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Halifax, N.S. – The Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards is a celebration of excellence to honour producers and restaurants that provide exceptional culinary products and experiences. Winners, from over 800 consumer nominations, were announced during the annual Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia’s (TIANS) Tourism Summit on November 27, 2012.

“This is our opportunity to recognize and thank the passionate, dedicated people – the farmers, the fishermen, the chefs – who create the artisanal products that make our province a true culinary tourism destination,” says Janice Ruddock, executive director of Taste of Nova Scotia.

Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards for 2012 were presented in the following categories:

Innovative Product of the Year
Pear Eau De Vie, Ironworks Distillery, Lunenburg

Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Fine Dining
Le Caveau, Grand Pré

Restaurant of the Year – Chef Inspired Casual Dining
Wild Caraway, Advocate Harbour

Restaurant of the Year – Essence of Nova Scotia
Trellis Café, Hubbards

Producer of the Year
Fox Hill Cheese House, Port Williams

Server of the Year
Andrea Davidson, Fleur de Sel, Lunenburg

Consumer Choice Product of the Year
Eel Lake Oysters, Ste. Anne du Ruisseau

Gary MacDonald Culinary Ambassador of the Year
Chef Craig Flinn, Chives Canadian Bistro

Nominations for the Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards were received from Taste of Nova Scotia members and the public. The nominations were brought to a judges’ panel and then approved by the Taste of Nova Scotia Board of Directors. For more information about Taste of Nova Scotia and its members visit www.tasteofnovascotia.com.

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Videos and high resolution photos of winners are available upon request.

For more information please contact:

Christine White
Director of Communications & Events, Taste of Nova Scotia
Phone: (902) 492-9291, ext 115
Cell: (902) 880-2180
Email: Christine@tasteofnovascotia.com
Website: www.tasteofnovascotia.com

About Taste of Nova Scotia

Taste of Nova Scotia is a unique, province-wide marketing program, whose members are committed to offering the very best culinary experiences and products that Nova Scotia has to offer. The Taste of Nova Scotia membership base includes more than 144 quality food producers and processors, as well as a collection of the best restaurants in the province.www.tasteofnovascotia.com