Monthly Archives: August 2012

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Small Nova Scotia Inn Gets Big Praise in Canadian Wine Annual

By Christine on August 30, 2012 Add a comment

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Press Release
Guysborough, N.S. – The 2012 Canadian Wine Annual is out and Nova Scotia’s DesBarres Manor Inn is on the list of the best places to eat, drink and stay in Atlantic Canada.

The Canadian Wine Annual is Wine Access Magazine’s guide to Canadian wineries as well as a regional wine and food vacation planner. DesBarres Manor Inn was one of only six accommodations recommendations with a restaurant selected in Nova Scotia with the Wine Annual stating, “Beautiful waterside Guysborough is now a dining destination because of DesBarres Manor. Dine and stay at the gorgeous inn, famed for its locally sourced cuisine.” more…


A Little Touch of Salt

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Blog By: Natasha Fillmore

Lunenburg is one of those places that seems to draw people to it in one way or another. It’s the perfect distance from Halifax for a day trip and there is enough to see and do to easily fill your day. If you’d prefer to extend your visit, it is stocked with quaint bed & breakfasts and hotels with panoramic views of the harbour. The Bluenose golf course is stunningly set into the landscape and the view of the town from the course was once pictured on the $50 bill.

Some friends and I headed down to spend an overnight in lovely Lunenburg. We dropped the boys off at the golf course and we headed back downtown for a day of shopping and wandering. First on the agenda: lunch! Located right down by the waterfront is Salt Shaker Deli, little sister to one of Canada’s best fine-dining restaurants, Fleur de Sel, also located in Lunenburg. more…


Avondale Sky Winery & Cocoa Pesto Dinner

By Christine on August 28, 2012 Add a comment


Cocoa Pesto Bistro and Avondale Sky Winery are teaming up again, to offer a spectacular culinary event. Indulge in a delectable meal featuring fantastic local wines. Invite that special someone for a romantic dinner, or gather your friends for a ladies night out, in Windsor.

Enjoy a gourmet three-course meal, perfectly paired with wines from, award-winning, Avondale Sky Winery

Date: Thursday, August 30th
Time: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Cocoa Pesto Bistro        more…


Chef Profile – Joe MacLellan

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Chef Joe MacLellan
Restaurant: 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 not just a meal for the guests.

What is your favourite kitchen “tool” or gadget?  Blender or mandolin – it’s a toss up. more…


Wild for Wild Caraway

By Christine on August 27, 2012 (1) comment

Blog by: Gillian MacDonald

When we arrived at Wild Caraway a morning fog was still burning off the Bay of Fundy across the street. Everything seemed to take on a romantic and mystical aura as we made our way to the house.  Salt air mixed in with the smell of dewy garden vegetables and a wood pile adjacent to the parking lot gave off a heady scent – we were on sensory overload before we even made our way into the restaurant. 

Upon arrival we were greeted by Sarah Griebel (part owner and general manager), who welcomed us into the century old home that has been fashioned into the Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café. more…


Causeway Cocktail

By Christine on August 26, 2012 (1) comment

 

The Causeway Cocktail (photo by: Donna MacPherson) was the signature drink at the Right Some Good dinner in Port Hawkesbury last week. We have firsthand experience that it is delicious! more…