What’s Cooking: July 5 – 11
Welcome July! Canada Day may be gone, but the fun can stay. Check out what festivities are cooking near you this week!
Shore Club
Shore Club is continuing tradition; since 1946 they have been delivering a great party every Saturday night in the Summer. July 11 and 12 are no exception with live action music coming from the talented Sloan! Eat well and follow it up dancing like nobody’s watching on the dance floor to keep the celebrations going. Get your tickets before they’re gone!
Old Orchard Inn
Join the Old Orchard Inn for music and munchies July 11! Listen to the exceptional tunes from Shannon Larkin while snacking on the beautiful patio. This sweet event will be happening weekly on Thursdays so keep your eyes open for upcoming lineups!
Jazz Fest
July 9 – 14 brings the annual Halifax Jazz Fest! Enjoy smooth melodies from amazing Jazz artists at different venues in Halifax, including The Carleton and Obladee hosting July 10 -13. Keep your eye out for products from festival sponsors Garrison Brewing and Drink Sprizzi!
Get tickets for Obladee shows 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. here.
Get tickets to Carleton shows 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. here.
Mercator Vineyards
Enjoy your favourite wine at Mercator Vineyards while unleashing your creative side on canvas. Taking place on July 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. sip and create a beautiful bouquet, while enjoying harmonious blends on both your pallets! Get your tickets now!
July 9, 16, 23 & 30: Every Tuesday in July, join Sober Island Brewing for Yoga in the Taproom! From 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. get your stretch on weekly. For questions email iryyoga@gmail.com.
July 11, 18 & 25: Join Benjamin Bridge every Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm in the winery retail shop for a new, exciting weekly event and exclusive opportunity to explore cellar gems with the winemakers. Discover rare, hand-selected wines that are available for purchase only during this limited time frame each week. RSVP on Facebook.
July 13: Join Tracy and Martina at Luckett Vineyards for a wine and snack pairing evening. To reserve a table for the eight tastings grab your tickets now!
July 17: Saltbox Brewing Company’s Pints and Poses continues at Shining Waters! Get your zen on from 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. and finish off the evening with a pint of your favourite cold ones. Get your tickets online.
Featured Recipe: Seared Scallops with Arugula Apple Salad
This sweet and savoury salad is going to be your new go to dish this Summer! Fresh apples and arugula topped with juicy seared scallops makes this easy recipe a simple way to elevate any meal.
Local Source Guide:
Scallops: Afishionado Fishmongers, Clearwater Seafoods Retail Stores, Comeau’s Sea Foods, Evan’s Seafood & Restaurant, Fisherman’s Market, Halls Harbour Lobster Pound or Masstown Market
Produce: Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd., Masstown Market, Uprooted Market & Café, or one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia.
Cheese: Fox Hill Cheese House