A Restaurant and Inn built from the love of all things food.

Culinary Expertise To Your Table

Husband and wife team Jonathan and Elana Joseph have over 50 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry. Embrace their culinary expertise on the shores of Lobster Bay, Nova Scotia.

Jonathan

Jonathan, who doubles as the lodge chef, was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where he attended Florida International University. At Florida International University he studied under and was a teaching assistant for Chef Michael Moran (Chef to royalty), studied hotel management under Marcel Esscofier, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality focused on hotel and restaurant management while graduating summa cum laude.

Jon has worked in some great restaurants, but thanks to his involvement with the South Beach Food & Wine Festival, while as a student and alumni year after year, he has had the pleasure of working alongside some of the most recognized food personalities in the world, including Anthony Bourdain, Bobby Flay, Aaron Sanchez, Mary Sue Milliken, Rachel Ray, Susan Feniger and Tyler Florence just to name a few.

Elana

Originally from Queens, New York, Elana moved to Florida in her early twenties which is where she and Jon met, at a restaurant no less. She hails from a long line of Chef’s, Butchers, Bakers, and Winemakers, so this industry comes naturally to her.

She has a background in fine dining, has worked in restaurants her entire adult life, and has also served at the exclusive international Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Food & Wine Organization. In the off-season they love to travel and immerse themselves in different cultures, but especially the cuisines.

Jon and Elana’s love for all things food and drink can only be trumped by one thing, well two actually; their Lodge Kitties, Chad & Cosmo. You can read their bios below.

Our Furry Residents

Blue

We were lucky enough to adopt Blue in March of 2021. He is the perfect lodge dog, and can be seen around the property on one of his many walks. Blue is very friendly, very outgoing, and hasn’t met a lap he doesn’t like. When he’s not happily getting some lap cuddles, Blue’s favorite activities are eating, napping, hunting, and eating.

Chico

We’ve had this beautiful boy since April of 2022. Chico came to us as a rescue all the way from Texas, and while still not the biggest fan of snow, he is living his best life out here in the country. Chico is full of energy and loves to play with toys. Outdoors Chico can be found rolling in the grass and happily soaking up the sun. Much like his brother Blue, Chico is a fan of anything food related.

In Loving Memory

Chad

In memory of Chad – the welcome committee, hunter extraordinaire, and original lodge kitty.

January 1, 2009 – March 7, 2022

Cosmo

In memory of Cosmo – our sweet, sassy, and loveable social butterfly.

March 26 2017 – April 9 2021