2015 Program
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
26
Jul
TapRoot Jamaican Jerk Pig Roast in support of Devour! The Food Film Fest
Join us this July at TapRoot Farms for an unforgettable feast! Josh Oulton, Patricia Bishop and their family invite you to TapRoot Farms for an [...]
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Le Caveau Restaurant, Domaine de Grand Pré and Devour! The Food Film Fest present Devour! The Vines
Grand Pré Winery presents, in partnership with Devour!: Devour in the Vines: Dinner & a Movie in the Vineyard Join Chef Jason Lynch and guest [...]
Sunday, August 23, 2015
23
Aug
Devour! Dinner & A Movie: Mystic Pizza
It’s still summertime and we figured the best way to celebrate would be to take you back in time to one very memorable summer in [...]
Friday, October 2, 2015
Devour! Harvest Food & Film
That's right, we're doing it again! Our second Dinner & A Movie in a Vineyard. Join Chef Michael Howell and the fab team at Planters [...]
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
The Devour! Express: Round Trip Shuttle Halifax-Wolfville
Getting to Town of Wolfville & back for Devour The Food Film Fest has never been so easy (or affordable!) $20 round-trip from the Delta [...]
School Program: That Sugar Film w/Healthy Food
That Sugar Film Damon Gameau explores the bittersweet nature of sugar by upping his personal intake of added sugar in seemingly healthy foods. Gameau puts [...]
The Acadian Express
Just a short jaunt from downtown Wolfville, this moving tour through the history of the Acadian people at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site includes a [...]
The Acadian Express
Just a short jaunt from downtown Wolfville, this moving tour through the history of the Acadian people at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site includes a [...]
The Bubbles Bus
All aboard The Bubbles Bus! It’s time to drink in the beautiful Gaspareau Valley, literally. This tour will feature three tastings per vineyard at two [...]
Devour Opening Gala Reception presented by Taste of Nova Scotia
The fifth edition of Devour! kicks off in grand style with the Devour! Opening Gala Reception presented by Taste of Nova Scotia. Twelve of Nova [...]
Devour! Opening Gala Babette’s Feast Curated by Bill Pullman
We’re thrilled to have internationally-renowned actor, Bill Pullman curate his favourite food film of all-time, the Academy Award-winning, 1987 classic Babette’s Feast. A passionate advocate [...]
Thursday, November 5, 2015
The Devour! Express: Round Trip Shuttle Halifax-Wolfville
Getting to Town of Wolfville & back for Devour The Food Film Fest has never been so easy (or affordable!) $20 round-trip from the Delta [...]
School Program: Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story w/Play with your Food
Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story In a world of plenty, food is always available. But that also means a lot of food is [...]
The Acadian Express
Just a short jaunt from downtown Wolfville, this moving tour through the history of the Acadian people at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site includes a [...]
Culinary Workshop with Daniel Burns
Craft Beer - Modern Food Halifax native Dan Burns is making waves in New York City, having recently been awarded a Michelin star at his [...]
Food Photography/Styling with Dennis Prescott
If we eat with our eyes, nowadays it seems that the camera eats first. Whether for Instagram, Facebook, or documenting our food adventures, food photography [...]
The Devour! Festival Lounge
A meeting place, a resting place, a place to to get your groove on… this is the inaugural year for our Festival Lounge. Under the [...]
Cheese, Please! (Shorts Film Program)
Happy Goats Happy Cheese Just as it says: happy goats equal happy cheese in this delightful little romp through a goat farm in South Carolina. [...]
The Acadian Express
Just a short jaunt from downtown Wolfville, this moving tour through the history of the Acadian people at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site includes a [...]
An Interview with Thug Kitchen
You’re not going to f**king believe this career trajectory. In just a few short years, the creators of the vegan cooking blog Thug Kitchen rule [...]
Culinary Workshop with Martin Juneau
Natural Wines & Quebeçois Cuisine Martin Juneau’s Pastaga in opened in 2012 to immediate acclaim in the hot Montreal scene, earning a coveted #5 position in [...]
Guided Tasting by Jeremy Bonia & Kim Cyr: Nova Scotia’s Traditional Method Sparkling & Acadian Sturgeon Caviar
Join Jeremy, wine director, sommelier and co-owner of the famed Raymond’s restaurant meets up with old friend and rival Kim Cyr Le Caveau’s wine director [...]
The Birth of Saké w/365 Spoons
The Birth of Saké For 144 years, Yoshida Brewing has been making sake in the traditional manner: sons emulate their fathers, mastering brewing techniques that [...]
The Bubbles Bus
All aboard The Bubbles Bus! It’s time to drink in the beautiful Gaspareau Valley, literally. This tour will feature three tastings per vineyard at two [...]
Select Nova Scotia Food Truck Rall & al Fresco Screening
Presented by Select Nova Scotia, the hottest rage in North America hits the streets of Wolfville. From gourmet burgers to fish tacos to doughnuts with [...]
The Singhampton Project w/Dinner for Levi
The Singhampton Project Michael Stadtländer is arguably one of Canada’s preeminent chefs. The Singhampton Project allows viewers to catch a glimpse of this creative mind [...]
Bubbly Workshop
We are all about the bubbles. Last year, the talented sommeliers from Bishop’s Cellar took us on a tour through one of France’s most distinctive [...]
A Year in Champagne w/Crooked Candy
A Year in Champagne Who’s signing up for a year in Champagne? Pick me! Pick me! The filmmakers who brought us last year’s A Year [...]
Dinner with Daniel Burns, Jeremy Charles, Todd Perrin & Bryan Picard (Inspired by the film The Singhampton Project)
This dinner is inspired by the screening of The Singhampton Project. Ticket includes wine pairings, gratuity and tax. Bryan Picard, The Bite House Born in [...]
Swank Farm w/Make Love: McCamus Maple Syrup, Allen Farm & SandorKraut
Swank Farm Nothing can stop the Swank Family from realizing their dream of a hydroponic farm – not hurricanes, bankruptcy, life in a trailer with [...]
Friday, November 6, 2015
The Devour! Express: Round Trip Shuttle Halifax-Wolfville
Getting to Town of Wolfville & back for Devour The Food Film Fest has never been so easy (or affordable!) $20 round-trip from the Delta [...]
School Program: In Defense of Food w/At Needle Point
In Defense of Food Michael Pollan wants you to think about food before you eat it. In Defense of Food is based on his critically-lauded [...]
Culinary Workshop with Jeremy Charles & Todd Perrin
Newfoundland’s Hot, Hot, Hot Vacay.ca publishes an annual ranking of the best restaurants in Canada. It seems Newfoundland hits the high notes with two in [...]
Nova Scotia Food Truck Pop-Up Rally
The hottest rage in North America hits the streets of Wolfville. The province’s largest food truck rally offers fast, accessible, delicious food for all! Featuring [...]
Show Don't Tell
“Show, don’t tell” is an old TV news adage, but it can easily be applied when talking about food videos. Viewers want to understand everything [...]
The All You Need Is Cheese Express
Hop on our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House to enjoy a tour of Nova Scotia’s most prominent fromagerie. This is a great opportunity to enjoy [...]
The Devour! Festival Lounge
A meeting place, a resting place, a place to to get your groove on… this is the inaugural year for our Festival Lounge. Under the [...]
Northern Thai Cuisine Masterclass & Lunch with Chef Nuit Regular
Northern Thai Cuisine Masterclass Chef Nuit Regular and her husband Jeff are celebrated for bringing Northern Thai cuisine and hospitality to Toronto and across Canada, [...]
Surf & Turf (Shorts Film Program)
Ain’t No Fish Holy mac-ker-al! Wish for a catch ev’ry day and you’re wasting a wish, for Some days there just ain’t no fish. UK/USA, [...]
The All You Need Is Cheese Express
Hop on our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House to enjoy a tour of Nova Scotia’s most prominent fromagerie. This is a great opportunity to enjoy tastings of [...]
06
Nov
The Crafty Beer Bus
Craft beer is all the rage these days – so much so – we just had to board a bus for it! This tour will [...]
Cooking Up Content That Matters
We love Twitter and we heart Instagram, but what our souls truly crave are meaningful stories that provide real value in our lives. Join Steph [...]
Culinary Workshop with Ned Bell
Hooked Up with Sustainable Seafood Chef Ned Bell, one of Canada’s leading culinary figures (Executive Chef, Four Seasons Vancouver) is an outspoken advocate for making [...]
Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards
We're thrilled to host the Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards of Excellence at our event this year. These awards provide annual opportunity for Taste [...]
The All You Need Is Cheese Express
Hop on our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House to enjoy a tour of Nova Scotia’s most prominent fromagerie. This is a great opportunity to enjoy tastings of [...]
The Bubbles Bus
All aboard The Bubbles Bus! It’s time to drink in the beautiful Gaspareau Valley, literally. This tour will feature three tastings per vineyard at two [...]
06
Nov
The Crafty Beer Bus
Craft beer is all the rage these days – so much so – we just had to board a bus for it! This tour will [...]
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with Matt Jones & Jeffrey Van Horne
They’re back! Our resident mixologists Jeff Van Horne (Lot Six Bar & Restaurant) and Matt Jones (Whisky Ambassador, Beam Suntory) are totally pumped to take [...]
The Devour! Chowder Smackdown
Who will be crowned the chowder champion in 2015? Brought to you by Ocean Wise and the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, this family-friendly event [...]
The Empire of Scents w/Soup of the Day
The Empire of Scents Before you open your mouth to taste food, your sense of smell feeds you hints of flavours, memories and emotions. The [...]
Dinner with Bob Blumer, Rob Gentile, Martin Juneau & Joe MacLellan (Inspired by the film The Empire of Scents)
This dinner inspired by the screening of The Empire of Scents. Ticket includes wine pairings, gratuity and tax. Bob Blumer Proud born and raised Canadian [...]
Sergio Herman: Fucking Perfect w/Cooking Up a Storm & Reservation for Three?
Sergio Herman: Fucking Perfect Eventually, something has to give – your family, your Michelin-starred restaurant or your mind. In Chef Sergio Herman’s race for perfection [...]
The Sandwich Nazi w/I'm F**king Hungry & Butter Ya'Self
The Sandwich Nazi Salam Kahil is crass, rude and inappropriate. He is an exhibitionist and former sex worker who likes to talk about his penis. [...]
Devour! Cocktail Pop-Up Party
They’re back! For the third year running, our super talented Devour! mixologists, Matt Jones and Jeff Van Horne will serve up some of their best [...]
Saturday, November 7, 2015
07
Nov
Devour! The Grills
Two rounds of chefs will take turns grilling on our glorious Big Green Eggs. Fun for the whole family! Two sessions only: 9-11am & 11am-1pm. [...]
The Devour! Express: Round Trip Shuttle Halifax-Wolfville
Getting to Town of Wolfville & back for Devour The Food Film Fest has never been so easy (or affordable!) $20 round-trip from the Delta [...]
Culinary Workshop with Chef Rob Gentile
Salumi Di Mare Executive Chef Rob Gentile of acclaimed Canadian restaurants, Buca Osteria & Enoteca (King Street), Bar Buca and Buca Osteria & Bar (Yorkville) [...]
Happy 140 w/Sogni Culinari
Happy 140 (Felices 140) On her 40th birthday, Elia invites some of her close friends and family to spend a weekend with her over great [...]
Managing Your Career–From the Kitchen to the Camera
So, you’ve been working hard at your craft, and people are starting to take notice. The invitations are pouring in for appearances and gigs, and [...]
The All You Need Is Cheese Express
Hop on our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House to enjoy a tour of Nova Scotia’s most prominent fromagerie. This is a great opportunity to enjoy tastings of [...]
The Devour! Festival Lounge
A meeting place, a resting place, a place to to get your groove on… this is the inaugural year for our Festival Lounge. Under the [...]
The All You Need Is Cheese Express
Hop on our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House to enjoy a tour of Nova Scotia’s most prominent fromagerie. This is a great opportunity to enjoy tastings of [...]
07
Nov
The Crafty Beer Bus
Craft beer is all the rage these days – so much so – we just had to board a bus for it! This tour will [...]
Culinary Workshop with Chef Tom Fleming
Baking for Breakfast Crossroads Diner in Dallas has been called one of the Top Diners in the US (Food and Wine). And for good reason. [...]
Foodies w/Coffee: Espresso Intelligentsia & Spruce Tip Jelly
Foodies Live to eat. Eat to write. Welcome to the wonderful, slightly maniacal world of foodies – or in this case a very special class [...]
Perfect Pages
Whether we access it through cookbooks, newspapers, or online, food writing inspires us. It tells us stories and teaches us how to access all sorts [...]
The All You Need Is Cheese Express
Hop on our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House to enjoy a tour of Nova Scotia’s most prominent fromagerie. This is a great opportunity to enjoy tastings of [...]
The Bubbles Bus
All aboard The Bubbles Bus! It’s time to drink in the beautiful Gaspareau Valley, literally. This tour will feature three tastings per vineyard at two [...]
07
Nov
The Crafty Beer Bus
Craft beer is all the rage these days – so much so – we just had to board a bus for it! This tour will [...]
Sturgeon Nose-to-Tail Workshop & Sturgeon Technical Handbook Launch
During this workshop we are going to introduce the audience to sturgeon – the royal fish that, over centuries, was cherished, forgotten, overfished, misunderstood and [...]
07
Nov
Which Wine with Your Cheese?
When some things work, they just really, really work… so we’re bringing back this popular session from last year. The team from Bishop’s Cellar will [...]
Devour! Spotlight Gala: Good Things Await w/La Botanique des Amours
We’re thrilled to present our first ever Spotlight Gala highlighting a film in our program that speaks to our Slow Food ethos, along with some [...]
The Great Chicken Wing Hunt w/Teeth
The Great Chicken Wing Hunt Five wing-nuts decide to go all over New York State looking for the penultimate chicken wing. Passionate debates on the [...]
Dinner with Ned Bell, Michael Hoffmann, Michael Stadtländer & Andrew Aitken (Inspired by the Spotlight Gala film Good Things Await)
This dinner is inspired by the Spotlight Gala screening of Good Things Await. Ticket includes wine pairings, gratuity and tax. Ned Bell Whether cooking for [...]
Hangry for More Drama (Shorts Film Program)
The Chicken In war-torn Sarajevo, a mother will do anything for her kids, including avoiding gunfire to feed them. Germany/Croatia, 2014, 15 minutes Director Una [...]
The Duel of Wine w/The Rhubarb Rum Runner
The Duel of Wine For those who remember the epic fall from grace in El Camino del Vino - where an infamous sommelier loses his [...]
07
Nov
Devour! Kitchen Party
What’s a Nova Scotia event without a classic late night kitchen party? With the combination of lively music and flowing drinks (in typical maritimer fashion, [...]
Sunday, November 8, 2015
08
Nov
The Golden Tine Awards Brunch with Tom Fleming & Dennis Johnston
Join Dallas’ hottest breakfast Tom Fleming (Crossroads Diner), along with celebrated local chef Dennis Johnston (formerly Fid Resto), to celebrate this weekend ritual with the very [...]
For Grace w/300 Dishes
For Grace For Grace is not your typical “chef strives to make a career” documentary. Yes, Curtis Duffy is a chef who strived to learn [...]
The Devour! Festival Lounge
A meeting place, a resting place, a place to to get your groove on… this is the inaugural year for our Festival Lounge. Under the [...]
Life in the Kitchen (Shorts Film Program)
A culinary dream from the backwards mind of a chef: The Appetizer: Scandinavian Sashimi A meal of sashimi, shown backwards from plate to source. USA, [...]
The Bubbles Bus
All aboard The Bubbles Bus! It’s time to drink in the beautiful Gaspareau Valley, literally. This tour will feature three tastings per vineyard at two [...]
Relative Happiness w/Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel
Relative Happiness Lexie Ivy is looking for love in this charmingly funny and award-winning rom-com. Lexie thinks that love should be as easy as following [...]
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Best of Devour! 2015 & Filmlicious!
Slow Food the County is pleased to announce the schedule of events for DEVOUR! The Food Film Fest in the County on Saturday, November 28th. [...]
Sunday, December 20, 2015
The Shortest Day presented with Telefilm Canada & the Al Whittle Theatre
Celebrate short Canadian films with us for free! Drop by the theatre in between your holiday shopping and visiting and have a little visual break [...]