What’s Cooking June 10 – June 17?
What better way to celebrate dad than reminiscing over great food and spectacular beverages? This week, enjoy the finer things in life by sipping wine in the Gaspereau Valley, tasting a variety of ciders in Halifax, or devouring a delectable BBQ Brunch Buffet in Summerville. There’s lots to do around our province this Father’s Day weekend.
June 13-15: Valley Flaxflour Annual Open House
Join in on a spectacular event taking place from this Thursday to Saturday! Valley Flaxflour is hosting their annual open house and welcomes anyone who can stop by. The event offers tasty treats and refreshments, followed by a draw for discounts. Better yet, if you ride a horse or bicycle to the event, you receive an additional ten per cent off!
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June 13: Craft Draught Showdown
Witness a craft beer showdown from 7 pm to 10 pm this Thursday at The Carleton. Saltbox Brewing Co. and Hell Bay Brewing Co. go head to head, offering brews selected by each of their own brew masters. Each of the selected beers will be served with a menu prepared by Chef Michael Dolente, resulting in 5 total. WOW! Tickets are on sale for $60.
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June 14 & 15: Tangled Garden Tea Room Opening & Vintage Fair
And so the adventure begins – the Tangled Garden tea room opens June 14th! The garden outside is blooming and the tea room is ready to serve. The opening will be followed by a Vintage Fair at Tangled Garden on June 15th. Starting at 10 am, there will be vendors, garden/plant sales, food, cocktails, and beer from Schoolhouse Brewery on site! Don’t miss out.
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June 15: An Evening of Cabernet Franc Small Lots
Benjamin Bridge invites you to their private vineyard for a guided tour and tasting as they launch their latest small lots: Cabernet Franc Rosé and Cabernet Franc Red. From 7 pm to 9 pm, stroll through this special parcel of land, home of the oldest Cabernet Franc vines in Nova Scotia, while learning about the effects of the terroir and tide in this unique location. Tickets are $60 each, and are available here.
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June 15: 2019 Garrison Back Lot Bash
This Saturday, the Cunard Centre is the location for one of the most anticipated bashes of the summer! The 5th Garrison Back Lot Bash will take place from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Featuring Broken Social Scene, Dave Sampson, Natalie Lynn, and winner of the battle for the bash Good Dear Good – this night is sure to rock your socks! Make sure to get your tickets before they’re gone.
More Information & Tickets: Garrison Brewing Co.
June 15: East Coast Cider Festival 2019
This one day festival will be a cider lover’s paradise. Taking place in the multi purpose room at Halifax Forum, there will be 20 cider makers offering samples of their divine ciders. Some of these makers include Annapolis Cider Company, Lake City Cider, Noggins, and Bulwark Cider, followed by food offerings from Meadowbrook Meat Market, The Cake Lady, and Heartwood Restaurant. One ticket will give you 12 – 4 oz samples and access to the lively venue. Grab some fellow cider lovers and attend this exciting event.
More Information: East Coast Cider Festival 2019
June 16: Father’s Day BBQ Brunch Buffet
Happy Father’s Day! Head to The Flying Apron to celebrate Dad with their Father’s Day BBQ Brunch Buffet. They have planned a delicious BBQ themed menu with something for everyone. Reservations required. Call 902-633-2300 to book your table.
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June 16: Father’s Day Brunch
Sugar Moon Farm aims to please this Father’s Day. An all-inclusive package is available which consists of a scrumptious pancake brunch, personalized sugar camp tour, and sugar-on-snow – yummy! The package is available at 10 am Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Seats are running low for Father’s Day so be sure to make reservations! Reserve seats online or by calling 902-657-3348.
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Summer Celebration 2019 (June 22): Join Luckett Vineyards for the sixth year welcoming summer to the mountain with Party Boots. Enjoy admission, dinner and 1 glass of select wine, beer or cider all for $55 + tax. Wear your stretchy pants and dancing shoes so you can bust a move among the vines!
Tidal Bay Wine Tasting Adventure Tour (June 25): Join Uncork Nova Scotia on an exclusive wine tour that celebrates the province’s regional wine Tidal Bay and local cuisine at 3 award-winning wineries. Lobster feast included! Tickets are on sale now and go quickly. Head to Wine Tours NS to reserve your spot now.
East Coast Craft Beer Festival (June 29): Celebrate our coast and its magnificent craft beer creations. Tickets are on sale right now for $35 + tax each. This is going to be a fun one so make sure you save the date!
Wines and Steins Tour (Every Friday from June to October): Nova Scotia’s Avon River Valley is becoming the next great place to enjoy wine and craft beer! This tour will whisk you away to this charming part of the province to discover a few hidden gems!
The Wines of Nova Scotia (July 2): Obladee, A Wine Bar is excited to offer its first Wines of Nova Scotia course at their location. It is a 6-week, in-depth course designed for the beginner wine-enthusiast looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of Nova Scotian wine, Nova Scotian terroir and the food that goes with it!
Lightkeeper’s Seafest (July 16): Step aboard a fishing boat in Yarmouth, welcomed with Nova Scotia oysters and wine. Tour the coast dotted with fishing communities en-route to Cape Forchu Lightstation where your sunset feast awaits, complete with live Acadian songs. Savour mussels and seafood-stuffed lobster, expertly paired by your host chef and sommelier with award-winning Nova Scotia wines. As night falls, your dark sky expert will share seafaring stories and legends of the stars. Presented by The Keeper’s Kitchen.
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