Véronique Rivest, Sommelier

Véronique Rivest joins us this July as Special Guest and School of Cool Keynote. Véronique Rivest is one of the most respected sommeliers in Canada and abroad. Since her very first restaurant job at the age of sixteen, she developed a true passion for wine, food and service. She now counts over thirty years’ experience […]

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Chef Tim Mackiddie, Smoke and Barrel Niagara

We are pleased to have Chef Tim Mackiddie return as part of the Friday Night Flights culinary crew at Niagara District Airport on Friday July 17th  About Chef Tim Mackiddie, Smoke and Barrel Niagara Born in Niagara Tim was introduced to the world of food and wine at an early age. Tim’s father is a […]

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Jeremy Choy & Pooja Bakshi, Moksha Indian Bistro

We are pleased to have Jeremy Choy and Pooja Bakshi  return as part of the Friday Night Flights culinary crew at the Niagara District Airport on Friday, July 17th. About Moksha Indian Bistro Jeremy Choy and Pooja Bakshi are owner operators of Moksha Indian Bistro and Chaat Spot Indian Street Eats, restaurants, catering and events. […]

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Chef Maurice Desharnais, Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery and Distillery

We are pleased to have Chef Desharnais return as one of the guest chefs of the culinary experience at the Chardonnay in the Vineyard event Saturday July 18th at Peller Estates. About Chef Desharnais, Executive Chef, Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery and Distillery Chef Maurice Desharnais is a Niagara local, who began honing his culinary skills […]

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Chef Jason Parsons, Peller Estates Winery Restaurant

We are pleased to have Chef Parsons return as one of the guest chefs of the culinary experience at the Chardonnay in the Vineyard event on Saturday July 18th at Peller Estates. About Chef Parsons, Executive Chef, The Winery Restaurant at Peller Estates Executive Chef Jason Parsons has brought his passion of local food and […]

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