What’s cooking in Nova Scotia August 12 – 26?
Culinary-related events for the week of August 12 – 26, 2014
August 13:
White Point Beach’s Sand, Surf and Song series continues with a live show from the talented Dylan Guthro. Arrive early for dinner at Elliot’s Dining Room.
August 14 & 23:
Pete’s Pop-Up Dinner on the Hill at Luckett Vineyards features 5 local chefs, creating 5 courses for your enjoyment August 14. Chefs include Chef Ray Bear of Scanway, Chef Bee Choo Char of Gio, Peter Dewar of NSCC, Annaleisa Scigliano of NSCC and in house chef, Richard Harmes.
Swing Under the Stars at the Luckett Vineyards August 23 is sure to get your toe tapping. Celebrate with food, wine & the Annapolis Big Band.
August 15 – 30:
Enjoy two jam packed weeks of live music, community picnics, pie eating contests, u-picks, processing tours, blueberry wine fest and kitchen parties all celebrating Nova Scotia’s provincial berry with the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival. Full schedule of events available here.
August 15:
Join Blomidon Estate Winery for their grand opening Saturday August 15. In honour of the occasion, the winery will be releasing the new 2013 Unoaked Chardonnay, and the special reserve 2010 Maréchal Foch. Come by over the weekend to enjoy a glass of wine and Fox Hill cheese, reserve tastings with the winemaker, and enjoy a hay ride vineyard tour.
August 15:
Be a part of the first ever movie night in the vineyard with Grand Pre Winery. Attend a viewing of A Good Year, under the stars with Grand Pre’s Movie Night at dusk.
August 14 – 24:
Local Connections Sausage Fest features tons of fun this week. Check out the full schedule here.
Thursday August 14
– Ladies Beer League Roof-top Party at Scanway Catering (SOLD OUT)
Friday August 15
– Sausage Fest Prix Fixe Menu at Brooklyn Warehouse
– Prop’r Cask Night ft. Chef Ludo of Agricola Street Brasserie hosted by Propeller Brewing Company
Saturday August 16
– Picnic by the Sea at Alderney Landing featuring Meadowbrook Meat Market, Propeller Brewing Company and Just Us! Coffee Roastery
– Sausage Sliders & Wine at L’Acadie Vineyards
– Sausage BBQ featuring Mark Bezanson at Gaspereau Vineyards
Tuesday August 19
-Sausage Patio Party at Bramoso Pizzeria
August 16:
Avondale Sky Winery presents Avondale’s Bite of Nova Scotia. Sample some of the best offerings from local restaurants while you listen to live music and browse wonderful art from across the Maritimes. Enjoy samples of the wines of several neighboring wineries and local craft brewers. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 17:
The Ecology Action Centre brings together 5 local chefs for a simple delicious evening titled the Perfect World. Food, drink, music and art will be celebrated as well as a silent auction including an eco-friendly trip to the Trout Point Lodge. Look for Chef Jason Lynch of Le Caveau Restaurant and Scott Tannahill of Chives Canadian Bistro. Tickets available online.
