The 2025 Savour Food & Wine Show—hosted by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia —as part of the Savour Food & Wine Festival celebrated its 21st show Monday night with an incredible evening of food and drink at the Halifax Convention Centre.
The annual event encourages locals, visitors and foodies alike to celebrate the culinary scene in Nova Scotia. With over 80 exhibitors this year, the Halifax Convention Centre was buzzing with excitement as booths showcased some of the best of Nova Scotia’s taste sensations.
The event included a VIP reception, live music by Mike Cowie, and sparkling wine poured by Serpentine aerialists. Ronald McDonald House joined this year to manage the coat check with the proceeds being donated to support their meals for families and new house opening up this spring.
Guests had the opportunity to cast a vote for their favourites in several categories providing results for the “Best of Show”.
And without further ado, here are the 2025 winners:
Best Hot Food
Winner – GIO | Tamarind Glazed Short Rib
Best Cold Food
Winner – Antojo | Shrimp Aguachile
Best Dessert
Winner – Black Sheep | Strawberry Matcha Swiss Roll
Best Red Wine
Winner – Lightfoot & Wolfville | 2022 Fauna
Best White Wine
Winner – Lightfoot & Wolfville | 2022 Flora Sparkling
Best Drink
Winner – Barkeep Cocktails | Espresso Martini
Best Booth
Winner – Crème
This article appears in Apr 1-30, 2025.
