What’s Cooking April 8 – 15?
The month of April is in full swing! This week, experience a Brazilian BBQ theme night, attend the ultimate Craft Draught Showdown, enjoy a wonderful evening of Nova Scotia wine and food pairings, meet your farmers, or be lead on a guided tasting and mini brewery tour.
April 10: Brazilian BBQ Theme Night
Rebecca’s Restaurant is hosting a Brazilian BBQ theme night this Wednesday. Enjoy a Brazilian bowl, an array of Brazilian BBQ skewers and quindim, as well as a complimentary caipirinha cocktail. Give them a call to reserve and let them know if you’d like a vegetarian version!
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April 11: Craft Draught Showdown – Sober Island vs Brightwood
Enjoy 5 courses prepared by Chef Michael Dolente, each one paired with two 4 oz. brews selected by brewmasters from Sober Island Brewing Company and Brightwood Brewery. Chef and breweries will be there to speak about their pairings and after each course you’ll vote for your favourite pairing.
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April 12: Flavours of Nova Scotia with Luckett Vineyards
Join Luckett Vineyard’s winemaker Mike Mainguy and Sous Chef Graeme Mansky for a fun and educational evening of Nova Scotian wine and food pairings in The Port’s Experience Room. Guests will experience a guided tasting and have the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed environment.
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April 12: Farmer Meet Up: Santé Centre
With Noggins Corner Farm Market’s summer shares starting in just three months they are hosting a farmers meet up for current and new share members, as well as anyone who would like to learn more about their farm. It is also a chance to celebrate their 10th season of community shared agriculture.
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April 13: LBL Meet the Brewers – Meander River Guided Tasting
Join the Ladies Beer League as Meander River’s owner Alan Bailey welcomes everyone and leads a guided tasting and mini brewery tour. There will also be appetizers to complement the brews.
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6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Wine Tours (April 19 & 20): Who said Easter is just for kids? Visit Gaspereau Vineyards, Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards and Mercator Vineyards for their take on an Easter Egg Hunt and wine tour.
Craft Brewers – Full House (May 4): This event will have two sessions, each showcasing beers from all around the province. You won’t find more Nova Scotia craft breweries under one roof anywhere else! This year’s theme is “What’s New” with many of the breweries will be featuring new products.
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