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Government of Canada announces investment to support tourism in the Annapolis Valley

Winery Association of Nova Scotia, Devour! The Food Film Fest, Hall’s Harbour to attract more visitors, improve accessibility July 9, 2019 – Wolfville, Nova Scotia – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. Tourism is an inclusive sector that showcases Canada’s culture, diversity, natural beauty and unique experiences to the world. It delivers economic benefits across the country…

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Powerhouse chef, Lidia Bastianich to open the 2019 Devour! The Food Film Fest

Wolfville, NS (June 10, 2019) – Devour! The Food Film Festis delighted to announce today that award-winning chef, TV host, restaurateur and author Lidia Bastianichwill be the guest of honour at this year’s opening night gala on October 23, 2019. Entering its 9thyear, Devour! The Food Film Festwill take place in Wolfville, Windsor, Kentville and…

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Famed Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival Adds Exclusive Culinary Soirée to Kick Off Celebration, June 6–9, 2019

Vero Beach, FL (April 22, 2019)– New to this year’s Vero Beach Wine + Film (VBWFF) festival, presented by Vero Beach Outlets, foodies and wine aficionados alike can commence the four-day fête with fare and festivity duly dubbed Devour! Vero Beach Chefs and Shorts, 6 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel…

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Atlantic chefs highlighted among featured chefs at Devour! at the Algonquin Resort

Halifax (April 9, 2019) – Devour! has put together a juicy line up of chefs for the third annual Devour! at the Algonquin, April 12-14 in St. Andrews. Teaming up for the popular event are Newfoundland’s chef Todd Perrin, Mallard Cottage; up-and-coming Moncton chef Camille Pluymackers, Manuka; seasoned New Brunswick chef Jeff MacLean, the Algonquin;…

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SIFF/DEVOUR! CHEFS & SHORTS: The Second Annual Ultimate Culinary, Film and Wine Pairing Experience

Sonoma, CA (March 5, 2019) – The sellout SIFF/Devour! Chefs & Shorts is back! This year’s event features highly regarded culinary luminaries who will each prepare a dish inspired by short food-focused films from around the world. The featured chefs include Michael Howell (Founder and Executive Director of Devour!), Chef Marcellus Coleman (Executive Chef at Fairmont…

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Student Offers $500 to Help Change School Food for the Better

February 26, 2019 Cambridge, Nova Scotia – Eleven-year old Kieran O’Neill is putting his money where his mouth is, literally, and he’s inviting all of his school-mates to enjoy the reward! On February 28th this Central Kings student is spending $500 to sample tasty, healthy foods for his entire school of 650 students. 

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10,000 Meals Served Thanks to a Delicious Fundraiser

The Dartmouth North Community Food Centre (DNCFC) is counting its blessings. Thanks to its partnership with Devour! The Food Film Fest over the past two years, a unique fundraiser has made 7,700 healthy, nutritious meals possible. Meals that provide so much more than physical nourishment.

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The Ultimate Food Film Winter Getaway

DEVOUR! THE BEACH January 24-28, 2019 Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, The Bahamas The world’s largest culinary film festival is taking its show ‘down south’. For four nights, Devour! The Food Film Fest will set up shop at the beautiful Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina. Combining cinematic excellence with…

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Devour! The Food Film Fest Announces the 2018 Golden Tine Awards Winners

Wolfville, N.S. (October 28, 2018) – Six talented filmmakers from around the globe have been named the winners of the prestigious Golden Tine Awards at the eighth edition of Devour! The Food Film Fest in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. These films were selected by a festival jury from more than 70 contenders over the course of…

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FRESH PICKS – Sunday, October 28

THE HEAT: A KITCHEN REVOLUTION Director Maya Gallus The restaurant world is broken. The Heat focuses on female chefs who have risen through the ranks of a male-dominated industry. A POLAR YEAR Director Samuel Collardy Idealistic Anders heads to Greenland to teach Danish to the Indigenous people. At first, he meets resistance, but, ultimately, he…

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