Sip n' Shuck
Posted by: Kristen Pickett
Recently, I ended the day by sampling some of Nova Scotia's finest wines and seafood- not a bad way to start the weekend! Sip n' Shuck, an event organized by some of the province's most dedicated culinary organizations was held at the Delta Halifax hotel, in the Baronet Ballroom, overlooking Halifax Harbour. Now, I'm not a huge oyster fan myself, but as famed food critic Jeffrey Steingarten wrote in his bestseller, The Man Who Ate Everything, in order to be truly justified in your dislike of a certain food, you mush try it at least 10 times- and so I did. I...
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Date Posted: 03/22/2010
Halifax area is a 'hot' spot for winter surfing
Posted by: Emily Kimber
Our winter waves are internationally renowned. Check out this video featured on CBC's Land & Sea about how Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore has gained a reputation as one of the best winter surfing destinations in the world.
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Date Posted: 03/16/2010
Halifax is a great city for foodies
Posted by: Emily Kimber
Innovative chefs using local ingredients, a Nova Scotian wine industry that continues to gain acclaim and a year-long roster of festivals celebrating food are just a few of the reasons Halifax is becoming known for food and wine.
Savour Food and Wine month just wrapped up in Halifax, culminating with Savour, the largest food and wine show east of Montreal. Other highlights during the month-long celebration included the third annual Nova Scotia Ice Wine Festival (February 4-14), the annual Dine Out program, with special prix-fixe menus in restaurants across Nova Scotia (February 1-11) along with a myriad of special events hosted...
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Date Posted: 03/10/2010
