Celebrity Chef Dinner with John Sundstrom, Dale MacKay, Ray Bear, Andru Branch & Mark Gray
This five-course dinner is inspired by the film Sour Grapes and will be prepared by: Menu: Mark Gray, Battery Park & Brooklyn Warehouse, Halifax Bacon wrapped scallop Andru Branch, Dartmouth North Community Food Centre, Dartmouth Organic beet root and kale on a mission (salad) John Sundstrom, Lark, Seattle Duck breast, smoked quince, rye berries, foie gras emulsion…
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Soul Food Stories This film takes “food for the soul” religiously, as food becomes the background for a spiritually diverse group of Bulgarians. Bulgaria/Finland, 2013, 69 minutes Director Tonislav Hristov Distributor Syndicado Strudel Sisters This beautiful short introduces viewers to two sisters who bake some of the most belly filling and heart-warming strudel you’d ever…
Read MoreDevour! Cocktail Pop-Up Party
They’re back! For the fourth year running (how lucky are we?!), our super talented Devour! mixologists, Matt Jones and Jeff Van Horne will serve up some of their best creations to date. Your ticket includes four cocktail samples and music by our resident DJ & Devour! Programmer, Simon Thibault.
Read MoreDevour! The Grills
Two rounds of chefs will take turns grilling on our glorious Big Green Eggs during a busy Saturday morning at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. Snack and wander through one of Atlantic Canada’s market gems. Fun for the whole family! Two sessions: 9-11am (Cornel Ceapa, Acadian Sturgeon & Caviar Inc.) & 11am-1pm (Chef Joseph Crocker, Peasants…
Read MoreBenjamin Bridge (Doors Open For Devour!)
For Devour! only, Benjamin Bridge is opening its doors, no appointment needed. Drop in to the beautiful tasting room, just over the hill from Wolfville in the picturesque Gaspereau Valley. Taste the wines being talked about across the country by joining a barrel tasting – a short, introductory tasting and tour by a knowledgeable member…
Read MoreBluefin w/Hand. Line. Cod., Cod-Pot Fishing Fogo & The Seafood Shop
Bluefin Bluefin is a tale of epic stakes set in North Lake, Prince Edward Island, known as the “tuna capital of the world.” Local fishermen swear the spectacular Atlantic bluefin tuna are so plentiful here they literally eat out of people’s hands. But many scientists contend the species is on the brink of collapse. Canada,…
Read MoreCulinary Workshop with Chef John Higgins
The Celtic-Atlantic Connection Join Food Network’s Chopped Canada judge and head of the George Brown Chefs School, John Higgins, as he demonstrates to you all you ever needed to know about haggis AND the passion behind Fogo Island cod. The charismatic Scottish chef is entertaining and knowledgeable with 30+ years in the kitchen.
Read MoreThe All You Need is Cheese Express
Hop on our express bus to the Starr’s Point Loop–first stop is Planter’s Ridge Winery for a guided tasting of both local and award-winning cheeses from across Canada, curated by Canadian Cheese Grand Prix Chairman, Phil Bélanger, and paired with wines at the source. Then it’s on to a quick tour of Fox Hill Cheese House, one…
Read MoreA Fish Called Sustainable: Human impacts on the ocean and sustainable seafood initiatives in Canada
A Fish Called Sustainable: Human impacts on the ocean and sustainable seafood initiatives in Canada This panel will bring together experts from academia, industry, and conservation to highlight the current ecological impacts of fishing—both local and globally, and discuss where gaps in seafood supply chain management currently exist. Additional emphasis will be placed on the…
Read MoreShorts Program: Look Who’s Coming to Dinner w/Food First, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Sunday Lunch, So Good To See You, Candice & Peter’s Smokin’ Hot Date, Home Suite Home & The Cannoli
Food, First Two couples for a lovely evening out. Two couples endure the most awkward of conversations. Germany, 2016, 11 minutes Director Pol Ponsarnau Lobster Fra Diavolo A comedy of errors, family, and a roving lobster. USA, 2015, 15 minutes Director Oriana Oppice Sunday Lunch (Le repas dominical) In this animated short, a young gay…
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