What’s Cooking May 2 to 9, 2017?

Brussel Sprout Chiffonade

 Excite your palette this week by celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Can’t handle the heat? Cool down with Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week. For vino lovers, why try one glass when you can sample 12? Check out the blind tasting bar and indulge in world-class Nova Scotia seafood at 12 Tides.

May 3: Wine Wednesdays at Little Oak

Photo Credit: Little Oak

Every Wednesday at Little Oak Bar enjoy $20 off a bottle of $50 wine! Sip, share and savour.

More info: Little Oak Wine Wednesdays

May 4: Adyn Townes at the Nook & Cranny

Thursday means it’s almost Friday! Enjoy an in-house brew while tapping your feet to the beat of a Nook favourite, Adyn Townes.

More info: Adyn Townes at the Nook & Cranny

May 5: 12 Tides 2017

12 Tides 2017

Discover Nova Scotia’s signature white wine and taste all 12 of the new 2016 vintage of Tidal Bay! Not only for wine lovers, Bulwark Cider, Meander River Brewery and Barrelling Tide Distillery will also be on-site sampling their products.

More info: 12 Tides 2017

 May 5: Cinco de Mayo

Kick-off May with a Cinco de Mayo celebration at The Stubborn Goat Gastropub. With four types of tacos and a Mexican-inspired drink menu, you’ll feel the heat.

More info:  Cinco de Mayo

May 5: Paint the Shore Red

Enjoy a night of painting, snacking on appetizers, and sipping on delicious cocktails at Atlantica Oak Island Resort. This South Shore-inspired evening will make anyone feel like an artist.

More info: Paint the Shore Red

May 12 to 13: The Annual Full House Craft Beer Fest

Photo of: Beer Bus Grape Escapes

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

More info: Craft Beer Fest

Save the Date!

May 14- Celebrate the wonderful mothers in your life with a delicious brunch by some of our Taste members including: Atlantica Oak Island Resort, Durty Nelly’s, Kiju’s Restaurant and so many more!

May 27East Coast Cider Festival – This is Nova Scotia’s inaugural cider festival! Keep an eye out for Taste members including: 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 entertainment alike.

May 27– Block party, anyone? Stop by the Nook & Cranny for a fun-filled evening. Be sure to stop by Taste member Coldstream Clear Distillery.

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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