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Grand Banker Bar & Grill

By Taste of Nova Scotia on May 14, 2010 (1) comment

 

Grand Banker Bar & Grill

Join the crew of the Grand Banker, located harbourside in historic downtown Lunenburg. Our fresh, local menu and stunning waterfront view ensures a true Nova Scotian experience. Favourite classics such as fish cakes, scallops, mussels, haddock, burgers and Acadian stew are given a Maritime twist, using only the best the land and sea have to offer. Our commitment to local artisans, farmers and fishermen results in a unique and special experience. The casual and relaxed atmosphere, along with our commitment to great service and hospitality, makes The Banker an ideal port of call for lunch and dinner.


Mallett’s Gourmet

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Mallet's-Maple-Pepper

Mallett’s Gourmet makes truly unique Canadian seasonings! Our Maple Pepper® brand seasonings combine 100% pure maple sugar, crushed black peppercorns and sea salt to give an extraordinary taste sensation to almost any dish in which you would normally use pepper. We have four amazing flavours of Maple Pepper® in our range; Original, Garlic, Chipotle and Mild Curry, all sold in many stores around Nova Scotia. See our website for an interactive stockist locator map. Mallett’s Maple Pepper® is also used on Willy Krauch’s Maple Pepper® Hot Smoked Salmon.


Boulangerie la Vendéenne

By Taste of Nova Scotia on May 13, 2010 Add a comment

Boulangerie-la-Vendeenne

Originally from the la Vendéenne region on the Atlantic coast of France, Jean Marc Riant has been baking French-style bread for many years now. He started apprenticing to be a cuisinier/boulanger when he was 15, and has been perfecting his craft ever since.

Boulangerie la Vendéenne produces a large variety of organic artisanal breads and pastries. Baguettes, sourdough, rye, spelt, 7 grain, apricot & honey and more can be found year-round at the Halifax Farmers’ Market, Pete’s Frootique, Italian Market, Super Natural, Planet Organic, Salt Shaker and Mariposa. From mid-spring until late fall, Boulangerie la Vendéenne can be found at farmers’ markets in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Annapolis Royal, Hubbards and Wolfville.


Benjamin Bridge Releases 2009 NOVA 7

By Taste of Nova Scotia on May 10, 2010 Add a comment

Nova 7

Benjamin Bridge released its 2009 vintage of NOVA 7 on May 6, just in time for Mother’s Day. This lightly sparkling, off-dry white wine is the perfect accompaniment to Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. Hailed as “the quintessential apéritif wine” by one of Canada’s most respected wine writers, John Szabo, Master Sommelier, NOVA 7 complements any celebration because of its light effervescence and elegant aromatics.

NOVA 7 took the Nova Scotia market by storm in 2008 and 2009 and the anticipation for this year’s vintage is building. Alanna MacIntyre, Sommelier and Retail Manager at Bishop’s Cellar, Halifax, said in a recent Bishop’s Cellar newsletter: “It’s finally back! I’ve never seen a wine generate as much buzz (no pun intended) as this local superstar. If you are one of the few who has never tasted Nova 7 or doubts the quality of Nova Scotian wines, get yourself down to Bishop’s Cellar to taste what all the excitement is about.”

Winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers, who received praise and standout reviews from Robert Parker and Steven Tanzer for his wines while working in California, says this year’s vintage of NOVA 7 is particularly exciting. Not only does it display the characteristic and elegant Muscat aromas and crisp acidity for which the wine is known, but NOVA 7 is being introduced in a new screw cap bottle. The screw cap, or Stelvin closure as it is referred to in the industry, is a quality improvement, preserving the freshness and crispness of wines, particularly important for this lightly sparkling, crisp white wine. more…


Adventures. Served fresh daily.

By Taste of Nova Scotia on May 8, 2010 Add a comment

Adventures in Taste

Adventures in Taste is Nova Scotia’s culinary tourism program, showcasing unique and memorable culinary and wine tourism experiences throughout the province. Explore the flavours of Nova Scotia. Taste the fresh local products from our land and our sea. Discover the artistry of our chefs, winemakers, farmers and producers. If you love food and seek adventure, Nova Scotia has a bounty of culinary experiences for you to savour. What will your adventure be? more…


Train Station Inn

By Taste of Nova Scotia on May 5, 2010 Add a comment

Train Station Inn

Welcome aboard! The dining car at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche offers a unique dining experience. Built in 1928 and used by CNR until 1997, the dining car came to rest at the Train Station in 2001. Carefully restored, the dining car offers the charm and nostalgia of years gone by. Homemade seafood chowder, fish cakes, steak and lobster make for a truly first-class dining experience. Be sure to allow extra time while visiting us to experience the Vice Royal lounge car for relaxing, as well as our museum café and gift shop all available on site.

Open daily for lunch and dinner from May to mid-October. Private event bookings and reservations are welcomed.

Welcome aboard! The dining car at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche offers a unique dining experience. Built in 1928 and used by CNR until 1997, the dining car came to rest at the Train Station in 2001. Carefully restored, the dining car offers the charm and nostalgia of years gone by. Homemade seafood chowder, fish cakes, steak and lobster make for a truly first-class dining experience. Be sure to allow extra time while visiting us to experience the Vice Royal lounge car for relaxing, as well as our museum café and gift shop all available on site.