October 10, 2026 • Richmond Yards
Scotian Distillery Fest
Discover Nova Scotia distilleries, curated mini-cocktails, chef-crafted small bites, live music, and the makers behind the spirits.
Next Event • Saturday, October 10
Scotian Distillery Fest.
Raise a glass to Nova Scotia’s vibrant craft spirits scene at Richmond Yards. Sample 50+ locally crafted spirits and liqueurs, 10 curated mini-cocktails, chef-crafted small bites, and live local music.
Richmond Yards • October 10, 2026 • Afternoon 3–5 PM / Evening 7–10 PM • 19+
Please enjoy responsibly.
Upcoming Experiences
What’s next at Eat Drink Halifax.
November 28, 2026 • Halifax Convention Centre
Halifax International Wine Festival
Taste Beyond the Familiar with 250 wines from international and local producers, food pairings, and an onsite retail store. 19+.
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Thank you, Halifax
A week of Italian wine, food, and hospitality across the city.
Festival Recap
Thank you, Halifax.
Gusto Italian Food & Wine Festival brought together Italian wine, regional food, chef collaborations, aperitivo culture, and memorable hospitality experiences across the city.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported our events, shared a glass, visited our partner restaurants, and helped make Gusto such a special celebration of Italy in Halifax.
We are keeping the Gusto page live as a home for festival highlights, partner recognition, and future announcements. A video recap is coming soon.
Presenting Sponsor
Premiere Mortgage Centre
Premiere Mortgage Centre proudly supported Gusto Festival's Italian food, wine, and hospitality programming.
2026 Festival Highlights
A week of Italian food, wine, and hospitality across Halifax.
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Regional tastings & chef dinners
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Aperitivo, cinema & the Grand Tasting
Gusto 2026 featured regional Italian wine tastings, aperitivo-style gatherings, chef-led dinners, cheese pairings, outdoor cinema, cooking classes, and the Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting at Richmond Yards. The 2026 events have concluded — explore the highlights below.
Jun
22-28
Aperitivo Hour
Select restaurants throughout HRM
A festival-week celebration of Italian aperitivo culture with relaxed wine, cocktails, and light bites at participating restaurants.
Jun
22
Flavours of the Southern Italian Sun
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.
Jun
23
A Fresh Perspective on Umbria & Tuscany
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.
Jun
24
Taste Liguria & Sicily
aPria Cafe
A sold-out regional Italian tasting experience inspired by Liguria and Sicily.
Jun
24
Venetian Cinema @ The Armview
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.
Jun
25
Formaggio e Vino
Frabjous Delights
A sold-out focused evening of Italian cheese and wine pairings.
Jun
26
A Passport to Italy
Richmond Yards
A sold-out walkaround celebration of Italian food, wine, and regional flavours.
Jun
27
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Festival Finale
Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting
The Richmond Yards • Almon Street
Saturday, June 27 • Afternoon 3–5 / Evening 7–9
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 festival's signature finale at Richmond Yards.
Jun
28
Southern Italian Cooking
Saffron & Salt
A sold-out hands-on culinary experience inspired by Southern Italy.
Stories from the Vine
Restaurant notes, wine writing, and recommendations from the Eat Drink Halifax journal.
March 19, 2026
Mark DeWolf
Following a culinary dream with a pinch of Saffron & Salt
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.
August 5, 2025
Chills the Rules and the Red Wine
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.
August 5, 2025
Casa di Stefano: A Slice of Suburban Passion
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.
August 5, 2025
Mystique of Mystic
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.
Local Curators & Partners
Benjamin Bridge
L'Acadie Vineyards
Lightfoot & Wolfville
Beausoleil Farmstead
Craft Distillers of Nova Scotia
The Post Office
Afishionado
Harvest
Bishop's Cellar
NSLC
RCR Hospitality
Apria
Sapori
Espresso 46
VinoMare
DeWolf Food and Wine Experiences
Halifax International Wine Festival
Benjamin Bridge
L'Acadie Vineyards
Lightfoot & Wolfville
Beausoleil Farmstead
Craft Distillers of Nova Scotia
The Post Office
Afishionado
Harvest
Bishop's Cellar
NSLC
RCR Hospitality
Apria
Sapori
Espresso 46
VinoMare
DeWolf Food and Wine Experiences
Halifax International Wine Festival