Congratulations to 2026
Taste of Nova Scotia Award Recipients

Congratulations to 2026 Taste of Nova Scotia Award Recipients

Monday, October 26, 2026

The annual Taste of Nova Scotia Awards celebrate excellence in Nova Scotia’s culinary industry, recognizing exceptional restaurants, service, food and beverage producers, exporters, and industry leaders. The five 2026 award recipients were announced during DEVOUR! The Food Film Fest in Wolfville on October 22, 2026.

Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients:

Restaurant of the Year: D ear Friend Bar
Product of the Year: Lunenburg Rum Cakes
Award for Service: Grape Escapes
Producer of the Year: Rousseau Chocolatier
Gary MacDonald Culinary Ambassador of the Year: The McConnell-Gordon Family - Benjamin Bridge Vineyards

Watch these wonderful videos to learn more about the award winners:

Related resources:
Taste of Nova Scotia - https://tasteofnovascotia.com/
Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Trail Guide - https://novascotiaculinarytrails.com/
TNS Business Development Resources - https://tourismns.ca/tourism-business-tools-resources

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