On a rainy, muggy Saturday afternoon 47 different vendors, restaurants, wineries, breweries, et al got together for Taste! in Picton.  Billed as “a celebration of regional cuisine” Taste! has come a long way from a 6 winery  / 6 restaurant show.  Now the wineries (9 were in attendance) are far outnumbered by the restaurants, chocolatiers, mustard and dip makers and a variety of other vendors selling and showcasing their wares.  This is the show where the whole of Prince Edward County gets to shine.  You can sample foods like ravioli, pulled pork, apple fritters, Italian fish and chips, County-style fish and chips, mini-burgers, cheeses and countless other delicacies all made fresh on the spot, or within the County, and focusing on local:  local produce and local products.  It’s at this event that the wine has really taken a backseat to all the other draws of the County:  although they still have throwback awards for the best wine and food pairings.

The event is held on the grounds of, and inside, Picton’s Crystal Palace, which is a beautiful venue ... (Read more)

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