What’s Cooking: July 17-24

What’s Cooking This Week in Nova Scotia

Summer is in full swing, and so is Nova Scotia’s vibrant culinary scene! This week, we’re dishing up fresh flavours, can’t-miss events, and new seasonal menus that celebrate the best of our land and sea. From coastal wine bashes to farm-to-table feasts, here’s what’s cooking across the province!

Fresh Flavours in the Annapolis Valley

Le Caveau Restaurant is serving up fresh inspiration with seasonal dishes that showcase a taste of Nova Scotia. New items include Scallop Hodge podge, zesty Tuna Tartare, and a decadent Dark Chocolate Pistachio Tart.

Pair your meal with, Domaine de Grand Pre’s new small-lot orange wine made from L’Acadie Blanc, offering vibrant notes of stone fruit, citrus, and florals.

What’s On Stage at The Carleton

Looking for great tunes with your night out? The Carleton is heating up this July with an incredible lineup of live music.

Upcoming Shows:

July 16: Mat Hughes with Sadie Skinner
July 17–19: TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents Christine Jensen, Doris Mason & The Bash Bros (feat. Carl Mayotte Quintet), Lina Allemano Four
July 20–21: Mary Gauthier with Jaimee Harris
July 22–23: David Francey
July 24: Tara MacLean with Anna Graves

Saltbox Brewing

With locations in Mahone Bay, Wolfville, and Tantallon Saltbox Brewing is the perfect place to enjoy great beer and good company.

Taco Bronco Food Truck: daily from 12 p.m.
Saltbox Sociable – Happy Hour: Daily at 5 p.m.
Yappy Hour: Bring your furry friends on Fridays at 5 p.m.
Live Celtic Session: Every Sunday at 2 p.m.
CKBW Radio Bingo: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Trivia with Michelle: Saturdays at 3 p.m.
Open Mic with Kevin Boon: Fridays at 6 p.m.

Patio Nights at Obladee

Summer at Obladee and the ☀️ patio’s open! Sip, snack, and watch the city move from the sunny sidewalk patio. Enjoy a bite to eat from the new summer menu and stay for some live music.

Fri, July 18 : Meghan Gilhespy, Peter Bull, Scott Latham
Sat, July 19: John Jahnigan-Mills, Scott Latham

Sprizzi Women’s Soccer Night!

On Thursday, July 24 at 7pm, Drink Sprizzi is teaming up with the Halifax Wanderers for a fun evening at the Wanderers Grounds.

Hit the field with Wanderers players for a casual training session, followed by a private hang in the Owner’s Suite with Drink Sprizzi tastings, and Morris East pizza. Your ticket also includes Sprizzi merch, a Morris East gift card, and a seat at the July 25 Wanderers match.

Only 50 spots available—so don’t wait!

Summer Events at Lupin Dining!

Join Lupin Dining & Pantry for a series of unique, flavour-filled events—from outdoor lunches, cocktail crafting, tasting menus, and relaxed family-style feasts.

Petals & Plates: August 3
️ Tasting Series: August 6 & September 4
Cocktails & Canapés: August 13
Neighbourhood Night: August 17

Keep An Eye Out For Local Produce

Fresh produce can be purchased at Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Market or one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia haddock can be purchased at Evan’s Seafood & Restaurant, Afishionado Fishmongers, Clearwater Seafoods Ltd., Masstown Market’s ‘Catch of the Day’, Dory Mates Seafood Shop, or Fisherman’s Market, when available.

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.