methodology.

A deep family history and an adventurous modern day endeavour brings you Coldstream Clear Distillery.

The Annapolis Valley has been our home for generations; with years of farming experience, we have learned what varieties to plant in our unique growing region.

Every variety has its own characteristics influenced by many factors, including climate and soil conditions.

On June 28, 2016, the first family-owned and 100 per cent certified gluten-free restaurant in Canada opened their doors. Learn the history of the area, enjoy the rooftop patio during the summer and fall, and discover the cozy atmosphere and wheelchair accessibility at Crystany’s Brasserie.

Food & Drink Experience Specialty Products & Farm

5324 Hwy 289, Upper Stewiacke 902-671-2378 www.cochranefamilyfarm.com

We are a promoter of agritourism, offering many workshops, tours, and talks yearround.

We also have a storefront where you can purchase our vegetables, seeds, herbal teas, culinary spice blends, and other herbal products. We not only aim to offer our customers top quality food, but also to empower them to make healthier food choices.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

The story begins with Simon Giffen, the first Giffen family ancestor to arrive in Nova Scotia. He came to Halifax in 1749 from Northern Ireland and practiced his trade as a successful distiller. Little did Simon know, the distilling tradition would be revived a full nine generations later.

Today’s products include a wide variety of canned cocktails, including vodka soda, lemonade, iced tea, gin soda, and more, as well as top quality vodkas, rums, liqueurs, and rum cream. All are made with the finest ingredients and water from a natural artisan spring deep beneath rural Nova Scotia. Visitors to the distillery have the opportunity to taste any products they wish and learn the fascinating process of creating world class spirits.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Food & Drink Experience Fruit & Vegetable

Our primary crops include highbush blueberries (fresh market, processing, and u-pick), onions, potatoes, strawberries, blackberries, and grape tomatoes. The warm days and cool nights ensure our products deliver intense flavour profiles — from sweet berries to hardy vegetables.

Our quality control and research programs explore new crops, new products, and improved processes as part of our commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and safe food choices to support our customer’s healthy lifestyle.

Blueberry and raspberry u-picks open seasonally.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Crystany’s Brasserie

Serving gourmet meals prepared with local produce, everything on the menu, including the sauces, is made in-house.

Find a local selection of wines, ciders, spirits, and beer, along with gluten-free beer. Enjoy live music on Friday nights with rotating musicians.

Crystany’s believes that eating gluten free is no different than eating food with gluten if it is prepared correctly. “WHO CARES WE CARE HEALTH MATTERS.” Your next great experience is waiting.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Cumin Kitchen & Drink

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den HaAn Greenhouses

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Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

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Dr. Kombu Brewing Company

21 Roy Ave., New Minas 902-713-5010 www.cuminkitchenanddrink.com

394 Fitch Rd., Lawrencetown 902-584-3667 www.denhaan.ca

103 Shore Rd., Digby 902-245-2511 www.digbypines.ca

836 Windsor Back Rd., Windsor 902-412-6764 www.drkombu.ca

We are an urban café and eatery based on locally-sourced and supportive agriculture. We offer fresh and honest food prepared simply for dine in, take out, or take home.

Since 1963, our family business has focused on our passion for growing greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers for the Atlantic Canadian market. Located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, we are dedicated to growing the highest quality, freshest, and safest product possible for our customers.

Churchill’s Restaurant and Lounge Our culinary team, led by Chef Dale Nichols offers a creative menu, driven by a passion for locally-sourced, seasonallyinspired Nova Scotia ingredients.

Dr. Kombu Brewing Company produces Sòlas Kombucha, made and bottled in Windsor, N.S. Using traditional kombucha fermentation techniques and local ingredients, Sòlas is a truly artisanal local product and distributes to the Maritime provinces, most notably within Nova Scotia.

Our goal is to be sustainable while supporting all our local connections. The farmers, fishermen, and meat producers we work with are our friends and part of our amazing community.

Jason and Beatrice want to welcome you to Cumin Kitchen & Drink, a place to meet friends for coffee, have a meal, or stop by and pick up food for work or home.

Throughout the years, den Haan’s has been recognized for our innovative, environmentally sound, and highly efficient agricultural production practices.

Our aromatic, juicy tomatoes and cool, crisp cucumbers would make the perfect addition to any recipe or on their own as a nutritious snack. Now available year-round, our delicious produce can be purchased throughout Atlantic Canada at many local retailers and farm markets.

Dine on Digby Scallops and tempt your taste buds on old favorites with a new twist. The award-winning Smoked Haddock Chowder is a must try.

Open year-round beginning May 2022 Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

Churchill’s Dining Room, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

The 19th Hole Clubhouse and Eatery Overlooking the 18th green, the 19th Hole features a maritime-inspired light and full-fare menu, complemented by a selection of refreshments, including local craft beer and cider.

Seasonal Serving lunch and dinner.

April 30 – October 31, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Dr. Kombu participates in numerous events, farmers’ markets, and charitable causes in Nova Scotia, including no-cost fermentation workshops in schools.

Sòlas currently carries eight varieties, with many more and additional products on the horizon.

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Founders House Dining & DRINKS

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Food & Drink Experience Cheese Shop

Fox Hill Cheese House

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Gaspereau Vineyards

3816 Hwy 1, Annapolis Royal 902-532-0333 www.foundershousedining.com

1678 Church St., Port Williams 902-542-3599 www.foxhillcheesehouse.com

& Vine Side Patio

Our passion is locally-sourced ingredients for dining, along with locallysourced beer, wine, cider, and spirits for our drinks. It’s about the astonishing quality we find in the Annapolis Valley and throughout Nova Scotia. It’s about making sure you always feel welcome, with a creative taste of home served up with remarkable customer service in an absolutely beautiful setting near Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.

At Fox Hill Cheese House, experience a local dairy store. Our sixth-generation family farm provides milk from our own herd of Holstein and Jersey cows to craft specialty cheese, natural yogurt, luscious gelato and fresh, pasteurized, nonhomogenized milk in glass bottles!

Nestled in a century-old farm site’s iconic red barn, Gaspereau Vineyards was the first winery located in the Gaspereau Valley.

Known for outstanding Rieslings and fruit forward, terroir driven white and red wines, the winery creates award-winning, premium, small lot and estate-grown wines.

It’s about Elevated Rural Dining – rooted in sea and soil.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

At Fox Hill, we are proud to plant the seed, grow the grass, milk the cows and make specialty products for YOU. Sampling and cheese making viewing window at our Port Williams location.

Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

May 1 – October 31, extended hours to 6 p.m.

2239 White Rock Rd., Gaspereau 902-542-1455 gaspereauwine.ca

Head winemaker Gina Haverstock takes great care to transfer the essence of Nova Scotia’s terroir into remarkable wines of exceptional quality to suit the sophisticated palate and intimate occasions.

Just 3 kilometres from downtown Wolfville, visitors can enjoy wine tastings, a locally-inspired menu and browsing the broad selection of wines. Stop in for lunch or enjoy a glass of wine on the open-air Vine Side Patio.

Visit our website for news and specials.

Follow us @gaspereauwine

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Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

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

Gidney Fisheries makes premium lobster an affordable luxury by bringing restaurant-quality dining into the home.

We deliver live lobster’s same look and taste with simplicity and ease through High Pressure Processing (HPP).

Our Gidney Split and other frozen lobster meats are free from additives or preservatives and are ready in less than 15 minutes, without any messy cleanups or hassle.

Our history of procuring and delivering exceptional quality dates back to 1892, when the Gidney family began exporting live lobster to Boston. Over 125 years later, the Gidney family is still unwavering in our dedication to quality lobster and service.

Gidney Fisheries will continue to expand its global footprint within HPP frozen lobster through offsite cold storage facilities across the globe.

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In Nova Scotia, you can find an abundance of local products year-round.

WINTER Beets Carrots Celeriac Garlic Parsnips Shallots Sweet Potatoes Winter Squash

SPRING Asparagus Beet Greens Fiddleheads Hot Peppers (Greenhouse) Peas Radish Rhubarb Spinach Sweet Peppers Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes (Greenhouse)

Seafood - seasonal Dulse Eel Herring Jonah Crab Mackerel Shrimp (Inshore) Squid Striped Bass

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SUMMER Beans Beets Blackberries Blueberries (Highbush & Wild) Broccoli Cantaloupe Carrots Cauliflower Celery Cherries Collards Corn Cucumbers (Greenhouse & Field Grown) Eggplant Fennel

Beets Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Carrots Cauliflower Celeriac Celery Collards Corn Cucumbers (Greenhouse & Field Grown) Eggplant Garlic Hot Peppers (Greenhouse) Kale Kohlrabi

Garlic Kale Lettuce Melons Peaches Peas Peppers Plums Radish Raspberries Spinach Strawberries Summer Squash Swiss Chard Tomatoes Various Greens

Leeks Lettuce Parsnips Pears Pumpkins Radish Shallots Spinach Sweet Peppers Sweet Potatoes Swiss Chard Tomatoes Turnip Various Greens Winter Squash

year-round produce Apples Blueberries (Wild, Frozen) Cabbage (Except June) Cranberries

Cucumbers Dried Beans Dried Herbs Mesclun/Salad Greens

Seafood - year-round Artic Char Clams Cod Haddock Halibut Lobster Mussels Oysters

Pollock Rock Crab (Frozen) Seaweed Salmon Scallops Shrimp (Northern) Snow Crab Tuna

Micro Greens Mushrooms Onions Potatoes

meat/poultry Beef Chicken Eggs Lamb Pork Turkey

Rutabaga Shoots

dairy Cheese Gelato Ice Cream Milk Yogurt

To learn more about these and other great Nova Scotia products, visit TASTEOFNOVASCOTIA.COM, sign up for our newsletter and follow @TASTEOFNS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Taste our wine, enjoy our food, and dream by the vines at our new inn.

Join us for a tasting and learn about our wine making process.

Enjoy a seasonally inspired meal at Le Caveau. Then stay at The Inn. From the moment you arrive, we want you to relax and enjoy a unique experience.

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Grand Pré Wines 11611 Hwy 1, Grand Pré 902-542-1753, tf: 1-866-479-4637 www.grandprewines.com

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Halls Harbour Lobster Pound

and Restaurant

1157 West Halls Harbour Rd., Halls Harbour 902-679-5299 www.hallsharbourlobster.com

TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA AWARD 2021 culinary Ambassador of the Year Welcome to Domaine de Grand Pré, Atlantic Canada’s oldest farm winery.

Founded in the late 1970’s, it is owned and operated by the Stutz Family. Please join us for a winery tour, wine tasting, or simply a walk around our beautiful gardens. Learn about grape growing, wine making, and the rich history of our region.

Witness the highest tides in the world while savouring Bay of Fundy lobster and seafood in our harbourside restaurant.

During a wine tasting, you can savour our Nova Scotia wines or browse through our wine shop, which is filled with a fine selection of local gourmet products and wine accessories.

Gain knowledge on the Fundy tides, the fishing and lobster export industry, and lobster biology from our friendly, experienced staff. Finish your stay with a stroll on the boardwalk and take in the sunsets.

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Make it a weekend getaway; book your overnight stay at our new Inn and enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant, Le Caveau.

Tours offered daily at 4 p.m., June – Mid-October. Reservations required.

Located 20 minutes from Kentville in one of the few authentic fishing villages on the Fundy coast, dining at Halls Harbour Lobster Pound is an interactive experience. Observe as fishermen steam in to offload their bounty. Choose your lobster from the tank and deliver it to the chef for preparation in Bay of Fundy seawater.

Seasonal Please visit website for hours of operation.

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Hamilton’s Fish farm

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Haskap Highland Orchards Ltd.

35 Devaney Marsh Right Of Way, Bridgetown 902-526-0350 www.hamiltonsfishfarm.com

189 Industrial Ave., Truro 902-893-0905 www.haskaphighland.com

We are located in Centrelea, nestled between the shores of the Annapolis River and the South Mountain. We are a family-owned business proudly producing high-quality, hand-raised rainbow trout grown at our 100 per cent land-based aquaculture facility, which is designed to minimize environmental impact.

Haskap Highland Orchards Ltd. is owned by local farmers who plant, grow, and nurture Haskap berries – one of the world’s most powerful plant-based antioxidants.

Land-based aquaculture is an accountable approach to fish production that helps to reduce pressure on oceans by containing fish waste and conserving wild fish stocks. At Hamilton’s Fish Farm, we figure it’s time to THINK OUTSIDE THE OCEAN. Working closely with conservation programs, like Ocean Wise, makes it easy for our consumers to know sustainable seafood is a priority here for the longterm health of our waterways on a local and global scale.

A vibrant, sweet, tangy, and intense tasting berry that’s brimming with healthy vitamins and minerals. We are talking an exquisite blend of sweet blueberry, tangy raspberry, and rich blackcurrant flavours — with a deep purply-blue colour for added appeal!

All that nutritional goodness is yours to enjoy in Haskap Highland Juices, Preserves, Frozen Berries, and Dried Berries.

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JUST US! COFFEE ROASTERS CO-OP

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Kellock’s Restaurant

11865 Hwy 1, Grand Pré 902-542-7474 450 Main St., Wolfville www.justuscoffee.com

160 Commercial St., Berwick 902-538-5525 www.kellocks.ca

Founded in 1995, as Canada’s first fair trade coffee roaster, Just Us! Coffee is a worker owned co-op, roasting specialty grade, certified fair trade SPP (Small Producers Symbol), and organic coffee – ensuring integrity of supply, from seed to cup.

If you are looking to experience comfort food with an elegant flare and the nostalgic feeling of a Nova Scotian kitchen party with family and friends, Kellock’s Restaurant in Berwick, Nova Scotia is the place you don’t want to miss.

We believe business can be a vehicle for change. Just Us! puts people and the planet before profits® by offering highquality coffee, tea, chocolate and sugar to customers in our cafés and kitchen.

Stop into our Grand Pré or Wolfville café and find a menu featuring the best local, organic, and seasonal offerings of seasonal salads, sandwiches made in-house with our bread, freshly baked tartan twirls, take home ready-to-bake meals and desserts, vegan oatcakes, and southern tofu sandwiches. Enjoy in-house, grab and go, or catered for your event.

Continuing the tradition of hospitality in their 200 year old heritage property, featuring a restaurant in the main house and accommodation in what was once the Carriage House, Kellock’s is deeply rooted in the community they serve and the agriculturally rich local harvests that inspires their menu.

Dining room seats 35, plus 22 on the patio under the old maple trees during the warmer months.

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Le Caveau Restaurant

at Grand Pré Winery

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Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

11611 Hwy 1, Grand Pré 902-542-7177, tf: 1-866-479-4637 www.grandprewines.com/restaurant

11143 Evangeline Trail, Wolfville 902-542-7774 www.lightfootandwolfville.com

Le Caveau Restaurant is situated at Domaine de Grand Pré, Nova Scotia’s premier winery. Named one of the 20 World’s Best Winery Restaurants in 2011, the family-owned-and-operated property offers a charming dining room, inviting patio, and stunning harvest table in our vineyards.

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards is a family-owned and operated Demetercertified biodynamic farm and winery, located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

Chef Jason Lynch specializes in global cuisine, with emphasis on fresh and locally-farmed ingredients. As you enjoy wine from our extensive local and international wine list, beer, cider or a cocktail, you will experience a relaxing atmosphere.

Join us for lunch, dinner, or a drink on the patio, live music Thursday nights during July and August, or a stroll through the vineyards. Complete your stay with an overnight at our newly opened Inn at the Winery.

With close proximity to the Bay of Fundy and the world’s highest tides, coastal breezes and excellent temperature moderation help create wines with great distinction.

The focus is on cool-climate wines rooted in a strong sense of place, including traditional method sparklings, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and aromatic whites, such as Riesling.

Opened in 2017, the Lightfoot & Wolfville winery hospitality facility features a spectacular coastline view of Cape Blomidon, impressive modernbarn inspired architecture, a full-service event venue, and a farm-to-table restaurant, featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot Family farm and gardens.

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Luckett Vineyards

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Masstown Butcher

Luckett Vineyards Crush Pad Bistro

Maritime Express Cider Co. 325 Main St., Kentville 902-681-5105 www.maritimeexpress.ca

10635 Hwy 2, Masstown 902-641-2101 masstownmarket.com/shop/butcher

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.

Luckett Vineyards Crush Pad Bistro serves up stunning views and delicious, local food carefully selected to complement our wines.

Maritime Express Cider Co. offers a taproom and restaurant experience in a beautiful, iconic railway hotel.

Great meals begin at Masstown Butcher!

A whole animal butchery, with good old-fashioned counter service and knowledgeable staff, featuring custom cuts of locally-farmed meats.

This perfect combination helps us produce an impressive range of red, white, sparkling and rosé wines that reflect the incredible terroir unique to Nova Scotia. Complement your wine with a delicious pairing from our restaurant, which serves locallyproduced food against the backdrop of one of the best views in Nova Scotia.

Choose from a selection of paninis, soups, salads, boards, and exceptional entrées. Indulge in our delectable fare and wonderful wine while enjoying breathtaking views of Blomidon – an experience truly worth phoning home about.

Seasonal Please visit our website for up-todate hours of operation and special offerings.

Seasonal Please visit our website for up-todate hours of operations and special offerings.

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

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

Our menu is a fresh experience every day, featuring only the best local and sustainable ingredients.

Check our website for special events.

Our small batch ciders are crafted from a custom blend of 100 per cent Annapolis Valley apples. First, we hand select the perfect mix of apples, ensuring that each batch is created with the highest quality fusion of sweet, sharp and bitter. Our selection is then locally-pressed, cold fermented underneath the taproom’s stone floors, and brought directly to our taps for your enjoyment.

The building where Maritime Express Cider Co. is located was once known as one of Canada’s most architecturally beautiful hotels. Enjoy our menu of elevated pub food while sampling our ciders or enjoying a locally-made craft beer. In the summer we have a patio overlooking the town of Kentville.

Make sure you leave time to browse the displays of unique kitchenware, sauces and seasonings.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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October 24-30, 2022 | wolfville, Nova Scotia

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Food & Drink Experience Creamery

Masstown Creamery

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Masstown Market

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MEADOWBROOK FARM and MARKETS

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Food & Drink Experience Brewery

Meander River Farm & Brewery

10635 Hwy 2, Masstown 902-641-2156 masstownmarket.com/shop/creamery

10622 Hwy 2, Masstown 902-662-2816 www.masstownmarket.com

318 Pleasant Valley Rd., Somerset 902-538-1106 Alderney Landing, Dartmouth 902-464-2272 www.meadowbrookmeatmarket.com

906 Woodville Rd., Ashdale, Hants County 902-757-3484 www.meanderriverfarm.ca

Masstown Creamery is a complete milk processing facility producing bottled milk, artisan cheese, butter, egg nog, and ice cream. Milk is delivered directly to the Creamery from local dairy farms.

Masstown Market is a national awardwinning, family-owned business celebrating over 50 years of excellence in specialty food, gift, and garden retailing.

Meadowbrook Farm and Markets, located in the Annapolis Valley, invites you to experience the taste of locallygrown pork. The farm has transitioned throughout the years to meet consumer needs and life challenges, yet kept true to growing humanely raised, nutrient rich pork without antibiotics. The meat, raised on locally-sourced and milled nutrient-balanced animal by-products free feed, is made into products without fillers, dyes or MSG.

An adventure, or a wrong turn, leads you to Meander River Farm & Brewery.

Nestled beside the twisting river it’s named after, the farm provides an agritourism experience like no other.

The retail area has a large assortment of local and imported cheeses, along with jams, jellies, crackers, unique kitchenware, and more. Masstown Creamery’s cheesemongers can help you choose the right cheese pairing for any occasion.

The newly opened Creamery Café serves delightful meals and exquisite desserts, including Masstown Creamery ice cream, milkshakes, cheesecakes, and pastries.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

The Market has built its reputation around great service and fresh, local foods, including fruits and vegetables, baked goods, delicatessen, and gourmet products, a café and dairy bar, an NSLC boutique, unique giftware, and a fully stocked garden centre.

Visit the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre and Fresh Fish Market. Enjoy delicious gluten-free fish and chips on the wharf from May to October, or take home a ready-to-bake Atlantic seafood pie.

Masstown Market: Close to home, far from ordinary.

Daily, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Ham continues to be our signature product with Taste of Nova Scotia. Contact us for catering, wholesale, fundraising opportunities, and specialty orders.

Somerset Monday – Wednesday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday & Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Alderney Landing Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

With 186 acres, the farm features a microbrewery, cidery, retail shop, hopyard, rows of lavender, lush gardens, Hants County’s tallest waterfall, and seasonal livestock. The farm produces seasonal brews and ciders, and handmade products from farm resources.

You can find Meander River Farm & Brewery products at the farm or at the Halifax Forum Farmers’ Market and Halifax Brewery Market. You can also find them on Facebook as Meander River Farm and on Twitter/Instagram: @meanderriver Open year-round. Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Local Gifts For Every Occasion

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Taste of Nova Scotia offers a wide variety of custom gift giving options, featuring all things local – from artisanal food and beverage products made by Taste of Nova Scotia members, to locally crafted boxes and goods.

Give the gift of local.

Support local businesses across the province.

For more information, including corporate gifting, contact us:

902-492-9291 ext. 117

giftbaskets@tasteofnovascotia.com

Local and Worldwide Shipping Available

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Mercator Vineyards

Millen Farms

Mercator Vineyards is distinctive for its authentic heritage and welcoming in its relaxed and simple focus on old world-style wines. Named in celebration of the first agrarian settlements in the area, our vineyards overlook the historic Acadian farmlands. We’re devoted to growing exceptional grapes and making extraordinary, limited-edition wines that express our terroir.

Millen Farms, located in the Great Village area, is a family-owned sustainable farm.

It has been in operation for over 40 years.

The farm, which involves the whole family, is a Canada Gap certified farm. It includes 150+ acres of strawberries, 600+ acres of wild native lowbush blueberries, 25 acres of rutabaga and a few acres of onions.

88 Dyke Rd., Wolfville 902-542-7770 www.mercatorwine.ca

Enjoy a wine flight with small bites in our restored farmhouse, linger over a bottle of reserve wine and watch the eagles from the deck, or choose a selection of our pantry fixings and head out on our bikes along the Harvest Moon Trail.

Immerse yourself in the timeless tranquility and warmth of our region and experience some of Nova Scotia’s finest, award-winning wines.

Follow us @mercatorwine.

80 Little Dyke Rd., Great Village 902-662-3848 www.millenfarms.com

At Millen Farms, we take pride in hand harvesting our fruit and vegetables for the best quality. Strawberries are picked fresh daily, morning and evening, and often shipped direct to the buyer from the field for freshness to the consumer. Wild blueberries are hand-raked, and rutabaga and onions are hand-harvested.

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Noggins Corner Farm Market

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Nook and Cranny Brew Pub

10009 Hwy 1, Greenwich 902-542-5515 6124 Coburg Rd., Halifax Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Halifax Santé Centre, Bedford www.nogginsfarm.ca

627 Prince St., Truro 902-895-0779 www.thenookandcranny.ca

Welcome to Noggins Corner Farm! Set in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, our farm has been family-owned and operated since 1760. We pride ourselves on growing delicious fruit, including Nova Scotia’s first apricots and nectarines. In the fall, enjoy a family-fun atmosphere with our 8 acre corn maze, tractor rides, and u-picks for apples, pumpkins, flowers, and herbs.

With Truro’s largest patio, live entertainment and 25 beer on tap, Nook and Cranny is the place to eat, drink and enjoy local! Offering a selection of local craft beer including the summer’s most popular Salty Dog Blueberry Wheat, made using local blueberry juice.

If you can’t make it out to our farm, visit one of our market locations in the HRM. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will introduce you to our selection of local produce, meats, dairy, bakery items and prepared foods! Hope to see you this season!

Please call or visit website for more information.

The diverse menu showcases local producers and popular dishes, such as our Blueberry Fish and Chips, housemade BBQ Bacon Burger, Cauliflower Tacos, and many more seasonally insprired dishes by our Red Seal chefs.

Nook and Cranny has also just expanded next door and opened Nook Next Door, featuring all the classics that the Nook offers plus amazing wood-fired pizza with craft beer and cocktails!

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Food & Drink Experience Coffee Roaster

Nova Coffee

283 Pelton Mountain Rd., Lakeville 902-681-8430, tf: 1-800-565-2715 www.novacoffee.com

Nova Coffee

Nova Coffee

Our name reflects our two great passions, Nova Scotia and coffee! Family owned since 1973, we produce great specialty roasted coffees on our hobby farm in the heart of the Annapolis Valley.

Pantone 145U

Black and White Version

Pantone 175U

Our roastery is nestled between orchards and vineyards in the community of Lakeville, at the foot of the beautiful North Mountain. We utilize state-of-theart afterburners to protect the air around us. No smoke or odour is emitted as we hand roast more than sixteen single origins, blends and micro lots.

You can purchase at the cafés, dining rooms, and retail partners we serve, through our online store, or by dropping by our location in Lakeville.

Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Restaurant Brewpub & Eatery

Paddy’s Irish Brewpub & Rosie’s FAMILY Restaurant 42 Aberdeen St., Kentville 902-678-3199 460 Main St., Wolfville 902-542-0059 www.paddyspub.ca

Faith & Begorrah! We are an Irish pub, family restaurant, cidery and Nova Scotia’s pioneering oldest craft brewery!

In 1995, the only way we could enjoy a fresh craft beer was to brew it ourselves.

We’ve been brewing and enjoying craft beer and cider with flavour and character ever since, showcasing a variety of beer styles and local cider with a focus on freshness. Beer and cider available to go!

Enjoy a selection of delicious food prepared by our culinary team.

Specialties include scallops, haddock and mussel dishes, fresh made hamburgers, our house-smoked pulled pork sandwich, our craft sausages and more!

Make your trip to Kentville and Wolfville memorable and have an Irish experience without going to the Auld Sod. Daily, 11 a.m

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petite patrie chocolate

Planters Ridge Winery

Founded in 2017, Petite Patrie is a beanto-bar chocolate manufacturer.

At Planters Ridge Winery, we pay exceptional care to our grapes, growing varietals carefully selected to excel in our unique Annapolis Valley terroir. Besides our wine portfolio, we’ve released a number of small-lot specialty products, including mead and cider.

2 Webster St., Kentville 902-713-5084 www.petitepatriechocolate.com

Using only the finest cacao beans, we offer a wide selection of dark, milk, and white chocolate bars, mouth-watering confections, and European-style drinking chocolate.

Our chocolate factory is located in downtown Kentville where you can watch how chocolate is being made; in our café we offer espresso-based coffees, hot chocolates, and euro-style drinking chocolate.

In spring 2022 we will offer our line of ice cream, celebrating local flavours and of course, dipped into our chocolate!

Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Events on Friday and Saturday evenings.

1441 Church St., Port Williams 902-542-2711 www.plantersridge.ca

Our tasting room is a true Nova Scotia hidden gem, housed in a stunning 160-year-old timber framed barn.

Tastings and scheduled tours are offered year round, as well as wine by the glass and local food boards.

Join us on our patio in the summer, overlooking our view of the dykes, or by the warmth of our fireplace in the winter to enjoy award winning, uncompromising Nova Scotia wine in a serene locale.

Taste the tradition and passion in every bottle.

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Raging Crow Distillery

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sable shortbread Company

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Sainte-Famille Wines

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Schoolhouse Brewery

592 Hwy 311, North River 902-890-6460 www.ragingcrow.com

437 Main St., Kentville 902-365-5290 www.sableshortbread.ca

11 Dudley Park Ln., Falmouth 902-798-8311, tf: 1-800-565-0993 www.st-famille.com

40 Water St., Windsor 902-472-4677 www.schoolhousebrewery.ca

We’re a small-batch, hand-crafted distillery using locally-sourced, all-natural ingredients. We’ve won multiple national awards for our spirits, including a Best in Class Gold Medal with Distinction for our Spruce Tip Gin and best New Whisky Spirit for our Can’t Call It B**bon. Our spirits are all natural with no chemical additives.

Local, delectable shortbread.

Sainte-Famille has been crafting awardwinning wines from the warmth and beauty of the estate vineyard for over 25 years. Overlooking the beautiful Avon River valley, Sainte-Famille’s winery celebrates the coastal terroir that has been coaxed from the earth, the sun, and the vines that root the winery in stunning Falmouth, Nova Scotia.

Located along the waterfront in the heart of downtown Windsor, Schoolhouse Brewery showcases their array of quality craft brews in a cheery, school-themed taproom.

We specialize in unique flavours such as Dill Pickle Vodka, Haskap Gin, Honey Liqueur, Blueberry Liqueur, and our unique Cajun Chocolate Liqueur. We also produce Nova Scotia’s only B**rbon and Teq**la. Our signature Nazdrowka vodka is the only locally produced potato vodka with a smooth, silky feel and taste.

Please visit website or Facebook page for current information on hours of operation, drink recipes and product features.

So. Many. Flavours.

We make amazing gourmet shortbread cookies by hand, from scratch, in small batches, the artisanal way. We source the finest local, organic, fair trade, allnatural ingredients. And, we never add any artificial colours or flavours to our cookies. Each of our cookies is a unique taste experience. From the classic to the contemporary, our flavours like Meyer Lemon, Margarita and Tiramisu will delight your taste buds. Try one. Try two. Try them all! There are always lots of fun flavours available at our bakery in Kentville. Stop in for a cookie and stay a while to browse our selection of gourmet candy and baking ingredients, and enjoy a beverage, too!

Friendly, knowledgeable staff offer tastings and tours. Shop onsite for the complete wine profile as well as unique, locally-sourced items. Sainte-Famille offers speciality tours that will introduce you to Nova Scotia wines, allow you to visit some of the oldest vines in Nova Scotia, and include a truly unique experience with our wine maker, Tony Barkhouse.

Please visit website for hours of operation.

Sable Shortbread. Share the Joy. Closed January 1 – May 1

The “Classroom Taproom” offers a full experience where you can enjoy a pint alongside something from the kitchen, try a sample flight of all the brews, or browse the unique merchandise in the Brewtique. Don’t forget to take some of your favourites home with you, and keep your eyes peeled for the yellow pencil taps at many other great watering holes around the province.

Schoolhouse Brewery: The beer with class!

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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scotian Gold 2900 Lovett Rd., Coldbrook 902-679-2191 www.scotiangold.com

Scotian Gold is a grower-owned tree fruit cooperative located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. Specializing in premium apples such as Honeycrisp, SweeTango and Ambrosia, Scotian Gold enjoys a unique microclimate ideal for apple production.

Our fruit is grown by over 50 family farms across Nova Scotia. As a cooperative, we consolidate, store and pack these apples to ensure the best support for our growers and the highest quality to our customers. Our controlled atmosphere storage allows us to provide fresh apples to Nova Scotians from September to June.

Scotian Gold apples can be found at all major retailers throughout the province!

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sea level brewing Company 9146 Hwy 221, Sheffield Mills 902-582-2337 www.sealevelbrewing.com

From our farm to your glass – Sea Level Brewing and our farming family at Millstone Harvest Brewhouse are working together as Nova Scotia’s first estate brewery. Situated in the middle of our family farm, our new brewhouse is surrounded by the lush acreage on which we grow most of our malting barley, some hops and other fruit inputs.

We offer a full sensory experience, much like at your local winery, where we offer tastings and brewery tours. Join us on our patio or in our taproom, and enjoy a pint or a sample tray of a selection of a dozen of our own hand-crafted beers and ciders.

Follow us @sealevelbrewing on social media.

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Shivani’s Kitchen

1989 Wentworth Rd., Newport Station 902-482-7714 www.shivaniskitchen.ca

Shivani’s Kitchen makes it easy to experience the bold, authentic flavours of India. Using a generations old family recipe, our spice blends and ready-touse sauces help create dishes like butter chicken, curry, and tikka.

We blend our spices in Nova Scotia, without gluten and salt. For a quick and easy meal, look no further – try our ready-to-use sauces. They feature ingredients from local farmers, from the creamy butter chicken to our savoury curry and spicy tikka sauce with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy–free choices. Every dish celebrates the flavours of India.

Find all of our products in Sobeys, Superstore, and only at www.shivaniskitchen.ca

From Shivani’s family to yours…

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Still Fired Distilleries

9548 Hwy 8, Annapolis Royal 902-880-1338 www.stillfireddistilleries.com

We are an artisan craft distillery located in Annapolis Royal. We create premium small batch spirits from the first “legal” stills built and assembled in Nova Scotia.

We have our hands in every aspect of production, from fermentation to filtration, giving a whole new meaning to “hand-crafted.” We have produced numerous award-winning products.

Our full line of products can be purchased at the distillery and across the road at the Lequille Country Store.

Select products can also be found at Liquid Assets, Bishop’s Cellar and select farmers’ markets around Nova Scotia.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Tangled Garden

10317 Hwy 1, Greenwich 902-542-3763 www.stirlingfruitfarms.ca

Stokdijk Greenhouses

1924 Hwy 236, Beaver Brook info@stokdijk.com www.stokdijk.com

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

Stokdijk Greenhouses Ltd. is a 65-yearold family-owned agri-business whose mission is to grow the highest quality produce with a tradition of excellence.

Tangled Garden is both a garden of delight and a working herb and fruit farm, described as a must-stop in The Garden Lovers Guide To Canada. Fresh herbs are picked to make delicious jams, jellies, and innovative liqueurs.

Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

We also carry a wide selection of locallyproduced 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.

Visit our farm markets in Bible Hill, Blue Acres, Greenwich, and Moncton.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Currently, Timothy and Kimberly Stokdijk are continuing the family’s legacy by focusing on providing healthy, local, safe food for friends and neighbours. Working toward sustainability, food security, and farm safety are the farm’s ongoing goals.

Primary crops include European cucumbers, cluster tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and mini cucumbers. Look for Stokdijk tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers at your local Sobeys and other independent markets.

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

Peek into the kitchen where our jewellike savoury jellies are made daily with fresh picked herbs. Sample one of our fruit liqueurs, including Dazzling Damson Plum with a shock of basil.

Meander through our garden and enjoy a rose petal ice cream as you stroll. This season, our charming Tea Room is open by reservation only. Visit our website to book your table.

Retail Shop Seasonal, late April – December Please call or visit the website for hours of operation.

Gardens Open Victoria Day Weekend, May 21 – November 1

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That dutchman’s cheese farm

4595 Hwy 2, Economy 902-647-2751 www.thatdutchmansfarm.com

As Nova Scotia’s original artisan cheesemakers, we produce award winning Gouda and Dragon’s Breath Blue cheeses. Visitors can sample our cheeses (seasonally) and view the cheese production site through large viewing windows on cheese making days.

Our shop features Dutch treats and gift ware, and attic antiques. Onsite, That Dutchman’s Farm, Animal & Nature Park (seasonal), is 80+acres of woodland, trails and waterways with secluded animal enclosures. A hit for those young and old, the interactions with the animals and the natural beauty, keep our visitors coming back.

Our farm gives people a chance to taste great cheese, get outside and experience life in a rural, naturalized (and educational) setting.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

The Acadian Dining The Flying Apron Room Restaurant Inn & Cookery

at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa 153 Greenwich Rd. S., Exit 11, Hwy 101, Wolfville 902-542-5751, tf: 1-800-561-8090 www.oldorchardinn.com

The Acadian Dining Room Restaurant is a special dining experience for so many reasons: the glow of firelight from the massive stone fireplace, antiques and architecture reflecting the history and culture of the Annapolis Valley, and large windows overlooking a land and sea woven together with centuries-old Acadian dykes.

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

Daily, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3 Summerville Wharf Rd. & Hwy 215, Summerville 902-633-2300, tf: 1-844-633-2300 www.flyingaproncookery.com

Just an hour from Halifax, Chester, or the Annapolis Valley, The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery serves up honest, local, seasonal fare.

The menu changes weekly to feature the freshest local, sustainable ingredients with a curated drink menu showcasing Nova Scotia’s best wine, cider, and craft beer. Their amazing house-made desserts are not to be missed. With a beautiful patio overlooking the resident chickens, beehives, and gorgeous edibles, it’s a perfect culinary destination.

At this foodie haven, you can indulge your love of food even further by signing up for a cooking class in their stunning Cookery School. Turn your visit into a culinary getaway with a stay in their beautiful five-room inn.

Open year-round.

Please visit website for hours of operation.

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The Union Street

The Whiskey Teller

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s richest agricultural area, The Union Street draws upon an amazing variety of Annapolis Valley ingredients. We celebrate the best of local fishermen, artisanal cheese makers, producers, farmers, and musicians.

Annapolis Royal’s landmark pub. Our wood-fire rotisserie showcases food at the center of Whiskey Teller’s open kitchen, shadowed by an intimate chef’s table where you can experience first-hand what’s happening right at the hearth.

183 Commercial St., Berwick 902-538-7787 www.theunionstreet.com

One of Nova Scotia’s premiere music venues, we are happy to host some of this country’s greatest singersongwriters on our stage.

Indulge in a glass of wine from a local winery, or a pint of craft beer. Locallyowned since 2000.

Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

9 Church St., Annapolis Royal 902-532-0000 www.thewhiskeyteller.com

We’re putting a spin on traditional pub grub, from a perfectly roasted chicken, to grilled ribs, or Whiskey Teller’s signature supreme fries, and more.

You can relax, engage in a game of billiards or darts, or take in a live performance from one of our local musicians.

We’ve used pieces of the past in the redesign of this historic property. From our name, to our décor and atmosphere, we intend to pay homage to those who came before us.

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Food & Drink Experience Specialty Shop

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

Drop by for a visit; stay for a chat. Valley Flaxflour is the only certified gluten-free flour mill in Atlantic Canada.

Our all-Canadian, non-GMO ingredients and mixes are milled and blended in an allergen-free facility, free of nuts, wheat, gluten, and other common allergens.

Traditional and historically important Canadian seeds and grains, including flax, gluten free oats, buckwheat, and organic corn, are cold-milled and blended to make our versatile Valley Kitchen Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, Complete Bread Mix, award-winning Pancake & Cookie Mix (Taste of Nova Scotia Product of the Year 2016), AllCanadian Breakfast Cereal, and Shake & Smoothie Booster Antioxidant Blend.

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Weekends by appointment.

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Wayfarers’ Ale

Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café

1116 Kars St., Port Williams 902-542-7462 www.wayfarersale.ca

Wayfarers’ Ale came together in 2012 as a group of local craft beer enthusiasts developing their own beers. After a lot of experimenting and tasting, they gravitated toward some interesting heritage beers that go well with food and friends.

The name Wayfarers’ is a tribute to an old custom in England where medieval travellers (Wayfarers) would stop at local churches, knock on the door and be given a small horn of ale and a piece of bread to help and refresh them along their way.

Located at the wharf in Port Williams, the brewery offers an amazing view of the ever-changing tides. Great food, terrific beer and a fabulous view await you at Wayfarers’ Ale.

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Restaurant Wine Bar

Winegrunt Wine Bar

3721 Hwy 209, Advocate Harbour 902-392-2889 www.wildcaraway.com

43 Water St., Windsor 902-472-2863 www.winegrunt.com

Since 2009, the unique beaches, coves, marshes, woods, and streams of Advocate Harbour have sculpted our intimate cooking style here at Wild Caraway. We have sought to share our excitement of the area and the produce it provides. Sourcing only the best local and seasonal ingredients and imbuing them with our passion and enthusiasm, we hope to entertain, inform, and delight.

A sense of terroir: we offer the broadest assortment of local Nova Scotia wines of any wine bar in the province. We also have many old world favourites and wellknown wines from other parts of the world. You’ll also find local craft beers and ciders to round out the experience.

We offer a 5-course set menu Friday – Monday from May until November, and have pop ups throughout the season.

We have two ensuite guest rooms that allow for a peaceful getaway.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Exquisite, artisanal, locally-sourced food completes your Nova Scotia gastrooenological journey. Our menu changes biweekly.

Check out our POW! Pizza on Wednesdays for house-made pizzas and flatbreads (with live music!) starting at $15, Three-Course Thursdays for a meal at $30, Singer-Songwriter Fridays, and Jazzy-Bluesy Saturdays with some of the best local musicians around. We also organise tasty, ticketed events. Consult our social media to stay up-to-date.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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BAC K YARD B LU EB ERRY TE A W I T H CO LDSTRE AM clear VO D K A & PE AC H IC ED TE A SERVES

ingredients 10 oz Coldstream Clear Vodka 5 cans Coldstream Clear Peach Iced Tea 10 oz blueberry juice 5 oz lemon juice 14 oz club soda

Directions 1. Pour vodka, peach iced tea, blueberry juice and lemon juice into large pitcher or drink dispenser.

2. Add club soda and stir.

3. Add desired amount of blueberries, sliced peaches and lemon slices.

4. Enjoy this easy and refreshing summer beverage on a patio of your choice.

GA R N IS H Blueberries Sliced peaches Lemon slices

COLDSTREAM CLEAR DISTILLERY coldstreamclear.com 87 Main St. W., Stewiacke 25 James St., Antigonish 37 Logiealmond Close, Dartmouth

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S hallot B utter Poached Lobster Tail with C eleriac L inguine SERVES 4

S H A L LOT CO N F I T & GARL IC C L ARIF IED B UT TER 6 whole shallots, peeled 1 head of garlic, halved

directions Shallot confit 1. Combine ingredients in pot and ensure shallots are not on top of each other.

6 sprigs fresh thyme

2. Simmer on low heat turning occasionally until shallots are cooked through. Gently remove shallots and reserve.

1lb unsalted butter

3. Remove garlic, mash cloves and reserve.

Pinch sea salt

4. Strain butter and leave aside. This is the butter for poaching lobster and coating linguine.

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Celeriac linguine & PU R É E 1 large or 2 small celeriac 35% cream Whole milk 1 tbsp butter Salt, to taste

Celeriac linguine & purée 1. Remove outer skin and wash celeriac. Use spiralizer to make celeriac linguine.

2. Place medium pot of salted water on stove and bring to gentle simmer. Add celeriac and cook until al dente (2-3 minutes).

Salt

3. Remove from water and cool in ice bath to prevent further cooking. Remove from water as soon as cool to prevent from becoming waterlogged. Reserve noodles.

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4. Cut scrap celeriac into pieces, place in pot and add half milk and cream to cover scraps.

Lobster 4 lobster tails

12 chives, finely chopped ½ lemon Lobster tails, blanched and peeled

5. On low heat, slowly cook until fork tender.

Scoop out celeriac from liquid and place in blender.

6. Add residual liquid as needed to blend into purée. Once smooth, season with butter and salt to taste. Reserve until ready to plate.

Lobster 1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil.

2. Remove lobster tomalley from tail.

3. Blanch tails for 4 minutes then place into ice bath of 2 parts ice, 1 part water to stop cooking.

4. Using scissors, cut along the underside of the tail and pull off shell.

To plate 1. Reheat lobster tails in pot with 80 per cent of butter over low heat until cooked (3-4 minutes).

2. Reheat linguine in pot with mashed garlic and remaining butter. Season with salt and lemon juice.

3. Reheat shallots in oven. Reheat purée in small pot.

4. Plate celeriac purée in bowl followed by celeriac linguine. Garnish with shallot confit and chives. Remove lobster tail from butter and place alongside linguine.

FOUNDERS HOUSE DINING & DRINKS foundershousedining.com 3816 Hwy 1, Annapolis Royal

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S PICY PO RK BI TES W I T H O R AN G E GIN G ER G L A ZE PA I R ED W I T H GAS PERE AU RIES L IN G SERVES

pork bites

¼ cup water

1 ½ lb fresh lean ground pork

2 tbsp orange zest

1 small onion, chopped

Ground pepper, to taste

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1 small yellow pepper, chopped

garnish

2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

7. Add each ball to pan. There should be a slight sizzle. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes. Using tongs, turn to cook all surfaces evenly. This should take 10-12 minutes total time. If using right away, place in oven proof dish and set in a 250F pre-heated oven.

Directions 1. Add onion, garlic, yellow pepper, ginger and celery to a food processor and pulse to a fine mince.

8. Keep fry pan on stove and reduce heat to low. Add sesame oil, fresh ginger and garlic and allow to soften. Add cornstarch or flour and mix well – it should start to thicken.

3 garlic cloves

1 stalk celery, chopped 3 tbsp chili flakes 1 tbsp ground coriander seed ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp orange zest

Canola oil, for frying

2. In a medium to large bowl, add pork, coriander, salt, pepper and chili flakes and work well with hands to distribute spices throughout. Add contents from food processor and continue to work with hands to mix well.

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3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer, if desired).

Ground pepper, to taste 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs (can substitute with gluten free)

1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

4. Remove bowl from fridge and mix contents. Add coarse breadcrumbs and mix well to incorporate.

2 tbsp cornstarch or flour

5. Form into approximately 1 oz balls.

2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

6. Take a large, straight sided skillet or pan and place on stove-top set to medium/ high. Add 1-2 tbsp canola oil.

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 cup fresh orange juice

9. Add soy, juice and water and raise heat to medium. This should begin to thicken and slowly bubble. Add additional orange juice if it becomes too thick.

10. Lower heat and set aside.

11. Place heated pork bites on a serving dish and drizzle with glaze. Add sliced green onion as garnish before serving and enjoy!

W I N E PA I R I N G Pairs perfectly with the delightful Gaspereau Riesling.

GASPEREAU VINEYARDS & VINE SIDE PATIO gaspereauwine.ca 2239 White Rock Rd., Gaspereau

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BAK ED SALM O N & LEM O N LO BSTER B UT TER PA I R ED W I T H M ERCATO R CO M PASS ROS É SERVES

ingredients

W I N E PA I R I N G Pairs well with the spectacular Mercator Compass Rosé.

4 x 4 oz salmon filets, from

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375F.

sustainable source (skin off)

2. Zest two lemons and set aside.

Salt & pepper

3. Halve one zested lemon and extract and reserve the juice. Cut final lemon into wedges.

Canola oil ½ tsp dried dill (or 1 tsp fresh chopped dill) 2 tbsp minced onion ½ lb cooked lobster meat (claw or tail) 8 oz salted butter 3 tbsp capers 3 lemons

4. In a large dish, add salt, pepper and oil and coat each salmon filet.

5. On a baking tray lined with parchment, place salmon filets. Sprinkle with a little lemon zest.

6. Place in oven for 10-12 minutes or to desired doneness.

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7. In a small pan, add butter, minced onion, lemon juice and capers. Allow to melt and eventually simmer on low heat.

Small bunch of chives, finely

8. Add lobster and remainder of lemon zest.

chopped

9. Remove salmon filets from oven and plate accordingly. Drizzle lobster butter on top and garnish with chopped chives and lemon wedges.

10. Serve with a light salad or roasted baby potatoes.

MERCATOR VINEYARDS mercatorwine.ca 88 Dyke Rd., Wolfville

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B UT TER C HIC K EN W I T H S HI VANI' S K I TC H EN B UT TER C HIC K EN SAU C E & S PIC E SERVES 2-3

part 1 2 tbsp plain yoghurt 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste Salt, to taste 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp paprika (option for more colour) 1 tbsp Shivani’s Kitchen Butter Chicken Spice 250 g chicken thighs or breasts

PA RT 1 Directions 1. Marinate the chicken with 1 tbsp Shivani’s Butter Chicken Spice, yoghurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, paprika and salt for a minimum of two hours. Overnight is best.

part 2 Directions 1. Thaw Shivani’s Kitchen Butter Chicken Ready to Use Sauce in the fridge or microwave.

2. Grill marinated chicken in the oven at 350F for 20-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked.

You may barbecue the chicken, if preferred.

2. Once thawed, place Butter Chicken Sauce in a pan and add approximately 100 g of water or coconut milk. Add salt, if preferred.

*You can also cook your chicken previously and keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days.

3. Add cooked chicken pieces to the pot and bring to a boil.

4. Once boiled, your butter chicken is ready!

part 2 1 container Shivani’s Kitchen Butter Chicken Ready to Use Sauce 100 g of water or coconut milk Chicken pieces, cooked and marinated 1 tsp salt (optional)

SHIVANI’S KITCHEN shivaniskitchen.ca 1989 Wentworth Rd., Newport Station

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M ocha S hine S hake with Still F ired M OO N S HIN ES SERVES

ingredients

GA R N IS H

2 oz Still Fired Winter Wanderer

Whipped cream

Mocha Moonshine Cream Liqueur

Chocolate shavings or

1 oz Still Fired Night Owl Coffee

coffee beans

Moonshine

Cherry

1 oz Still Fired Rapture of the Deep Molasses Moonshine

Directions 1. Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Shake well and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.

3. Garnish with chocolate shavings or coffee beans, whipped cream and a cherry.

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STILL FIRED DISTILLERIES stillfireddistilleries.com 9548 Hwy 8, Annapolis Royal

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Amherst Shore Country Inn Bay Enterprises Limited Big Cove Foods Bonnymans’ Wild Blueberries Caldera Distilling Inc. Chapel Cove Chocolate Fox Harb’r Resort Gabrieau’s Bistro Jost Vineyards & Seagrape Café Knoydart Cheese House & Farm Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads Oxford Frozen Foods Pictou Lodge Beach Resort Snow Queen Steinhart Distillery Sugar Moon Farm Tatamagouche Brewing Co. Tatamagouche Ice Creamery Tatamagouche Railway Dining Car “The Original” Mr. Donair Tony’s Meats The Pork Shop The Townhouse Tidal Salt

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& Drink Experience 159 Food Seafood Shop

Product 160 Culinary Specialty Products

Product 161 Culinary Fruit & Vegetable

Amherst Shore Country Inn

Bay Enterprises Limited 2642 Malagash Rd., Upper Malagash 902-893-0805 www.facebook.com/bayenterprisesltd

Big cove foods

120 Big Cove Rd., Thorburn 902-921-1600 www.bigcovefoods.com

Bonnymans’ Wild Blueberries

Tatamagouche 902-956-3629 www.nswildblueberries.ca

Since 1980, the Laceby family has served regionally-inspired cuisine. Dinners are three course, prix fixe offerings, with everything made and baked in-house.

“Sustainably grown and naturally delicious shellfish.” Bay Enterprises Limited, founded in 1974, is owned by the Purdy family who began growing oysters in Malagash in 1867 and received their leases in 1899.

Your food can taste better. Tonight.

From the vibrant community of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia – a village on the Sunrise Trail surrounded by ocean, forests, and farms – Angus Bonnyman runs Bonnymans’ Wild Blueberries & Natural Products Ltd.

5091 Hwy 366, Lorneville 902-661-4800, tf: 1-800-661-2724 www.ascinn.ns.ca

The menu changes daily to reflect what’s in season. In the summer and fall, tour our extensive on-site vegetable gardens, which supply much of the herbs and produce. The dining room overlooks the Northumberland Strait, featuring a commanding view of the sea.

Book early, as dining is by advance reservation only and is limited to one sitting. A pre-dinner cocktail hour is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Choose from a range of locally-inspired cocktails.

Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. Craft beers, spirits and Nova Scotia wines are available.

Please call our toll-free number or visit the website for information on the dining room, four-star accommodations, and to make reservations.

Dinner service by reservation, Thursday – Sunday

The Purdy family believes in the sustainable production of oysters and quahogs using traditional and modern methods that protect the ecology of the area and provide a safe, nutritious, delicious product.

Our Tatamagouche Bay, Tata, and Malagash Oysters are available throughout Canada, internationally, and at the store in Malagash. Visit our information center and on-site gift shop, open for viewing by appointment. Take out window open for contactless pickup.

Seasonal June – December Call ahead to order and arrange pickup time.

Weekdays & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Big Cove Foods is creating a world of cooking possibilities through our bold, inspirational spice blends that let you make anything you want – and make it amazing.

You don’t have to be a good cook to get delicious results. Our carefully crafted spices give you a variety of flavour profiles right in your back pocket, guiding your dinners with you still in charge.

Look for our product online, and at grocery and independent retailers around Nova Scotia.

Since 1971, Bonnyman’s family has grown wild blueberries in Northern Nova Scotia, with over 200 acres of fields in production today. These fabulous wild blueberries are grown with care, and it shows. Far from a monoculture, the wild blueberry fields are alive with native pollinators thanks to the diversity of flowers (and yes, some weeds) that grow amongst the wild blueberry plants.

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Food & Drink Experience Distillery

Caldera Distilling Inc.

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Food & Drink Experience Chocolatier

Chapel Cove Chocolate

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Restaurant Fine Dining

Fox Harb’r Resort

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Restaurant Fine Dining

Gabrieau’s Bistro

65 River John Rd., River John 902-536-1845 www.caldera.ca

5343 Little Harbour Rd., New Glasgow 902-616-3435 www.chapelcovechocolate.ca

1337 Fox Harbour Rd., Wallace 1-866-257-1801 www.foxharbr.com

350 Main St., Antigonish 902-863-1925 www.gabrieaus.com

We take the time to craft our products right, using traditional, non-GMO grains grown on our estate farm.

Chocolate... just saying that is calming.

We want to make your life a little sweeter!

Floor-to-ceiling windows provide stunning views of the golf course, ocean, and the natural beauty surrounding Fox Harb’r. With the largest wine selection in Atlantic Canada, including three wines from our very own Fox Harb’r Vineyard, executive chef and sommelier Shane Robilliard is happy to expertly recommend a wine to enhance any meal. All this and more make up a five-star dining experience.

Nestled in Nova Scotia’s Highland heart, we invite you to savour the cuisine of chef Mark Gabrieau. Drop by for an evening of gourmet dining & enjoy a glass of wine with one of our delicious salads, appetizers, or sushi. Choose an entrée featuring local meats or a variety of seafood, and finish with one of our decadent dessert creations.

Our award-winning Hurricane 5 Whisky is shaped by the land and offers an approachable smoothness, unique character, and authenticity that embodies the spirit of the explorer, eye of the craftsman, and patience of the farmer. We believe in celebrating heritage that inspires conversation.

Join us for tours, tastings and shopping at our distillery and estate farm, and enjoy a slower pace of life here on the North Shore of Nova Scotia.

Seasonal June 17 – September 4 Wednesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

We are chocolatiers in Pictou County, and we use Fairtrade certified chocolate to make sweet memories come to life, creating tastes for all ages. We make Maritime-themed products, special dietary products, chocolate bars, and chocolate creations for weddings, seasonal gifts, corporate events, and just plain enjoyment.

We make gifting easy, and whether you are staycationing or visiting from away, you are welcome to come by and check out our production facility/shop in Little Harbour.

Check us out online or at selected retailers around Nova Scotia.

Experience seasonally-inspired menus, created from local quality ingredients, and produce grown directly on our property. Regional recipes developed with Nova Scotian staples like Northumberland lobster, Malagash oysters, local cheese and produce are transformed into elegant meals. Topped with the most remarkable sunsets on the east coast, you’re sure to have an amazing experience.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Our menus feature the best of local produce, including produce from our farm. Recognized 22 years in Where to Eat in Canada, Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, and Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Fine Dining. Take out & delivery available.

Closed Monday (may open evenings July – October) Tuesday – Friday, 2p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Closed Sunday & holidays.

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From our ocean to your plate – crack open your sense of adventure on the Nova Scotia Lobster Trail. Experience some of the freshest lobster our province has to offer, from lobster dinners to lobster rolls.

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& Drink Experience 167 Food Cheese Shop

& Drink Experience 168 Food Specialty Shop

Product 169 Culinary Fruit & Vegetable

Jost Vineyards & Seagrape Café

Knoydart Cheese House & Farm

Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads

Oxford Frozen Foods

48 Vintage Ln., Malagash 1-800-565-4567 www.jostwine.ca

7037 Rte 245, Merigomish 902-867-1305 or 902-318-1110 www.knoydartfarm.org

59 Water St., Pictou 902-382-1878 www.mrsmacgregors.com

4881 Main St., Oxford 902-447-2100 www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com

Tucked in the gentle hills and coastal inlets of the Northumberland Shore, Jost Vineyards is Nova Scotia’s largest winery and a pioneer of the local wine industry. Our distinctive wines have won many national and international awards.

Come for daily wine tastings, stroll along the vineyard trails, and shop the broad selection of wine and wine merchandise in our boutique.

Knoydart Cheese House & Farm is operated by the Hunter Family, and is the only grass-fed, certified organic dairy farm east of Quebec. We base our cheese recipes on Double Gloucester and Caerphilly, using only organic milk from our own farm.

Mrs. MacGregor’s has been delighting shortbread enthusiasts with our delicious shortbreads since 2004. Using a generations-old family recipe, our classic Scottish Shortbread is the heart of our other yummy shortbreads, such as Canadian Maple, Lavender & Lemon, and Chocolate.

The seed of our family-run business was planted in a small Nova Scotia town blessed with ideal conditions for growing wild blueberries. In 1968, Oxford Frozen Foods was a small company with plans to make this delicious fruit the natural pick of consumers around the world. Today, with eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States, we’re the industry leader.

Seagrape Café at Jost Vineyards offers fresh-daily, locally-inspired fare carefully selected to complement our wines. While you dine, enjoy the view of the vineyard from the comfort of the fireside lounge or open-air patio.

Discover Atlantic Canada’s original wine country and a taste of the North Shore!

Visit our website often for the latest events and specials.

Follow us @jostvineyards.

Double Gloucester and Caerphilly cheddar recipes using only grass-fed organic milk from our farm give our cheeses uniquely local flavours from our land.

Flavoured cheddars, aged, Dummaglass and our famous Farmhouse Cheddar fresh curds are always available, along with fresh milk and cream, produced weekly.

Cheese is available year-round at our Cheese House, select Sobeys locations or independent stores in the Maritimes, as well as Farmers’ Markets in Antigonish, Baddeck, and Mabou.

Open daily at our Cheese House or call in to our Farmhouse next door.

Every cookie melts in your mouth.

Prepared in small batches, we bake with only the finest ingredients, from the creamy butter to the Belgian chocolate.

We were honoured when Canadian Living magazine named our shortbread one of Canada’s best, and thrilled when Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall became fans during their Royal Visit! Drop by our shop and taste for yourself!

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

We’ve grown to be more than the world’s largest provider of wild blueberries; we’re also one of North America’s largest producers of premium frozen carrots.

We became an industry leader by nurturing a reputation for quality and integrity. The Oxford standard of excellence has led to long term, strategic alliances with suppliers and major customers around the world.

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Restaurant Casual Dining

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

Dine Oceanside. Enjoy a unique oceanside dining experience in a historic setting: authentic log cabin architecture, a large beach stone fireplace, with an inviting ambiance and superb service.

Perfect for an intimate dinner for two or a family gathering. Before or after dinner, enjoy our large selection of scotch and Nova Scotia craft beer and wines in our fireside lounge, or a sunset walk on the beach.

Live, local entertainment weekly.

Seasonal May – October Breakfast, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Lunch, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dinner, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Snow Queen

21 James St., Antigonish 902-863-4890 www.snowqueenrestaurant.ca

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

We offer the affordability and downhome food that is sometimes missing when you’re on the road. We feature old favourites such as traditional seafood chowder, homemade soups daily, lightly battered fish and chips, fresh mouthwatering burgers, fish cakes, and panfried 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 daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Steinhart Distillery

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Restaurant Nova Scotia Tradition

Sugar Moon Farm

5963 Hwy 245, Arisaig 902-863-5530 www.steinhartdistillery.com

221 Alex MacDonald Rd., Earltown 902-657-3348, tf: 1-866-816-2753 www.sugarmoon.ca

Steinhart Distillery is located along the Northumberland shores, overlooking Arisaig wharf with a million-dollar view.

Thomas Steinhart, master distiller, has made his passion for distilling a reality and shares this passion through tours, tastings, and cocktails. Distilling sessions are offered for those interested in trying their hand at the process.

Come experience an authentic handcrafted maple adventure deep in the sugar woods on the North Shore of Nova Scotia. Recipient of local and provincial awards, Sugar Moon Farm is considered a “must-see” destination in the province.

Customers can enjoy a delicious local craft beer, wine, cider, spirits or cocktails with schnitzels and pasta dishes made from scratch on our new patio.

Distillery/Brewery Victoria Day – Thanksgiving Daily, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Thanksgiving – Victoria Day Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Schnitzel Shack Victoria Day – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. – 8 p.m

Visit our maple syrup farm and log restaurant year-round and indulge in maple. Discover the sweet, savoury, and smokey possibilities of maple. Learn about maple syrup and taste the unique flavour profiles of the 2022 maple syrup season.

Visit sugarmoon.ca and sign up for our e-newsletter for updates on upcoming packages and events, such as Chef Night, an exclusive after-hours culinary experience featuring maple-inspired cuisine and exquisite wines with some of the region’s best chefs.

Open year-round. Please call or visit website for current hours of operation.

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& Drink Experience 175 Food Ice Creamery

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Tatamagouche Brewing Co.

Tatamagouche Ice Creamery

Tatamagouche Railway Dining Car

235 Main St., Tatamagouche 902-657-4000 www.tatabrew.com

Tatamagouche Brewing Co. is a family owned and operated Certified Organic craft brewery in the heart of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.

In 2014, we converted an old butcher shop into a community brewery and tap room, focusing on fresh approaches to craft beer, while honouring the traditions of beer from around the world.

Tatamagouche Brewing Co. is open seven days a week, year-round, serving pints for your enjoyment and sampling pleasure. We also sell all of our beer to go, including brews that are exclusive to our store. Let’s raise a glass to Pure Tatamagoodness!

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

271 Main St., Tatamagouche www.tatamagoucheicecreamery.com

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Taste OF NOVA SCOTIA AWARD 2021 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

Tatamagouche Ice Creamery produces ultra-premium, handcrafted ice cream for sale through a retail store in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, as well as wholesale channels from its very own licensed and inspected dairy processing facilities – one of the smallest in Canada.

Ingredients are grown or produced in Nova Scotia wherever possible.

The retail store in Tatamagouche, the home of Canada’s finest ice cream, is a destination on its own, as well as a perfect complement to the warm waters and beautiful beaches, golf courses, vineyards, and craft breweries that the area has to offer.

21 Station Rd., Tatamagouche 902-657-9091; tf: 1-888-RAILBED www.tatatrainstation.com

Welcome aboard! The dining car at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche offers a unique dining experience. Carefully restored, the dining car offers the charm and nostalgia of years gone by.

On-site accommodations and a unique gift shop make for a great day trip, or even a weekend stay. Join us on the platform for our live entertainment.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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Culinary Product Specialty Products

“The Original” Mr. Donair Tony’s Meats 475 Landing Rd., Antigonish 902-863-1545 www.mrdonair.ca

Mr. Donair created the first donair in Halifax, Nova Scotia in the early ‘70s using an original recipe. It differs from the traditional gyro of Greece, or doner of Turkey, in its unique flavour combination of Canadian ground beef and Secret Sauce. Today, “The Original” Mr. Donair recipe remains the same and is produced

by Tony’s Meats in Antigonish.

Mr. Donair has strong brand loyalty and is the #1 donair meat sold in both retail and food service markets in Canada. We are proud to offer our customers the most authentic, traditional and highest quality donair selection on the market.

Please contact us for more information about Mr. Donair products.

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Tidal Salt

3412 Hwy 326, Denmark 902-657-3406 2578 Westville Rd., New Glasgow 902-755-3260 www.theporkshop.ca

76 College St., Antigonish 902-863-2248 www.antigonishtownhouse.com

Antigonish 902-818-9475 www.tidalsalt.ca

It’s not what we do, it’s how we do it!

The Townhouse is a locally-owned restaurant in the heart of Antigonish.

The seasonal menu is curated around Nova Scotia’s finest ingredients, with intention to highlight the produce and farmed goods of the area. Enjoy freshly shucked east coast oysters with a crafted cocktail, a glass of vino from our natural wine list, or a pint of our ever-changing selection of NS craft beer.

The Atlantic Ocean is at the core of everyday life here in Nova Scotia. Our fleur de sel and flavoured sea salts showcase the crisp, clean waters along our shoreline. Tidal Salt products are sourced from St. George’s Bay, a subbasin of the Gulf of St. Lawrence situated between Antigonish and Cape Breton Island. Our mission is to translate our special corner of the ocean into products that can be enjoyed by people all around the world. Our finely tuned process ensures the best possible flavour without using any additives or chemicals. Tidal Salt fleur de sel brings the flavour of the Atlantic Ocean to every recipe it touches.

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

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Please visit our website for our online shop and the list of retailers carrying Tidal Salt across Canada.

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ingredients 1 lb local smoked haddock filets (rinsed and soaked in cold water for an hour), cut into small pieces 1 small onion, finely chopped ½ cup carrot, finely chopped 1 stalk leek, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 tbsp canola oil 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed to approx. 1 cm 2 tsp dried thyme leaves (or 2 tbsp fresh thyme) 1 bay leaf

Directions 1. In a large pot on low to medium heat add oil, carrot, celery, leek and onion and allow to soften, but not brown.

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2. Add thyme, salt, pepper, bay leaf and water and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Add smoked haddock, potato and vegetable stock and continue to simmer, covered, for a half hour.

4. Reduce heat to low and add whipping cream.

5. Portion as desired, adding parsley as garnish prior to serving.

6. Serve with your favourite crusty bread or fresh biscuit.

½ tsp salt Fresh cracked pepper 2 cups water 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup whipping cream (may substitute with coconut milk) GA R N IS H Fresh chopped parsley

JOST VINEYARDS & SEAGRAPE CAFÉ jostwine.ca 48 Vintage Ln., Malagash

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ingredients 5 mint leaves 5 Nova Scotia blueberries 1 ½ oz Steinhart Distillery Wild Blueberry Gin ¾ oz lemon juice ¾ oz simple syrup

Directions 1. Grab a shaker, add your mint and fresh blueberries and gently muddle.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients, plus ice and shake well.

3. Double strain into your favourite coupe or Collins glass.

GA R N IS H Mint sprig

STEINHART DISTILLERY steinhartdistillery.com 5963 Hwy 245, Arisaig

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TATAMAGO U C H E IC E C RE AM ERY M elted Ice C ream H ot C hocolate SERVES

ingredients 500 ml Tatamagouche Ice Creamery Very Vanilla ice cream, softened* 2 cups milk 1 cup cocoa powder ½ cup sugar 1 tbsp espresso or strong coffee Pinch of sea salt Marshmallows (bonus points for homemade) GA R N IS H Chocolate shavings

Directions 1. Remove ice cream from freezer and let soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, sugar and salt until dissolved (approximately 3 minutes).

3. Whisk in cocoa powder until fully incorporated.

6. Pour into mugs and garnish with marshmallows and chocolate shavings. *Very Vanilla helps the chocolate flavour pop while also rounding it out. Try going full-blown chocolaholic by substituting with Tatamagouche Ice Creamery’s Chocolate Moose ice cream or add a touch of Canadiana with their Salted Maple.

4. Add ice cream and continue cooking over medium heat, continuing to whisk, until mixture is hot.

5. Add a tablespoon of espresso or strong coffee. This will be enough to amplify the chocolate flavours without tasting like coffee.

TATAMAGOUCHE ICE CREAMERY tatamagoucheicecreamery.com 271 Main St., Tatamagouche

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Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro Galloping Cows Fine Foods Glenora Inn & Distillery Governors Pub & Eatery Inverary Resort Kiju’s Restaurant Membertou Trade & Convention Centre Miller’s Seafood & Chophouse Restaurant 100 KM Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn The Chowder House The Dancing Goat Café & Bakery Victoria Co-operative Fisheries Ltd.

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& Drink Experience 182 Food Specialty Shop

& Drink Experience 183 Food RESTAURANT & DISTILLERY

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Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro 8790 Rte 19, Port Hood 902-787-3035 www.clovehitch.ca

Galloping Cows Fine Foods

59 Justin Rd., Port Hood 902-787-3484 www.gallopingcows.com

Glenora Inn & Distillery

13727 Rte 19, Glenville 902-258-2662, tf: 1-800-839-0491 www.glenoradistillery.com

Governors Pub & Eatery

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

A family-friendly, full-service restaurant serving locally-inspired food and drink in a fabulous location on Route 19 in Port Hood.

This 27-year-old family business produces all-natural artisan preserves using locally-sourced spring water, fruits and vegetables in a federal facility.

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

Our menu has a variety of chef inspired Atlantic Canadian favourites, from upscale casual dishes to classic bistro fare.

There are six flavours of jalapeño pepper jellies, jams, chutneys, beverages, and gift sets near the seaside town of Port Hood. Come see why our preserves were a hit at the Oscars, Golden Globes, and TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) Gifting Suites.

For more than two generations, this local family-owned eatery has been serving up fresh-from-the ocean seafood of the highest calibre, fresh Atlantic Canadian lobster all year long, choice hand-cut steaks from the best butchers and has been creating appetizers and mains that are distinctively east coast.

Enjoy a satisfying meal from our modern dining room or deck on your travels; we would love to see you!

We host a variety of musical talent throughout the season.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Open May – December.

Hours and days may vary.

Visitors are welcome daily; come visit and purchase a warm bottle of freshly made jam or choose from our gift shop selection. Available at Atlantic Canadian Sobeys and Loblaw locations.

Follow us: FB – @GallopingCowsFineFoods IG – @GallopingCows Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Also offering curbside service.

Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia and international cuisine in our pub and dining room, featured in Where to Eat in Canada. Celtic music and a dram of Canadian single malt whisky, Glen Breton Rare, lay the groundwork for your unique Cape Breton experience.

Glenora Inn features 19 rooms and six highland chalets. You can also enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and private tastings.

Seasonal May 12 – October 21 Tours, gift shop, and rooms.

Lunch and dinner menu.

Call for reservations.

This hot spot for locals and showcase for musicians features music just about every night of the week, with special Cape Breton ceilidhs (pronounced KAYlees) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For local craft beer, a Cape Breton inspired menu and warm, down-home hospitality, you can’t beat a visit to Governors Pub! Sydney Chamber of Commerce 2016 Restaurant of the Year Award and People’s Choice Award Winner. 2018 RANS Cape Breton Restaurant of the Year.

Daily, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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

We at Inverary Resort are very proud to place fresh, local ingredients front and center during our menu designs.

Our newly renovated Lakeside Restaurant has chefs who feature our bountiful Nova Scotia seafood – including lobster! Enjoy a casual and refined atmosphere, lakeside patio, local craft beer, wine and spirits, and watch the sparkling waters of the Bras d’Or Lakes!

Also enjoy paddle boards, kayaks, pontoon boats, a roaring bonfire, and oatcake s’mores at our neighbouring Lakeside Adventure Centre!

Visit our website to view our menu and hours of operation.

We look forward to having you!

Open May – October

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Kiju’s Restaurant

Miller’s Seafood & Chophouse

Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

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

Kiju’s restaurant is located in the community of Membertou, a progressive urban Mi’kmaq community whose commitment to fostering longterm relationships with local artisans has helped make Kiju’s a celebrated culinary destination in the heart of Cape Breton. Kiju’s has been part of the culinary landscape for almost 20 years, featuring modern cuisine infused with indigenous flair.

The culinary team is overseen by executive chef Shaun Zwarun and restaurant chef Bob Bell.

The dining room features lots of natural light and a panoramic view of Sydney. The bar includes a wine list featuring Nova Scotia’s finest wines, spirits, and craft beers. Join us for fresh, local product and friendly, east coast hospitality.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

717 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury 902-625-5250, tf: 1-888-662-7484 www.maritimeinns.com

Cape Breton’s neighborhood restaurant.

Adjoining Maritime Inn, Miller’s and the Church Street patio offer a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Our menu features a variety of local flavours.

Start with one of our delicious seafood appetizers, such as our homemade seafood chowder. We have many entrées to choose from, from BBQ ribs and steaks to seafood and pastas, or opt for our nightly feature, carefully chosen and prepared by our culinary team.

Port Hawkesbury is a perfect base from which to start your Cape Breton vacation, and Miller’s offers meals for every taste, along with professional, friendly service you will come to expect in Nova Scotia.

Daily, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Restaurant 100 KM

48678 Cabot Trail, Baddeck (North River Bridge) 902-929-2263, tf: 1-866-277-0577 www.chanterelleinn.com

Since 2000, the Restaurant 100 KM at the Chanterelle Inn has served a cuisine created mainly from ingredients sourced within 100 kms.

Nightly, our award-winning chef prepares a menu featuring vegetarian, nonvegetarian, and seafood main courses, house-made soups, salads, and desserts, along with artisan bread.

Fully licensed, we serve local wines, beers, spirits and a variety of single-malt uisge.

Entertainment on the veranda provided by flocks of hummingbirds.

Seasonal June 1 – November 30 Reservations required.

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Restaurant Avalon The Chowder House 39339 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Ferry at Castle Rock Country Inn

902-285-2700, tf: 1-888-884-7625 www.castlerockcountryinn.com

90 Lighthouse Rd., Neils Harbour 902-336-2463

Welcome to Restaurant Avalon, located at Castle Rock Country Inn, a four-star boutique hotel in Ingonish Ferry. The view from our dining room is a fusion of Middle Head Peninsula, Atlantic Ocean and Cape Breton Highlands. Our menu is a fusion of east and west.

The Chowder House is a hidden gem located in Neils Harbour alongside a beautiful lighthouse overlooking the ocean. The Chowder House offers spectacular scenery, and is a place where visitors and locals alike can dine on the freshest of seafood.

Executive chef Kim Isabella Magistro with chef Kirk Rasmussen continue to develop our menu using locally-sourced produce, lobster, mussels, seafood, and free-range poultry, beef, and lamb to create a fusion of recipes alongside our Cape Breton specialties.

From the freshly caught local lobster, crab, and mussels, to steamy bowls of creamy chowder, we offer a treat for all. With the terrific service and friendly atmosphere, The Chowder House is the place to visit on your next trip around the Cabot Trail.

Serving lunch and dinner daily.

Reservations recommended by telephone.

Seasonal May – June Thursday – Tuesday, 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

July – August Thursday – Tuesday, 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

September Thursday – Tuesday, 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

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The Dancing Goat Café & Bakery

Victoria Co-Operative Fisheries Ltd.

6289 Cabot Trail, NE Margaree 902-248-2727

The bustling roadside café, Dancing Goat Café and Bakery, is a favourite stop along the Cabot Trail for locals and visitors alike.

With delicious sweet treats, fresh breads, artisanal sandwiches and soups, and lattes that would rival any top coffee house, the Dancing Goat is a culinary gem tucked in the hills of the Margaree Valley.

After lunch, be sure to buy a package of Goat Cakes (oatcakes) and a fair trade organic coffee for the road.

Please call for hours of operation.

247 New Haven Rd., Neils Harbour 902-336-2541 www.victoriafish.com

Since 1955, Victoria Co-operative Fisheries 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 forwardthinking co-op returns dividends to its members, while maintaining adequate reserves to ensure that the Co-operative is able to withstand the challenges of the continually evolving fishery and world markets.

Victoria Co-operative Fisheries purchases fish from over 125 fishing vessels in the local area and has a processing facility specializing in cooked and frozen lobster and snow crab.

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Authentic Seacoast Company

75 Ferry Rd., Guysborough 902-533-2078 www.authenticseacoast.com

Authentic Seacoast Co. (ASC) is known for their award-winning spirits, craft beers and RTD sodas, including FORTRESS® Rum, SEA FEVER® Rum, GLYNNEVAN® Whisky, VIRGA® Vodka and RARE BIRD® Craft Beer. Visit www.authenticseacoast. com for more information. Their certified organic and fair trade Full Steam® Coffee is also produced in Guysborough.

ASC offers accommodations in town as well. DesBarres Manor, a historic inn, boasts a dining menu featuring local seafood, including freshly caught halibut by their chef, Chedabucto Bay scallops and lobster. You can also glamp in their popular oceanside yurts in the vineyard!

Visit www.seacoaststay.ca for details.

In 2019, ASC acquired Acadian Maple Products, Nova Scotia’s largest maple syrup processor. Shop their maple treats, jams, candies, and cookies in-store, or online at www.acadianmaple.com

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Cornect Family Farm

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

Margaret Cornect is passionate about bees and has been keeping bees for over 29 years. What began with two hives placed on the family farm to pollinate their blueberry fields resulted in a successful pollination and a delicious byproduct: honey – minimally processed from the hive to your table.

Now, youngest son Benjamin looks after the 350 some beehives while Margaret continues to produce and market their honey products, including liquid and creamed honey, honeycomb (seasonal), honey butters, cranberry chutney, and gluten-free Bee Sting BBQ Sauce and Bee Sting Honey Mustard. As well, our flavoured honey, HoneyLiscious!

Cinnamon and Lemon Spreads.

Margaret can be found weekly at the Antigonish Farmers’ Market, and products can be found at various retailers throughout Nova Scotia.

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Liscombe Lodge

Resort and Conference Centre 2884 Hwy 7, Liscomb Mills 902-779-2307 www.liscombelodge.ca

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Riverside Dining Room that seats 120, where traditional meals with special, homemade flavours are prepared for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The best seats in the house are by 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.

Seasonal May 2 – October 30, 2022 Breakfast Buffet Daily, 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Lunch Buffet Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dinner Daily, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Rose & Rooster Café

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Sober Island Brewing Company

6502 Hwy 207, Grand Desert 902-827-1042 roseandrooster.com

22462 Hwy 7, Sheet Harbour 902-885-2072 www.soberislandbrewing.ca

Rose & Rooster is a small café in the heart of Grand Desert on the picturesque Eastern Shore. We are a favourite with locals and visitors alike for breakfast and lunch throughout the week, and incredible brunch on weekends (burritos & benny!)

Welcome to the Eastern Shore’s microbrewery! Sober Island Brewing crafts English-style ales using local ingredients wherever possible. Inspired

by Oyster Stout, our flagship ale brewed with whole, fresh Pristine Bay Oysters that give it a true taste of the sea.

We serve Nova Scotia-roasted coffee and espresso, bake our bread and sweet treats in house, and make whatever we can from scratch, from fish cakes and brownies to burritos and lemon squares – even the pickles on the side of your plate! We also stock a wide selection of take-home meals and house-made preserves so you can take a little bit of Rose & Rooster with you.

Open daily Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

Step into our taproom featuring live edge wooden benches and tables, made from local wood and beach stones. We offer a fully accessible and inclusive space to enjoy. Bring the whole family, including the dog, and sample a flight of our ales or a full pint. We also feature merchandise and products from other local producers.

Before leaving, grab cold beer to go for your next adventure. There’s lots to explore on the Eastern Shore!

Open year-round.

Please call or visit website for hours of operation.

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GET READY TO EXPLORE NOVA SCOTIA LIKE NEVER BEFORE! From staycation packages and hands-on culinary experiences, to a selection of unique culinary tours and excursions offered by these tour operators.

Ambassatours Gray Line

Uncork Nova Scotia!

(Division of Go North Tours)

1751 Lower Water St., Halifax 902-420-1015 www.ambassatours.com Enjoy Nova Scotian wines and live music on Wines on the Water, savour sights and flavours of the city on the Dinner Cruise & join us in the Annapolis Valley on the Wine Enthusiast Tour. Public and private tours offered June – October.

902-472-2668 Toll-free: 1-877-365-2552 www.winetoursns.com Specializing in guided wine tours to wineries in the Annapolis Valley, our unique itineraries include “behind-the-scenes” winery tours and tastings, gourmet cuisine, “skip-the-line” VIP treatment and accommodation packages.

Public and private tours available May 1 – October 31, departing HRM, Windsor and Wolfville. Uncorking quality – it’s what we do!

Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours

Wine & Beer Tours of Nova Scotia

1-855-850-9463 www.novascotiawinetours.com Providing a variety of informative and fun day tours to Nova Scotia’s unique wine country. Leave the driving to us while you sip and taste your way through the Annapolis Valley showcasing our world class wines, views, and cuisine. Join us year-round for public or private tours.

1-800-979-9342 www.wineandbeertoursnovascotia.com We are passionate about sharing the distinctive wines, beers, ciders, spirits & cuisine that come from our region. From casual visits to craft breweries with fresh haddock dinners to exclusive lobster suppers paired with renowned Nova Scotian wines; we offer flexible tour options year-round to create your perfect experience.

Taste Halifax Food & Beer Tours

Magic Winery Bus

1-855-850-9463 www.halifaxfoodtours.com Offering food & beer tours around the city of Halifax and to Peggys Cove.

Choose from 3 itineraries: Eat Halifax Food Tour, Peggys Cove Foodie Adventure or Beer Bus. We drive while you eat & drink on a culinary adventure visiting restaurants, breweries, taprooms, shops, and historic neighbourhoods.

www.magicwinerybus.ca Do You Believe in Magic? You’ll visit captivating wineries, learn from local winemakers, taste fabulous wines and discover the miraculous terroirs they call home with unmatched hospitality aboard our classic British doubledecker bus or Tidal Bay Express coach! Departures June – October. All admissions booked online, in advance.