The layout of the store is very straightforward. The employees are always hard at work but when…read moreasked for assistance they are always willing to help. They always have better deals that are at times dollars cheaper than the Sobeys nearby in Stellarton. They sell the same products as most Sobeys locations but don't seem to run out of options as quickly as other places.

I had ordered pre made pizza and I got dough and pepperoni also some snacks for the weekend but…read morethat wasn't in there

We are new to Nova Scotia and discovered The Pork Shop a couple of months ago. We have been there…read moretwice, driving from Truro, and it is worth the drive. Their sausages are excellent and jerky products outstanding. We have bought other meat products they offer and have not been disappointed.

I'm a fan anytime a business opens up in Pictou County, barring shady biker-related ones, and even…read moremore so when it's a meat monger. And not the typical king of meats, beef, but its too frequently overlooked, delicious little brother - pork. Located in good-sized building along Westville Road, The Pork Shop has a handful of large coolers packed with tons of different sausages (the usual suspects plus cool ones like donair and curry that I'd love to try), many different cuts of pork, a few types of bacon (including the all-to-rare peameal bacon), and beef and chicken for people that aren't s big of fans of pork as I am. Shelves of dry goods to go with your meat line the walls - local jams, honey, sauerkraut, etc. Their website is really great too, listing all of their carnivorous options as well as descriptions of each. Much to my own chagrin, I don't live nearby and don't have a car, so transporting meat is a bit of a hassle/major heath concern. As such, the only meat I've yet tried is my dad's favourite, their marinated capacola pork chops. Luckily for me, it's a damn fine marinade and the pork chops turn out great on the grill - even when my dad, who's infamous for overcooking chops, does them. This may have a bit to do with their hefty thickness, so they're harder to dry out entirely. The flavour is rich and peppery, and I'm guessing the red tint is from paprika since there isn't a spicy hit to them. Get these, grill them up, and openly laugh in the face of those who think beef reigns supreme. On one of my visits back I just may have to load up a cooler with ice packs and smuggle some sausage and bacon back to the city with me. PS. watch out for the horrible potholes in their gravel parking lot.

It's not easy to be out of sight, out of mind in a small town, but Whistleberry Market was that…read morekind of place for me. Every time I'd drive by, I'd remind myself that I should finally go there, but it was only once we were in our waning days of living in the county that I made the effort to get out there. It's a big, airy space, with lots of wood paneling that ups the country market vibe. I was really impressed with the broad assortment of products - fresh fruit and veg (local and imported), locally- and house-made pickles and jams, deli products, frozen meats, desserts, pantry goods, and more! What also drew us in were the hot food offerings, which include breakfast, lunch and dinner items. While I opted for the burger, my wife went for the pork chop dinner. You don't see pork chops on a lot of menus, let alone smoked pork chops, and at a country market at that, so it was too intriguing to pass up. Everything is cooked to order, so if you're getting hot food, I'd suggest ordering it first and browsing the grocery items while you wait. There's a good-sized seating area at the far end of the market with several booths and tables, as well as several picnic tables outside. The burger was really, really good. The patty was a bit too compacted, but it had a great char from the flame grill. You get your choice of toppings, and I pretty much went for the works. They were top notch in quality, with house-made pickles, a slice of real cheddar, and super fresh lettuce and tomato. The bun seemed to be house- or locally-made, with a lightly crisp crust and a soft and supple crumb that held up well against its fillings. A coating of black and white sesame seeds added a nice bit of flair too! The fries are crispy-coated ones, so while not hand-cut, they were an easy win, and plentiful. All of this, plus a drink was only $13.50, which seems like a steal these days for non-fast food! As impressive as the burger was, my wife's pork chop was definitely the winner. It was a *big* chop - easily an inch thick, even after being cooked. The smoke flavour was fantastic, but the chop wasn't dry and overcooked from the double-cooking of the smoking and grilling. There was enough pork chop and fries that my wife had leftovers for lunch the next day! At $15 for the meal, it feels like a steal in 2024. With a great selection of local products and produce, and delicious hot food at reasonable prices, I'm so glad that I finally tried Whistleberry Market, and look forward to future visits when I'm back in the area.

The best burger and poutine!! Absolutely amazing food, fresh produce locally sourced, baked goods,…read moregrocery items and lots more! Check it out!

One of the enduring strengths of food trucks is their versatility, allowing epicurean entrepreneurs…read moreto set up shop where there's a need for their wares. Industrial wasteland? Food truck. Random parking lot? Food truck. It's the latter that Shawn's Burgers & More puts to use, and in rural Nova Scotia at that. Brick and mortars are a big financial commitment, and while not exactly cheap, their mobile cousins are a great option when seasonality is a big influence on your customer base as well. I made a little detour to get to Shawn's on my way back to New Glasgow, enjoying a scenic autumn drive down the 376. Parked at the Lyon's Brook Rite Stop, it's only a few minutes away from the rotary. While burgers are in the name, when I asked the gentleman running the show (presumably named Shawn?) what a first timer like me should get, he didn't hesitate in saying their fish and chips. Using fresh fish, their own batter and even house-made tartar sauce, it was and easy "yes". After a short wait in my car while taking shelter from the rain, I soon had my heaping plate back in my own inglorious, mobile confines. The fish looked really good - a large filet, with a deep, golden brown batter. But would it live up to the hype and visuals? As this is a restaurant review and not a TV show that can do cliffhangers, simply put: yes! The batter was as crispy as it looked and had a great flavour that reminded me of my childhood and getting fish and chips with my mom at the West Side Family Restaurant. The fish itself flaked easily into distinct, tender flakes, and overall it was so good I mainly saved the tartar sauce for the fries! Said tartar sauce was excellent, putting places that serve Kraft packets to shame. Prominent chunks of chopped pickles dotted the vibrantly yellow sauce, which I'm not sure came from mustard thrown into the mix or a very yolk-heavy homemade mayo. The fries had the vibe of the skin-on, from-frozen type, as they were more uniformly coloured than most hand-cut fries are, although if they are hand-cut, kudos to your blanching skills Shawn! Regardless of their origin, they weren't as crispy as you'd want. Not limp and soggy, but not nearly the heights reached by the fish and tartar sauce either. Having just moved out of the county, I don't know if I'll ever be back to Shawn's, but I am very glad I did swing by.

Yet another new craft brewery in Nova Scotia in 2013! We couldn't pass up the opportunity to drive…read moreto beautiful Pictou for the grand opening. They really wanted the grand opening to be special and, for that day, were waiving the growler fee and even giving a free glass with each growler! Uncle Leo's "home" is a beautiful country-esque building with a nice sign; it really fits in well with the surroundings. When we got there, there was a long line-up, proving the point that craft beer is not just an urban thing but that foks in more rural areas are catching on to good beer! For now, they produce two beers, a red ale and an IPA, with the help of famed beer guru Greg Nash. Both beers are fantastic, although my taste buds prefer hoppier types like the IPA. As IPAs go, this one is somewhat tame, with beautiful floral notes with a touch of bitterness from the hops. A really good IPA for nice summer days. Let's hope their beers make their way into many pubs and restaurants!

What a great little local brewer. These guys are a wonderful local business doing great things. I…read moremountain bike often at the local Fitzpatrick Mtn and always make a stop in at U.L.'s to get a a bottle (or two) to enjoy at home after. The small sales room often smells amazingly of brewing beer and I have never had a brew that didnt exceed expectations.

After recharging on Big Island beach one weekend, my wife and I stopped in to Your Place Eatery for…read morea late lunch, since they've basically got a lock on hot food in the area. The menu has a lot of familiar food truck items, but it's a bit larger and a bit fancier. But not *too* fancy - this is Lower Barney's River, after all. There's several different burgers, chicken sandwiches, subs, deep-fried apps, and even some donairs! My wife's hunger lured her toward the first thing she saw on the menu - the bacon cheeseburger poutine - and I went for the Little Mess burger. There weas only a couple people ahead of us mid-afternoon on a Sunday, so we had our food in quick order and set up shop on one of their picnic tables. The Little Mess burger is the smaller version of their spin on a Big Mac, the Big Mess. Both have shredded lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and a house-made special sauce, except the Little Mess has just one 1/4lb patty instead of the Big Mess' two. All the familiar flavours worked well together, with the added benefit of much, much better beef than the burger's corporate inspiration. I didn't see much of a crust on this smashburger, but it was quite good nonetheless. Having gotten my burger a la carte, I had room for the inevitable portion of my wife's poutine that she wouldn't be able to finish. And to be fair, no one person should be crushing a hefty poutine on their own, especially sober. While Your Place's regular poutine has cheese curds (bonus points!), the bacon cheeseburger poutine leans into its theme, going with shredded cheddar and a cheese sauce for that extra hot 'n' cheesy mess factor. The bits of burger and bacon amped up the flavour and savouriness, and the fries that weren't completed doused in cheese seemed to be well cooked. Not even the crispest fry can withstand this onslaught of cheese! Given their location, Your Place could coast by doing the bare minimum, standard chip wagon food, so it's really cool that they're putting in the effort to offer the area more and they're doing a killer job at it!

We wanted to try some moon mist flavored ice cream (a Nova Scotian flavor consisting of grape,…read morebubble gum, and banana ice cream) and was glad to find this place selling scotsburn flavors where the moon mist flavor was available. The cone was a little stale and the scoop was a standard scoop, albeit a bit on the smaller side. Not sure if there is a washroom available and didn't see store hours, but there is an ATM if you need cash. There's also ample parking in their lot. A good place to stop off of 104, especially since we were heading to Halifax from CB.

Corina's newest location at the corner of Bridge Ave and Stellarton Road is a good step up from…read moreit's original location, which was just down the road. This spot has lots of parking, two walk-up serving windows, and ample outdoor picnic tables. A large digital screen displays the menu - you'll come for a scoop of hard Scotsburn ice cream, but be enticed by a plentiful list of additional options. including: ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, soft serve and a few savoury (hot dog, anyone?) items as well. The scoopers are very prescriptive and measured; great consistency. At $3 for a small (two scoops, both conservative in size) there are better value scoops elsewhere, but I appreciate the consistency and breadth of flavour choice that Corina offers. Always a reliable ice cream option!

Great home cooked food! Cashier was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious!read more

Only the locals know about this little market that's also a homestyle diner…read more When I am visiting family in New Glasgow, this is my FAVOURITE spot to go for breakie or brunch, because the quality of this greasy spoon plate of breakfast cannot be matched. The last time I was there, my jaw actually dropped at the size of the two over easy eggs on my plate! I'm sure they come from a local supplier - these wouldn't fit into the normal grocery store egg categories. Hashbrowns are also phenomenal. And, I don't know another local diner in the area that gives you a breakfast plate with homemade, thick cut toast, dripping in butter along with breakfast meat that will go above and beyond any other diner's attempt to satisfy. Trust me, this plate of awesomeness is not for the faint of heart, but it's bar none the best breakfast in all of Pictou County. Opt for the sausages - you won't be disappointed. And then make sure who ever is with you gets the bacon. Cause you'll obviously want to try a strip of that, too. Service is laid back. Coffee is fine - it's diner quality, and that's fine by me. The floors creak and the locals pretty much have assigned seating. Tables are small and the ceilings are low, but it's all part of the atmosphere, folks! Don't forget to pick up a few baked goods from the general store. Pies, rolls, breads and other yummy items are always fresh baked and are completely drool-worthy. Enjoy!