What’s Cooking April 25 to May 2, 2017?

April showers bring May flowers, right? Looking for something to brighten up your gloomy week? Enjoy some craft beer, explore the flavors of India, or fill your Saturday morning with live music.

April 28: Street Food Cooking Class at Kitchen Door

What do beef tacos, falafel, and donuts all have in common? You could be making them at Kitchen Door Catering‘s street food-themed cooking class this Friday! This interactive class lets you take home tips from the experts that will be sure to impress your dinner guests.

More info: International Street Food Cooking Class

April 29: Music at The Market

Noggins Corner Farmers Market Stand

Tasty local bites and live music are a perfect pair. Don’t believe us? Head over to Alderney Landing Farmers’ Market Saturday morning. Allow talented trio, Reminiscent, to provide the tunes as you shop at Meadowbrook Meat Market and Noggins Corner Farm Market, or stop for lunch at Evan’s!

More info: Music at The Market

April 29: Highwayman’s First Anniversary

Celebrate Highwayman‘s first birthday this Sunday with the official launch of their new Raw Bar Menu! Take a seat at their ambient bar, or cozy up in a corner as you enjoy a glass of sparkling or order from their special drink menu.

May 5: Taste of India Cooking Class at The Flying Apron

This Indian-infused cooking class at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery will take you on a culinary adventure across the globe. Enjoy your delicious dishes at the end of the evening with a local beer or glass of wine to spice up this week’s date night.

More info: Taste of India Cooking Class

May 5: 12 Tides 2017

12 Tides 2017

Discover Nova Scotia’s signature white wine, and taste all twelve of the new 2016 vintage of Tidal Bay! Not only for vino-lovers, Bulwark and Barreling Tide Distillery will also be on-site sampling ciders and spirits.

More info: 12 Tides 2017

May 6: Tapped – Truro Craft Beer Fest

photo of garrison beer

Only during Nova Scotia’s Craft Beer Week will you find axe-throwing, a mechanical bull, and craft beer at one event. Check out Garrison Brewery at this first-time celebration. Let’s get tapped!

More info: Tapped – Truro Craft Beer Fest

Save the Date!

May 5 – 7 – The Chef Massimo Capra Culinary Weekend – If you’re a food lover, this is one weekend to set aside. This is an incredible opportunity to meet world-renowned chef and Chopped Canada judge Massimo Capra in an extravagant culinary weekend experience at Fox Harb’r Resort.

May 12 & 13The Annual Full House Craft Beer Fest – This event brings together the most Nova Scotia craft brewers under one roof! Keep an eye out for Taste members: Boxing Rock Brewing, Garrison Brewing, Meander River Farm & Brewery & Propeller Brewing.

May 27East Coast Cider Festival – This is Nova Scotia’s inaugural cider festival! Keep an eye out for Taste members: Bulwark Cider, Annapolis Cider, L’Acadie Vineyards, Meander River, Planters Ridge, Heartwood & Meadowbrook Meat Market.

May 27Northumbeerfest at Pictou Lodge Beach Resort – A festival celebrating great Nova Scotia craft beer and Nova Scotian entertainment.

June 16 – 18 – A Taste of Devour – In partnership with Fox Harb’r Resort, enjoy a weekend indulging in the finest local wines, fresh oysters, and the best of film at this international festival!

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