What’s Cooking: April 3-9
The first week of April is here, bringing longer days, brighter skies, and the promise of Spring in full bloom! Whether you’re diving into fresh seasonal flavours, exploring local trails, or simply soaking up the sunshine, there’s no better time to embrace all that Nova Scotia has to offer. Let’s make the most of this vibrant new month!
White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining Room
As spring awakens, so does White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining Room, bringing back your favorite Daily Features. Starting April 1st, every day is a reason to indulge: Enjoy Martini Mondays, from 12–9 PM. Tuesdays bring, a pound of wings and a cold pint for $22. Wine Down Wednesdays offer a hand-picked wine selection and a special menu. On Thursdays, Chef Athul’s Curry Night heats things up from 5–9 PM. Friday Happy Hour, enjoy half-off house brands and $5 glasses of house wine from 3–6 PM. Saturdays are the Chef’s Surf & Turf Feature, served from 5–9 PM. Finally, Sundays wrap things up with Local Beer Flights for just $10, Reservations are required. Call 902.354.2711 ext. 383.
Sea Level Brewing
Kick off the weekend with great beer and even better tunes as Sea Level Brewing welcomes back The Man in Plaid, Laurie Bolivar April 4th from 7-9 PM! Known for his high-energy performances and crowd-favorite classics, Laurie always brings the perfect vibe for a night out with friends and cold pints in hand.
Rose & Kettle Tea Room
Rose & Kettle Tea Room’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is happening this Saturday, April 5th, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm! Breakfast is a set menu of two fluffy house-made pancakes, two local sausages, fruit, bottomless tea or coffee, and Nova Scotian maple syrup. All this for just $15 a person! All proceeds will directly back to the farm to support their animal care, site maintenance, and supporting seasonal events!
Lot Six Bar & Restaurant
Check out this week’s line-up at Lot Six Bar & Restaurant! Wednesday Wine Night offers $12 for all “By The Glass” wine offerings. Thursday enjoy live music from 7-10 p.m. and 15% off espresso martinis ALL NIGHT. Fridays from 4-7 p.m. indulge in a free bite of brisket and two house-made biscuits with any purchase of a beverage. Enjoy 11-3 p.m. brunch, Saturday and Sunday, then finish with Sunday Sauce: $15 rigatoni in red sauce with Italian sausage and meatballs and all-night draught happy hour with $7 pints from 4-close.
Barrelling Tide Distillery
Head to Barrelling Tide Distillery and enjoy $6 ready-to-drink cocktail and seltzer flights! It’s the perfect way to sip, sample, and discover your new favourite flavour!
Propeller Brewing Company
Calling all local vendors! The Propeller Brewing Company Spring Market is just around the corner. Looking for the perfect way to get your local business noticed? The Propeller Spring Market is your chance to showcase your products, connect with the community, and grow your customer base with no vendor fees required. Apply today by reaching out to Brandon Burke at brandon@drinkpropeller.ca
The Orient Chinese Cuisine
Join The Orient Chinese Cuisine for a one-night-only tasting experience featuring expertly paired wines from Luckett Vineyards.
Savour dishes like Hong Kong Brioche with Braised Beef Shank, Golden Shrimp Cake with Duck Yolk Sauce, and their award-winning Szechuan Cumin Peking Duck Stir-Fry. Choose from mains such as Imperial Fried Rice with Curry Beef Short Rib or Sous Vide Unagi Halibut Loin with Miso Beurre Blanc, followed by a Cantonese Coconut Pudding dessert.
Sunday, April 6th, seating starts at 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM , $95 (without wine) | $138 (with wine) + tax & gratuity. Reserve your seat by calling 902- 443-3288!
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
Join Chef Michael Smith and The Inn at Bay Fortune Fire Brigade for an unforgettable Cellar Feast at Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards in Wolfville, Nova Scotia on April 25th & 26th.
This exclusive culinary event showcases the best of farm-to-table cuisine paired with exquisite wines from the vineyard. Your evening begins with an interactive Oyster Hour reception, featuring live-fire flavours, island-fresh oysters, and foraged delights. Then head to the legendary Barrel Cellar for a five-course feast served at harvest tables, perfectly paired with five exceptional wines.
Tickets: $248 + tax (includes welcome reception, multi-course dinner with wine pairings, and gratuity). Call 902-542-7774 to book!
Benjamin Bridge
April 17th – Nova 7 Day: Join Benjamin Bridge at their Gaspereau Valley winery, open from 12 pm to 7 pm on April 17th, to celebrate Nova 7 Day with them! Enjoy samples of their new vintage, with their new collector’s edition bottle and 375ml bottle available for purchase in their winery retail shop. Each visitor will receive a special surprise to take home.
April 19th – Barrel Cellar Session with Jean-Benoit: Join Benjamin Bridge for a relaxed and engaging afternoon in their barrel room, where their Head Winemaker, Jean-Benoit, will guide you through a selection of unique wines pulled from our cellar.
April 20th – Easter Weekend Celebration: Celebrate Easter Weekend with a special by-the-glass offer to enjoy with family and friends in their barrel room or on their heated, open-air terrace overlooking the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. Benjamin Bridge is family-friendly, with offerings for guests of all ages.
South Shore Sea Salt
For the first time ever South Shore Sea Salt will be at the Masstown Market! This family-owned business is bringing premium sea salt straight from the pristine waters of St. Margaret’s Bay. You won’t want to miss it, discover the taste of the sea!
Lupin Dining & Pantry
What started in Kim’s Vancouver apartment back in 2012 as a simple sourdough loaf quickly grew into a passion. Over the years, Kim has honed the craft, learning that time, patience, and care can create something truly special. Now, she’s thrilled to bring that same love of sourdough back to your table at Lupin. Lupin Dining & Pantry has updated their 7-course tasting menu to $125, now including a special welcoming course of their house-made sourdough. With its crackling golden crust and airy, tangy-sweet crumb, this bread is the culmination of years of dedication. It’s more than just a loaf, it’s a story they can’t wait for you to savour!
Comeau’s Sea Foods Limited
From April 10th to 14th, enjoy 10% off sitewide on all your favourite Comeau’s Sea Foods Limited products! Whether you’re craving premium lobster, scallops, or classic Maritime flavours, now’s the perfect time to fill your freezer and save.
Boulangerie la Vendéenne
Craving Boulangerie la Vendéenne’s fresh, artisanal bread, flaky pastries, or their homemade, mouthwatering pizzas? Place your order online at myblv.ca and pick-up with ease! Whether you’re stocking up on your favorites or grabbing a treat on the go, they make it simple and convenient.
Java Blend Coffee
At Java Blend Coffee, they believe coffee can create positive change. That’s why they’ve partnered with MADD Canada to launch MADD Moments, a special blend that supports victims and helps prevent impaired driving. For every 340g bag sold, $1 goes to MADD Canada, funding victim services, awareness campaigns, and youth education. Shop now and support the cause: Community Cups: MADD Moments | Java Blend Coffee
Milestones!
Fox Harb’r Resort
This year, Fox Harb’r Resort proudly celebrates 25 years of world-class golf, luxury, and unforgettable coastal experiences. What began as a bold vision has grown into a premier Canadian destination, where guests return year after year. To mark this milestone, they’re excited to unveil the Ocean Nine on May 8, 2025, the first phase of a stunning new course designed by Canada’s top golf architects.
Hitting The Shelves!
Shivani’s Kitchen
Big News! Shivani’s Kitchen is hitting the big leagues! Their Paneer Butter Sauce Base and Butter Chicken Sauce Base are now available at your local Walmart. Bring the authentic flavours of India to your kitchen with their ready-to-use, preservative-free sauces, making it easy to whip up restaurant-quality meals at home.
The Nova Scotian Cookie Company
Good news Bridgewater! Your local Sobeys is all stocked up and excited to share delicious treats from The Nova Scotian Cookie Company with everyone. Treat yourself to locally made, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Grab a box (or two) and taste the flavour of Nova Scotia!
Barkeep Cocktails
Introducing the Barkeep Cocktails No-No Spritz at Sobeys! This alcohol-free spritz blends grapefruit, blood orange, and elderflower for guilt-free enjoyment. Available now at select Sobeys in HRM!
Sea Level Brewing
You loved Sea Level Brewing’s Summer Crush Blonde Ale so much last year that they had to make it a province-wide staple! Now, you can find this refreshing, easy-drinking brew at your local NSLC, just in time for patio season! Keep an eye out for 473ml cans hitting shelves next month, and get ready to sip your way into summer.
All Things Wine!
Luckett Vineyard
Luckett Vineyard’s Phone Box Wines is taking a bold new direction, making it easier than ever to enjoy exceptional Nova Scotia wines. They’re reducing the price from $23.99 to $19.99, bringing premium, 100% Nova Scotia wines within reach for even more consumers.
Mercator Vineyards
Try Mercator Vineyards’s 2017 Sauvage Sur Lie fresh from their cellar on April 5th!
Beausoleil Farmstead Winery & Cidery
New Release: Valley Sunset! This small-lot blend features Annapolis Valley cider fermented on Pinot Noir skins, aged in whole strawberries, and sparkled to a bright effervescence.
Jost Vineyards & Seagrape Café
Big flavour, easy sipping, and pretty in pink, Jost Vineyards Great Big Friggin’ Rosé is juicy, refreshing, and made for moments that don’t take themselves too seriously.
Reopenings!
Gaspereau Vineyards – Join them on April 5th and 6th for our Opening Weekend! Check out their online Wine Shop at https://gaspereauwine.ca/wines.html until then!
Mercator Vineyards – April 5th and 6th, Friday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Join them at the farmhouse for wine tastings, glasses, samples, shopping and more!
Lupin Dining & Pantry – Lupin is calling you back! Their farm-to-table experience returns, and they can’t wait to welcome you. Reservations open April 6th.
La Cuisine Robicheau – Get ready to savor the flavors of Nova Scotia! La Cuisine Robicheau is reopening on April 25th! Known for their delicious seafood, homestyle dishes, and warm hospitality, it’s the perfect spot to kick off patio season with a memorable meal!
Luckett Vineyards – Mark your calendars! Luckett Vineyards will be open on May 2nd for the 2025 season! Come sip some wine, grab a bite to eat, or pick up a favourite from their shop, all while enjoying a spectacular view! Wine Shop + Tastings 10-5 and Bistro Lunch 11-4!
Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre – Opens for the full season on May 16th! Get ready for riverside relaxation, delicious dining, and unforgettable adventures. Who’s ready? Book your stay now!
Tangled Garden – Opens on May 17, welcoming you to explore its lush, enchanting gardens. Stroll through blooming pathways, discover handcrafted herb-infused treats, and experience the magic of nature in full bloom.
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.