Love at First Bite: A Valentine’s Day Guide
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we believe that the best way to the heart is through the stomach! This week, we’re sharing the special deals, packages, and events that culinary businesses across the province are cooking up to help you celebrate.
A Box Says it Best
This Valentine’s Day, skip the last-minute scramble and let us help you show some local love. Our specially curated Valentine’s gift boxes are here, and they’re filled with hand-picked treats from some amazing Nova Scotian businesses. We’ve focused on gathering high-quality sweets that are perfect for surprising your significant other, a dear friend, or even treating yourself!
Featured products include:
Chocolates – Rousseau Chocolatier
Florentines – Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie
Gingersnaps – Lupin Dining & Pantry
Hot Cocoa Mix – Hope Blooms
Shortbread – Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads
Shortbread Cookies – The Nova Scotian Cookie Company
Vanilla Rum Cake – Lunenburg Rum Cakes
Don’t miss out on getting a unique gift they’ll cherish. Shop our gift boxes now!
Dinner Dates Done Right
No matter who you’re celebrating with this Valentine’s Day, your partner, your friends, or yourself, good food should always be part of the plan. Many of our Taste of Nova Scotia members are offering up special menus and dining deals that make it easy to celebrate love (and great local food)! Here are a few you don’t want to miss:
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Your Guide to Getaways!
We all know that sometimes the best vacations are the ones you don’t even need a passport for. Our province is full of incredible places to stay, and Valentines day weekend is the perfect excuse to explore them! Below, find a curated a list of exclusive accommodation packages that are being offered throughout the weekend of the 14th!
- The Love Your Stay: Priced at $199 + tax
- Enjoy Lightfoot & Wolfville sparkling wine
- Complimentary chocolates and a full hot breakfast for two
- Stay one night at the package price, or extend your getaway with a special add-on rate!
- For booking & more information, visit their website!
The Old Orchard Inn (Terroir Restaurant)
- The Package of Love: Priced at $449 + fees & tax
- 1 night of accommodation
- 3-course dinner for two at Terroir
- Complimentary Benjamin Bridge Brut and chocolate
- A $20 per person breakfast credit
- For booking & more information, visit theirwebsite!
- The Romance Package: Priced at $748 + tax
- 2-night stay in an Executive Suite with late checkout
- Private hot tub
- Charcuterie board for 2
- Complimentary bottle of Jost wine and luxurious robes
- For booking & more information, visit their website!
- The Romance package: Priced at $841 + tax
- Accommodation for 2 nights
- All meals for two included
- Complimentary choice of bottles of San Pellegrino (2), a bottle of Prosecco (1), or a bottle of Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 (1)
- A choice of complimentary house-made truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, or chocolate brownies
- For booking & more information, visit their website!
Sweet Spots
Looking for something new to try? Well you’re in luck because there’s no shortage of love-inspired events, activities and products to explore! Take a look at the list below to find out what’s being offered around the province, and add some romance (or just a little fun) to your v-day weekend plans!
Products
Benjamin Bridge
Two special Valentines Wine Packs
Nova 7 Pack: Nova 7, Benjamin Bridge tote, & a box of Rousseau Chocolates.
The Rosé Pack: Wild Rock Rosé, set of stemless glasses, & a box of Rousseau Chocolates.
Clearwater Seafoods
Valentines Day lobster sale
Live (1.25-1.35 lb): on sale for $30
Cooked (1.25-1.35 ln): on sale for $35
Order by 12 p.m. on February 11th for delivery by Friday the 13th
Obladee, A Wine Bar
Special Valentine’s Day gift boxes
Contains local cheeses, wine, preserves, chocolates and more!
$105 (Premium wine option $130, Wine-less box $75)
Order online or email gifts@obladee.ca
Rousseau Chocolatier Products
Passion Box – four new flavour creations
V-day Caramel Filled Chocolate Hearts
Heart shaped Valentines gift basket
Club Rousseau, a monthly chocolate subscription: it’s the perfect gift!
Events
Hope Blooms
Cupid Shuffle Seniors Lunch
Enjoy food, music & community
Feb 12th, from 12 p.m. -2 p.m.
RSVP to cheftash@hopeblooms.ca
Ironworks Distillery
Sip, snack and paint night
$55, includes 2 drinks, snacks & canvas
February 15th from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Tickets available online
Maritime Express Cider Co.
Valentines Disco Night
70’s theme music, attire and decorations
February 14th at 8 p.m.
$25 tickets available online
The Dancing Goat
Galentines Event
Cake Decorating, Snacks, & Games
February 13th at 6:30 p.m.
$25 pp, purchase available at Inverness location only
Uprooted Market & Cafe
Watercolor painting workshop
Snacks and drinks available for purchase
February 14th from 4 p.m. – 6p.m.
$45 pp, supplies included
Activities
Beausoleil Farmstead Winery
Back open for the season on Feb 14th
Visit the farm to discover their selection of wines & ciders
Learn more: https://beausoleilvineyards.ca
Sugar Moon Farm
Maple farm tours return on February 14th
Enjoy various activities including snowshoeing, brunch, and tastings!
Reservations available online
Tatamagouche Brewing Co.
2-for-1 brewery tour + guided tasting
$30 + tax per couple (regularly $60)
Booking online is encouraged
Support Local
By eating out at local restaurants, you’re not only supporting those restaurants but also the local producers and suppliers they purchase from. When you support local, more of your money stays in the province and circulates back through Nova Scotia’s economy.