For Immediate Release – June 28, 2009

Wolfville’s Tempest Restaurant Named one of the Healthiest Restaurants in Canada by Best Health Magazine

The summer 2009 issue of Best Health Magazine, a nation-wide Canadian publication, named Wolfville’s Tempest Restaurant among four other celebrants as one of Canada’s Healthiest Restaurants based on Tempest’s commitment to local, organic food.  Chef Michael Howell  was initially queried by the publication about his restaurant’s commitment to regional food. The result was that Tempest was featured in an article about four Canadian restaurants that include  Four (Toronto), Dandelion Eatery (Winnipeg) and  Sonny’s Vegetarian (Montreal).

“Tempest is committed to preparing the best local fresh ingredients that result in a great dining experience,” says chef and co-owner Michael Howell. “We are delighted to be recognized by Best Health Magazine as this vets our raison d’etre as a restaurant. We do not eschew the flavours and techniques that create great cuisine, but if we can reduce unhealthy additives, make a dish completely vegan or prepare a six course completely gluten free menu for a keen diner a la minute, we can be proud of the recognition that Best Health bestows upon us. As a chef who believes inherently in the Slow Food Movement and its relevance in the restaurant sphere, I am as committed as ever to extol the virtues and health benefits of locally produced food.”

Tempest was again recognized as one of the best restaurants in Canada in the 2009-10 edition of Where to Eat in Canada. Tempest Restaurant is a member of Taste of Nova Scotia.

For more information email info@tempest.ca

Michael Howell
Tempest Restaurant/The Port Gastropub
(902)542-0588