What’s Cooking in Nova Scotia December 1 to December 8?
Brunch at Scanway Bakery & Cafe
As November comes to a quick halt the Nova Scotia holiday cheer starts to kick in! From educational fundraisers to cooking classes and complimentary treats, here’s what’s cooking in Nova Scotia this week:
December 1
NEW: Weekend Brunches at Scanway Catering. Stop by with friends between 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday and toast to a new month over great local food.
December 1 to 6
It”s Shop Local Week in Shelburne. Shop at participating businesses including Boxing Rock Brewing Company and Charolotte Lane and be entered for a chance to win the grand prize valued at $500.
December 1 to 3
There are a few spots left at NSCC’s Fresh Twenty One 12 Wines of Christmas charity fundraiser, featuring twelve wines and 6 food stations. Call 902-491-4961 to reserve.
December 3 to 6
Visit Barrington Passage – the lobster capital of Canada – to take in the festival of lights and try one of Tony’s delicious lobster dishes at The Lobster Shack. Events include the lighting of a giant Lobster Trap Christmas tree, fireworks, craft fairs and much more.
December 5 & 12
Holiday Wine Tasting, Chef’s Christmas Creations Dinner Buffet, a S’mores Social and more at White Point Beach‘s Christmas dinner and dance events. View the evening schedule and call to reserve your spot!
December 9
Take the stress out of holiday entertaining with this hands-on class with chef Chris Velden at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery at 6:30 p.m.. Learn how to make Smoked Salmon Cheese Balls with lemon dill cream, Maple Chili Roasted Vegetables and more. Make any class a getaway by booking a room in the Inn. Cookery School participants receive a special room rate.
December 9 – December 11
Harbour City Bar and Grill is having their annual Santa’s Lunch Buffet featuring a wide selection of salads, seafood chowder, roast turkey with traditional stuffing and festive desserts! Call their festive hotline to book a reservation at 902-492-6414.
Save the Date:
December 11, 2015: Grab someone special and enjoy festive, local food from Atlantica Oak Island Resort at their dinner and dancing event.
December 12 & 13, 2015: Join the folks at Luckett Vineyards for some Holiday shopping between 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to enjoy tastings, hot soup and 15% off!
December 12, 2015: Planters Ridge‘s Open House Holiday Event will be taking place from 1:00pm – 4:00 p.m. at the winery. Complimentary treats and 10% off mixed cases of wine!
December 13, 2015: Stop by The Flying Apron Cookery 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for their Holiday Brunch and Market featuring tons of local, handmade goods, artisan gifts and gourmet foods.
December 19, 2105: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try a three wine flight of Planters Ridge reds at their annual chocolate and wine event from 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
December 25, 2015: There’s a new Christmas tradition at Lane’s Privateer Inn. They will be offering a Christmas Eve brunch and Shopping Party for last minute gifts, Christmas Eve chowder supper 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Ron’s Famous EggNog to be enjoyed around the fire. Stay the night and receive a Christmas hamper filled with Nova Scotia wine, cheese, treats. A traditional Christmas day buffet will be offered 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Call 902 354 3456 to book any meal or room package.
December 31, 2015:
Ring in the New Year at Lane’s Privateer Inn! Their restaurant is serving dinner until 10:00 p.m. and their New Year’s Day Brunch will be from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.. Reserve your table now and check out their amazing menu.