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Guzzle and Gorge in Port Williams
Port Williams is a small village that doesn’t know it’s small. According to Wikipedia,the population hovers around 1,100. The area was initially populated by Mi’kmaq, Acadians, and Planters-the Acadian influence evident by the nearby dykes. The village perches on the northern shore of the Cornwallis River-named after Edward Cornwallis, first governor of Nova Scotia. In the days of sail, the Cornwallis served as a very busy waterway, bringing ships into the port to be loaded with local goods destined for faraway places such as Great Britain. In fact,the village website proclaims Port Williams to be” The Biggest Little Port in the World”. I recently spend an afternoon exploring and it really wasn’t enough time.…
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Havin’ Noodles at The Noodle Guy
Recently, I had opportunity to try out a restaurant new to me-the Noodle Guy in Port Williams . The Noodle Guy is one of those little nook type eateries with the menu chalked up on a blackboard and cozy little alcoves for good conversation. I was not surprised at that-it’s kind of a trend right. now. What’s not a trend is the Noodle Guy himself. Ross Patterson’s (AKA Noodle Guy ) little labour of love received the Best Restaurant in Nova Scotia outside of the city by the Chronicle-Herald in January 2016.
