What’s Cooking: June 3-10
From businesses expanding for the summer to new summer menus, this week is full of new opportunities for a culinary adventure. Keep reading to find out more.
Tidal Bay Launch
Last week, the Wine Growers Association of Nova Scotia along with 14 wineries and several partners celebrated the launch of this year’s Tidal Bay wines with events across the province. Haven’t had the opportunity to try this year’s selection yet? Stop by one of the wineries that produces a Tidal Bay or a participating retail location to pick up a bottle for yourself.
Wineries with a Tidal Bay this year include:
Jost Vineyards, Gaspereau Vineyards, Mercator Vineyards, Sainte Famille Wines, Avondale Sky, Planters Ridge, Blomidon Estate Winery, 1365 Church Street Vineyards, Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards, Grand Pre Wines, L’Acadie Vineyards, Benjamin Bridge, Luckett Vineyards, and Eileanan Breagha.
Petite Riviére Vineyards
Petite Rivière Vineyards ultimate tours have opened for the season. Enjoy a tasting, experience a lesson in wine making, and explore the vineyard and its beauty. Visit their website to book your summer tour!
The Whiskey Teller
The Whiskey Teller has released their summer menu, featuring a delicious Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and so much more. Make sure to drop by and check it out.
Hop Scotch Dinner Club
Hop Scotch Dinner Club will be hosting six-course tasting dinners at the Bliss Caffeine Bar this month on June 10, 17 and 24. Book your tickets here.
Compass Distillers
Compass Distillers has just launched the first Nova Scotia Absinthe! A limited quantity of 500ml bottles will be available for purchase exclusively through Compass Distillers, both in-person at the Compass Distillers cocktail bar and on the Compass Distillers online shop. Each 500mL bottle is $52.17 plus tax.
Planters Ridge
Planters Ridge has renovated their estates farmhouse into luxiourious three bedroom accommodations! Check their availability here to be one of their first guests. While you’re there, make sure to try their newly released 2021 Tidal Bay!
2022 Taste of Nova Scotia Awards
It’s time to celebrate culinary excellence — the nomination period for the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards has officially opened. Since 2008, Taste of Nova Scotia has been celebrating culinary excellence in Nova Scotia with these awards. From now until July 31, place your nominations for Restaurant of the Year, Award for Service, Producer of the Year, Product of the Year, and the Culinary Ambassador Award (in memory of Gary MacDonald).
Visit tasteofnovascotia.com/awards to place your nominations.
Featured Recipe: Halibut Cheeks with Peas, Onions & Pastrami
This Halibut Cheeks recipe from Oak Island Resort is a keeper! Paired with peas, onions and pastrami, it’s perfect for an elegant dinner and has a delicious taste to match.
Fresh produce can be purchased at Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Market or one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia
Halibut Cheeks can be purchased at Evan’s Seafood & Restaurant, Afishionado Fishmongers, Clearwater Seafoods Ltd., Masstown Market’s ‘Catch of the Day’ or Fisherman’s Market, when available.
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