2012 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide

2 0 12 C u l i n a ry A dv e n t u r e G u i d e

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Restaurants, Culinary Experiences, Culinary Products, 14 NEW Recipes

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26 Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

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48 Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

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27 Ryan Duffy’s Steak & Seafood

21

49 Salt Shaker Deli

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28 Saege Bistro

21

50 Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

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29 Salty’s

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51 Shore Club Lobster Suppers

31

30 Scanway Catering & Pastry Shop

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52 Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop

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53 Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

33

54 The Herb Garden at Bonny Lea Farm

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55 Trattoria Della Nonna

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56 Trellis Café

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57 Tuna Blue Bar & Grill

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58 Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice

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59 White Point Beach Resort

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Acadian Maple Products

10

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Acadian Seaplants

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Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria

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Brooklyn Warehouse

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Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie

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31 Seasons by Atlantica,

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

22

6 Chives Canadian Bistro

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32 ‘Stories’ at The Halliburton

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7 Clearwater Lobster

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elements on hollis

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33 Sugah! Confectionery

& Ice Cream Emporium

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Emma’s Eatery

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34 Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop

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10 Farmers Co-operative Dairy Ltd.

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11 Fid Resto

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35 The Press Gang Restaurant

& Oyster Bar

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12 Fireside Kitchen

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36 Trendz Café & Wine Bar

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13 Fisherman’s Market International

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14 Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

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15 Garrison Brewing

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16 Gio

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17 Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

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18 Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

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19 Harbour City Bar & Grill,

Delta Halifax Hotel

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20 Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery

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21 Inn on the Lake

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22 jane’s on the common

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23 McKelvie’s “Delishes Fishes Dishes”

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24 Murphy’s Cable Wharf Restaurant

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25 Propeller Brewing Company

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South Shore 37 Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island,

La Vista Restaurant 38 Boulangerie la Vendéenne 39 Cedar Bay Grilling Company 40 Charlotte Lane 41 Fleur de Sel 42 Grand Banker Bar & Grill 43 Ironworks Distillery Inc. 44 King’s Plate 45 Lane’s Privateer Inn 46 Lunenburg County Winery 47 Old Fish Factory Restaurant

& Ice House Bar

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores 60 Eel Lake Oyster Farm Ltd.

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61 Red Cap Restaurant & Motel

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62 Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub 39 63 Trout Point Lodge

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64 Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

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Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley 65 L’Acadie Vineyards

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66 Agri-Growers Ltd.

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67 Avondale Sky Winery

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68 Bare Bones Bistro

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69 Benjamin Bridge

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70 Between the Bushes Restaurant

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71 Bistro 22

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72 Blomidon Estate Winery

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73 Blomidon Inn

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74 Cocoa Pesto Bistro at the Woodshire Inn

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75 Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

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76 Dominion Produce Ltd.

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77 Farmer John’s Herbs

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78 Fox Hill Cheese House

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79 G.G. Smeltzer & Son

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80 Gaspereau Vineyards

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81 Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

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82 Grand Pré Wines

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83 Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

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84 Kings Produce Processing

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85 Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery 51 86 Luckett Vineyards

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87 Masstown Market

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88 Meadowbrook Meat Market

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89 Muir Murray Estate Winery

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90 Noggins Corner Farm Market

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91 O’Neil Fisheries

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92 Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant

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93 Randsland Farms Inc.

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94 Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited

& Scotian Gold Country Store

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95 Sledding Hill

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96 Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

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97 Tempest World Cuisine

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98 The Acadian Room Restaurant

at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa

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99 The Library Pub & Merchant Wine Tavern 56 100 The Nova Scotian Emporium

& Fireside Tea Room

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101 The Port Pub

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102 The Wooden Hog Restaurant

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103 Union Street Cafe & The Wick Pub

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104 Valley Flaxflour Ltd.

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105 Webster Farms Ltd.

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106 Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café

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Northumberland Shore 107 Alcove Bistro & Lounge

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108 Amherst Shore Country Inn 109 Gabrieau’s Bistro 110 Hillcrest View Inn 111 Jost Vineyards 112 Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish 113 Mrs. MacGregor’s Restaurant 114 Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort 115 Snow Queen 116 Sugar Moon Farm 117 The Pork Shop

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118 Train Station Inn

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Cape Breton Island 119 Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House

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120 Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

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121 Galloping Cows Fine Foods

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122 Glenora Inn & Distillery

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123 Governor’s Pub & Eatery

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124 Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

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125 Lakeside Restaurant at Inverary Resort

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126 Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd.

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127 McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

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128 Miller’s Tap & Grill/Miller’s Café

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129 Normaway Inn

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130 Restaurant Acadien

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131 Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn

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132 The Grubstake Restaurant

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133 The Red Shoe Pub

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134 Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd.

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Eastern Shore 135 AquaPrime Mussel Ranch Ltd.

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136 Cornect Family Farm

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137 DesBarres Manor Inn

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138 J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd.

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139 Liscombe Lodge Resort

& Conference Center

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140 Lobster World Inc.

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141 Mallett’s Gourmet

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142 Sober Island Oysters Ltd. & Pristine Cuisine Catering

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How to use this guide

Want to taste the very best of Nova Scotia?

Your adventure begins here.

Nova Scotia’s culinary adventures are grouped by region so you can immerse yourself in the local flavour.

There are over 140 quality Taste of Nova Scotia members across the province including producers, processors and an elite collection of the best restaurants in Nova Scotia. To help you experience all that there is to see and do, we’ve grouped everything by the provincial regions. Each grouping lists the Taste of Nova Scotia restaurants, experiences and producers alphabetically.

Also, sprinkled throughout the guide you’ll find 14 original Taste of Nova Scotia recipes to try for yourself. So be sure to take this guide home. For fresh new recipes all year long as well as chef profiles, event listings, contests and product reviews visit www.tasteofnovascotia.com. twitter.com/tasteofns facebook.com/tasteofns 4

How to use this guide

Whether you choose to explore by region or adventure, discover your options at a glance.

Our category system will guide you as you explore the array of culinary adventures available throughout Nova Scotia and assist you in finding the type of dining, experience or product you are seeking. To quickly differentiate our restaurants, culinary experiences and culinary producers, look for these symbols:

Chef-Inspired fine Dining

These are restaurants where the chef, as culinary ambassador, brings his/her unique and truly Nova Scotian flair to designing the menu, sourcing local ingredients and offering an elegant formal dining experience. You can expect a menu that is locally inspired and an experience that showcases Nova Scotia foods, wines and other beverages in an exquisite environment.

Chef-Inspired Casual Dining

These are restaurants where the chef, as culinary ambassador, brings his/her unique and truly Nova Scotian flair to designing the menu, sourcing local ingredients and offering a casual dining experience. You can expect a menu that is locally inspired and an experience that showcases Nova Scotia foods, wines and other beverages.

The Essence of Nova Scotia

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

The Essence of Nova Scotia A Nova Scotia Tradition

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

The Essence of Nova Scotia International

You can expect a menu specializing in the foods of other nations and prepared with fresh local ingredients.

The Essence of Nova Scotia Pub & Eatery

A relaxed and casual establishment featuring local beer, wine and/or spirits along with a limited menu of food items prepared with fresh local ingredients.

The Essence of Nova Scotia CafĂŠ/Tea Room

An establishment that serves tea, coffee and other light beverages, along with light meals; may offer limited or full service.

Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Experience Establishments offering authentic Taste of Nova Scotia hands-on visitor experiences and/or quality Taste of Nova Scotia products.

Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary product Establishments producing quality Taste of Nova Scotia products.

Taste of Nova Scotia 2011 prestige award winner Awarded for innovation and expertise in improving and promoting culinary excellence.

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Taste of Nova Scotia Gift Baskets

give the gift of local Unique, delicious and locally sourced, our gift baskets feature carefully selected gourmet products from our quality-driven members located throughout Nova Scotia. Whether you are shopping for family, friends or clients, we offer a number of options sure to please any palate. To browse our selection of Taste of Nova Scotia Gift Baskets visit www.tasteofnovascotia.com

Shipping available throughout Canada | Special pricing for large orders | 1-800-281-5507 | giftbaskets@tasteofnovascotia.com 6

Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

ta l l s h i p s ® n o va s c o t i a 2 0 1 2 • J u ly 19 – 2 9 A CulinAry Adventure

Come for the ships.Stay for so much more.

Nova Scotia’s culinary traditions are a key ingredient of our captivating maritime culture.

It’s why Waterfront Development is proud to partner with Taste of Nova Scotia to present authentic, home-grown culinary experiences from across the province, on-stage culinary entertainment, chef demonstrations and more – all in the shadow of some of the most grand and historic ships on earth.

TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE ships

food

art

history

film

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find it all at my-waterfront.ca

Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

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Halifax Metro Chef-Inspired

Halifax Metro Taste Old World charm spiced up with a New World attitude.

Nova Scotia’s capital city will please your palate of adventure.

Amazing food, cool music, stunning architecture and unique shops all promise to give you a one-of-a-kind culinary experience in our beautiful saltwater hub city. photo: View of Halifax from Purdy’s Wharf

fine dining

Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill Gio Ryan Duffy’s Steak & Seafood ‘Stories’ at The Halliburton The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar Chef-Inspired

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casual dining

Brooklyn Warehouse Chives Canadian Bistro elements on hollis Emma’s Eatery Fid Resto Harbour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery Inn on the Lake jane’s on the common Saege Bistro Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax Trendz Café & Wine Bar Essence of Nova Scotia

a nova scotia tradition

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre McKelvie’s “Delishes Fishes Dishes” Murphy’s Cable Wharf Restaurant Salty’s Essence of Nova Scotia

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culinary experience

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

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international

Bramoso Gourmet Pizzeria Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie Taste of Nova Scotia

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culinary product

Acadian Seaplants Farmers Co-operative Dairy Ltd. Fireside Kitchen

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Taste of Nova Scotia

culinary experience

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

Acadian Maple Products is a wildcrafted gourmet food producer, exporter and retailer.

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

Open year-round Monday to Saturday: 9am–5pm Sunday: 12pm–5pm Present your copy of the 2012 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a large steaming cup of our Maple or other coffee free!

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

Hana and Emi-Tsunomata™ cultivated sea vegetables bring a new level of quality, uniqueness and healthiness to the world of edible seaweeds. These unique sea vegetables are produced exclusively by Acadian Seaplants at our Southwest Nova Scotia custom cultivation facility.

Strikingly beautiful and vividly coloured, Hana Tsunomata™ stand out from the ordinary, while our new, pure Emi-Tsunomata™ sea vegetables offer substantial nutritional benefits. Popular in Japan since their introduction in the early 1990s, our sea vegetables offer unique flavour to a wide range of cuisines in cold and hot dishes. Our sea vegetables are now available for distribution in North America.

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Essence of Nova Scotia international

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

It’s not just a pizza, it’s a handcrafted locally sustainable gourmet experience. We provide the freshest ingredients including nine variations of cheese, specially created sauces, a selection of Nova Scotian meats, whole wheat and white crust made daily, glutenfree options, vegan and dairy-free choices. We don’t own a freezer!

We prepare over 30 inspirational recipes baked in a brick oven to complete the Old World experience. Bramoso is pleased to be proactive in highlighting many local products. Relax in an inviting atmosphere with specific beer and wine pairings.

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

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Chef-Inspired

casual dining

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

Brooklyn Warehouse takes its cue from simple, honest food and strives to bring you an affordable indulgence in a laid-back bistro atmosphere. We work with our rural producers, local markets and regional suppliers to create seriously good food from fresh.

We have a strong desire to bring back the practice of farm-to-table cooking in everyday living. In the past four years, this attitude has produced remarkable service and a nationally recognized awardwinning cuisine.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are special nights at The Brooklyn Warehouse.

Check out our website for weekly and monthly themed events.

Join us for lunch and dinner Mon - Sat 11:30am–10pm Sunday 5–9pm No reservations

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Essence of Nova Scotia international

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

Join Head Chef Kristy Burgess as she brings the flavours of Belgium to Halifax. Brussels Restaurant & Brasserie serves 11 different types of fresh local mussels and over 180 different beers, including unique local Maritime brands.

Succulent steaks, beer-braised ribs, fresh grain-fed chicken and more! Join us in our unique dining room or enjoy a beverage in our European-style Brasserie.

Select from many Handmade Belgian Chocolates in our display case, just like in the Grande Place!

Experience the heart of Europe in the heart of Halifax!

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casual dining

Chives Canadian Bistro 1537 Barrington St., Halifax 902.420.9626 www.chives.ca

Celebrating 10 years in business, Chives Canadian Bistro has a reputation you can trust for quality dining in Halifax. Our desire to create an extraordinary casual dining experience has set new standards for restaurants in our community. Guests have come to expect an ever-changing menu at Chives. We focus on using fresh, in-season and local product.

Chefs Craig Flinn and Darren Lewis look first to Nova Scotia for our ingredient base, then to the rest of the Maritimes to create our “Canadian Bistro” menus.

Visit our Ciboulette Café and Catering next door for breakfast and lunch, Monday to Friday 7:30am–4pm.

Chives is open daily for dinner service 5pm–9:30pm.

Reservations can be made online at chives.ca.

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Simple Tomato Jam Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax, Chef Luis Clavel Makes 3 cups (750ml)

16 ripe tomatoes concasse (poach, then remove skin and seeds) ½ cup (375 ml) red wine vinegar 1 cup (250 ml) turbinado sugar (brown sugar may be substituted) ½ cup (125 ml) agave (honey may be substituted) zest of 2 lemons 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted and ground coriander seeds salt and pepper Once tomatoes have been poached and deseeded, cut in a medium dice. In a pot, proceed to make a gastrique by combining the sugar, vinegar and agave and allowing it to boil until clear.

Once gastrique is made, add tomatoes and cumin seeds. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer until it has thickened. This may take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. Finish the jam with lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe is wonderful on it's own with a piece of bread, as a condiment on a burger or served with your favourite cheeses.

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casual dining

Clearwater Lobster

elements on hollis

Emma’s Eatery

757 Bedford Highway, Bedford 902.443.0333 (Bedford)

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

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

elements on hollis represents the best that Nova Scotia has to offer.

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

Traditional “Fisherman’s Cove” just down the street and only 20 minutes from Halifax – if you’re willing to make the trip, you’ll want to try our award-winning fishcakes, voted by The Coast readers as Best in Halifax 2011.

But the real recognition is our consistent loyalty from local and visiting Maritimers, who say our fishcakes and other traditional menu items taste “just like my mother made.” Our seafood chowder is fresh from scratch and, like all of our soups, gluten-free.

Don’t miss our signature all-day, all-local, farm-fresh breakfast.

Emma’s, where the food is like a warm hug from the inside out!

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

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

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

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

Bedford: Open 9am–7pm daily

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

Farmers Co-operative Dairy Ltd. 745 Hammonds Plains Rd. Bedford 902.835.4005 www.farmersdairy.ca

Farmers Dairy originated back in the 1920s, becoming a cooperative dairy in 1961.

Owned by over 200 dairy farmers, Farmers Dairy produces a wide range of dairy and dairyrelated products supplying thousands of residential, retail and foodservice customers throughout Nova Scotia.

Open 8am–3pm Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays

Halifax Stanfield International Airport: Open 5am–9pm daily

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casual dining

Taste of Nova Scotia culinary product

Fid Resto

Fireside Kitchen

1569 Dresden Row, Halifax 902.422.9162 www.fidresto.ca

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

Local By Nature. Fid Resto wins awards and accolades for Chef Dennis Johnston’s long-standing commitment to creating outstanding dishes from sustainable, locally grown foods.

Dennis is known as a pioneer in the local food movement and Fid was named the “2011 Green Restaurant of the Year” by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia. It’s all about relationships – with the farmers and food producers, and with the people who keep coming back for their favourite lunch, brunch and dinner dishes. Fid Resto is one of those places that serve dishes you dream about! Fresh daily, simply delicious.

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

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

In short, we change lives and make our community stronger.

Indulge in any one of our quality preserves, including Blueberry, Bumbleberry, Strawberry and Raspberry jams, Orange & Lemon Marmalade, Brandied Cranberry & Orange Sauce and Brandied Blueberry Conserve. Items are available gift boxed. Christmas cakes are available seasonally.

Check our website for hours of operation, as they may change with the season.

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Fisherman’s Market International

Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill

607 Bedford Highway, Halifax 902.443.3474 www.fishermansmarket.ca

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

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

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

The best seafood and steak.

The Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill offers Nova Scotian seafood, Alberta Angus beef and an array of chef-inspired menu items prepared with uncompromising quality. Recognized consistently as one of the best restaurants in Halifax, we specialize in fresh lobster and oysters and are located in one of the most historical buildings in Halifax.

Designated by Wine Spectator, our list boasts the largest selection of Nova Scotia wines.

Grill open at 11:30am daily (casual seating) Oyster Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm daily Restaurant open at 5pm daily (reservations recommended)

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Garrison Brewing

Gio

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

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

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

Located in the Seaport district of downtown Halifax, Garrison is open daily. Sample fresh draft beer in the hospitality room. Check out the retail store, brimming with traditional character. We offer many different award-winning ales and lagers throughout the year, as well as our tasty kettle-brewed Cannonball sodas. Garrison beer is proudly East Coast brewed!

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

2011 CAA/AAA Four Diamond Award winner and Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia Best Small Restaurant.

Present your copy of the 2012 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive 10% off store merchandise purchases!

(Discount does not apply to purchase of alcohol.)

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Dragon’s Breath Salad Brooklyn Warehouse, Chef Mark Gray For 10 people

Dressing ¼ cup (50ml) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (50 ml) Parmesan cheese, shaved ¼ cup (50 ml) capers ¼ cup (50 ml) roasted garlic 8 egg yolks 2 cups (500 ml) olive oil 2 cups (500 ml) canola oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper ½ cup (125 ml) creamy blue cheese (such as Dragon’s Breath Blue) ½ cup (125 ml) Danish blue cheese Place Dijon, Parmesan, capers and garlic in food processor and process until smooth. Add egg yolks and blend with Dijon mix. Very slowly drizzle in your olive and canola oils to emulsify, making sure not to split the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, lemon juice and Worcestershire until desired flavour is achieved. Fold in crumbled cheeses.

Salad Romaine hearts Parmesan cheese, shaved lemon wedges croutons bacon Sprinkle dressing on half a romaine heart and top with capers, bacon, Parmesan, croutons and a grilled lemon wedge.

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a nova scotia tradition

Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

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

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

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

Visit their new European-style Chocolaterie at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Tuesday to Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 7am–4pm and Sunday 8am–4pm.

Visit them at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market on Saturdays.

Entertaining Halifax for more than 24 years, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre provides audiences with a unique dining experience. Music, comedy and interactive characters set the mood as you dine on the flavours of Nova Scotia. Start with our sumptuous seafood chowder and enjoy one of six entrées including fresh Atlantic salmon and haddock, beef sirloin, stuffed chicken breast or Maritime lobster cakes. A full evening of food, fun and music awaits. Call for showtimes and reservations or visit us online. Grafton Street Dinner Theatre – fun for audiences of all ages.

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

Halifax’s Restaurant of the Year ~ Chronicle Herald Chef Les Stevens and his culinary team push the creative boundaries while maintaining a commitment to seeking out local farmers, fishers and other producers who demonstrate the same care and attention in refining our ingredients as we do in preparing them. Our commitment to supporting local does not end with our food. With one of Halifax’s largest selections of local craft beers, Nova Scotia wines and spirits, you can truly indulge in a unique dining experience, paired to perfection.

Our service philosophy is to provide warm, friendly, impeccable service, ensuring our guests truly experience Maritime hospitality. A memorable dining experience awaits you, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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

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

Brewers Blog: www.hartandthistle.blogspot.com

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Inn on the Lake

jane’s on the common

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

2394 Robie St., Halifax 902.431.5683 www.janesonthecommon.com

Choose your own dining adventure at Inn on the Lake!

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

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

Reservations are recommended.

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‘jane’s on the common’ is a small licensed neighbourhood bistro overlooking the Halifax Commons, known for its fresh, local, fromscratch menu and friendly service.

The popular weekend brunch, as well as daily soup, lunch and dinner inspirations, make use of in-season local ingredients, complementing the small but often changing menus.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and brunch on weekends.

Closed Mondays. No reservations. ‘jane’s next door’ offers ready-to-eat sandwiches, sweets, frozen entrées, soups and much more. Brown bag lunches and dinners to cook at home – everything is made from scratch in jane’s kitchen. ‘jane’s catering & events’, offers full-service catering, servicing corporate deliveries, cocktail receptions, banquet dinners, private at-home celebrations and weddings! Please contact the catering department to discuss your upcoming event at 431-5697 or catering@janesonthecommon.com.

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McKelvie’s “Delishes Fishes Dishes”

Murphy’s Cable Wharf Restaurant

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

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

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

The locals say you can find the best of the sea and Nova Scotia – at McKelvie’s.

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

Open year-round.

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Propeller Brewing Company

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

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

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

Propeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best-selling microbrewery. Our international award-winning, all-natural craft beer is available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout Nova Scotia. Ask for an Extra Special Bitter or an IPA, the province’s best-selling microbrewed beers or, try a Propeller Bohemian Style Pilsener – clear, crisp and refreshing, a Nova Scotian take on a European classic! Drop by the Gottingen Street brewery and retail store to sample Halifax’s finest breweryfresh craft beer.

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

Today on the Halifax waterfront, the spirit of Rum Running is alive and well and tasting better than ever. Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory, located on the Halifax Boardwalk at Bishop’s Landing, is serving up a “Delicious Piece of Nova Scotia History.”

All Rum Runners cakes use real rum or whiskey bottled at beautiful Glenora Distillery on Cape Breton Island, making it a truly Nova Scotian product.

Free of preservatives, the cake is vacuum sealed for freshness and will keep unopened for up to three months. In addition, Rum Runners has a full line of Prohibition-inspired clothing and accessories for the rum drinker in your life.

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Warm Mushroom Tart with Aged Cheddar Fid Resto, Chef Dennis Johnston Makes 8 4-inch (10cm) tarts Pastry Shells 1 lb (450 g) all-purpose flour 11 oz (320 g) unsalted butter 2 pinches sugar 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp (10 ml) milk 2 whole eggs 1 oz (25 ml) of wine 1 tbsp (15 ml) Preheat the oven to 400F (205C).

Mix together the dry ingredients and the butter; mix this with your hands until they are combined.

Then combine the liquid ingredients with the eggs. Very gently, mix in the liquids just until the pastry holds together. Wrap and let chill for at least half an hour. Once rested, roll out the tart shells and let rest for 10 more minutes. Blind bake the shells in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until brown around the edges.

Blind baking is done by lining the dough with parchment paper or foil and filling it with pie weights, dried beans or rice to hold its shape during baking.

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Mushroom Tarts 1 lb (450 g) dried mushrooms 1 tsp (5 ml) diced shallot Âź c (50 ml) red wine aged cheddar micro green mix Soak the dried mushrooms in enough water to cover. Set aside while preparing the pastry shells.

Preheat the oven to 450F (230C). Drain the mushrooms, reserving the liquor. SautĂŠ the mushrooms and the shallots together in a frying pan until there is a light coloration. Deglaze with approximately 1 oz (25 ml) of wine. Reduce the wine until almost dry. Put the mushroom mix into the tart shell. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) of mushroom liquor. Top with strips of cheddar and place in the oven until the cheddar is melted. Place on a plate and garnish with the micro green mix.

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Ryan Duffy’s Steak & Seafood 1650 Bedford Row, Halifax 902.421.1116 www.ryanduffys.ca

Winner for two consecutive years of the Halifax Consumer Choice Award Best Fine Dining Restaurant.

For many years, Ryan Duffy’s has been synonymous with good steak. Offering an “oldschool” steakhouse experience, with onsite dry aged Alberta AAA beef, cut and weighed tableside, we also proudly use the finest Nova Scotia bounty, with Caesar salads prepared tableside, fresh Atlantic lobster, a delectable seafood menu, and a large selection of wine, beer and spirits.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner amid contemporary décor and exquisite service, or enjoy our elegant bar or intimate lounge area with fireplace.

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Saege Bistro

Salty’s

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

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

You deserve to eat well. Food of the freshest and highest quality can be found at Saege Bistro. The award-winning chefs transcend the ordinary and create a meal to please all palates. With a focus on local Nova Scotian ingredients, Saege offers a unique combination of creative flair and natural elegance. Saege has remained on the culinary creative edge with a team of professionals that can ensure your dining experience surpasses all expectations. When planning your next group meal, consider “Purple Saege”, the private room that is ideal for any occasion shared with family, friends or colleagues.

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

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

Impeccable food and outstanding service go hand in hand at Scanway Catering. Whether you’re looking for a picnic basket, an office lunch delivery or food for a formal reception, Scanway can accommodate. The freshest and highest quality ingredients are used in all menus. Let the award-winning chefs and catering professionals deliver a memorable experience that reflects your needs, taste and vision. Call the catering office at 902.425.6806 to speak with the Catering Manager, who can guide you through the planning from conception to completion.

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am–10pm, weekends 7am–10pm CLOSED: December 24, 25 & 26

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Seasons by Atlantica, Atlantica Hotel Halifax

‘Stories’ at The Halliburton

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

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

Start with fresh, local cuisine created by our talented culinary team, led by award-winning Executive Chef Luis Clavel, mix in fabulous live entertainment, warm urban décor, a stunning view of the Halifax Common, an unparalleled commitment to service excellence and creating a memorable dining experience … and you have the recipe that has made Seasons the social destination for downtown Halifax’s vibrant Robie and Quinpool neighborhood. Our menu is inspired by the changing seasons and reflects a unique, modern twist. Whether enjoying a healthy lunch, light fare selection, an epicurean dinner adventure or one of our signature cocktails, make Seasons by Atlantica your destination for downtown, different!

East Coast fusion meets historic downtown off the lobby of Halifax’s best small hotel.

Offering locally produced seafood, game and more in our intimate, adjoining dining rooms, this “best kept secret” is popular with savvy travelers and discerning locals alike. With pride and passion, Chef Scott Vail showcases artful plates using fresh ingredients from the region’s farmers, forgers and fisherman.

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

Breakfast 7–11am Lunch 11am–5pm Dinner 5–10pm

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Sugah!

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

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

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

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

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Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop 601 Highway #2, Elmsdale 902.883.7417 www.sweetspotchocolateshop.com

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

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

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

Follow us at: facebook.com/ SweetSpotChocolateShop

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The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Trendz Café & Wine Bar

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

15 Spectacle Lake Dr. , Dartmouth 902.463.2000 www.trendzcafe.ca

THE PRESS GANG

RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

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

Follow us at: facebook.com/ PressGangRestaurant

Awarded Best Large Restaurant 2010 by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia. More than just a destination! Located in the heart of Burnside, next to Dartmouth Crossing. Featuring fresh local ingredients such as Nova Scotia Seafood Sauté, our famous seafood chowder, homemade crab cakes and much more. Check out our seasonal specials at www.trendzcafe.ca.

Menus designed by Chef Daniel Delorme CCC, awarded (NSACC) Chef of the Year 2000 & 2007, also (CCFCC) Atlantic Canada Chef of the Year 2008. Come in and enjoy a glass of wine from our exciting collection, including wines of Nova Scotia.

Modern, warm and inviting dining room with lounge and patio. Professional and friendly service awaits you!

7am–10pm daily

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“It tastes like you put some love in it.”

Collin Stone – Nova Scotian chef

Catch of the day With so many different kinds of fish and shellfish caught in the waters surrounding Nova Scotia, seafood lovers who visit are in for a real treat.

From lobster and crab, scallops, oysters and mussels to fresh salmon, halibut, sole – when it’s in season, it will show up on menus and at markets around the province.

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Culinary must-do list • Enjoy scallops from Digby, sweet, plump and always delicious • Dine on traditional French cuisine at Fleur de Sel in historic Lunenburg • There’s nothing like the taste of seafood fresh off the boat. Look for the daily catch at one our restaurants or seafood markets • You’ll find everything from fresh produce to locally made products at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market

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

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Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant Charlotte Lane Lane’s Privateer Inn Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill Salt Shaker Deli White Point Beach Resort Essence of Nova Scotia

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Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar Shore Club Lobster Suppers Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop Trellis Café Tuna Blue Bar & Grill Essence of Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia Cioppino Atlantica Oak Island, Chef Scott Youden For 4 people

¼ cup (50 ml) extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ fennel bulb, sliced ½ red onion, sliced 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh thyme leaves 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 1 fresh bay leaf 1 cup (250 ml) full-bodied Nova Scotia red wine 3 cups (750 ml) crushed tomatoes in juice 2 cups (500 ml) Clamato juice 2 cups (500 ml) fish stock or water 3 dashes Tabasco sauce kosher salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 lb (450 g) haddock, diced 1 lb (450 g) Nova Scotia mussels scrubbed 1 lb (450 g) clams, scrubbed 1-2 lbs (450 g to 900 g) lobster (see instructions) lime wedges baguette

In a large, thick-bottomed pot over medium heat, sauté the garlic, fennel and onion in the olive oil. When the fennel and onion are translucent, add the thyme, basil and bay leaf. Sauté for two more minutes, stirring well. Add red wine and allow to reduce by half. Add crushed tomatoes, Clamato, fish stock and Tabasco and simmer gently for half an hour, stirring often. After simmering, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. If you are not going to serve the Cioppino until the next day, stop here, cool the base and refrigerate.

When you are ready to serve the Cioppino, bring the base to a light simmer. Add the mussels, clams, haddock and lobster. Simmer until the clams and mussels open fully. Serve with wedges of lime and a good baguette.

For lobster: Take a raw or lightly poached lobster. Remove the tail, cut in half lengthwise and in half again across.

Remove claws and knuckles, cutting each in half with a heavy knife. Simmer the lobster in the shell with the rest of the seafood.

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Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant 36 Treasure Dr., Western Shore 902.627.2600 tf: 800.565.5075 www.atlanticaoakisland.com

Only 45 minutes from Halifax on the beautiful South Shore, discover a culinary treasure at Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island. Whether dining in the seaside lounge or La Vista Dining Room, stunning views of Mahone Bay – combined with seasonally inspired menus featuring fresh local lobster selections – create a gastronomic experience that is second to none. Take in the fresh air and sea breezes from our large outdoor oceanfront patio and watch the fabulous Nova Scotia sunrise. Dedicated professionals are at your service at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast 7–11am Lunch 11am–2pm Dinner 5–9pm

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Boulangerie la Vendéenne

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

RR#2 Highway #3, Mahone Bay 902.531.3090 boulangerie@eastlink.ca

Blandford, Blandford 902.441.7275 www.cedarbaygrilling.com

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

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Originally from the la Vendéenne region on the Atlantic coast of France, Jean Marc Riant has been baking French-style bread for many years now. He started apprenticing to be a cuisinier/ boulanger when he was 15, and has been perfecting his craft ever since.

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

Baguettes, sourdough, rye, spelt, 7 grain, apricot & honey and more can be found year-round at the Halifax Farmers’ Market, Pete’s Frootique, Italian Market, Super Natural, Planet Organic, Salt Shaker and Mariposa. From midspring until late fall, Boulangerie la Vendéenne can be found at farmers’ markets in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Annapolis Royal, Hubbards and Wolfville.

2012 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Gold Medal Award for Small Business of the Year.

Tucked away in the tiny South Shore hamlet of Blandford, Nova Scotia, is Cedar Bay Grilling Company. This family-owned, locally operated company produces frozen cedar-planked salmon, providing a fun dining experience at home with a variety of seasonings to choose from, including Applewood, Orange & Ginger, Sugar & Spice, and Maple with Smoked Pepper. This awardwinning company has already captured the Canadian Grand Prix awards for Healthy Innovation and Originality 2010, including the honour of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health Check, as well as the Boston Seafood Show for Best Retail Product of the year 2009. Cedar Bay Salmon can be found at Sobeys, Superstore, Clearwater, Masstown Market as well as local farmers’ markets.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2011 Restaurant of the Year ~ Chef-Inspired Casual Dining Winner of 2011 Best Restaurant Outside Halifax (Chronicle Herald) and 2010 Best Small Restaurant (Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia) this gem is nestled in historic Shelburne. Roland and Kathleen Glauser have been providing delicious world cuisine blended with down-home hospitality to locals and tourists for 17 years.

They feature splendid local seafood and meat dishes, inventive pastas, seasonal salads, delectable Swiss specialties and mouth-watering desserts, plus a full list of local and imported wines. An easy two-hour drive from Halifax – perfect for lunch or dinner. The in-house gift shop features distinctive Atlantic Canadian crafts.

Open: May 11 to December 22, 2012 Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm Dinner: 5pm to 8pm Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Reservations recommended for dinner only.

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2011 Restaurant of the Year ~ Chef-Inspired Fine Dining Fleur de Sel Restaurant is located in the heart of historic Lunenburg. With an ever-evolving menu focusing on fresh local seafood, produce and meats, Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, winner of the Nova Scotia Gold Medal Plates Competition, uses his French training to highlight local ingredients.

Voted one of Canada’s Top Ten New Restaurants by enRoute magazine, reviewed with a three-star rating by Where To Eat In Canada and awarded the prestigious Four Diamond Award

by AAA/CAA, Fleur de Sel is not to be missed.

Open April - December.

Reservations are encouraged.

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

Join the crew of The Grand Banker, located harbourside in historic downtown Lunenburg.

Our fresh, local menu and stunning waterfront view ensures a true Nova Scotian experience.

Favourite classics such as fish cakes, scallops, mussels, haddock, burgers and Acadian stew are given a Maritime twist, using only the best the land and sea have to offer. Our commitment to local artisans, farmers and fishermen results in a unique and special experience. The casual and relaxed atmosphere, along with our commitment to great service and hospitality, makes The Grand Banker an ideal port of call for lunch and dinner.

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

Entrees $11–$20.

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Ironworks Distillery Inc.

King’s Plate

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

15 King St., Lunenburg 902.634.8509 www.marinerking.com

Ironworks is the first micro distillery in Nova Scotia, located in the heart of old Lunenburg.

Distilling by hand, we use only natural ingredients, as fresh and local as possible. From Annapolis Valley apples, we create a lovely smooth sipping vodka – the only one of its kind in Canada – and a rich brandy, aged in Hungarian oak casks. The fruit for our various liqueurs and eaux de vie is all sourced locally. Open all year; check our website for current hours.

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King’s Plate in the historic Victorian Mariner King Inn proudly boasts of its Executive Chef Konrad Haumering. With his superb German flair, he consistently delivers rich, elegant dishes with bold flavours and delicate textures. Known for his pistachio-crusted scallops, Chef Konrad’s Atlantic salmon, halibut, lobster and mussels are also prepared daily for our seafood lovers. The beef tenderloin should not be missed; also a must are the fresh lamb, pheasant, rabbit or boar, seasoned with local herbs and presented with local vegetables.

Dinner served 5pm daily during peak season and Thursday to Saturday off season.

Sunday brunch year round 10am–2pm

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

Built in 1798, this privateer mansion has been operated by the Lane family for 50 years. The main dining room is flanked on either side by Snug Harbour Books & Gourmet Shops. Enjoy a pint of local beer in the pub or two-level stone patio overlooking the Mersey River. Featuring Nova Scotia seafood, salads, chowder, sandwiches and steak, plus an onsite bakery and espresso bar.

Extensive wine list and Sommelier.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and takeout. Twenty-seven individually appointed guest rooms. The inn now offers on site massage therapy treatments.

Check out the website for upcoming live music and winetasting events.

Monday to Friday 7am–10pm Weekends 8am–10pm Off-season hours may differ.

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Lunenburg County Winery 813 Walburne Rd., Newburne RR #3 Mahone Bay 902.644.2415 www.canada-wine.com

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

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

With the freshest Nova Scotia seafood and a harbour view that will absolutely take your breath away, the Old Fish Factory Restaurant is a favourite dining destination for locals and travellers alike. Tempt your taste buds with our annual Summer Lobster and Seafood Festival, our world-famous seafood chowder, local deep sea scallops, fish and chips, sea-fresh haddock, steamed mussels or oysters. Whether you are coming to experience the salt air on our outdoor wharfside patio, a casual meal in the dining room or a drink in the Ice House Bar, our crew is committed to unforgettable seafood and great local Maritime hospitality.

May 18 - October 13 Dining: 11am– 9pm (9:30pm July & August) Kitchen Ceilidh - Live Music every Wednesday night (July & August) Check website for live music summer series

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

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

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

Open May 11 to Thanksgiving 11:30am – Late Call ahead during off-season.

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Apple Cranberry Custard Torte with Ironworks Rum Butterscotch Sauce Charlotte Lane, Chef Roland Glauser For 12 people

Torte 12 McIntosh apples 1 cup (250 ml) cranberries 6 eggs 3 cups (750 ml) sugar 1 ½ cups (375 ml) flour, sifted 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk 8 oz (250 g) butter, melted 2 tsp (10 ml) real vanilla extract 5 tsp (15 ml) baking powder whipped cream fresh mint sprigs toasted slivered almonds First, grease a 12-inch springform pan with the melted butter, then flour it.

Prepare apples by peeling and coring, then cut them into quarters and slice.

Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until creamy. Add the flour and baking powder, then combine. Add milk, butter and vanilla and then mix. Add the apples and cranberries to the batter. Pour into the greased and floured pan, and put pan on a cookie sheet. Bake on bottom shelf of oven at 375F (190C) for 10 minutes. Move to top shelf and bake at 375F (190C) for

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50 minutes, checking with wooden skewer for doneness. Reduce heat if cake gets too dark – it should look golden and caramelized.

When baked, remove from oven and carefully pull knife along the ring but do not open the springform. Let cool in fridge very well before removing springform. If you store the torte for longer than a day, you should transfer it to a glass plate; otherwise, the cake might oxidize on metal.

Sauce 5 oz (250 g) butter 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) heavy cream 1 tsp (5 ml) real vanilla extract Ironworks Rum to taste When ready to serve the torte, prepare the sauce. Melt butter with sugar until it lightly caramelizes. Add cream and vanilla and bring to simmer until well blended.

Add rum to taste.

Cut torte into 12 portions. Serve at room temperature. Drizzle sauce over the cake.

Garnish with whipped cream, fresh mint and toasted slivered almonds.

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Salt Shaker Deli 124 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902.640.3434 www.saltshakerdeli.com

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Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop

Martins Point 902.273.2482 schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com

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

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

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DELI Check out the Salt Shaker Deli in Lunenburg. Sit on our waterfront patio or indoor dining room and enjoy our fresh, from scratch menu. Items include our award wining smoked seafood chowder, fishcakes, lobster rolls, mussels and other local seafood items as well as soups, salads, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches, pad thais, pastas and more! Our casual and fun atmosphere is perfect for families and adults alike.

Open Year-round 7 Days a Week: 11am - 8pm No Reservations.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2011 Consumer Choice Product of the Year ~ Pumpkin Muffins Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet is a one hundred per cent gluten-free kitchen. Wholesome ingredients like locally grown apples and cranberries go into delicious and nourishing on-the-go foods for people sensitive to what goes into their bodies. We do this in small batches, by hand, in a converted schoolhouse in Lunenburg County. From potato millet bread to focaccia rounds, pumpkin muffins to brownies, our goodies feature quality nutritionally dense ingredients like chia and flax, and natural sweeteners like agave and maple syrups. Find us at farmers’ markets in Halifax and Lunenburg, and at select retailers. Contact information, retailers and more at schoolhouseglutenfreegourmet.com.

Celebrating 76 years of serving the public, “The Original Nova Scotia Lobster Supper” offers a unique dining experience. As you enter through the “Folk Art Forest,” past the crew cooking the lobster and mussels and over the “Red Carpet,” you can settle in for a feast of fresh boiled lobster, unlimited fresh cultivated mussels, all-you-can-eat salad bar, homemade rolls, choice of dessert and coffee or tea. Steak, chicken, vegetarian and a children’s menu are also available. Our goal is to serve the best lobster in a unique setting with friendly Nova Scotian hospitality!

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

We feature our very special seafood chowder, fish and chips, haddock dinners and freshcooked lobster from our own lobster pound. Dessert specialties include homemade gingerbread and apple crisp. During our off-season we welcome you to try our hot cider, just the thing on a blustery winter’s day! Or join us for breakfast hot off the grill until 12 noon each day. Come have a tasty dinner and enjoy Nova Scotia beauty at its very best!

Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4–8pm, May 8 - October 9.

Reservations highly recommended.

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

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Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

The Herb Garden at Bonny Lea Farm

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

Chester 902.275.5622 www.bonnyleafarm.ca

Terra Beata is a cranberry grower and processor nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. While cranberries are our specialty, we use the best fruit Nova Scotia has to offer in our 10 gourmet preserves, our unique low-sugar flavour-packed dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries, our premium pure juices and our not-fromconcentrate juice cocktails. You’ll find our products in all Sobeys Atlantic stores, as well as many farm markets and specialty stores.

Or, follow the red cranberry farm signs to visit our on-farm Bog Store on your next trip to Lunenburg.

The Herb Garden is located by the beautiful seaside village of Chester on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route. We grow our herbs using organic growing methods to yield the healthiest and freshest produce for our line of uniquely flavoured oils and vinegars. Some of our tempting vinegar selections for Taste of Nova Scotia include Chive Blossom, Lemon and Garlic, Basil and Red Wine, Thai Spice and Mediterranean. Our delicious herbal-infused oils include Sunflower and Thyme, Cajun Spice, Italian Flavour, Pesto Flavour, Hot Pepper, and Rosemary and Roasted Garlic.

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2011 Server of the Year ~ Simone Mombourquette Located in the center of Lunenburg on beautiful King Street, Trattoria Della Nonna is the only authentic Italian restaurant on the South Shore.

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

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

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

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Wild Blueberry Smoothie Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice For 2 people

4 oz (120 ml) Van Dyk’s by Nature 100% Pure Wild Blueberry Juice 2oz (60 ml) plain yogurt 4 oz (120 ml) crushed ice 2 tbsp (30 ml) flax 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with a few fresh or frozen blueberries.

100% Pure Wild Blueberry Juice is full of antioxidants and loaded with flavour.

This smoothie is the perfect start to any day.

Recipe developed by: The Kilted Chef (www.kiltedchef.ca)

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Tuna Blue Bar & Grill

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

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

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Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice

White Point Beach Resort

Queens County 902.542.4405 www.vandykblueberries.ca

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

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Every day begins with the aroma of bread baking and freshly ground organic Fair Trade coffee brewing. Fish arrives at the back door from the boats daily. Haddock, halibut, fishcakes and seafood chowder are the house specialties. Our Mile High Clubhouse Sandwich is famous.

Everything is homemade and baked on the premises. Enjoy our sunny patio, complimentary wi-fi, local artwork and live entertainment on weekends, and be sure to try our lobster or smoked salmon eggs benedict during weekend brunches. Just 30 minutes from Halifax.

Open daily, 8am to 9pm.

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“Real Food since 1985”

Location! Location! Splash!

Just a half hour from Halifax, Hubbards is a popular summer destination surrounded by 10 beaches. After a day by the surf or exploring the beautiful South Shore, relax on our waterside patio on the shore of Hubbards Cove. Whether you are looking for a quick bite, a full meal or just dropping in to sample our selection of microbrewed beer or a glass of wine, our menu aims to please. Offering creative salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and desserts, we use fresh local ingredients, infused with flavours of the world. We specialize in local seafood but are especially famous for our “Hot Rocks”. Every evening, we offer free sunsets and on weekends, enjoy local entertainment.

Open daily June 15 to October 7, from 11:30am–9pm.

Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10am–2pm.

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

This naturally delicious juice provides health-conscious consumers with a versatile, convenient way to benefit from the remarkable health properties of wild blueberries year-round. It is available at Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys and most independent health food stores in Atlantic Canada. Enjoy it straight, mixed with other fruit juices or in a smoothie. Remember, Van Dyk’s 100% Pure Wild Blueberry juice is “Wildly Nutritious!”

Re-opening in fall 2012. Follow the rebuild at whitepoint.com.

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, embark on a Nova Scotia Adventure in Taste à la beach!

Executive Chef Alan Crosby and Sommelier Dan Tanner invite you to sample and savour our seasonally inspired wine-paired menus, showcasing the very best from our land, sea and awardwinning vineyards. Enjoy our popular dinner buffets or build your own experience – one savoury course at a time. Indian Point Mussels, fresh lobster and planked salmon are a must. Take your experience a step further with a “Chef’s Magic” class, “Off the Vine” wine tasting or a “Chef’s Wine Paired Dinner,” offered throughout the year.

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Chef-Inspired

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Trout Point Lodge Chef-Inspired

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Red Cap Restaurant & Motel Ye Olde Argyler Lodge Essence of Nova Scotia

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Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub Taste of Nova Scotia Eel Lake Oyster Farm

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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

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

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

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Awaken your senses – taste the difference a Ruisseau oyster makes. This succulent oyster can be found nestled in the clean, cool waters of Eel Lake and is the pride of Eel Lake Oyster Farm.

Upon visiting our farm, just 20 minutes east of Yarmouth on scenic Route 3, you can expect to find a family-owned business operating on a unique tidal lake. Tours can be arranged, inviting you to sample the product or share a yarn with the “Oysterman,” who loves to tell a tale or two about his labour of love.

We can be found each Saturday 9am–1pm at the Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market at 15 Hawthorn St. Seasonal tours are available, reservations required.

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Red Cap Restaurant & Motel 1034 Route 335 Middle West Pubnico 902.762.2112 www.redcapmotel-rest.com

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Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery

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

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

When you relax in our dining room, Chef Amy Scott will prepare you world-class seafood caught by local fisherman such as “Ruisseau” Oysters, Haddock with Lobster Sauce or Lobster Thermidor. Also partnering with local farmers, Chef Amy proudly serves delicious White Onion Soup, tender Pork Schnitzel, homemade Rappie Pie, juicy Oven Roasted Chicken and a variety of dishes for everyone. Enjoy local wine and beer and save room for Steamed Cranberry Pudding or our Traditional Bread Pudding.

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

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

Soak up the ambience as you dine on fresh seafood and sip premium-brewed beers while enjoying the Nova Scotia South Shore’s only microbrewery restaurant. Enjoy a customer favourite, Rudder’s Fish Cakes or Lobster in the Shell, on the large seasonal patio overlooking our private marina. Live local entertainment weekly. Cold Beer Store 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 2012 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive a complimentary 5 oz. sample of one of our handcrafted full-bodied craft ales!

Open daily at 11am.

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Trout Point Lodge

Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

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

52 Ye Olde Argyler Rd. Lower Argyle 902.643.2500 tf: 866.774.0400 www.argyler.com

The kitchen at Trout Point Lodge deftly brings to fruition savoury creations by drawing from traditional cooking techniques combined with fresh, local ingredients. Experience why the London Telegraph rated Trout Point Lodge 9/10 for food and drink in 2012. The food at the Lodge intertwines the ethical selection of the freshest local seafood, wild mushrooms and plants, organic ingredients and produce from extensive on-site gardens, to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience in daily changing five-course menus complemented by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list.

Open for dinner only, May through November. Reservations required.

Watch the sunset and experience a gourmet getaway by the sea on the main deck overlooking Lobster Bay. Serving the best of Southwest Nova Scotia’s seafood in our licensed dining room.

Some of our specialties include creamed lobster, seared scallops with pesto mayo, slow-cooked root beer barbeque baby back ribs, and grilled salmon with balsamic glaze. Take in the pleasure of the spectacular sunsets behind the surrounding islands from our airy wraparound veranda while enjoying your favourite beverage.

Open from May 15 - October 15 Lunch Wednesday - Saturday, 11am–2pm Supper Wednesday - Sunday, 5–9pm Sunday Brunch, 11am–2pm,

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Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards

restaurant of the year in 3 separate categories

server of the year

culinary ambassador of the year

consumer choice product of the year

taste of nova scotia prestige awards Nominate your favourite Taste of Nova Scotia for a chance to win!

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A $500 Taste of Nova Scotia ENTER Gift Basket! Between June 1 and Sept. 30, 2012

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

favourite server, your favourite product or a great Culinary Ambassador.

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

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Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards

taste of nova scotia prestige awards 2011 Award Winners for Culinary Excellence & Innovation Our Prestige Award recipients represent innovation and expertise in our industry; they are committed to improving and promoting culinary excellence in Nova Scotia. The winners embody the quality and distinction that Taste of Nova Scotia is all about. The Prestige Awards were presented on November 29th, 2011 to the following winners: Innovative Product of the Year Lavender Syrup, Sledding Hill, Bear River (page 55)

Producer of the Year Meadowbrook Meat Market, Berwick (page 51)

Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Fine Dining Fleur de Sel, Lunenburg (page 28)

Server of the Year Simone Mombourquette, Trattoria della Nonna, Lunenburg (page 33)

Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Casual Dining Charlotte Lane, Shelburne (page 27)

Consumer Choice Product of the Year Pumpkin Muffins, Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet, Mahone Bay (page 31)

Restaurant of the Year – Essence of Nova Scotia The Red Shoe Pub, Mabou (page 73)

Gary MacDonald Culinary Ambassador of the Year Chef Alain Bossé, Alain Bossé Consulting

Left to Right: Jen Laughlin & Aidan Brunn (Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet), Alain Bossé (The Kilted Chef), Gordon Tingley & Martin McGurk (Sledding Hill), Heather Rankin & Angie Smith (The Red Shoe Pub), Martin & Sylvie Ruiz-Salvador (Fleur de Sel), Roland Glauser (Charlotte Lane), Margie & Jim Lamb (Meadowbrook Meat Market). Missing: Simone Mombourquette (Trattoria della Nonna).

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Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

Kings Produce Processing Ltd.

Freshness You Can Taste

Kings Produce Processing Ltd. (Kings), located in Nova Scotia’s lush Annapolis Valley, produces a wide variety of fresh cut fruits and vegetables, in addition to delicious prepared salads, salad kits, sandwiches and spreads.

Kings Processing dates back to the 1960’s when Bruce McKenzie (McKenzie’s Salads) recognized a market in Atlantic Canada for prepared salads. Some of these salads have become favourites with consumers and are still in production today.

Our state of the art processing facility is located in Middleton, Nova Scotia, just around the corner from the original plant and employs approximately seventy people from the local area.

Our facility is federally inspected with strict food safety controls to ensure the highest quality standards. The close proximity to our customers and end consumers allows us to provide freshly prepared products of the highest quality.

We are proud to be 100% locally owned and operated and are committed to supporting local farms and businesses. In fact, two of the owner's are local farmers.

We produce fresh cut fruits, vegetables and salads for the retail market under the Garden Express brand.

Sandwiches and ready-to-eat meals are produced under the Savoury Express brand. Look for these delicious quality products in food retailers throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

Kings Produce Processing Ltd. P.O. Box 1251, 14 Freeman St., Middleton, NS, B0S 1P0 www.kingsprocessing.ca

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley

Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley What could be more amazing than experiencing the world’s highest tides? How about discovering the heart of Nova Scotia’s wine country that surrounds them? Our unique “terroir” creates culinary adventures filled with world-famous seafood, farm-fresh delicacies and, of course, award-winning wines embraced by the sea. photo: Brier Island lighthouse

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

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

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Essence of Nova Scotia a nova scotia tradition The Acadian Room Restaurant at Old Orchard Inn & Spa 55 The Wooden Hog Restaurant 56 Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery The Library Pub & Merchant Wine Tavern

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

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary experience L’Acadie Vineyards Avondale Sky Winery Blomidon Estate Winery Fox Hill Cheese House Gaspereau Vineyards Grand Pré Wines Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum Luckett Vineyards Masstown Market Meadowbrook Meat Market Muir Murray Estate Winery Noggins Corner Farm Market O’Neil Fisheries Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd. Webster Farms Ltd.

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Taste of Nova Scotia culinary Agri-Growers Ltd. Benjamin Bridge Dominion Produce Ltd. Farmer John’s Herbs G.G. Smeltzer & Son Gidney Fisheries Ltd. Kings Produce Processing Randsland Farms Inc. Sledding Hill Valley Flaxflour Ltd.

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L’Acadie Vineyards

Agri-Growers Ltd.

Avondale Sky Winery

Bare Bones Bistro

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

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

80 Avondale Cross Rd. New Port Landing 902.253.2047 www.AvondaleSky.com

121 Main St., Parrsboro 902.254.2270 www.barebonesbistro.com

L’Acadie Vineyards is Nova Scotia’s premier producer of sparkling wine. With over 25 years of winemaking experience, they have pioneered leading releases of top award-winning Traditional Method sparkling, certified organic and appassimento wines.

For a unique wine experience, visit their geothermal winery and tasting bar overlooking their certified organic vineyard with stunning views of the Gaspereau Valley.

Wine Shop open daily 11am–5pm, May - October and weekends November - December. Enjoy complimentary and specialty wine tastings. Extend your visit at our vineyard-side guest cottages.

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.

Here, the elements perfectly align. Gentle southern slopes nurture acres of vines against the backdrop of an ever changing tidal landscape, rolling hills and the panoramic Avondale sky.

Visit us for a unique wine experience in our award-winning retail shop. Enjoy tastings, tours and events offered with a personal touch. Our small lots crafted with care are sure to please. But don’t take our word for it. “… an extensive range of wines that have already brought an exciting new profile to the local region … A fine accomplishment.” Sean Wood, Chronicle Herald. “… winemaker Ben Swetnam makes a lot of smart, well-crafted cuvées.” Remy Charest, Palate Press.

Overlooking the beautiful Bay of Fundy, Bare Bones’ unique, antiquated atmosphere offers service that is second to none.

Our skilled chefs are committed to providing the freshest available ingredients and strive to stay on the cutting edge of what our customers expect to see and taste. Our chefs have even been known to join the fishermen on their boats, gaining hands-on experience and an appreciation of what’s involved in bringing these culinary delights to our tables.

Here at Bare Bones Bistro, we are committed to supporting local farmers and fishers whenever possible so together we can build a strong relationship. After all, the shorter the trip to the table, the better it is for you to eat.

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Benjamin Bridge Gaspereau Valley, Wolfville 902.542.1560 www.benjaminbridge.com

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

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

Tony Aspler – one of the world’s foremost wine authorities – says, “They are, without question, the best sparkling wines I have tasted in Canada.” Benjamin Bridge also handcrafts premium wines, including hits NOVA 7 and VERO. Private tours and tastings available by appointment.

Follow us on Twitter @Benjamin_Bridge

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

Located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Between the Bushes is one of Nova Scotia’s premier agritourism destinations.

Experience the charm of our country setting and warm hospitality. Relax in our bright, inviting dining room or on the patio overlooking 60 scenic acres of highbush blueberries. Savour creative delights prepared from scratch, taking advantage of our bounty of fresh local ingredients.

We highlight the seasons by celebrating local producers.

Indulge yourself ... Curried Club Salad, Baked Atlantic Salmon, Blueberry Apple Crisp.

Open May 1 to October 7 (hours vary according to season) and for special occasions.

Closed Mondays. Reservations recommended.

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

Bistro 22 welcomes you to the heart of Nova Scotia! Located in picturesque 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, and a menu that highlights local, seasonal ingredients. Our lunch menu features a variety of bistro dishes and our dinner menu offers classic-inspired meals from land and sea. Whether celebrating a special evening with family and friends, or taking a break from exploring Truro’s small shops, make Bistro 22 your next dining destination.

Tuesday & Wednesday 11am–2pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11am–2pm and 5–8:30 pm Closed Sunday & Monday

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

Blomidon Estate Winery is a 10-hectare boutique winery nestled on the edge of the Minas Basin in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. We have a unique location for grape growing and a scenic stopping point to relax and enjoy a glass of wine on our licensed patio. Visit our wine shop and sample our 100% Nova Scotia award-winning wines, which can also be found at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market on Saturdays.

Educational vineyard and wine cellar tours available June to October at 1pm and 3pm.

Open year-round: 10am–6pm daily in summer (call for off-season hours).

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

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Seafood Pie Masstown Market

For 6 people (makes one 9-inch pie) 12 oz (350 g) regular chowder mix (Atlantic haddock, cod, cold water shrimp and sea scallops) pie crust pastry 2 medium white potatoes 1 green onion ½ sweet red pepper 3½ oz (100 g) frozen or fresh sweet corn 3½ oz (100 g) cream cheese 1.7 oz (50 g) grated cheddar cheese 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch 2-3 tbsp (30-45 ml) cream 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried parsley 1 tsp (5 ml) dried summer savory ½ tsp (2 ml) garlic powder ½ tsp (2 ml) Worcestershire sauce Cut potatoes into to half-inch (2 cm) cubes. Cook in boiling salted water so the centre of the potatoes are still firm. Drain potatoes and chill in fridge. Soften cream cheese slightly, cut in cubes and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir together cream cheese, lemon juice and all seasonings. In a separate bowl, combine chopped green onion, chopped red pepper and frozen corn. Add cornstarch to cream and pour over veggies.

Add cream cheese mixture and cold potatoes. Stir in chowder mix and finish with grated cheddar cheese. Pour into pastry lined 9-inch pie dish and top with pastry. Bake at 400F (180 C) for 20 to 30 minutes.

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

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

Open seven days a week except for a few days over Christmas Lunch 11:30am–2pm Dinner 5–9:30pm Reservations are recommended.

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Cocoa Pesto Bistro at the Woodshire Inn

Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

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

103 Shore Rd., Digby 902.245.2511 www.digbypines.ca

The Bistro reflects the seasonal abundance of the area, with licensed dining rooms, lunch and dinner service, as well as catering. An applewood-fired smoker provides diners with the opportunity to enjoy such favourites as dry-rub pork ribs, pulled pork and signature sauces.

“We wanted to express our excitement. Recently our group visited Cocoa Pesto Bistro, in Windsor, while touring your beautiful province. This restaurant is a must try. The beauty and elegance of the building was equally matched with the quality of food and service. A true gem!” – Sincerely, Mrs. B. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 4–9pm.

Lunch is served Wednesday Friday from 11:30am–4pm.

Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am–4pm.

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

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

Always a specialty are worldfamous Digby scallops, prepared by award-winning Chef Dale Nichols. A complete selection of Nova Scotian and imported wines is available.

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

When planted, they grow naturally in a rainbow of colours from white, yellow and light to deep orange. Each colour has its own unique nutritional qualities.

These carrots are sweet and crunchy and can be used to add colours to soups and stir-fries or as a colourful addition to a vegetable plate.

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

Restaurant: 7am to 9pm daily Lounge: 11am to 10pm daily

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Farmer John’s Herbs

Fox Hill Cheese House

G.G. Smeltzer & Son

Gaspereau Vineyards

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

1678 Church St., Port Williams 902.542.3599

39 Robinson Rd., PO Box 325 Shubenacadie 902.758.2117 tf: 888.471.5777

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

Yes, there really is a “Farmer John.” John and his family have farmed in the Annapolis Valley since 1960 and produce what they believe to be the world’s finest summer savory. They offer authentic Maritime glutenfree spice blends in attractive packaging, including a seafood collection, stuffing mixes, dip mixes, meat rubs, seasoned salt and baking mixes. Organic herbs are also processed. Our products can be purchased at farm markets, seafood and specialty shops. Find a complete listing of retailers at www.farmerjohnsherbs.com.

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2009 Quality Driven Member of the Year. 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 now fresh pasteurized, non-homogenized milk in glass bottles! At Fox Hill we are proud to plant the seed, grow the grass, milk the cows and make specialty products for YOU. Sampling and cheese making viewing window at our Port Williams location. You can also visit us at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market.

OPEN YEAR-ROUND Port Williams: Monday to Saturday 10am–6 pm, Sunday 1–6pm Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market: Closed Mondays. Check our website for hours.

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

It’s a perfect natural substitute for sugar – put honey on your cereal or use it when baking muffins, cookies or cakes. Nova Scotia honey is a treat at any time of year, so pick up some today at the following outlets: Avery’s Farm Markets, Stirling Fruit Farms, Hennigar’s Farm Market (Wolfville), Kenny’s Farm Market (Wolfville), Fox Hill Cheese House (Port Williams), Forsyth’s Farm Market (Berwick), Meadowbrook Meat Market (Berwick) and Java Blend Coffee (Halifax).

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

Opened seasonally, 7 days a week, late April until the end of December; offering complimentary tastings and tours at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm daily during peak season (June-October). Gaspereau Vineyards specializes in awardwinning aromatic whites, robust reds, sparkling and specialty dessert wines. Find them at our on-site retail store, select NSLC outlets, Premier Wine and Spirits, Bishop’s Cellar, Cristall & Luckett Wine Merchants, Harvest Wines & Spirits, and the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.

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Gidney Fisheries Ltd.

Grand Pré Wines

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

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

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

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

Present your copy of the 2012 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive “2-for-1” Tour & Tasting. Value $7.

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

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Just Us! Coffee Roastery & Museum

Kings Produce Processing

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

14 Freeman St., Middleton 902.825.2188 www.kingsprocessing.ca

Our worker co-operative started in 1996 as Canada’s first certified Fair Trade coffee roaster. We believe in a community business model that puts “people and the planet before profits.” We import and sell high quality Fair Trade and organic coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate in our own coffeehouses and to many retail and foodservice businesses.

We have four coffeehouse locations in Nova Scotia: in Halifax on Spring Garden Road and Barrington Street, and in the Annapolis Valley in Wolfville and Grand Pré. Our roastery, chocolate shop and coffee museum are also found in Grand Pré.

Kings Produce Processing Ltd. dates back to the 1960s. The company produces a variety of products including prepared salads, fresh-cut produce and sandwiches. Kings built a new federally inspected plant in 2002 in Middleton and employs over 60 people from the local area.

In 2011, the company assumed operation of a federally inspected plant in PEI, where it employs over 25 people. As a custom processor, the company can match customer specification.

Being a locally owned a operated company, Kings prides itself on supplying the freshest possible product in Atlantic Canada 12 months of the year. Kings is committed to sourcing local where possible. Kings sells products under the ‘Garden Express’ and ‘Savoury Express’ brands.

Look for us in your local supermarket.

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Amazing Apple Cranberry Sausage Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin Roast Meadowbrook Meat Market For 4-6 people

3.5 – 5.5 lbs (1.5 to 2.5 kg) Meadowbrook Boneless Pork Loin 2 lbs (1 kg) Meadowbrook Apple Sausages (or as many as needed) Dried Cranberries (available from Terra Beata) ½ cup (125 ml) Cinnamon Infused Pure Maple Syrup (available from Acadian Maple Products) To make the sausage stuffing remove the apple sausages from the and add dried cranberries to taste or desired appearance.

To stuff the loin, cut an opening lengthwise along the part of the loin that has the fat covering. This side will be the top of your roast. Place the sausage stuffing along the opening. Tie the roast if necessary, to keep it from losing its shape or spreading apart.

Before placing the roast in the oven pour half of the maple syrup over the roast as a glaze. Repeat with the rest of the syrup about 10 minutes before removing the roast from oven. Bake roast in a 300F (150 C) oven until internal temperature reads 155F (70 C).

Remove roast and let it rest 10 minutes before serving.

To make the recipe even easier Meadowbrook Meat Market has pre-prepared pork loins or pork chops with sausage stuffing available in their store. Although the sausage stuffing may vary, apple cranberry is one that’s most frequently available.

A true taste of the Annapolis Valley – apples and pork!

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Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery 11611 Highway #1, Grand Pré 902.542.7177 tf: 866.GP WINES www.grandprewines.com

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

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

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Luckett Vineyards

Masstown Market

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

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

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

Maritime breezes, legendary ocean tides and brilliant sunshine meet to create an outstanding hillside terroir, overlooking the magnificent Gaspereau Valley.

This perfect combination helps us produce an amazing range of wines from our vineyard’s grapes, as well as an array of unique fruit and dessert wines that will definitely put a smile on your face. Complement your wine with a delicious pairing from our restaurant, which serves amazing locally produced food against the backdrop of perhaps the best view in Nova Scotia.

Masstown Market is a national award-winning, progressive, family owned business celebrating over 40 years of quality and excellence in specialty food, gift and garden retailing. Nestled in beautiful central Nova Scotia, the Market has built its reputation around great service and fresh, local foods. Here you’ll find fruits and vegetables, home-style baked goods, delicatessen and gourmet products, a café and dairy bar, our Grapes & Grains NSLC boutique, unique giftware and a fully stocked garden centre. Be sure to visit our Lighthouse interpretive centre and fresh Fish Market, and enjoy delicious gluten-free fish & chips on the wharf beside the Lighthouse.

Masstown Market …

Close to home, far from ordinary.

Open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm.

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2011 Producer of the Year Our farm and market is north of Berwick. Here we raise our Omega-rich, antibiotic-free pork to produce our natural wood-smoked hams, bacons and gluten-free sausages. Ham is our signature product and we are known as “The Home of Jimmie Lamb Ham.” New products in 2011/12 include wieners (Jimmie Dogs) and bologna; both are made without gluten from pork we grow. Our market carries local beef, freerange poultry and many Nova Scotian products.

Our butchers and staff are happy to serve you Monday to Saturday, year round.

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Muir Murray Estate Winery

Noggins Corner Farm Market

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

10009 Highway #1, Greenwich 902.542.5515

Dr. Murray and his wife Lesley opened Muir Murray Estate Winery in Wolfville in 2009 and produce premium Nova Scotia wines. Over 50 acres are planted with 140 acres more to develop. Muir Murray Estate Winery was the first winery in the province to use the Stelvin screw cap and the first to open a learning institution – AVIEW (Annapolis Valley Institute for the Education of Wine). We are hosting culinary, grape growing, wine making and wine tasting seminars and East Coast Music. In May 2012, our tea Room The Perfect Blend will reopen for the season May-Oct. Muir Murray Estate Winery – “Your Nova Scotia Wine Destination”!

Open daily, 9am to 5pm from April to December.

Muir Murray Estate Wines can also be found at NSLC, Cristall & Luckett and Premier Wine and Spirits.

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Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Rd., Halifax www.nogginsfarm.ca

From crisp Annapolis Valley apples to fresh sweet corn, we have the Valley’s finest selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables for you to enjoy. Our Tideview Vintage Cider revives a Nova Scotia cider tradition that goes back to the Acadian settlers.

We have a seasonal agritourism program providing a day of family fun: join us at our interactive corn maze, family adventure area and u-pick pumpkins, apples and flowers. Come see the eagles on our historic nature trail, perfect for hiking.

Our Greenwich market is open year round from 8am to 8pm.

Come visit us in Halifax and Dartmouth at Dartmouth’s Alderney Landing on Saturday 8am to 1pm and Halifax’s Seaport Market, Tuesday through Sunday from 8am to 4pm.

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O’Neil Fisheries 144 Water St., Digby 902.245.6528 www.oneilfisheries.com

Enjoy our fresh dulse – a traditional “Taste of Nova Scotia”! Scallops and haddock are featured products. Since the incorporation of O’Neil Fisheries in 1974, the company has continued to expand and adapt to changes within the industry.

We are harvesters of the highest quality seafood.

The O’Neil Fisheries name has become trusted throughout North America as a quality seafood provider. Our Royal Fundy brand is a well-established market leader.

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Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant 42 Aberdeen St., Kentville 902.678.3199 www.paddyspub.ca

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

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

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Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store 7027 Highway #1, Coldbrook 902.679.6662 www.scotiangold.com

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

Look for our broccoli in your local grocery stores.

Scotian Gold, a farmer-owned apple cooperative based in the Annapolis Valley, has been producing and marketing apples since 1912.

Our apples are sold locally, nationally and internationally.

We’re excited about two new apple varieties growing in our orchards.

SweeTango™ is a cross between the popular Honeycrisp and Zestar apples, delivering a unique blend of sweet and tart flavours. The new Sonya apple, a cross between Gala and Red Delicious, is a sweet apple that stores very well. Sonya will be on the store and market shelves February to April.

When you’re in the Valley, stop into Scotian Gold’s Country Store and Country Pet & Horse Shop in Coldbrook. You’ll find pet, bird and farm supplies and apples, lots of apples. Drop in for delicious Scotian Gold-grown apples any time of the year!

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Honey Roasted Apple & Parsnip Soup Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited & Country Store For 6 people

1 lb (450 g) parsnip 1 ½ lbs (680 g) Honeycrisp apples ¼ cup (50 ml) olive oil 1 tsp (5 ml) coarse salt 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter 1 cup (250 ml) diced onions ¾ cup (175 ml) diced celery 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard 2 bay leaves 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cups (1 L) vegetable stock 4 cups (1 L) water 1 tsp (5 ml) milled black pepper ½ tsp (2 ml) sea salt 1 cup (250 ml) Nova Scotia white wine 2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream ½ cup (125 ml) crumbled blue cheese Place the apples and parsnips on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Roast in a preheated oven at 350 F (180 C) for 45 minutes.

Melt butter in a large pan. Sauté the onions and celery until tender, then add the Dijon, salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with white wine. Add the roasted apple and parsnips along with the cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, water and vegetable stock.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and reserve. Purée soup in blender or with an immersion blender.

When smooth, reintroduce the cinnamon sticks and stir in heavy cream. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese.

Recipe developed by: The Kilted Chef (www.kiltedchef.ca)

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Sledding Hill

Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd.

Tempest World Cuisine

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

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

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

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2011 Innovative Product of the Year ~ Lavender Syrup Sledding Hill offers high quality and uncommon products to our local community and beyond.

In addition to our culinary lavender products, we have introduced a line of chili-lemon products this year. Visit our online catalogue for a list of what we currently have available for order, or ask for our products at your local specialty food retailer.

Follow us on Twitter: @sleddinghill ‘Like’ us on Facebook: facebook.com/sledding.hill.growers

The Stirling family name has been associated with apples and farming in Nova Scotia’s picturesque Annapolis Valley since 1917. At our farm markets, we sell apples as well as other fruits and vegetables grown on our own farms. We also carry a wide selection of locally produced jams, jellies, juices, honey and maple products, many from fellow Taste of Nova Scotia members.

We are proud to display the Taste of Nova Scotia logo on our own sweet apple cider, apple gift boxes, cherry pies and all three kinds of apple pies. Our sweet apple cider was voted number one in a blind taste test conducted by the Acadia University School of Nutrition.

We invite you to visit our farm markets in Blue Acres, Bible Hill, Moncton, Saint John and Wolfville.

Present a copy of the 2012 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide to receive a 10% discount off your purchase.

“The Best Restaurant in the Maritimes” – Lifestyle Maritimes Magazine. Tempest is owned and operated by Chef Michael Howell and Mary Harwell, who have developed a network of local farmers, winemakers, fishmongers and purveyors to ensure they are sourcing Nova Scotia’s finest products. Eight consistent years of recognition in Where to Eat in Canada. Spirit Nova Scotia Local Food Award. Taste of Nova Scotia - Member of the Year Award 2009. “One of Canada’s Healthiest Restaurants” – Best Health magazine. Less than one hour from Halifax in beautiful Wolfville, home of Acadia University.

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The Acadian Room Restaurant at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa 153 Greenwich Road South Exit 11, Hwy 101, Wolfville 902.542.5751 tf: 800.561.8090 www.oldorchardinn.com

The Acadian Room Restaurant is a special dining experience for so many reasons … the glow of firelight from the massive stone fireplace, antiques and architecture reflecting the history and culture of the Annapolis Valley, and large windows overlooking a land and sea woven together with centuriesold Acadian dykes. All this plus quality, local produce, seafood and meats professionally prepared.

Try the tender delicacy of fresh lobster from the picturesque fishing village of Halls Harbour accompanied by an award-winning glass of Nova Scotia wine, and savour an apple dessert with fresh fruit from our Valley orchards.

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

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Essence of Nova Scotia pub & eatery

The Library Pub & Merchant Wine Tavern 472 Main St., Wolfville 902.542.4315 www.thelibrarypub.ca

The Library Pub & Merchant Wine Tavern is situated on a marquee corner of beautiful, downtown Wolfville. Its cozy, inviting atmosphere is as pleasurable as its menu, which strives to use only local, farm fresh, organic products in all items. With only the finest selection of premium import and domestic draft beers on tap, the Wine Tavern specializes in local wines, and cellars a fine international selection of new and old-world wines. All presented and served by the friendliest of staff, for you.

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

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

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

Winner of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia 2011 “Best Design and Decor Award” Located in a very unique nautical setting with a serene riverside view of the rising and falling tides, The Port Gastro Pub is where you can go to enjoy the Annapolis Valley’s only microbrewery – East Coast Living magazine named our Rojo Mojo Red Ale the best in Atlantic Canada – or just to sit, relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

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

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The Wooden Hog Restaurant 627 Prince St., Truro 902.895.0779

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

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

Closed on Sundays.

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

Life is Sweet at the Union Street Cafe! Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s richest agricultural area, the Union Street Cafe draws upon an amazing variety of local ingredients. Jenny and Meagan Osburn gather the best from local fishermen, artisanal cheese makers, producers and farmers to create a dining experience you won’t soon forget. From delicious takes on familiar dishes to exciting specialties from all over the world, our menu will accommodate you. One of Nova Scotia’s premier music venues, The Wick Pub also features Propeller and Garrison Ales on tap and Annapolis Valley wines.

Join us as we celebrate 11 years of handmade food and fun!

Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

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Valley Flaxflour Ltd.

Webster Farms Ltd.

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

5859 Highway #1, Unit #1 Cambridge Station tf: 800.507.8844 www.websterfarms.ca

Flax tastes great! Using freshly milled, premium quality Valley Flax Flour is as easy as adding two tablespoons to breakfast cereal, yogurt, applesauce or a smoothie.

Flax is an excellent source of fibre, omega-3 fat and beneficial antioxidants. Use flax to maintain heart health and regularity, control blood sugar and also to reduce cancer risk, inflammation and symptoms of PMS and menopause. Let’s just be natural!

Webster Farm is a thirdgeneration, diversified family farm centrally located in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. We specialize in strawberry, raspberry, dry bean and rhubarb production. We also operate a seasonal mill, manufacturing the traditional wooden berry boxes.

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

Valley Flax Flour is processed in Nova Scotia from premium quality Canadian-grown seeds. Purchase Valley Flax Flour in a variety of package sizes through food distributors, local retailers or mail order.

Visit www.valleyflaxflour.com for information and recipes.

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

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

Our experience in restaurants in Australia, London, Ireland and Canada has shown us that the best meals are made with the food found literally in our own backyards.

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

Open May-Feb 14th Spring hours 11am–8pm Summer 11am–9pm Fall 11am–8pm Winter 11.30am–7pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

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Taste of Nova Scotia Partner

Celebrate ’til you’re blue in the face!

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

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

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

August 17 – September 1, 2012

Northumberland Shore Chef-Inspired

fine dining

Amherst Shore Country Inn Gabrieau’s Bistro Chef-Inspired

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Alcove Bistro & Lounge Mrs. MacGregor’s Restaurant Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort Essence of Nova Scotia

a nova scotia tradition

Hillcrest View Inn Main Street Café, Maritime Inn Antigonish Snow Queen Train Station Inn Taste of Nova Scotia

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Jost Vineyards Sugar Moon Farm The Pork Shop

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Northumberland Shore Around the world, people enjoy the delicious lobster caught off these beautiful shores. Here, you can experience it at its best—straight from the sea.

Your taste buds will thank you forever. Especially when you discover our fresh-picked blueberries and Nova Scotia original maple syrup. photo: Blue Sea Beach Park

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Pastrami Cured Salmon Gabrieau’s Bistro, Chef Mark Gabrieau For 10-12 people (as appetizers)

Cure mix 6 oz (182 g) salt 3-6 oz (85-182 g) granulated sugar 2 tbsp (30 ml) cracked black pepper 2 tbsp (30 ml) pickling spice, ground 1 salmon fillet, skin on (approx. 3 lbs or 1.5kg) ½ lemon, juice only 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped ½ cup (125 ml) shallots, minced 3 fluid oz (85 ml) molasses 5 bay leaves, crushed 1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper ¼ cup (50 ml) coriander seed, ground 2 tbsp (30 ml) mustard seeds, ground ¼ cup (50 ml) paprika ¼ cup (50 ml) ground black pepper

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Remove the pin bones from the salmon and center it, skin side down, on a large piece of cheesecloth. Brush with lemon juice. Mix the cure ingredients and pack evenly over the salmon.

Combine the cilantro, parsley and shallots; pack evenly over the salmon. Wrap the salmon loosely in the cheesecloth and cure under refrigeration for 3 days.

After the third day, gently scrape off the cure.

Brush molasses evenly over the salmon. Blend the bay leaves, cayenne pepper, coriander seed, mustard seeds, paprika and black pepper; press evenly over the salmon. Rest uncovered under refrigeration for at least 12 hours before serving. The salmon may be wrapped and stored for up to 1 week. Slice thinly for serving. Serve with sour cream, pickled onions or your favourite condiment.

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Alcove Bistro & Lounge

Amherst Shore Country Inn

76 College St., Antigonish 902.863.2248 www.alcovebistro.ca

Hwy #366, Lorneville 902.661.4800 tf: 1.800.661.2724 www.ascinn.ns.ca

The Alcove Bistro & Lounge combines a warm and welcoming setting with gourmet offerings that have been aptly described as international fusion with a local flavour. Showcasing local and sustainable products is a priority at the Alcove. From local wines, artisanal bread and produce from our own garden to Nova Scotia seafood, lamb and chicken, the Alcove is dedicated to offering you the Highland’s best. The Alcove’s menu changes seasonally, providing its valued diners variations on their favourite entrées, pastas and gourmet pizzas. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the Alcove promises a uniquely outstanding dining experience.

Please refer to the website for hours of operation.

The Laceby family celebrates 30 years of offering “Gourmet Dining by the Sea” on the beautiful Northumberland Strait, just 20 minutes from Amherst. The tradition of dinner being served by reservation only continues.

Each evening there are two choices, which are selected as the reservation is being made.

Ann Hardy has recognized the quality of the Inn’s offerings with the prestigious award of a star in Where to Eat in Canada. Visit our website to view our range of accommodations and to make reservations.

May - October: Daily, one sitting at 7:30pm by reservation November - April: Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm by reservation

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Gabrieau’s Bistro

Hillcrest View Inn

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

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

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

Along the scenic Sunrise Trail, as you enter the picturesque seaside village of Pugwash, you’ll find the newly renovated Hillcrest View Inn. The Inn sits atop the crest of a hill overlooking this charming village. Pugwash is a tourist destination area with sandy, warm, saltwater beaches, parks, golf courses and marinas.

Drop by for a relaxing affordable lunch or an evening of gourmet dining. Enjoy a glass of wine with one of our fabulous salads, distinctive appetizers or delightful curries. Choose a unique entrée featuring the finest of local pork, beef, free-range chicken, live lobster or seafood and finish your meal with a decadent dessert creation. Our menus offer the best of local produce, including that which we grow on our own farm. Join us Saturday mornings at the local Farmers’ Market. Recognized 12 years in Where to Eat in Canada - Award of Excellence Wine Spectator Member of Slow Food.

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

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

Monday - Thursday 11am–9pm Friday 11am–9:30pm Saturday 4pm–9:30pm Closed Sundays

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Relax at the shore & let the ocean take you away Award-winning oceanside dining in a beautiful historic setting and private beaches with the warmest waters North of the Carolinas.

Just minutes from Pictou and the closest accommodation to the PEI ferry, Pictou Lodge Resort features cozy, well appointed traditional log cabins, many complete with stone fireplaces, executive three bedroom chalets with modern amenities, and our newest three bedroom cottages on the bluff overlooking the stunning Northumberland Strait.

A visit to Pictou Lodge simply feels like a world away, where guests are treated with genuine warmth and sincerity. Stroll along the private beaches or take a paddle on Graham's Pond. Spend the afternoon flying a kite, or simply relax and experience the panoramic vistas along the Northumberland Straight.

172 Lodge Road, Pictou

Information: 902.485.4322

The unique oceanside dining experience in a relaxing ambience combines some of Nova Scotia's best cuisine with award-winning service. The menu is perfect for an intimate dinner for two or a family meal. Creations such as Northumberland Crab Cakes and Maple Planked Atlantic Salmon are made with fresh local seafood and produce. It's not just tourists who are raving about Pictou Lodge's exceptional cuisine—featuring Lobster Benedict and live entertainment, Sunday Brunch at the Lodge is a Pictou County tradition.

The property is an ideal location for meetings, conferences, weddings and receptions. For more than 80 years, the inviting atmosphere, exceptional service and excellent dining at Pictou Lodge Resort have attracted celebrities and royalty including King George V, Clark Gable, and U.S. Secretary of State Ms. Condoleezza Rice. And we all enjoy a little royal treatment once in a while.

Reservations: 1.800.495.6343

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

Jost Vineyards is found along the picturesque Northumberland Strait, just off the Sunrise Trail in Nova Scotia, nestled amongst 60 acres of lush vineyards. We utilize delicious Nova Scotia grapes, fruit and maple syrup for our Nova Scotia wines, creating wines that best speak of what Nova Scotia is – clean, beautiful, relaxing and exciting! Enjoy daily winery tours during the summer and yearround complimentary tastings.

Experience Nova Scotia wine and award-winning taste at Jost Vineyards!

Open 7 days a week year-round.

Be sure to visit us on Facebook!

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

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

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Mrs. MacGregor’s Restaurant

Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort

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

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

Mrs. MacGregor’s Restaurant is a small, fully licensed restaurant located just steps away from the Ship Hector replica and Pictou’s waterfront. The friendly atmosphere of our cozy dining room is the perfect spot to savour our chef’s unique recipes, such as our fabulous seafood chowder, seafood or vegetarian pastas, or roast pork loin dressed with cranberries and apples. And make sure to leave room for dessert!

Our small batch bakery’s Sticky Toffee Pudding is too good to be legal and it’s been said that our Red Planet cheesecake is the quintessential chocolate dessert.

C’mon in and taste for yourself!

“Step Back In Time” Enjoy a unique oceanside dining experience in a historic setting: authentic log cabin architecture, a large beachstone fireplace and an inviting ambiance with superb service. Perfect for an intimate dinner for two or a family gathering. Our Chef’s signature creations such as Crab Cakes and Maple Planked Salmon are made with fresh local ingredients. After dinner, enjoy our large selection of Scotch in the Oceanview Lounge or a sunset walk on the beach: live local entertainment weekly at our famous Sunday Brunch Buffet. Let us help you create a memorable experience.

Open May 15 to January 1 Breakfast: 7–11am, Lunch: 11am–2pm, Dinner: 5:30–9pm Sunday brunch: 11am–2pm (starting June 17)

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Spicy Italian Sausage Soup The Pork Shop For 4-6 people

1 lb (450 g) hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 3 large carrots, peeled and diced 4 cups (1 L) beef broth 1 cup (250 ml) Nova Scotia red wine 1 28 oz (795 ml) can stewed tomatoes 1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano 1 tsp (5 ml) dried basil 1 cup (250 ml) dried pasta such as ziti Parmesan cheese for topping Place a large pot over medium-high heat and sautĂŠ the sausage meat. Remove the sausage meat and add in the onions, garlic, celery and carrots. If the sausage meat is not overly fatty you may need to add some olive oil at this point. SautĂŠ until everything has begun to soften, about 7 or 8 minutes.

Add in the stock, red wine and stewed tomatoes. If the tomatoes are whole, break them up with the back of your spoon. Add the oregano and basil. Toss the sausage meat back into the pot and let it all come to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 40 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Add the pasta just 20 minutes before serving, so you don't end up with soggy starchy bits floating around your soup.

Serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and some fresh bread.

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Snow Queen

Sugar Moon Farm

The Pork Shop

Train Station Inn

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

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

3412 Highway #326, Denmark 902.657.3406

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

Located in the beautiful university town of Antigonish, the Snow Queen has been serving locals and visitors alike since 1962.

Home of the all-day breakfast!

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

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

Open seven days a week.

Visit our maple syrup farm and log restaurant. Enjoy a locally inspired maple brunch all day, featuring all-you-can-eat wholegrain buttermilk pancakes, smoked sausages, maple baked beans and more. We offer free tours and tastings in our working sugar camp. Shop for maple products. Hike the beautiful trails, including the Cape to Cape Wilderness Hiking Trails. And ask about “Chef’s Night,” a gourmet maple dining experience featuring guest chefs, live music and wine tasting.

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

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

It’s not what we do … it’s how we do it! Over two decades of offering the finest pork products has earned us a worldclass reputation for quality.

We produce over 70 products, including smoked chops, glutenfree sausages, roasts, spiced capicola steak and more. We sell local beef, chicken, jams, honey and maple products, as well as pasta, olive oils, vinegar, risotto and more. We also produce Bert’s International Sauce, great on pork, fish and chicken. You can now visit us in two locations!

Denmark: Open Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, Mon - Fri, 9am– 5pm, Sun 12pm–5pm.

In spring and fall, open Fri & Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 12pm–5pm.

Welcome aboard! The dining car at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche offers a unique dining experience. Built in 1928 and used by CNR until 1997, the dining car came to rest at the Train Station in 2001. Carefully restored, the dining car offers the charm and nostalgia of years gone by. Homemade seafood chowder, fish cakes, steak and lobster make for a truly first-class dining experience. Be sure to allow extra time while visiting us to experience the Vice Royal lounge car for relaxing, as well as our museum café and gift shop all available on site.

Open daily for lunch and dinner from May to mid-October. Private event bookings and reservations are welcomed.

Our new New Glasgow location open year-round: Mon - Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 12pm–5pm.

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Enjoy delicious local bounty at the water’s edge - BBQ, seafood, fresh salads and more served up by Nova Scotia chefs and producers.

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Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn Chef-Inspired

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Glenora Inn & Distillery Governor’s Pub & Eatery Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa Lakeside Restaurant at Inverary Resort Normaway Inn Essence of Nova Scotia

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

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Welcome to one of the world’s greatest islands.

Breathtaking highlands reach into the sky. Rugged, rocky cliffs plunge into the sea. And along every twist and turn of this world-famous natural jewel, you’ll discover culinary adventures wrapped in our rich Scottish heritage. photo: Cabot Trail

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Wild Blueberry Pie Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages, Chef Earlene Busch For 12 people

3 tbsp (45 ml) cornstarch ⁄ 8 tsp (.5 ml) salt 1 cup (250ml) sugar ½ tsp (2 ml) ground cinnamon 4 cups (1 L) blueberries 1 cup (250 ml) orange juice 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter grated zest of 1 orange 1 prebaked 9-inch pie shell 1

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix all of the dry ingredients together well. Add one cup of blueberries and the orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick and clear. Add the butter, orange zest and remaining three cups of blueberries. Cool slightly before pouring the mixture into the pie shell.

“Zillions of recipes have been written for blueberry pie, of course. I love this one because only one cup of the berries is cooked; the other three are fresh.

The acidity of the orange juice and zest enhances the incredible flavour of the wild blueberries.”

– Chef Earlene Busch

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Bell Buoy Restaurant and Supper House

Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

Galloping Cows Fine Foods

Glenora Inn & Distillery

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

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

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

Route 19, Ceilidh Trail, Glenville 902.258.2662 tf: 800.839.0491 www.glenoradistillery.com

WE ARE DIFFERENT! The Bell Buoy is always striving to provide you with the best “body friendly” foods. Our salmon is guaranteed chemical free and kosher. Our fresh chicken has no additives.

Our jumbo shrimp are wild caught, not farm raised. All other seafood comes to us directly from the ice cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. You can also enjoy lobster, hand-cut steaks, pastas, an excellent wine list and friendly service while overlooking the beautiful Bras d’Or lakes. We are “nut free” and sensitive to special dietary needs with gluten-free meals and desserts. We make all of our own bread, sauces, soups, desserts and even our own ice cream!

Since 2000, the Restaurant at the Chanterelle has served cuisine created from organically and locally produced foodstuffs.

Specializing in dishes made with fresh, wild chanterelles, the menu changes daily. It offers vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood entrées, house-made soups, artisan bread, salads and desserts. Fully licensed, we serve local wines, beers and a variety of single-malt scotches. In 2006, the Chanterelle was named to the prestigious restaurant guide Where to Eat in Canada.

Open May 1 - October 31 Reservations required.

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

Present your copy of the 2012 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and receive 10% off on any of our products or gifts!

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

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

Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia bounty and zesty international cuisine in our Pub and Dining Room, featured in Where to Eat in Canada. Celtic music and a wee dram of Canada’s only Single Malt Whisky, Glen Breton Rare, lay the groundwork for your unique Cape Breton experience. Glenora Inn features nine rooms and six Highland Chalets. During your visit, you can also enjoy a guided tour of the distillery.

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

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Nova Scotia Snow Crab Cakes topped with Dill and Parmesan Rémoulade Louisbourg Seafoods Makes 6 appetizers or 3 entrée portions

Dill and Parmesan Rémoulade 4 tbsp (20 ml) mayonnaise 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (50 ml) fresh grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh dill, finely chopped 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh lemon juice 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh Lime Juice 2 tbsp (30 ml) shallots, finely minced salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate until needed.

Crab Cakes 1 ½ cups (375 ml) fresh snow crab meat (if frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess liquid) ¼ cup (50 ml) yellow pepper, minced ¼ cup (50 ml) red pepper, minced ¼ cup (50 ml) shallots, minced 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh dill, chopped ¼ cup (50 ml) mayonnaise 1 egg white ¼ cup (50 ml) corn flake crumbs (plus extra for breading) ¼ tsp (1 ml) pepper Mix all ingredients well and divide into 12 balls. Form each ball into a 1-inch (2.5 cm) cake, then roll in bread crumbs and gently pan fry until golden brown. Serve hot with the dill and Parmesan remoulade.

Recipe developed by: The Kilted Chef (www.kiltedchef.ca)

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Governor’s Pub & Eatery

Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa

Lakeside Restaurant at Inverary Resort

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd.

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

383 Middlehead Peninsula Ingonish Beach 902.285.2880 www.kelticlodge.ca

368 Shore Rd., Baddeck 902.295.3500 tf: 800.565.5660 www.inveraryresort.com

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

Baddeck’s only lakeside restaurant at Inverary Resort overlooks Baddeck Bay on the Bras d’Or Lakes, a designated UNESCO world biosphere reserve. Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining on our expansive deck and boardwalk.

Lakeside’s relaxed chef-inspired environment captures the essence of Maritime cuisine, offering one of the island’s best seafood chowders, fishcakes, steamed mussels, charbroiled steaks, chicken, pastas and vegetarian dishes, utilizing locally grown ingredients when in season. Inverary’s bakery offers freshly baked porridge bread, oatcakes and homemade desserts.

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd., home of Mira Bay seafood products, is a family-operated seafood business.

James Kennedy and his wife Lori started their company in 1984 in the historic town of Louisbourg.

Currently holding the prestigious iTQi Superior Taste Award for their processed crab and shrimp, the Kennedys credit the awards with their level of control and expertise at all stages of production. Louisbourg Seafoods is MSC & BRC certified.

Come to the place in Sydney!

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

Open year-round, daily from 11am to 11pm.

The Keltic Lodge’s three dining options offer guests an array of experiences, from intimate chef-inspired cuisine to footstomping entertainment mixed with casual creations motivated by our region. This world-renowned location offers views from every venue, from our casual Atlantic Restaurant, which offers fun family dining, to a Keltic pub-like experience. For those interested in innovative food and multiaward winning dishes, the Keltic is the place to be, specializing in coastal Cape Breton cuisine.

The food philosophy is all about fresh, seasonal produce. Our chefs create food for the soul, skilfully prepared to accentuate the natural flavours. We celebrate the bounty of the sea and land in a setting that cannot be found anywhere. At the Keltic Lodge we encourage our guests to live well and enjoy!

Beverage offerings include imported waters, gourmet coffees, teas, creative cocktails and a carefully chosen selection of domestic and imported wines.

Open for dinner June - October 5pm–9pm daily

Louisbourg Seafoods offers a variety of seafood products that include, but are not limited to: snow crab, North Atlantic shrimp, lobster, sea urchin, ocean perch, cod, haddock, halibut, scallops, skate, eel and whelk.

Mira Bay products are made readily available, allowing you to enjoy a “Taste of Tradition” today.

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McCurdy’s Restaurant, Silver Dart Lodge

Miller’s Tap & Grill/ Miller’s Café

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

717 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury 902.625.0320 tf: 888.662.7484 www.maritimeinns.com

Delicious meals! Traditional Maritime fare!

“Casual dining with a Professional Touch” and a breathtaking view of the spectacular Bras d’Or Lakes make McCurdy’s one of Baddeck’s finest dining experiences. Sample our Maritime menu with fresh and local nightly features such as Aspy Bay Mussels, Lime Scented Pecan Crusted Fresh Halibut, or a Chunky Cape Breton Lobster Roll. Open for breakfast and evening dining. Ask about our picnic lunch for busy travellers on the go.

Open seasonally, June 1 to October 15.

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Adjoining Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, this Strait-area favourite offers a casual and relaxed ambience inclusive of patio dining, poolside. Menu suggestions feature a variety of local recipes and flavours. May we suggest our lobster and crab dip loaded with fresh Atlantic lobster, sweet crab meat and tender baby spinach leaves?

Also be sure to try our chili and lime marinated, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs basted and grilled with our house-made bourbon and molasses bbq sauce. Port Hawkesbury is the gateway to Cape Breton, a perfect vacation base, and Miller’s Tap & Grill offers menu selections and daily features for every taste and budget.

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Normaway Inn

Restaurant Acadien

691 Egypt Rd., Margaree Valley 902.248.2987 tf: 800.565.9463 www.normaway.com

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

Nestled in the picturesque hills of the Margaree Valley, Normaway Inn’s dining room – with its full view of the surrounding hills, fields and gardens – offers guests a unique combination of food: Atlantic salmon, Cape Breton lamb, scallops and herbs grown at the Normaway. Our menu changes daily to reflect the freshest local ingredients.

Enjoy Cape Breton Film, Fiddle or Folk nightly in the living room or the entertainment Barn and our weekly Three-Fiddler Concert Ceildh Dance!

Our licensed Restaurant Acadien is situated on the famous Cabot Trail in the thriving, picturesque village of Chéticamp. Experience unique Acadian dishes prepared on the premises and served by staff dressed in full Acadian costumes! Menu items feature a delicious fricot, meat pies, traditional stewed potatoes, blood pudding, a selection of fresh fish and our famous butterscotch pie.

We also do takeout for picnics.

Come to our gift shop and museum, where you will find a selection of Chéticamp hooked rugs and souvenirs for all tastes.

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

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Restaurant Avalon at Castle Rock Country Inn 39339 Cabot Trail , Ingonish Ferry 902.285.2700 tf: 888.884.7625 www.ingonish.com/castlerock

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

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

Our menu, tastefully, is a fusion of East and West. Our consultant – world famous Chef Irene Khin Wong of Saffron 59 NY – has developed a menu combining our local specialty, organic produce, with fresh local lobster, mussels, oysters and other seafood to create Asian recipes alongside our Cape Breton classics. Our fusion menu is an extension of the unique and personal Cape Breton experience we present for you at Restaurant Avalon.

Open 7 days a week, year round.

Reservations recommended

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The Grubstake Restaurant 7499 Main St., Louisbourg 902.733.2308 www.grubstake.ca A short 20-minute drive from Sydney, and a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, sits the venerable and unique Grubstake.

This multi-award-winning restaurant’s style of food, beverage and service is best described as casually elegant country cuisine.

Our signature Trade Winds Porridge Bread and mouthwatering desserts will bracket a tremendous array of local seafood such as halibut, haddock, Queen crab, scallops and lobster, when in season. We take pride in our many chicken, beef, fresh pasta and vegetarian dishes and offer daily specials and a parent-approved children’s menu. We offer a full wine and cocktail service and our desserts and breads are all made in our bakery.

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

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Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd. 247 New Haven Rd. Neil’s Harbour 902.336.2541 www.victoriaco-opfisheries.com

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Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2011 Restaurant of the Year ~ Essence of Nova Scotia The Red Shoe Pub has become a kind of “home away from home” for many locals and visitors over the years. The Rankin Sisters’ cozy spot in the hamlet of Mabou, on the west coast of Cape Breton, offers a menu of Nova Scotia home cooking. Features include a treasure seafood chowder and a variety of pub fare. Visit “The Shoe” for great food and drinks and great live music, seven days a week.

Open Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday 11:30am–12am Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:30am–2am Sunday 12pm–12am Open early June to mid-October.

Visit the website for details.

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

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

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IT ALWAYS FEELS LIKE HOME. The friendly smile, the easy banter, the attentive service – it’s all part of the Montréal-Halifax journey. And it starts the very moment you board the train.

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Eastern Shore Chef-Inspired

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DesBarres Manor Inn Chef-Inspired

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casual dining

Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Center Taste of Nova Scotia

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

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Eastern Shore

Why is Nova Scotia cuisine so delectable? The secret lies in our good nature. You’ll find this pristine goodness all along our Eastern Shore. Surround yourself with rolling fields, quaint fishing villages, enchanted forests and some of the friendliest folk you’ll ever meet. Great food deserves great company and you’ll find both here. photo: Lawrencetown Beach

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Eastern Shore

Cucumber Shots DesBarres Manor Inn For 10 people

4 cucumbers extra virgin olive oil Fleur de Sel (coarse sea salt) 10 shot glasses Wash and juice cucumbers. (Alternatively, puree cucumbers in a blender and strain through a fine sieve.) Refrigerate cucumber juice for 3 hours.

Refrigerate shot glasses. Remove shot glasses from fridge. Fill each glass with cucumber juice.

Place 4 granules of salt in each glass. Add 1 tsp (5 ml) of extra virgin olive oil to each glass.

Drink as a shooter.

This recipe is a perfect to start a meal or to cleanse your palate between courses ‌ a refreshing taste of summer. .

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

Come and enjoy our fresh mussels, harvested daily from our farm in Ship Harbour and processed in our facility adjacent to the bay. Drop by and see what we do – learn how mussels are grown and harvested, then take home a bag of the freshest, sweetest mussels you have ever tried! Also, we now have Sober Island Oysters (please call to check availability).

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

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

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Chef-Inspired fine dining

Cornect Family Farm

DesBarres Manor Inn

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

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

Hidden amongst the woodlands and blueberry fields of Denver, Guysborough County, Cornect Family Farm proudly produces the finest artisan honey from wildflowers and blueberry blossoms of the surrounding areas. We initially began beekeeping 16 years ago in order to pollinate our own blueberry fields and we now have over 300 beehives. The first 30 pounds of honey we harvested set a pattern that continues to this day, as we continue to harvest our honey for use in the many value-added products we produce on the farm.

All products are diabetic and celiac friendly.

Nova Scotia’s Cuisine of the Year and a three-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, DesBarres Manor Inn is Nova Scotia’s culinary getaway. Daily menus inspired by fresh ingredients from the Inn’s organic gardens and a network of local farmers and fishers create modern Canadian cuisine with a Nova Scotia influence.

Enjoy fireside dining by the 1837 hearth fireplace, cooking classes, romantic picnic lunches by the sea and gourmet getaway packages with luxury accommodations.

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

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J. Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd. 35 Old Mooseland Rd. , Tangier 902.772.2188 tf: 800.758.4412 www.willykrauch.com

Willy Krauch came to Nova Scotia from Denmark and began smoking fish in the tiny village of Tangier. Since 1956, his family has been smoking the finest Atlantic salmon, mackerel and eels in their traditional Scandinavian-style smokehouse. Willy developed a method of smoking that’s uniquely his own. Over the years, he earned a reputation for selling only the finest quality smoked Atlantic fish. In fact many people, locals and tourists alike, make the 50-mile drive from Halifax – a day’s outing – just to buy his fish!

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

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

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

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

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Lobster World Inc.

Mallett’s Gourmet

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

West Chezzetcook www.maplepepper.ca

Lobster World only sells hardshelled, packed full of meat, high quality two-claw lobsters. You will be able to taste the freshness in every bite. Lobster World has buying power to secure lobster purchases from all the different fishing areas off the coast of Nova Scotia and we can provide fresh lobster to your door any time of year. Lobster World also provides an adequate amount of sea salt harvested from our shores to perfectly season your cooking water for the best results – taste the quality!

Lobster World also carries a full line of fresh and frozen seafood including haddock, halibut, scallops, salmon and more. Just visit lobsterworld.com for details.

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

Mallett’s Gourmet makes truly unique Canadian seasonings! Our Maple Pepper® brand seasonings combine 100% pure maple sugar, crushed black peppercorns and sea salt to give an extraordinary taste sensation to almost any dish in which you would normally use pepper. We have four amazing flavours of Maple Pepper® in our range: Original, Garlic, Chipotle and Mild Curry, all sold in many stores around Nova Scotia. See our website for an interactive stockist locator map. Mallett’s Maple Pepper® is also used on Willy Krauch’s Maple Pepper® Hot Smoked Salmon.

Sober Island is an offering from Mother Nature to the spirit of the oyster, located on the outskirts of the garland of islands adorning the Atlantic coastline of eastern Nova Scotia. Trevor and Michelle Munroe have built this oyster farm with passion and dedication from them and their families since 2004. Trevor delivers fresh oysters around the province regularly.

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

We hope you have a chance to enjoy our oyster as much as we enjoy growing it for you!

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

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Important Information

Culinary Festivals & Events 2011/12 Festival

Dates

Website

Location

Saltscapes East Coast Expo

April 27-29, 2012

www.saltscapesexpo.com

Halifax

Savour Cape Breton

May 17, 2012

www.edining.ca

Sydney

Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival

May 30 - June 4, 2012

www.appleblossom.com

Annapolis Valley

Shelburne County Lobster Festival

June 7-10, 2012

www.shelburnenovascotia.com

Shelburne

Pictou Lobster Carnival 75th Anniversary

July 6-8, 2012

www.pictoulobstercarnival.ca

Pictou

Taste of Nova Scotia Pavillion - Tall Ships 2012

July 19-23, 2012

www.tasteofnovascotia.com

Halifax

Tall Ships 2012

July 19-29, 2012

www.my-waterfont.ca

Province-wide

Yarmouth Seafest Festival

July 18 - 28, 2012

www.seafest.ca

Yarmouth

Digby Scallop Days

August 8-12, 2012

www.digbyscallopdays.com

Digby

Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival

August 17 - Spetember 1, 2012

www.wildblueberryfest.com

Northumberland & Fundy Shore

Halifax Seaport Beerfest

August 10 & 11, 2012

www.seaportbeerfest.com

Halifax

Select Nova Scotia’s IncrEdible Picnic

August 19, 2012

www.selectnovascotia.ca

Province-wide

Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival

September 13 - October 14, 2012

www.winesns.ca

Province-wide

Open Farm Day

September 16, 2012

www.meetyourfarmer.ca

Province-wide

Port of Wines Festival

September 28 - 30, 2012

www.mynslc.com

Halifax

Valley Pumpkin Fest

October 2012

www.valleypumkinfest.ca

Annapolis Valley

SLOW MOTION Food Film Fest

November 8-11,2012

www.slowmotionfilmfest.ca

Wolfville

Nova Scotia Winter Icewine Festival

February 1-11, 2013

www.winesns.ca

Province-wide

Savour Food & Wine Festival

February 2013

www.savourfoodandwine.com

Province-wide

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Clearwater’s Eastern Canadian Offshore Lobster comes from a fishery that has been independently certified to the MSC’s standard for a well-managed and sustainable fishery.

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eating lobster is easy!

Just follow these easy steps to get the most flavour and satisfaction from every mouth

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

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2 Break the hinged part off the claw and remove the meat with a fork or pick.

Crack the claw with lobster crackers. Be careful to crack the shell only and not damage the meat inside. Knuckle meat can be removed with a lobster fork.

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Cut the tail on both sides or grasp it tightly and squeeze until it cracks. Snap off the tail flippers.

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

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

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

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

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

7 Open the main body section by cracking it apart. The meat in this section can be removed using a fork or pick.

Discard the dark sac located between the eyes (since this is not edible). Twist the walking legs from the body. Clench between teeth and nibble meat from legs.

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

visit www.clearwater.ca and order today!

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

Use this guide to discover the very best from our land, from our sea and from our hands. There are over 140 quality members across the province including producers, processors and an elite collection of the best restaurants in Nova Scotia.

The continued success of Taste of Nova Scotia is, in part, a result of the partnerships and alliances that the program has formed and fostered.

These alliances include its membership, government partners and the foodservice and hospitality industries.

NS Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Aquaculture NS Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Winery Association of Nova Scotia Adventures in Taste Nova Scotia Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Nova Scotia Association of Chefs and Cooks Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia Destination Halifax Destination Cape Breton Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores Destination Southwest Nova Scotia Central Nova Tourist Association Yarmouth and Acadian Shores

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

Food Styling & Recipe Development: The Kilted Chef www.kiltedchef.ca Food Photography: Perry Jackson Photography www.perryjacksonphoto.com Design: Spectacle Communications Group www.spectaclegroup.ca