Slow Food Nova Scotia will host a locally sourced vegetarian luncheon with Dr Vandana Shiva at Chives Canadian Bistro on February 27th, 1pm.
Dr Shiva is a globally recognized philosopher and activist, and will be in the Maritimes attending several different events and giving a number of public speeches during her visit (February 24-28). For a complete listing visit the ACORN website.
A four course meal prepared by Chefs Craig Flinn (Chives), Michael Howell (Tempest) , Dennis Johnston (FID REsto) and Sean Gallagher (Local Source), accompanied with Nova Scotia wines will be a benefit for Navdanya, a network of seed keepers and organic producers.
The luncheon at Chives is a great opportunity to share a meal and the passions of Dr. Shiva.
The menu is as follows:
Craig Flinn : Roast celery, braised leek, and butter soup with apple and goat cheese fritter and maple banyuls vinegar gastrique
Dennis Johnston : Heirloom beets, Rancher Acres goat cheese, Fresh Tarragon, Cacao nibs
Michael Howell: Root vegetable and smoked Sussex Cheddar gratin, Leonard’s mushrooms poached in caramelized onion broth, celeriac crisps, Riverview micro beet tops
Sean Gallagher: Free range Tiramisu with housemade savoiardi biscotti
To learn more about Dr Shiva, visit www.vandanashiva.org
Tickets are on sale at Chives for $60 each and must be purchased by cash or check (made to Slow Food Nova Scotia). The tickets cannot be held at the door and must be picked up in advance of the event. We have 60 tickets total. The price is inclusive of tax and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in person anytime between 9 and 9 during the week (after 12 on weekends) at Chives (1537 Barrington Street Halifax)
