Taste of Nova Scotia Awards handed out in Wolfville during Devour!

Ryan Isnor, of Benjamin Bridge, earned the award for service during the recent Taste of Nova Scotia Awards in Wolfville. Photo by ContributedArticle contentTwo of the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards this year went to Kings County recipients.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRyan Isnor, from the Benjamin Bridge Winery in the Gaspereau Valley, won the award for service while product of the year was given to the vinous cider made by Beausoleil Farmstead Winery and Cidery in Port Williams.Article contentArticle content Melanie and Jake Eelman, of Beausoleil Farmstead Winery and Cidery in Port Williams, recently won the product of the year award from Taste of Nova Scotia. Photo by Wendy Elliott /Valley Journal-AdvertiserArticle contentArticle content At the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards recently in Wolfville, Ryan Isnor from Benjamin Bridge Winery won the award for service. Photo by Wendy Elliott /Valley Journal-AdvertiserArticle content“Each year, the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards give us the opportunity to shine a light on the people, products, and experiences that bring our province’s culinary story to life,” Taste of Nova Scotia executive director Emily Haynes said in a news release.Article contentArticle content“These awards are about celebrating community, and a deep sense of place. Our members are innovators, collaborators, and storytellers who showcase the very best of Nova Scotia and celebrating them is our way of honouring the people who make Nova Scotia such a remarkable place to visit, and an even better place to call home.”Article contentThe awards were announced during Devour! The Food Film Fest Oct. 23 in Wolfville.Article contentWith 21 acres of land on Church Street, Melanie and Jake Eelman, of Beausoleil Farmstead Winery and Cidery, create unique blends of apple varieties and wine. Isnor is a tourism graduate of the Nova Scotia Community College Kingstec Campus whose warm friendly approach is appreciated by his customers.Article contentThe three other award winners were Obladee Wine Bar of Halifax for restaurant of the year, Hope Blooms for producer of the year and Martin and Sylvie Ruiz Salvador won the Gary MacDonald Culinary Award.Article contentArticle content“I’m very honoured to be receiving this award, and even more honoured that we’re both being recognized,” Sylvie Ruiz Salvador said in the release. “Martin and I are a team, and this acknowledges that teamwork – it’s the most important part of all of this, the work we do together.”Article content Martin and Sylvie Ruiz Salvador recently earned the Gary MacDonald Culinary Ambassador Award at the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards recently in Wolfville. They co-own five Lunenburg restaurants, including The Beach Pea, The South Shore Fish Shack and the Salt Shaker Deli. Photo by ContributedArticle contentMartin Ruiz Salvador said after the presentation he got early culinary experience in Wolfville and now he and his wife co-own five Lunenburg restaurants, including the Beach Pea Kitchen and Bar, The South Shore Fish Shack and the Salt Shaker Deli.Article content“Receiving this Taste of Nova Scotia Award means that people see us,” Jessie Jollymore, founder and executive director of Hope Blooms said in the release. “We’re not just a little garden growing things – the children are wholeheartedly involved, producing, creating change, and running an excellent social business. This award shines a light on us – it feels like we made it.”