I spent the last three nights utterly enchanted as a rotating choir of celebrity chefs produced a parade of pretty plates in celebration of films on food. If you’re a lover of both food and film Devour! offers a unique opportunity to nerd out while exploring Canada’s East Coast culinary culture. After spending nearly a week eating and drinking myself silly in Wolfville my thoughts on the final day of Devour! sum up the experience nicely. The sixth edition of Devour! included 94 unique events over five days, including 80 films, 24 industry workshops, 20 tasting tours, three celebrity chef dinners and over 20 parties. Participating celebrity chefs include Barbara Lynch (Boston’s No 9 Park), Mary Sue Milliken (Los Angeles’ Border Grill), Christine Flynn (Toronto’s Chef Jacques La Merde), Normand Laprise (James Beard Award-winning Toqué in Montreal), Stephen Wall (Ottawa’s Supply + Demand), John Sundstrum (Seattle’s Lark) and Food Network’s John Higgins and Ned Bell. Only one hour from the city of Halifax in the heartland of Nova Scotia’s burgeoning wine industry and the centre of culinary and agricultural innovation, Wolfville is also home to Acadia University, one of Canada’s most renowned academic institutions. ![]() Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Annapolis Valley, the town of Wolfville and Kings County offer a charming festival setting, featuring a number of historic theatres, unique local venues and scenic beauty perfect for a rural romp. Taking place in the culinary epicenter of the province, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, the sixth edition of Devour! tantalized the tastebuds of foodies on Canada’s East Coast November 2-6, 2016. ![]() ![]() Combining cinematic talent with extraordinary culinary and wine creations, Devour! The Food Film Fest is the world’s largest festival focused on food and film.
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