Chef/Producer Profiles
This video profiles Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award winner Chef Craig Flinn. Craig is the chef and co-owner of Chives Canadian Bistro, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the recipient of the 2012 Gary
Winemaker: Simon Rafuse Winery: Blomidon Estate Winery Aside from your own wines, what is another Nova Scotia wine that is in your personal wine cellar? I’ve got a good collection of the Benjamin Bridge sparkling
Winemaker: Mike MainguyWinery: Luckett Vineyards What is your favourite grape/wine that we grow in Nova Scotia? I love the Nova Scotia L’Acadie story, and how it is generally loved by both winemakers (it can be
Chef Joe MacLellanRestaurant: DesBarres Manor Inn, Guysborough What is the best thing about being a chef? Being as creative and imaginative as I can while maintaining great flavour profiles, as well as making dining an experience and
Chef Dennis JohnstonRestaurant: Fid Resto, Halifax Why do you, or why is it important to support local? We have supported local since we opened December 9th, 2000. For us it is a no brainer. You
Chef Jason Lynch Restaurant: Le Caveau at Domaine de Grand Pre Why do you, or why is it important to support local? To ensure a thriving industry in our area, which will supply me with
Chef Roland Glauser Restaurant: Charlotte Lane Cafe & Gift Shop Why is it important to support local producers and restaurants? We need to be self sufficient and depend less on other areas to grow our
Chef Mark GrayRestaurant: Brooklyn WarehouseWhat piece of advice do you have for home chefs? Things take time to get right, trial and error is how it works, if it doesn’t work the first time, try
Executive Chef Les StevensRestaurant: Harbour City Bar & Grill, Halifax What is your favourite item on your menu?Always something that features Nova Scotia Pork. It is so versatile and underrated. What is the best thing
Chef: Earlene Busch Restaurant: Chanterelle Country Inn, BaddeckWhat is your favourite kitchen “tool” or gadget? Instant-read thermometer What is your favourite item on your menu? Neil’s Harbour halibut What is the best thing about being