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Luminato: No Starving Artists Here

By Julia Gilmore on May 17th, 2012

Luminato: Toronto’s Festival of Arts and Creativity is back for a 6th year and is offering up almost as many diverse options for food as it is performances (and with thousands of artists expected that’s saying a lot!).

Terroir VI Spotlight

By Agatha Podgorski on May 17th, 2012

As part of an on-going conversation about Ontario’s successes and champions in the hospitality industry, OCTA is running a series of stories over the coming weeks highlighting the sixth annual Terroir Hospitality Symposium: The New Radicals.

In this installment, we highlight Jason Persall, third generation farmer and president of Pristine Gourmet.

Heritage Moments: Anita Stewart Visits Stratford

By Julia Gilmore on May 16th, 2012

This June, Stratford plays host to Anita Stewart, local food activist, Order of Canada member and protector (and tireless promoter) of the Canadian culinary realm.  Her tasty travels have taken her around the country in search of the essence of Canadian cuisine and her research has been a great resource for the work we do here at OCTA. Anita’s visit to Stratford promises to be an inspiring and engaging afternoon! 

Curd on the Street: Volume III

By Guest Blogger on May 15th, 2012

In the coming weeks, OCTA will be running a series by guest blogger Vanessa Simmons.  Join us as she shares her “Curd on the Street”!

This week, Vanessa profiles Prince Edward County cheesemaker Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co and their award-winning Rose Haus cheese.