What’s Cooking in Nova Scotia August 4 to 18?
Blueberries take centre stage this month. Try one of these delicious blueberry recipes or swing by the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival for u-picks, contests, wine, entertainment and more. What else is cooking in Nova Scotia this week? Seaport BeerFest, Devour in the Vines and lots of locally-inspired dinners:
August 4
Head to The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar for #WhiskeyTuesday from 7-9pm. Pair your whiskey with any of the Press Gang’s From Land and Forest main courses for a decadent treat.
August 7-8
Celebrate Local Days with Sobeys, Foodland and Select Nova Scotia. You’ll get a taste of local at its best by learning about the food you eat, sampling product and meeting with the people who produce them.
August 7-8
The Halifax Seaport BeerFest, Atlantic Canada’s largest beer festival is back for the ninth annual “Beer on the Pier” at the Cunard Centre. Get your tickets and enjoy beers from all over the world, or keep it local with brews from Garrison, Propeller and Rare Bird.
August 7-9
Celebrate three full days of wine sipping, seafood eating fun at the Yarmouth Seafood & Wine Extravaganza. Enjoy delicious local cuisine like lobster from The Lobster Shack, and sample some of Nova Scotia’s finest wines, beers and spirits.
August 7-9
Sear-ious Nova Scotia scallop fun all weekend long at the Digby Scallop Days Festival. Kick off this year’s event with a Princess Tea in the Garden Room at Digby Pines. Then on Saturday make sure to catch a cooking class with the Kilted Chef Alain Bosse, he’ll be searing up a scallop storm all day long.
August 9
Grand Pré Winery presents Devour in the Vines: Dinner and a Movie in the Vineyard. Feast on a delicious four-course meal prepared by chef Jason Lynch and guest chef Jesse Vergen then enjoy a viewing of the film Sideways.
August 11
Let the talented team at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery show you how to create sweet and savory dishes using Nova Scotia blueberries at their Blueberry Fest Cookery School Demo Class, only $35 + tax.
August 14
It’s the kick-off of the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival (August 14-29), with blueberry themed events happening throughout central Nova Scotia. This Friday enjoy a Taste of the Festival with delicious menu items from some of our local restaurant participants, like the blueberry summer cake with blueberry & lavender ice cream from Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café.
August 14
City Chefs at Sugar Moon Farm – Five chefs, five courses, five cocktails for a night you won’t want to miss so book your spot now.
August 15
Looking for a way to unwind this weekend? Head to Jost Vineyards and enjoy an afternoon of blueberry-inspired fun in celebration of their Blueberry Harvest Festival.
August 15
Live at The Grand Banker Bar & Grill, eclectic rock band Exiled to Sea. Come out and enjoy local music, drinks and Nova Scotia-inspired food like The Lunenburger – here’s a hint, it’s topped with lobster.
(Photo Credit: Local Connections Halifax)
August 15
Join Grape Escapes Wine Tours this Saturday for an exclusive tour at Benjamin Bridge and a two-course gourmet lunch at Blomidon Inn.
August 16
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa are hosting a family fun event from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. Come out and enjoy face painting, a Sunday evening buffet, sundae bar, a bonfire and marshmallow roast.
August 16
Join Ecology Action Centre for their Perfect World event – a magical evening of food, drink, music, and art. Local chef Jason Lynch of Le Caveau Restaurant is one of the chefs preparing delectable eats for attendees.
On-going events to watch for:
- May – November: Join Uncork Nova Scotia for a wine experience you won’t forget. Book one of their tours before the season ends.
- June – September: Visit Gaspereau Vineyards Saturdays from June 27 to September 5 for musical entertainment, wine and snacks on their vine-side patio.
- June – September: The team at Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub want to teach you all about lobster. Learn the tricks of the trade from local fishers atop a real lobster fishing boat every Tuesday from June 30 to September 15.
- June – October: Head down to L’Acadie Vineyards on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for an exciting culinary Food Truck experience, and while you’re there enjoy a glass of their 2014 organic Rosé.
- July – August: Set sail each Wednesday this summer with Luckett Vineyards and Tall Ship Silva for their Wines on the Water Wednesdays. Feast on a five-food and local wine pairing while you enjoy a two hour tour of the Halifax harbour.
- July – August: Enjoy live music, martinis, mojitos, and tapas on the outdoor patio at Domaine de Grand Pré every Thursday from July 2 to August 27.
- July – September: Get ready for an amazing experience with Delta Hotels and Murphy’s on the Water. “A Taste of Nova Scotia” is a culinary adventure package you won’t want to miss so book your spot now.
- July – October: Join Grape Escapes Wine Tours on select Saturdays from July to October for an exclusive tour at Benjamin Bridge and a two course gourmet lunch at Blomidon Inn.
- July – October: Hop on the bus for a tour to remember with the Wolfville Magic Winery Bus. Book your adventure today.
Save the Date:
- August 15 and September 12, 2015: The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery – Dining on the Ocean Floor. Only two more dates available so book your spot now. $250+HST per person or $475+HST per couple.
- August 20 and September 17, 2015: The Coast is proud to bring you another summer of food truck fare with their Food Truck Party. Admission is $2.
- August 23, 2015: Get ready for a Nova Scotia Wine Country “Wine Ride” through the Annapolis Valley. A portion of each registration fee will go to Feed Nova Scotia, so visit the website and register for your spot in this great event.
- September 19, 2015: Eat, drink and enjoy all things garlic at the Avondale Garlic Festival held at the beautiful Avondale Sky Winery.
- September 19-27, 2015: Sausage Fest – with sausage themed events and dinners happening all week long. For more information and a list of events, visit them here.
- September 23-26, 2015: Tickets for the NSLC Port of Wines Festival go on sale August 7 – Don’t miss out on this great event.
- October 3, 2015: All you can eat oysters plus local craft beer and wine at the Halifax Oyster Fest on the waterfront.
- October 16-18, 2015: Get Spirited Away in Lunenburg with Nova Scotia’s first ever Craft Spirits Festival.