Chef Michael to compete in the Grate Canadian Grilled Cheese Cookoff in Toronto! |
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Chef Michael Howell flies to Toronto this on August 24th to represent eastern Canada in the nation's ultimate grilled cheese battle! The Grate Canadian Grilled Cheese Cookoff takes place at the Canadian National exhibition on Augut 24th. Michael takes on Food Network chef Corbin Tomaszeski from Toronto, Calgary's Paul Rogalski (Rouge Restaurant) and Melissa Craig from Whistler BC's Bearfoot Bistro. To be judged by an esteemed panel of food critics including the Globe and Mail's Lucy Waverman, Michael hopes to take the crown for Canada's Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich! |
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FRIDAYS - DRINKS ON THE DECK and TBONES for dinner |
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Starting this Friday June 11th, for the next month, join us on the Tempest deck for Friday afternoon drinks! From 5-6:30 pm we will offer 5 oz glasses of house white and red wine, a bloody caesar, Stella, Guinness or Mojo Rojo for only $5.00. We will also offer FREE munchies for tables. Stick around for dinner afterwards or simply unwind on our cool shaded deck. If the weather is inclement we welcome you at the bar and lounge chairs
Tbone Friday nights - Also on Fridays we will offer TBONE FRIDAY nights. In addition to Jeff or Chef Michael's dinner specials, we will offer a grilled 16 oz Oultons's T-bone steak for $24.95 with mash potatoes or French fries and Chef's veg
So have a beer after work, stick around for a big steak and then go play! |
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September 30th - Young Winemakers of NS at Tempest |
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As part of the 2010 NS Fall Wine Festival, join Nova Scotia’s young winemakers at Tempest and celebrate food and wine pairings from Chef Michael Howell
Simon Rafuse (Blomidon Estate Winery), Jean Benoit Deslauriers (Benjamin Bridge) and Gina Haverstock (Gaspereau Vineyards) will pair some of their favourite wines with tapas sized portions of delectable bites from the Tempest kitchen. Wines by the glass will accompany the small plates offered indivally on a special a la carte menu that evening. Event begins at 6pm but reserve a table any time that evening, for a little bite and a sample , or as much as you wish! Reservations ESSENTIAL 902 542 0588 www.tempest.ca |
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Food Day Canada July 31 |
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Tempest is joining over 130 other restaurants in every region of Canada to host a Food Day event celebrating local seasonal bounty. To make a reservation, please contact them at 542 0588 below. For other Food Day celebrations in your area, visit http://www.flavoursofcanada.ca/
Tempest will offer a Lobster Dinner on Food Day, July 31st
Lobster Cappucino or Taproot Greens Salad with Dulse
Butter-poached Lobster with Citrus Risotto and Wilted Spinach or Meadowbrook Market Smoked Pork chop with Apple Butter and Parisienne Potatoes
Noggins Cherry Tart with White Chocolate Gelato or Pastry Chef Kasia Czura’s Trio of Housemade Sorbets using Seasonal Annapolis Valley Fruit $36.95 |
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August 4th - Spanish Wine and Tapas Celebration |
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Spanish Tapas Celebration with Spanish Wine Expert Javier Delgado
Wednesday August 4th @ 6pm Tempest Restaurant, Wolfville Imagine you are in Sunny Spain this very moment, living the Vida Loca! Can`t get there?
Well get to Tempest Restaurant for a Spanish Fiesta Enjoy an authentic Spanish Tapas menu – small plates – all evening long that will include:
Chorizo - pan fried Spanish Sausage 5.00 Tortilla Espagnole – Spanish omelet with olive oil poached potatoes 5.00 Gambas Alcalde - Shrimp in spicy Tomato Sauce 7.00 Mejillones Espagnol - Mussels with garlic, sherry & parsley 5..00 Bacalao - Salt Cod and Potato Gratin 5.00 Judias Blancas - White Lima Beans in Tomato Sauce 4.00 Pimentoes en vinaigre - marinated Roasted Red Peppers 5.00 Salada Calamari - marinated Calamari Salad 5.00 Garbanzos con Espinacas - Chick Peas and spinach 4.00 Costillas bar Bahia - Pork Ribs in Paprika Sauce 5.00 Manchego con Jamon - Spain’s most famous cheese with cured ham 7.00 Gazpacho – chilled tomato garlic and cucumber soup 4.00 Cordero Glaseado – Briased lamb on a bed of couscous, raisins and spinach 7.00
Javier Delgado Spanish wine expert, will be on hand to speak about the varietals, styles and unique qualities of Spanish wines, this night courtesy of Bishops Cellar for $5.00 per glass:
Abad Dom Bueno Godello Abad Dom Bueno Mencia Lorca Monastell Rose Lorca Macabeo Lorca Monastrell
If you reserve in advance, enjoy a complimentary glass of Segura Viudas Brut Cava! For Reservations please call TEMPEST at 902 542 0588
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Corkage Free Thursdays |
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Corkage Free Thursdays
Every Thursday Night enjoy your own wine with no corkage fee (usually $18.00), with the purchase of a pasta or main course dish. Bring a special bottle from your cellar for a special occasion, or a simple hearty favorite to enjoy with the new Tempest spring menu.
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Atlantic Seafood - Michael's first Cookbook! |
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Chef Michael's first cookbook, ATLANTIC SEAFOOD, is now available ! ATLANTIC SEAFOOD features over 50 recipes from Michael and Tempest, with glorious pictures from Shooterbug Photography. It is available at Tempest Restaurant (of course!), Box of Delights Bookstore (Wolfville), the Tempest Booth at the Wolfville Farmers Market, Atlantic News (Halifax) and most major booksellers in the region. A great gift for the amateur cook or the seasoned pro! |
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OUR HOURS |
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HOURS Lunch Friday, Saturday-Sunday 11:30-3:00 Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 5:30-9pm (10:00pm Fridays and Saturdays)
We are CLOSED Mondays
Our Bar is open each evening until close for great cocktails, Dreaft beer (Stella Artois, Guinness and SeaLevel Mojo Rojo) and wines by the glass or bottle |
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Parties and Meetings |
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Tempest welcomes your inquiries regarding special events, off-site catering, wedding rehearsal dinners and business meetings. We can accommodate up to 60 people in our sophisticated “City-Chic” dining room. Parties of up to 20 people can be accommodated on our beautiful grape covered patio during the warmer months. For bookings at holiday times please contact us as early as possible to avoid disappointment |
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Slow Food Nova Scotia |
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:: Michael is now the leader of Slow Food Nova Scotia, Michael will direct the Board and, with the help of Co-Chair Craig Flinn, create a healthy balance of fun and interesting activities for Slow Food NS members as well as spur action toward achieving Slow Food goals of healthy eating in schools, preservation of farms a and support for local producers and artisanal products.
Visit www.slowfoodns.blogspot.com 
The main website for Slow Food International, based in Bra, Italy is www.slowfood.com
The Canadian Slow Food site is www.slowfood.ca
Anyone interested in joining Slow Food or learning more may contact me through mail@slowfoodns.ca |
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Other notes of interest |
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:: Michael was very busy as the feature chef on CBC Television's Living Halifax show with Heidi Petracek. He did four episodes demonstrating that it IS possible to eat locally all year round in Nova Scotia. Check the links on these pages to view them online http://www.cbc.ca/livinghalifax/archives/2008/02/
:: A Good Catch was recently published by Greystone Books and features recipes that use only sustainable seafood. Michael is the ONLY chef in the book with three recipes!
:: Formac Press recently published a compilation of Molassas recipes in MOLASSAS by Joy Crosby. All the food styling for the recipes in the book was created by Michael
:: The recently published Pumpkin and Squash Cookbook– recipes from Canada’s Best Chefs includes two recipes from Michael and Tempest. Published by Formac Press. Available at bookstores now
:: Where to Eat in Canada has again recognized Tempest as one of the region's most important restaurants for every year since 2005. We hope to continue this in 2009
The prestigious Atlantic Canadian Magazine PROGRESS, in its January, February 2007 issue, named Tempest the Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Nova Scotia.
LIfestyle Maritimes Magazine named TEMPEST the Best restaurant in the Maritimes in their Summer 2007 issue |
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Opening Soon - TV show |
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The Opening of Tempest continues to be featured on the television show "Opening Soon", currently being broadcast in Canada on The Life Network AND the Fine Living Network as well as the occasional rerun on Food Network Canada. The 1/2 hour documentary chronicles the opening of the restaurant from inception through opening night. Tempest is only the third restaurant in Nova Scotia to be featured on Opening Soon. Broadcast dates can be checked on or the Fine Living Network (www.fineliving.com ), Life Network (www.lifenetwork.ca) or Food Network Canada (www.foodtv.ca) |
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Media - Reviews |
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:: The Coast - August 26 - September 2, 2004 - click here
:: Articles and recipes from Michael and Tempest have been featured in Occasions Magazine, WISH Magazine, The Chronicle Herald, the Valley Today, The Advertiser, Junkanoo Magazine, Big Game Fishing Journal, Abaco Life, numerous cookbooks, and other magazines. Saltscapes Magazine featured an article about Chef Michael and a recipe for Asparagus Crepes with Chive Hollandaise. [read the article in PDF] |
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For same day reservations please call 902.542.0588 or
toll free, 1-866-542-0588.
Tempest welcomes you to contact us with regard to your
special event. We can accomodate groups up to 50 inside
and, weather permitting, up to 50 on our patio.
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