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Media Releases & Mentions
Blog by Tony Saltzman: Destination Halifax - May 2, 2012
"For planners mired in a world that speeds by in nanoseconds, how lovely a change of pace it is to stave off a full business schedule and enjoy a leisurely train ride while sipping a glass of wine..." View online
Blog by Ben B: Yelp Halifax Dines Local - April 30, 2012
"What's that? You thought that one big blowout bash would be enough to celebrate Yelp Halifax's first year of Eliteness? No way! You only turn one once, you know! Hot on the heels of our biggest Elite Event to date, 18 lucky Elites gathered for an exclusive Yelp Family Dinner at elements on hollis that won't soon be forgotten..." View online
Photos by Michelle Doucette: Yelp Family Dinner - April 29, 2012
"This exclusive Yelp Family Dinner brought together just 18 Yelpers for a three-course meal lovingly prepared by the Chefs at elements on hollis. Three-courses of delicious food combined ingredients entirely sourced from within 50kms of the restaurant and fabulous wine pairings to match..." View online
Yelp Reviews: Yelp Family Dinner - April 29, 2012
"Yelp Dines Local @ elements on hollis..." View online
Blog by Liz Feltham: Food for Thought - March 27, 2012
"Ever have a meal so incredibly good, so well balanced, so full of flavour, such a visual and palatable delight that you knew you could never do it justice because there just weren’t enough superlatives in the language to do it justice..." View online
Review by Kristen Pickett: Haligonia - March 22, 2012
"A few weeks ago, my one of my bf's best pals was in town from NL. After a few nights of partying, we were quite content to spend a low-key, relaxing night out for a late dinner. When you live in my hood, there are several dining options, but in this case, we were dying for some rosemary brioche cooked in a tin can - so Elements resto it was..." View online
Blog by Jessie Harrold: Taste of Nova Scotia - March 6, 2012
"The creative minds behind elements on hollis are hardcore locavores. While many locavores strive for the 100 mile diet, eating only food from producers located within a hundred mile radius, the ingredients used to bring elements on hollis’ creative, enticing menu to life are sourced primarily from within a 50 mile radius of the restaurant’s location at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel..." View online
Blog by Lynette: My Wee View - February 21, 2012
"Last November a few Halifax Tweeters had a Tweetup at Elements in Halifax (at the Westin Hotel). We had an amazing meal, and a wonderful night. Elements uses local ingredients for it’s creations – it’s amazing what is available right in our own backyard..." View online
The Chronicle Herald article by Bill Spurr - February 16, 2012
"Raj Gupta, master of all he surveys, food and beverage-wise, at the Westin Nova Scotian, is no stranger to big ideas. Last spring, he decreed that he would serve Mother’s Day brunch to 1,000 people and, lo, so it was. Next, he ruled that the Westin would smite all others in the competition to serve (virtually) nothing but local fare. And so, verily, Elements on Hollis was born..." View online
elements on hollis press release - February 6, 2012
"Enjoy an intimate Halifax dining experience at elements on hollis this Valentine’s Day. The restaurant is hosting a delicious five-course meal for a romantic dinner for two and features the best selection of Atlantic cuisine..." View online
C100 Blog - January 30, 2012
"Something that stands out most to me about this particular hot spot is their commitment to using only local, fresh ingredients, even the beverage selection features local wineries..." View online
the localvore - December 11, 2011
"When elements on hollis held its grand opening on October 5, 2011, it hadn’t just undergone a makeover. The restaurant’s chefs had overhauled the entire menu – and set the bar for other chefs in Halifax when it comes to using local food..." View online
RealCreative Eats - December 6, 2011
"Elements on Hollis in the Westin Nova Scotian has made a commitment to sourcing their ingredients for their lunch and dinner menus from producers who are located within 50 miles of the hotel..." View online
The Culinary Chase - December 2, 2011
"John and I were in Halifax last weekend. It was a jam-packed 3 days and on Monday night we had dinner at Elements. It was the perfect ending to our weekend as we were heading back to NYC on Tuesday..." View online
eventlux - November 24, 2011
"They are familiar with and proud of their focus on local in both food and wine. On their recommendation, we enjoyed several bottles with a price tag of just $5 over cost..." View online
OpenTable Review List
"Absolutely fantastic 50 mile menu using all local Nova Scotia ingredients. We will be back for sure..." View online
elements on hollis press release - November 21, 2011
"Love local food & wine? Then this is the place to be. elements on hollis, the new Dining in Halifax experience, intends to bring a true eat-local restaurant to their patrons..." View online
EatInEatOut - November 2011
"If you were very good this year, Santa might take you to the Westin Nova Scotian's restaurant, elements on hollis, Christmas Day Brunch and Dinner Buffet..." View online (pg 75)
The Coast Food & Drink - Restaurant Reviews - October 13, 2011
"We head into Elements Restaurant in the Westin at 7pm on Wednesday. It's not full, but there are enough tables to create a pleasant hum of chatter..." View online
elements on hollis press release - October 6, 2011
"The diverse Dining in Halifax scene expanded on October 5, 2011 with the grand opening of elements on hollis, a Halifax local and sustainable restaurant..." View online
Blog: The Herbed Kitchen - October 3, 2011
"A few nights ago Mr and I eagerly rushed through a well-appointed lobby, across gleaming floors and into a quiet refuge at the end of a hallway that buzzed with a muted frenzy..." View online
Blog: Mmm... is for Mommy - September 15, 2011
"This week, Hubby and I were invited by fellow foodie Tim Pratt from Real, Creative Eats and his wife Joy to join them for dinner at the new elements on hollis, which is located within the Westin Nova Scotian..."
Awards/Recognition
2012 Best Halifax Restaurant (Bronze): the Coast
2012 OpenTable Diner's Choice Award
2011 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
2011 OpenTable Diner's Choice Award:
Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List
Romantic
Special Occasion
