Restaurant Membership Application

Section 1: Business Details

Registered name of business

Operating name of business

Business owner or manager

Contact Person

Position

Contact Number

Chef's Name

Chef's Email

Mailing Address

City/Town

Postal Code

Physical Address

City/Town

Postal Code

Telephone

Fax

Website

Social Media Information

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Operation

Period of operation

Section 2: Business Description

Please provide a brief description of the experience provided at your restaurant, and how it exemplifies a Nova Scotia culinary tourism experience. Please note this description may be used in Taste of Nova Scotia promotional materials. *Please limit description to 100 words or less.

Section 3: Food & Beverage Procurement Requirements

Please send a copy of your menus to membership@tasteofnovascotia.com. If the menu changes seasonally, please provide two copies. Please indicate which menu items are sourced from Nova Scotia producers.

Please provide a complete list of Nova Scotia suppliers. *Please note - Taste of Nova Scotia will contact listed suppliers to confirm.

What proportion of products is purchased directly from Nova Scotia producers?

Spring: %

Summer: %

Fall: %

Winter: %

Do you have a license to serve alcohol?

If yes, please send a copy of your wine list to membership@tasteofnovascotia.com and identify what Nova Scotia wines you highlight.

Please include any Nova Scotia wines featured that may not be included on your wine list:

If yes, please send a copy of your beer list to membership@tasteofnovascotia.com and identify what Nova Scotia craft breweries you highlight.

Please include any Nova Scotia craft beers featured that may not be included on your list:

If yes, please send a copy of your drink menu to membership@tasteofnovascotia.com and identify what Nova Scotia spirits you highlight.

Please include any Nova Scotia spirits featured that may not be included on your menu:

Section 4: Industry Involvement

Are you a member of any of the following industry associations?

Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS)

Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS)

Slow Food Nova Scotia

Regional Tourism Associations

Please specify:

Other

Please specify:

Section 5: Restaurant Classification

All food service establishments meeting the Taste of Nova Scotia membership requirements will be placed in one of the following categories. Please refer to the Restaurant Classifications for a complete list of category descriptions.

Please provide an explanation for your category qualification:

Section 6: Restaurant Membership Fee Structure

Restaurant membership in Taste of Nova Scotia is based on a per seat basis for year round and seasonal operations. Please select which category you belong in:

Year Round Operations:

Seasonal Operations – Open between May and October:

Application Fee: $100/business

Please note the $100 application fee will be applied to the remaining Taste of Nova Scotia membership fees for all successful applicants. You will receive an email confirmation following the submission of your online application. Follow the link provided to pay your application fee online, or send a cheque to the Taste of Nova Scotia office.

Your application will not be considered until payment for the application fee is received.

Section 7: Declaration of Accuracy

I declare that all information contained in this document is accurate at the time of signature.

I have read and commit to the Taste of Nova Scotia restaurant membership criteria.

View Membership Criteria

I agree to notify Taste of Nova Scotia of any changes to my business resulting in it no longer meeting all the required standards.

I understand that my business may be visited during the operating season to ensure that all Taste of Nova Scotia required standards are being met, and that if the standards are found to not be met, my participation in Taste of Nova Scotia will be suspended or revoked.

Applicant's name:

Position:

Date:

(Date format: yyyy-mm-dd)