The 11th edition of Devour! marks the return of the Devour! Opening Gala Reception coordinated by Taste of Nova Scotia featuring Nova Scotia’s finest beverage purveyors and chefs coming together to create a sensory exploration celebrating Indigenous cuisine. Our Indigenous culinary supervisor, Joseph Shawana, Founder & Chair of Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations, will curate…

Venerated playwright and musician Tomson Highway has chosen Tampopo as his favourite food film of all time. It’s the tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe. Following the screening, longtime festival host Bob Blumer will host an in-person…

Special guests, delegates, and sponsors of the 11th edition of Devour! The Food Film Fest will schmooze in our expanded Festival Lounge. Come celebrate and raise a glass of one of our Devour! signature cocktails and chow down on authentic Nova Scotian fare. Open to Ticket & Pass Holders. Sponsored by Audi Halifax and Mer…

The Secret Path A powerful visual representation of the life of Chanie Wenjack, The Secret Path is an animated film adaptation of Gord Downie’s album and Jeff Lemire’s graphic novel. The film is divided into 10 chapters, each a song from Downie’s musical retelling of Chanie’s story—from his escape from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential…

The Secret Path A powerful visual representation of the life of Chanie Wenjack, The Secret Path is an animated film adaptation of Gord Downie’s album and Jeff Lemire’s graphic novel. The film is divided into 10 chapters, each a song from Downie’s musical retelling of Chanie’s story—from his escape from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential…

Long-time Devour! friend and chef Craig Flinn (Two Doors Down, CBC Radio) leads a demonstration workshop on not only being creative with eggs but demystifying a few classic recipes at the same time. Bet you never thought you could make eggs taste this good! Recipes: – Oeufs Mayonnaise with pickled cucumber relish – Omelettes 101…

Long-time Devour! friend and chef Craig Flinn (Two Doors Down, CBC Radio) leads a demonstration workshop on not only being creative with eggs but demystifying a few classic recipes at the same time. Bet you never thought you could make eggs taste this good! Recipes: – Oeufs Mayonnaise with pickled cucumber relish – Omelettes 101…

What are the challenges that face our First Nations performers, cultural and culinary voices in film, media, television and on stage?  This in depth panel, moderated by Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons, will explore through the experiences of our panel guests, the challenges and stigmas but also the opportunities and possibilities of hearing the Indigenous voice represented…

What are the challenges that face our First Nations performers, cultural and culinary voices in film, media, television and on stage?  This in depth panel, moderated by Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons, will explore through the experiences of our panel guests, the challenges and stigmas but also the opportunities and possibilities of hearing the Indigenous voice represented…

Ray Daniel is back with an interactive cocktail-building seminar featuring the history of Maker’s Mark Bourbon and The Old Fashioned Cocktail, followed by the history of Basil Hayden Bourbon and The Highball Cocktail. In between each presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to build their very own cocktail (and drink it!) using a variety of…