Gusto's signature finale at The Richmond Yards: 50+ Italian wines and small bites, afternoon & evening seatings. Every other festival event is sold out or done — this is the last way to taste Italy in Halifax this year.
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Grand Tasting Tickets
Gusto Italian Food and Wine Festival
50+ Italian wines and small bites at The Richmond Yards. The festival finale — from $99.95, tickets still open.
HFX Wine Fest brings wine lovers together for one signature Halifax festival day
Expect 250 premium wines from near and far, complimentary curated bites, and a lively grand tasting experience designed for discovery.
Current highlights include Grand Tasting sessions, VIP entry options, and onsite wine retail by Harvest
Explore the main Halifax International Wine Festival page for the full story, then move directly into current ticket paths.
Taste Beyond the Familiar
Grand tasting sessions with premium wines, curated bites, and a vibrant festival atmosphere at the Halifax Convention Centre.
Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting
A taste of Italy's best wine and food at Richmond Yards.
Gusto Festival brings Italy's regions into one Halifax festival program
Expect guided tastings, aperitivo-sized bites, curated wines, and immersive guest experiences built around regional discovery.
Last event open: the Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting at Richmond Yards on Saturday, June 27
Every other Gusto experience has sold out or wrapped. Explore the festival page for the full story, then grab your Grand Tasting tickets before they're gone.
Last Event Open • From $99.95
The Richmond Yards, Almon St • Sat June 27
Sample 50+ Italian wines across iconic regions — including exclusives poured only at Gusto — with Italian small bites in Richmond Yards' new private event space. The festival's signature tasting, and the last one still open.
Presenting Sponsor
Premiere Mortgage Centre
Premiere Mortgage Centre supports Gusto Festival's Italian food, wine, and hospitality programming.
Every other Gusto experience has sold out or wrapped. The Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting at Richmond Yards on Saturday, June 27 is the only event still open: 50+ premium Italian wines and small bites across two seatings. Reserve before it's gone.
Select restaurants throughout HRM
A festival-week celebration of Italian aperitivo culture with relaxed wine, cocktails, and light bites at participating restaurants.
Sapori Ristorante
Lower Water Street, Halifax • 6:30 PM ADT
A completed four-course dinner celebrating Lazio, Campania, Calabria, and Molise with Italian wines and spirits.
The Post Office
5651 Hennessey St, Halifax • 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
A completed evening exploring new Italian wines from Umbria and Tuscany with curated food pairings.
aPria Cafe
A sold-out regional Italian tasting experience inspired by Liguria and Sicily.
The Armview Restaurant
7156 Chebucto Drive, Halifax • 9:00 PM ADT
A completed outdoor screening of Letters to Juliet with Italian wines from Zenato Winery and food from The Armview.
Frabjous Delights
A sold-out focused evening of Italian cheese and wine pairings.
Richmond Yards
A sold-out walkaround celebration of Italian food, wine, and regional flavours.
The Richmond Yards • Almon Street
Saturday, June 27 • Afternoon 3–5 / Evening 7–9 • From $99.95
50+ Italian wines — from crisp northern whites and coastal rosés to Tuscan reds and bold southern pours, including exclusives poured only at Gusto — with Italian small bites from aPria Cafe, Originalitaly Catering, The Italian Market, and DeWolf. The last chance to taste Italy in Halifax this year.
Saffron & Salt
A sold-out hands-on culinary experience inspired by Southern Italy.
Restaurant notes, wine writing, and recommendations from the Eat Drink Halifax journal.
For many people who love food and hospitality, the dream of one day opening a space dedicated to cooking, sharing knowledge, and celebrating great ingredients quietly lingers in the background. For Nicola Gillis, that dream eventually took shape in Halifax with the opening of Saffron & Salt, a thoughtfully curated cook shop and cooking class venue located at The Richmond Yards on the corner of Clifton and Almon Streets.
Have we finally turned the corner and entered summer? Let's hope June's gloom is behind us and barbecue season upon us. For me, half of the pleasure of a great barbecue is the drinks. While I have focused my first articles for The Coast on food and restaurants, my true expertise is the liquid on the table.
Driving into a busy strip mall on Cobequid Road in Sackville at six o'clock on a Wednesday, I admit I was puzzled. Why was the parking lot full? The answer became clear as soon as I stepped through the doors of Casa di Stefano as the space was buzzing.
Long before Mystic opened beneath the Rise Again Stairs in Queen's Marque, the Halifax hospitality community was already speculating about its ambition, detail, and place on the waterfront dining map.
Grand Tasting • Sat June 27
From $99.95 • Last event open