Events

Sip ‘n Shuck – Nova Scotia Oyster, Mussel & Wine Tasting Night

By Christine on January 26, 2012 Add a comment

Jan 26 update: The weather may be frightful but, Sip ‘n Shuck will go ahead on Friday. Stay at the Delta Halifax to avoid the weather!

SOLD OUT
Sip ‘n Shuck your way through one of the best food events in Nova Scotia. Taste our local aquaculture products prepared in standard, not so standard, and unimaginably delicious ways – paired with our award-winning Nova Scotia wines. Get ready to treat your taste buds to a Nova Scotia kitchen party.

Learn how to shuck an oyster, get wine pairing tips from a sommelier and enjoy live entertainment!

Date: Friday, January 27, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Delta Halifax, Baronet Ballroom
Cost: $40+HST/ticket
For more information and to buy tickets: Call the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia (AANS) at (902)422-6234 or aans@eastlink.ca.

Presented by: AANS, Delta Barrington & Halifax, Discovermussels.com, Nova Scotia department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Wines of Nova Scotia

Governors’ Wine & Dine Club

By Christine on January 20, 2012 Add a comment

An Exclusive Dining Experience: Governors Pub & Eatery in Sydney, Cape Breton, will be hosting a wine club event on Saturday, January 28.

Discover how wine-pairing enhances your dining experience and understand how different foods and flavours can bring out the best in a wine – and your food. The evening will include a five-course dinner prepared by executive chef Ardon Mofford and Nova Scotia wines from Domaine de Grand Pre and Jost Vineyards presented by Harvest Wines sommelier Jonathan Wilson. Click here for reservation information and the menu.

2012 Nova Scotia Icewine Festival

By Doug on January 3, 2012 Add a comment

The 2012 festival marks the fifth annual Nova Scotia Winter Icewine Festival. Between February 2-12, celebrate Nova Scotia’s internationally award-winning Icewines. Sample Icewine paired with local cuisine, learn how Icewine is made, try your hand at pruning or book a Winter Icewine Experience Getaway. Nova Scotia winemakers and some of the province’s finest chefs come together to celebrate their passion for local food and wine during the Winter Icewine Festival.

With over 40 events taking place over 10 days – there is something for everyone!

Visit www.nsicewinefestival.ca to learn more.

Trattoria della Nonna presents the 2nd Annual White Truffle Festival

By Doug on November 15, 2011 Add a comment

Trattoria della Nonna Sign

November 17, 18 & 19, 2011

For the second year running, Taste of Nova Scotia member Trattoria della Nonna in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia will be hosting a weekend long White Truffle Festival.

The elusive white truffle, foraged by hand in Italy, will be the star in nearly every dish throughout the weekend. In addition to a truffle infused tasting menu, diners will have the option of adding sliced white truffle to any dish on the menu including gelato!

Chef Terry Vassallo will be preparing a number special menu items such as, risotto with caramelized celery root, prosecco, duck stock, Grana Padano and fresh white truffle or pizza with carbonara sauce, provolone, and Parmesan, shaved white truffle.

Due to the popularity of this festival, reservations are required and can be made by calling: (902) 640-3112.

Slow Motion Film Festival Barn Dinner

By Doug on November 4, 2011 Add a comment

Thursday, November 10th, 2011, 7:00pm, Wolfville Farmers’ Market

Tickets $59 (PURCHASE HERE)

Local food will be the topic of conversation and the star of the evening as it’s cooked up and served by 10 well known, world class chefs and one celebrity chef in Wolfville.

The Slow Motion Food Film Festival opens Thursday, November 10, 2011 with the first event of a weekend long slate of films and food activities. The Barn Dinner is sponsored by Select Nova Scotia and takes place in the newly built Wolfville Farmer’s Market. Film and food buffs will delight at this gala dinner featuring chefs Craig Flinn (Chives), Dennis Johnston (FID Resto), Peter Dewar (NSCC), Jason Lynch (Le Caveau), Luis Clavel (Atlantica Hotel), Peter Jackson (Formerly of Jacks Grill, Edmonton), Renee Lavallee (The Feisty Chef), Chris Velden (Flying Apron), Brad Bowden (Glen Arbour), and Jesse Vergen (The Saint John Alehouse).

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An Autumn Immersion of Game Cuisine & Fine Ales

By Christine on October 21, 2011 Add a comment

October 20 – November 30, 2011
‘Stories’ restaurant features its fifth annual pairing of game and beers this October & November.

Fall is our favourite time to showcase the wonderful game offerings from our culinary team. Chef Scott Vail has paired some of his best game dishes such as boar, bison and guinea hen with a bold selection of local and international craft ales. Rumor has it that Propeller and Garrison beers will be in the pairing…

$95 per person includes five-course game-inspired blind tasting with beer pairings. Taxes and gratuity extra. Call (902) 444-4400 for more information and to make reservations or visit www.storiesdining.com.

‘Stories’ restaurant features signature dining in intimate dining rooms at The Halliburton – Halifax’s historic boutique hotel.

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