2024 Lobster Roll-Off Champs - THE EMERALD LIGHT Kitchen & Bar Shelburne, NS

2024 Lobster Roll-Off Champs – The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar

Before we ‘roll’ into another year of incredible competition we wanted to take a mouthwatering minute to salute our 2024 Lobster Roll-Off Champs – The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar. The Shelburne, Nova Scotia-based team took on a fierce contingent of righteous rolls restaurants all along the South Shore, but after our prestigious panel of celebrity judges taste-tested every entry their Lobster Roll reigned supreme! WAHOO!!! Be sure to put The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar on your Must Visit list so you can try one for yourself. What’s that you ask? Will they be back to defend their Lobster Roll-Off Champion title in 2025?! You better believe it!!!

The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar

THE EMERALD LIGHT Kitchen & Bar Shelburne, NS

‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.‘ Oh sure we’ve heard that one before, but one look at The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar is all it takes to know – you’re in for something special! It is a real stand-out along the South Shore of Nova Scotia and a can’t-miss spot when you visit Shelburne, Nova Scotia. True to its name, the historical building is adorned in an eye-catching emerald green and jewel-toned accents. But more than its eye-catching colours – the spirit of the restaurant echoes the very properties of the gemstone itself. ‘Encouraging light and laughter – attracting radiance of a life well-lived.‘ From the sunniest summer day to the grayest winter eve – it’s a welcome sight indeed and all just exactly as owner Brendan Pippy had hoped for. On the outside, The Emerald Light stands as a beacon for all who long for a lovely experience and a delightful hint of the deliciousness that awaits inside.

The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar Owner Brendan Pippy

Open year-round, The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar specializes in gourmet comfort food. From their Signature Soups and Sandwiches to Amazing Appetizers to Scrumptious Seafood Staples and Seasonal Specials – their lunch and dinner menus are full of fantastic offerings all with the extra Emerald Light elevation that takes the classics to a whole new level of delicious. And while we’re on the subject – The Emerald Light is pleased to invite everyone to their just-launched Sunday Brunch, complete with a marvellously mouth-watering menu. Enjoy everything from Classic Eggs Benny to Breakfast Burritos, Honey roasted Salmon Bowls, Steak & Eggs and so much more!

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Now while the ‘Kitchen gets top billing at The Emerald Light – the ‘Bar‘ part provides the most pleasing of partnerships! Stocked with the best of brews, wines and spirits from around the area and across the province, guests will be treated to all sorts of sensationally spirited beverages – infused with the finest Nova Scotia has to offer. And while he shies away from the ‘expert mixologist’ title, Pippy will concede his approach has most assuredly been ‘Professionally Inspired’ by some of the best. Peruse the menu of their Signature Cocktails and you just might be tempted to try every one of Pippy’s originals. In fact it’s hard to know what’s more enticing – the delightful blend of ingredients or the intriguing array of names. Seriously – Partner in Crime?! Wake Up Nova Scotian?! We Rescued an Owl?! We need to experience everything!!! Oh and please make note – their truly amusing mocktails are most certainly a delightful alternative to the adult beverages, as are their long list of hot and cold espresso-based specialty coffees.

Emerald Light Coffee to Cocktails

There truly is so much to savour at The Emerald Kitchen & Bar. And while it’s not listed on the menu – the finest in East Coast hospitality is always on tap. Something Brendan Pippy is proud to inject into every aspect of his operation – from the team he leads in the creating and serving, to the local suppliers and organizations from which he sources, to the incredible artists and artisans whose work adorns the restaurant walls – all of it, a wonderful collection and delectable reflection of the passion he puts into the business. And this is just the beginning

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“Shelburne’s the best town in the world.” declared Pippy during our interview “I love this place.” Even as he travelled, worked and studied across the globe – that hometown affinity was a constant calling. Now that he’s back, he’s firmly focused on growing the business and building the buzz about his coastal community, so that more and more people will eventually discover what he’s known his whole life, “Shelburne is a real gem of a place.”

“The Emerald Light wasn’t just meant to be a restaurant. It’s the beginning of a much bigger project” Pippy continued citing his team as priority number one. “If you’re working here, you can expect the best conditions, and if you’re looking to grow –well, we’re growing too – we will create the opportunities with you.”

We truly can’t wait to see what’s next. In the meantime, we hope you’ll get the opportunity explore the seaside town of Shelburne and appreciate all it has to offer. Just be sure to include The Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar in your travels. From their charming dining room to their beautiful backyard deck – be certain a delicious experience awaits.

PS – Be sure to tell them we sent you!

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