Benjamin Bridge and Maison BeauSoleil share a vision to showcase to the world the incredible quality that can be sustainably and meticulously produced from their distinct maritime terroir. Coming from neighbouring coastal ecosystems, their respective wines and oysters share a natural affinity for one another and represent the quintessential regional pairing. Both family projects were…

Canadian chefs Trevor Ritchie and Jenna Reich head to the prestigious and daunting Bocuse d’Or chef competition in France. The pressure to win has never been more intense. Canada, 2019, 90 minutes Director Michael Nguyen Distributor Andrew Wright Sponsored by Telefilm Canada & George Brown College Dish Pigs In a city known for its nightlife…

This gorgeously shot film explores Jaén, Spain—the “World Capital of Olive Oil”—and the historical relationship it’s had with Italy since time immemorial. Is the best olive oil in the world from Spain…or Italy? Spain, 2018, 94 minutes Director José Luis López Linares Distributor Latido Films Tomatoes Toronto Chef Craig Harding cooks with tomatoes at his…

All aboard the Bubbles Bus! It’s time to drink in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. This tour features three tastings per vineyard at two of the region’s finest purveyors of traditional-method sparkling wines: Benjamin Bridge and L’Acadie Vineyards. $45 per guest; round trip is 2 hours Sponsored by Benjamin Bridge, L’Acadie Vineyards, and the Municipality of…

Join host Jeff Douglas and the crew from CBC Mainstreet for a live broadcast and kitchen party with musical guests and featured interviews from Devour! attendees and special guests from the valley. Free and open to the public; first come, first seated. Sponsored by CBC

Join us in our most hospitable of hours at the Devour! Festival Lounge over three days of the festival. Raise a glass and mingle with an interesting crew night after night.  Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase; first come, first seated. Waiting times expected.

Who will be crowned the chowder champion in 2019? Ten contestants compete with their chowder prowess, vying for votes from the esteemed panel of judges…and you! Your ticket includes samples of all 10 chowders and the opportunity to vote for your favourite. Participants so far include: Salt Shaker Deli, Church Brewing Co., Cocoa Pesto, Crush Pad…

The film follows a group of interns during a nine-month apprenticeship at one of the best restaurants in the world, Mugaritz. The extremely high standards prove to be mentally and physically exhausting. Ultimately, not everyone can handle the heat. Canada, 2019, 90 minutes Director Abby Ainsworth Distributor Butternut Productions Sponsored by Telefilm Canada CHEF Chef…

Filmed across four continents over two years, this is the inspirational story of Ronni Kahn’s one woman crusade against the global scandal of food waste. She chooses social activism over profit for the betterment of the world. Australia, 2018, 84 minutes Director Dan Goldberg Distributor Mint Pictures Sponsored by Divert NS Make Love: Horton Ridge…